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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Auricular Acupuncture for Tension Headache

Bae HS, Yoo SR, Cho AR, et al.

Headache (2024)

150 subjects Participants
32% Headache↓
40% Analgesics↓

Auricular acupuncture reduces headache frequency and analgesic dependence as a self-management tool for tension headache.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Auricular Acupuncture for Tension Headache

Bae HS, Yoo SR, Cho AR, et al. Headache (2024)
150 subjects Participants
32% Headache↓
40% Analgesics↓

Summary

Headache frequency and analgesic use were analyzed according to auricular acupuncture use in 150 patients with tension headache. The auricular acupuncture user group showed significantly fewer monthly headache days (-32%) and analgesic use (-40%).

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture reduces headache frequency and analgesic dependence as a self-management tool for tension headache.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Brain Imaging-Based Mechanism of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Meta-Analysis

Lee SG, Kwak MA, Jung SY, et al.

Pain (2024)

14 studies Analyzed Studies
Trigeminal nucleus↓ Hyperactivity Suppression
Pain inhibition↑ Descending Regulation

Acupuncture treatment regulates the central pain processing network of migraine.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Brain Imaging-Based Mechanism of Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine: A Meta-Analysis

Lee SG, Kwak MA, Jung SY, et al. Pain (2024)
14 studies Analyzed Studies
Trigeminal nucleus↓ Hyperactivity Suppression
Pain inhibition↑ Descending Regulation

Summary

A meta-analysis of 14 brain imaging studies of acupuncture treatment for migraine. After acupuncture treatment, hyperactivity of the trigeminal nucleus and thalamus decreased, and the descending pain inhibition system was activated.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment regulates the central pain processing network of migraine.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Electroacupuncture for Nerve Regeneration After Peripheral Nerve Injury

Cho WS, Park EJ, Lee JY, et al.

Neural Plasticity (2023)

20 studies Analyzed Studies
NGF↑ Growth Factor
Axons↑ Nerve Regeneration

Electroacupuncture is an effective non-pharmacological treatment that promotes peripheral nerve regeneration.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Electroacupuncture for Nerve Regeneration After Peripheral Nerve Injury

Cho WS, Park EJ, Lee JY, et al. Neural Plasticity (2023)
20 studies Analyzed Studies
NGF↑ Growth Factor
Axons↑ Nerve Regeneration

Summary

Twenty studies evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for regeneration after peripheral nerve injury were systematically reviewed. Electroacupuncture showed effects on nerve growth factor (NGF) increase and axonal regeneration promotion.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is an effective non-pharmacological treatment that promotes peripheral nerve regeneration.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Comparison of Botox and Acupuncture Treatment for Hemifacial Spasm: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jung WS, Kim CH, Han SJ, et al.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (2024)

Equivalent effect Spasm↓
60 subjects Participants
Expression preserved Advantage

Electroacupuncture is effective as a Botox alternative for hemifacial spasm and is favorable for expression preservation.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Comparison of Botox and Acupuncture Treatment for Hemifacial Spasm: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jung WS, Kim CH, Han SJ, et al. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (2024)
Equivalent effect Spasm↓
60 subjects Participants
Expression preserved Advantage

Summary

Sixty patients with hemifacial spasm were compared between electroacupuncture and Botox groups for 12 weeks. Electroacupuncture was equivalent to Botox in spasm frequency reduction with superior preservation of natural facial expressions.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective as a Botox alternative for hemifacial spasm and is favorable for expression preservation.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Anti-Neuritis Effect of Pharmacopuncture (Bee Venom) for Neuralgia

Yoon HJ, Park MJ, Cho WS, et al.

Journal of Pain Research (2024)

130 subjects Participants
38% Pain↓
TNF-α↓ Anti-inflammation

Bee venom pharmacopuncture reduces pain in neuralgia through anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Anti-Neuritis Effect of Pharmacopuncture (Bee Venom) for Neuralgia

Yoon HJ, Park MJ, Cho WS, et al. Journal of Pain Research (2024)
130 subjects Participants
38% Pain↓
TNF-α↓ Anti-inflammation

Summary

Pain and inflammatory markers were analyzed according to bee venom pharmacopuncture use in 130 patients with neuralgia. The bee venom user group showed significantly lower NRS (-38%) and serum TNF-α.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture reduces pain in neuralgia through anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Entrapment Neuropathy (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)

Kim CH, Han SJ, Cho KH, et al.

Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)

18% Conduction velocity↑
52% Numbness↓
40 subjects Participants

Acupuncture treatment is effective for nerve conduction and symptom improvement in cubital tunnel syndrome.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Entrapment Neuropathy (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)

Kim CH, Han SJ, Cho KH, et al. Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)
18% Conduction velocity↑
52% Numbness↓
40 subjects Participants

Summary

Acupuncture treatment was administered for 8 weeks to 40 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome. Ulnar nerve conduction velocity improved by 18%, and numbness of little and ring fingers decreased by 52%.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for nerve conduction and symptom improvement in cubital tunnel syndrome.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Boyanghwano-tang) for Stroke Rehabilitation

Hwang MS, Go GY, Baek IH, et al.

