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Volume 42 Issue 1, February 2024

Volume 42 Issue 1, February 2024

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Original papers

Dry needling, trigger point electroacupuncture and motor point electroacupuncture for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome involving the trapezius: a randomised clinical trial
  • Marlene Zuccolotto Moro
  • Edison Iglesias de Oliveira Vidal
  • Norma Sueli Pinheiro Módolo
  • Fernanda Bono Fukushima
  • Guilherme Antonio Moreira de Barros
Abstract
Objective:
The objective of this study was to compare trigger point (TrP) dry needling, TrP electroacupuncture and motor point electroacupuncture of the trapezius muscle for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).
Methods:
This randomised clinical ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published October 31, 2023pp. 3–13
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Effectiveness of acupuncture for postoperative gastrointestinal recovery in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study
  • Yingjun Zhang
  • Chaopeng Ou
  • Xiaolin Luo
  • Yinqian Kang
  • Li Jiang
  • Shaoyong Wu
  • Handong Ouyang
Abstract
Background:
Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (PGD) is one of the most common complications among patients who have undergone thoracic surgery. Acupuncture has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat gastrointestinal diseases and ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published October 6, 2023pp. 14–22
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Electroacupuncture at GB20 improves cognitive ability and synaptic plasticity via the CaM–CaMKII–CREB signaling pathway following cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury in rats
  • Qing Han
  • Feng Wang
Abstract
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on cognitive recovery and synaptic remodeling in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) followed by reperfusion and explore the possible mechanism.
Method:
...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published October 15, 2023pp. 23–31
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The protein kinase A signaling pathway mediates the effect of electroacupuncture on excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor in a rat model of neurogenic bladder
  • Qiong Liu
  • Qi-Rui Qu
  • Ming Xu
  • Ji-Sheng Liu
  • Fang Qi
  • Xi-Qin Yi
  • Hong Zhang
  • Lu Zhou
  • Kun Ai
Abstract
Background:
Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a form of neurological bladder dysfunction characterized by excessive contraction of the bladder detrusor. Protein kinase A (PKA) signaling is involved in the contraction of the detrusor muscle.
Aims:
To investigate ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published October 29, 2023pp. 32–38
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In vitro culture of muscle cells derived from myofascial trigger points
  • Lin Liu
  • Qiang-Min Huang
  • Qing-Guang Liu
Abstract
Objective:
To examine for the in vitro existence of contractile nodules on the taut band of muscle fibers where myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are located (using cell culture).
Methods:
Sixteen male Sprague–Dawley rats (7 weeks old) were randomly divided ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published November 2, 2023pp. 39–43
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Education and practice

Patient interest in acupuncture for smoking cessation: a survey
  • Kelsey M Sicker
  • Michelle Secic
  • Anna Graham
  • Stephen E Auciello
Abstract
Background/Objective:
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The most widely available treatment options to assist patients in smoking cessation are limited by side effects and moderate efficacy at best. ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published November 1, 2023pp. 44–49
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Letters

Acupuncture for restless legs syndrome: a case report
  • Han Wang
  • Hongbo Jin
  • Zhiyang Liu
  • Chengju Tan
  • Yizhuan Huang
Open AccessLetterFirst published November 1, 2023pp. 50–51
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Appropriate times to measure the credibility of blinding in placebo-controlled acupuncture trials
  • Taras I Usichenko
  • Mike Cummings
Free accessLetterFirst published November 28, 2023pp. 52–53
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Intrathoracic migration of an acupuncture needle causing chronic empyema: a case report
  • Soon-Ho Chon
Free accessLetterFirst published November 28, 2023pp. 54–55
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A modern interpretation of traditional galvanic current: percutaneous needle electrolysis therapy
  • Mustafa Turgut Yildizgoren
  • Fatih Bagcier
Free accessLetterFirst published November 28, 2023pp. 56–57
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Can a single-needle periosteal acupuncture approach achieve more than a stellate ganglion block? Two case reports
  • Hamdy A Hendawy
  • Wael Hassaan
  • Taysser M Abdelraheem
  • Ahmed M Elewa
  • Mohamed E Abuelnaga
Free accessLetterFirst published November 28, 2023pp. 58–59
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