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Acupuncture at Zusanli ST-36 and Neiguan P-6 affects gastric motility

Manual stimulation of the acupoints Zusanli ST-36 and Neiguan P-6 can influence gastric myoelectrical and cardiac activities in healthy volunteers.

Mechanisms of acupuncture in stroke rehabilitation

A review by Taiwanese authors provides evidence that five different mechanisms are involved in the beneficial effects of acupuncture on ischaemic stroke rehabilitation ...

Acupuncture relieves muscle spasticity in cerebral palsy

Acupuncture can significantly relieve gastrocnemius muscle tone in children with spastic cerebral palsy ...

Acupuncture improves vision in patients with nystagmus

Swiss clinicians have found that acupuncture can improve visual function and quality of life for nystagmus patients ...

Data mining reveals points for vascular dementia

Chinese authors have used data mining to discover acupoints and point combinations that have therapeutic potential in the treatment of vascular dementia (VaD) ...

Acupuncture improves pregnancy rates in IVF

Three sessions of acupuncture before and after embryo transfer (ET) can significantly increase pregnancy rates in women with unexplained infertility ...

Acupuncture assists recovery from cancer surgery

Acupuncture can assist recovery following surgery for colorectal cancer ...

Acupuncture improves exercise tolerance and lung function in COPD

The positive effects of acupuncture on exertional dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with improved oxygen utilisation during exercise. ...

Acupuncture reduces opioid use after bone marrow transplant

Acupuncture can significantly reduce the need for pain medication during bone marrow transplantation and can reduce postoperative opioid use ...

Tuina increases milk production following C-section

Tuina therapy can significantly increase postpartum milk production in women with insufficient lactation following Caesarian section ...