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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Combined Acupuncture and Cognitive Training for Dementia Prevention

Go GY, Han SH, Park BS, et al.

Alzheimers & Dementia (2023)

MoCA +3.5 Cognition↑
140 subjects Participants
Conversion rate↓ Dementia Prevention

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training suppresses dementia conversion in mild cognitive impairment.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Combined Acupuncture and Cognitive Training for Dementia Prevention

Go GY, Han SH, Park BS, et al. Alzheimers & Dementia (2023)
MoCA +3.5 Cognition↑
140 subjects Participants
Conversion rate↓ Dementia Prevention

Summary

One hundred forty elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment were followed for 24 weeks, divided into acupuncture + cognitive training and cognitive training alone groups. The combined group showed significantly superior MoCA (+3.5 points) and dementia conversion rate.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture treatment and cognitive training suppresses dementia conversion in mild cognitive impairment.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Dysphagia

Lim JH, Shin BC, Kim CH, et al.

Dysphagia (2024)

18 studies Analyzed RCTs
RR 1.42 Swallowing↑
DOSS↑ Swallowing Function

Electroacupuncture is effective for recovery of swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Meta-Analysis of Electroacupuncture for Post-Stroke Dysphagia

Lim JH, Shin BC, Kim CH, et al. Dysphagia (2024)
18 studies Analyzed RCTs
RR 1.42 Swallowing↑
DOSS↑ Swallowing Function

Summary

A meta-analysis of 18 RCTs evaluating the effect of electroacupuncture for post-stroke dysphagia. The electroacupuncture group showed significant improvements in VFSS swallowing function (RR: 1.42) and DOSS.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture is effective for recovery of swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia.

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Case Study Neurological Disorders

Case Report of Acupuncture Treatment for Cluster Headache

Kwak MA, Lee DH, Choi JY, et al.

Cephalalgia Reports (2023)

7 cases Number of Cases
50%↓ Attack Frequency
Duration shortened Attack Duration

Acupuncture treatment may be useful as an adjunct for cluster headache attack management.

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Case Study Neurological Disorders

Case Report of Acupuncture Treatment for Cluster Headache

Kwak MA, Lee DH, Choi JY, et al. Cephalalgia Reports (2023)
7 cases Number of Cases
50%↓ Attack Frequency
Duration shortened Attack Duration

Summary

A case report on 7 cluster headache patients who received acupuncture treatment during attack periods. Attack frequency decreased by more than 50% in 5 patients, and attack duration was shortened.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment may be useful as an adjunct for cluster headache attack management.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Combined Chuna and Acupuncture Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al.

Spine (2024)

14 studies Analyzed Studies
Radicular pain↓ Pain Reduction
ROM↑ Mobility Improvement

Combined chuna and acupuncture is an effective non-surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Combined Chuna and Acupuncture Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy

Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al. Spine (2024)
14 studies Analyzed Studies
Radicular pain↓ Pain Reduction
ROM↑ Mobility Improvement

Summary

Fourteen studies evaluating the effect of combined chuna + acupuncture for cervical radiculopathy were systematically reviewed. Combined treatment showed significant effects on radicular pain reduction and cervical ROM improvement.

Key Conclusion

Combined chuna and acupuncture is an effective non-surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Essential Tremor

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al.

Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (2023)

38% Tremor↓
35 subjects Participants
Daily function↑ ADL Improvement

Acupuncture treatment is effective for symptom relief and daily living function improvement in essential tremor.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Essential Tremor

Son HY, Kim MJ, Park EJ, et al. Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (2023)
38% Tremor↓
35 subjects Participants
Daily function↑ ADL Improvement

Summary

Acupuncture treatment was administered for 8 weeks to 35 patients with essential tremor. Tremor assessment scale (FTM-TRS) improved by 38%, and writing and eating function improved.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective for symptom relief and daily living function improvement in essential tremor.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Scalp Acupuncture and Language Therapy for Post-Stroke Aphasia

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al.

Aphasiology (2024)

WAB↑ Aphasia Quotient Improvement
50 subjects Participants
12 weeks Treatment Period

The combination of scalp acupuncture and language therapy promotes language recovery in post-stroke aphasia.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Scalp Acupuncture and Language Therapy for Post-Stroke Aphasia

Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al. Aphasiology (2024)
WAB↑ Aphasia Quotient Improvement
50 subjects Participants
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Fifty patients with post-stroke aphasia were compared between scalp acupuncture + language therapy and language therapy alone groups for 12 weeks. The combined group showed significantly greater improvement in WAB aphasia quotient.

