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Volume 50 Issue 2, May 2026

Volume 50 Issue 2, May 2026

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Editorial

Honoring the Legacy, Embracing the Future: A New Chapter for Acupuncture & Electrotherapeutics Research – International Journal of Integrated Medicine
  • Eugenio Luigi Iorio
Free accessEditorialFirst published November 3, 2025pp. 105–117
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Review

Research Progress of Acupuncture in Conjunction with Huatan Tongluo Decoction in Treating Stroke Sequelae: A Review
  • Zheqi Wang
  • Kangle Rui
Abstract
Due to its high mortality rate, stroke often leads to various degrees of sequelae in most patients, which significantly impacts the quality of their daily lives. Modern rehabilitation therapy is time-consuming and slow to take effect, making it difficult ...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published September 8, 2025pp. 118–127
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Original Research Articles

Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture Combined With Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
  • Jianyu Liu
  • Nanjing Wang
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This study investigated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with herbal medicine in treating severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). We selected 218 patients with severe TBI who were admitted to Longhua Hospital of Shanghai University of ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published August 12, 2025pp. 128–152
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The Efficacy of Preventive Moxibustion in the Prevention of Poststroke Depression in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  • Chuan-Wei Xu
  • Tian-Tian Wang
  • Dan Zhao
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to observe the differences in the Hamilton-17 scale (HAMD-17) scores, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, and the incidence of post-stroke depression (PSD) among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published August 14, 2025pp. 153–163
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A Randomized Controlled Study on the Treatment of Military Training-Induced Chronic Nonspecific Lower Back Pain With Stagnation Acupuncture Therapy Based on Neuromuscular Control Theory
  • Lei Xiao
  • Huiqin Luo
  • Jingyu Shao
  • Sheng Wang
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Objective: This study aims to observe the clinical efficacy of stagnation acupuncture therapy guided by neuromuscular control theory in the treatment of military training-induced chronic nonspecific lower back pain and its effect on serum inflammatory ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published August 26, 2025pp. 164–185
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An Experimental Study on Acupuncture in a Rat Model of Obesity: Role of the SIRT1 Signaling Pathway
  • Muzhi Pan
  • Pengli Si
  • Ping Zheng
  • Bingwei Ai
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Background: Obesity has become a global public health concern. Manual acupuncture may facilitate weight reduction. This study aims to investigate the differential effects of various manual acupuncture interventions on obesity treatment in a rat model. ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 4, 2025pp. 186–199
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Ozone therapy: Which concentration shows better clinical results? a comparison between 20 μg/ml and 39 μg/ml rectal insufflation—a prospective, double-blind, randomized study
  • Wendy Falzoni
  • Maria Helena de Almeida
  • Sumie Iwasa
  • Diego Toledo Reis Mandes Fernandes
Abstract
This randomized, double-blind, prospective study aimed to evaluate the clinical effects of different ozone concentrations in a mixture of 98% oxygen and 2% ozone. The dose of this mixture for the so called ozone therapy is calculated using the equation: ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 4, 2025pp. 200–204
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Effect of Barrier-Separated Moxibustion on the Governing Vessel and Chronic Disease Management in Elderly Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
  • Hua Ren
  • Yifan Guo
  • Sanjiao Liu
  • Guohua Wei
  • Yuejin Li
  • Ziwei Kong
  • Mengyang Zhang
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This study aimed to evaluate the application of barrier-separated moxibustion on the governing vessel (BSMGV) combined with chronic disease management in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its effects on joint function. A total of 92 ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 24, 2025pp. 205–218
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Moxibustion Protects Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis by Modulating SIRT1/p53/Bax Signaling in H9C2 Cells
  • Renbin Feng
  • Bo Liu
  • Sha Zuo
  • Zemin Zhang
  • Yulei Liang
  • Haijiao Xing
  • Dongyun Sun
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Objective: This study aimed to systematically analyze the molecular mechanism by which oxidative stress-regulated SIRT1/p53/Bax signaling inhibits apoptosis in H9C2 cardiomyocytes and to elucidate the potential therapeutic targets of traditional Chinese ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published September 25, 2025pp. 219–234
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Case Reports

Laser Acupuncture for Post-Cardiac Arrest Consciousness Disturbance: A Case Report
  • Yi-Hsun Tsai
  • Szu-Ying Wu
  • Hao-Yi Hsiao
  • Yu-Chi Li
  • Po-Cheng Chen
  • Yun-Ru Lai
  • Cheng-Hsien Lu
  • Wen-Long Hu
  • Chun-En Aurea Kuo
Abstract
The prognosis and outcomes of cardiac arrest (CA) remain poor. Less than 12% of patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survive to hospital discharge. In-hospital mortality remains high due to irreversible neurologic injury and post-cardiac ...
Restricted accessCase ReportFirst published August 14, 2025pp. 235–246
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Acupuncture in Combination With “Sinews and Bones” Needle Therapy for the Treatment of Early Posttraumatic Nonossifying Elbow Stiffness: A Case Report
  • Jia-Xiang Ge
  • Li-Cai Wei
  • Jia-Rui Wang
  • Li-Xin Fu
Abstract
Posttraumatic elbow stiffness frequently leads to elbow dysfunction in patients, resulting in significant disability in daily life. Currently, most surgical treatments for this condition are associated with postoperative recurrence, infections, and high ...
Restricted accessCase ReportFirst published August 19, 2025pp. 247–253
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