Stroke (2023)

mRS↓ Functional Recovery
120 subjects Participants
Recurrence↓ Secondary Prevention

Boyanghwano-tang is effective for functional recovery and recurrence prevention in stroke rehabilitation.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Boyanghwano-tang) for Stroke Rehabilitation

Hwang MS, Go GY, Baek IH, et al. Stroke (2023)
mRS↓ Functional Recovery
120 subjects Participants
Recurrence↓ Secondary Prevention

Summary

One hundred twenty patients within 3 months of stroke onset were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Boyanghwano-tang + rehabilitation and rehabilitation alone groups. The herbal medicine group showed significantly greater improvement in mRS and lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Boyanghwano-tang is effective for functional recovery and recurrence prevention in stroke rehabilitation.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement of Electroacupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al.

Clinical Neurophysiology (2024)

16 studies Analyzed RCTs
Conduction velocity↑ Sensory Nerve
Motor nerve↑ Motor Function

Electroacupuncture is effective for nerve conduction improvement in peripheral neuropathy.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Nerve Conduction Improvement of Electroacupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis

Cho AR, Park MJ, Kim DI, et al. Clinical Neurophysiology (2024)
16 studies Analyzed RCTs
Conduction velocity↑ Sensory Nerve
Motor nerve↑ Motor Function

Summary

A meta-analysis of 16 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for peripheral neuropathy. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in sensory and motor nerve conduction velocity.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for nerve conduction improvement in peripheral neuropathy.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine (Cheongung-Dajo-san) for Migraine

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al.

Headache (2023)

12 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Attack Reduction
Medication↓ Dependence↓

Cheongung-Dajo-san is promising as preventive herbal treatment for migraine.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine (Cheongung-Dajo-san) for Migraine

Jang SB, Go HY, Kim EH, et al. Headache (2023)
12 studies Analyzed Studies
Migraine↓ Attack Reduction
Medication↓ Dependence↓

Summary

Twelve studies evaluating the effect of Cheongung-Dajo-san for migraine were systematically reviewed. The herbal medicine showed significant effects on reduction of migraine days and acute medication use.

Key Conclusion

Cheongung-Dajo-san is promising as preventive herbal treatment for migraine.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Vestibular Function Improvement of Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang for Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JK, Choi HS, Lee EJ, et al.

Journal of Vestibular Research (2024)

45% DHI↓
65 subjects Participants
Equivalent to betahistine Comparison

Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang is an effective herbal treatment for vertigo equivalent to Western medicine.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Vestibular Function Improvement of Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang for Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JK, Choi HS, Lee EJ, et al. Journal of Vestibular Research (2024)
45% DHI↓
65 subjects Participants
Equivalent to betahistine Comparison

Summary

Sixty-five patients with vertigo were compared between Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang and betahistine groups for 8 weeks. The herbal medicine group showed improvements in DHI (-45%) and nystagmus frequency equivalent to betahistine.

Key Conclusion

Banhabaekchulcheonma-tang is an effective herbal treatment for vertigo equivalent to Western medicine.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Muscle Strength Recovery Effect of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Hemiplegia: A Pre-Post Comparison

Kim DH, Choi SY, Lee JA, et al.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)

5.2 kg Grip strength↑
42% FMA↑
45 subjects Participants

The combination of electroacupuncture and rehabilitation promotes muscle strength and upper limb function recovery in hemiplegia patients.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Muscle Strength Recovery Effect of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Hemiplegia: A Pre-Post Comparison

Kim DH, Choi SY, Lee JA, et al. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024)
5.2 kg Grip strength↑
42% FMA↑
45 subjects Participants

Summary

Affected-side electroacupuncture + rehabilitation was administered for 12 weeks to 45 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Affected-side grip strength increased by an average of 5.2 kg, and FMA upper limb scores improved by 42%.

Key Conclusion

The combination of electroacupuncture and rehabilitation promotes muscle strength and upper limb function recovery in hemiplegia patients.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome

Chung SH, Roh JD, Min BW, et al.

Sleep Medicine (2023)

100 subjects Participants
35% IRLS↓
Sleep↑ Additional Effect

Acupuncture treatment is associated with improvements in symptoms and sleep quality of restless legs syndrome.

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Cross-Sectional Neurological Disorders

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome

Chung SH, Roh JD, Min BW, et al. Sleep Medicine (2023)
100 subjects Participants
35% IRLS↓
Sleep↑ Additional Effect

Summary

IRLS scores were analyzed according to acupuncture treatment use in 100 patients with restless legs syndrome. The acupuncture treatment user group showed significantly superior IRLS (-35%) and sleep quality.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is associated with improvements in symptoms and sleep quality of restless legs syndrome.

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