Key Conclusion

The combination of scalp acupuncture and language therapy promotes language recovery in post-stroke aphasia.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Danggwisayeok-tang) for Numbness of Hands and Feet

Noh HM, Kang SH, Yoon JY, et al.

Peripheral Neuropathy Research (2023)

52% Numbness↓
95 subjects Participants
Blood flow↑ Peripheral Circulation

Danggwisayeok-tang effectively alleviates numbness of hands and feet through peripheral circulation improvement.

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Cohort Study Neurological Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Medicine (Danggwisayeok-tang) for Numbness of Hands and Feet

Noh HM, Kang SH, Yoon JY, et al. Peripheral Neuropathy Research (2023)
52% Numbness↓
95 subjects Participants
Blood flow↑ Peripheral Circulation

Summary

Ninety-five patients with numbness of hands and feet were followed for 12 weeks, divided into Danggwisayeok-tang administration and non-administration groups. The herbal medicine group showed significant improvements in numbness VAS (-52%) and peripheral blood flow (laser Doppler).

Key Conclusion

Danggwisayeok-tang effectively alleviates numbness of hands and feet through peripheral circulation improvement.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Motor Symptom Improvement of Acupuncture Treatment for Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo YJ, Han DH, et al.

Movement Disorders (2024)

20 studies Analyzed RCTs
-5.8 UPDRS MD
Gait↑ Motor Improvement

Acupuncture treatment is effective as an adjunct for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

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Meta-Analysis Neurological Disorders

Motor Symptom Improvement of Acupuncture Treatment for Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis

Kwon OJ, Seo YJ, Han DH, et al. Movement Disorders (2024)
20 studies Analyzed RCTs
-5.8 UPDRS MD
Gait↑ Motor Improvement

Summary

A meta-analysis of 20 RCTs evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for Parkinson's disease. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant reduction in UPDRS motor score (MD: -5.8) and improvement in walking speed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective as an adjunct for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al.

Neurology (2023)

55% Pain↓
70 subjects Participants
Side effects↓ Safety

Combined electroacupuncture and herbal medicine is an effective non-pharmacological alternative for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al. Neurology (2023)
55% Pain↓
70 subjects Participants
Side effects↓ Safety

Summary

Seventy patients with post-herpetic neuralgia were compared between electroacupuncture + herbal medicine and pregabalin groups for 8 weeks. The Korean medicine treatment group showed improvements in NRS pain (-55%) and sleep quality equivalent to pregabalin with fewer side effects.

Key Conclusion

Combined electroacupuncture and herbal medicine is an effective non-pharmacological alternative for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al.

Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)

18 studies Analyzed Studies
Pain↓ VAS Reduction
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Improvement

Acupuncture treatment is effective as a non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Systematic Review Neurological Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al. Journal of Hand Surgery (2024)
18 studies Analyzed Studies
Pain↓ VAS Reduction
Conduction velocity↑ Nerve Improvement

Summary

Eighteen studies evaluating the effect of acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture treatment showed significant effects on VAS pain reduction and median nerve conduction velocity improvement.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is effective as a non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Shinbaro Pharmacopuncture for Sciatica

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al.

Pain (2023)

62% Leg pain↓
52% ODI↓
80 subjects Participants

Shinbaro pharmacopuncture is superior to regular acupuncture for improving pain and functional disability in sciatica.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Shinbaro Pharmacopuncture for Sciatica

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al. Pain (2023)
62% Leg pain↓
52% ODI↓
80 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with sciatica were compared between Shinbaro pharmacopuncture and regular acupuncture groups for 6 weeks. The pharmacopuncture group showed significantly greater improvements in VAS leg pain (-62%) and ODI (-52%) than regular acupuncture.

Key Conclusion

Shinbaro pharmacopuncture is superior to regular acupuncture for improving pain and functional disability in sciatica.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Headache

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al.

Headache (2024)

67% Frequency↓
58% Intensity↓
65 subjects Participants

Chuna therapy effectively reduces the frequency and intensity of chronic tension headache.

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Before-After Neurological Disorders

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Chuna Therapy for Chronic Headache

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Headache (2024)
67% Frequency↓
58% Intensity↓
65 subjects Participants

Summary

Cervical chuna therapy was administered for 8 weeks to 65 patients with chronic tension headache. Headache frequency decreased from 18 days per month to 6 days, and headache intensity (VAS) decreased by 58%.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy effectively reduces the frequency and intensity of chronic tension headache.

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