Acupuncture Dosage and Its Correlation with Effectiveness in Patients with Chronic Stable Angina: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Pain Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 105 - 125

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objective: This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy of various acupuncture dosages for Chronic Stable Angina (CSA) using randomized controlled trials (RCTs), addressing unclear relationship between dosage and effectiveness despite acupuncture's potential. Methods: We searched eight bibliographic databases from inception October 31, 2024, evaluating RCTs comparing placebo or standard care CSA patients, focusing on angina attack frequency as primary outcome. Studies were categorized into high (HDG), moderate (MDG), low (LDG) groups based characteristics: number acupoints, total sessions, per week, need "Deqi". Results: Of 807 citations screened, 16 studies (1240 patients) included: 3 in LDG, 10 MDG, HDG. Acupuncture significantly reduced attacks compared (SMD, − 0.51; 95% CI [− 0.77, 0.25], P = 0.0001, I 2 =62%), 1.25, 1.89, 0.61], 0.00001, I2 =92%) without increasing adverse events. MDG showed a notable difference reducing 0.60, 0.91, 0.29], 0.001, =60%) while LDG HDG did not. There is no events groups. The evidence quality ranged very moderate, results should be cautiously applied. Conclusion: therapy effectively safely alleviates symptoms. Moderate demonstrated potential better effects symptoms, suggesting optimal considerations future treatments. Prospero Registration Number: CRD42022321547. Keywords: acupuncture, chronic stable angina, dose-related, effectiveness, meta-analysis

Language: Английский

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Enhancement of alginate/gelatin/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels for multi-crosslinked 3D printed blood vessels

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 310, P. 142947 - 142947

Published: April 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Herbal Solutions for Longevity

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 325 - 350

Published: April 25, 2025

This chapter delves into the realm of traditional medicine to uncover natural compounds with potential anti-ageing properties. It examines historical context and foundational principles medical systems, emphasising their holistic approaches health longevity. The identifies key herbal renowned for effects, exploring mechanisms action, including antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory properties, modulation cellular pathways. Furthermore, it evaluates scientific evidence supporting these claims, discusses integration solutions modern healthcare, addresses safety considerations. concludes by highlighting future research directions importance a balanced approach incorporating remedies contemporary strategies.

Language: Английский

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New understanding of using “heart adjusting acupuncture method” to prevent and treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 389 - 394

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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