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1901 Chang, W.D.; Lai, P.T.; Tsou, Y.A.
Analgesic effect of manual acupuncture and laser acupuncture for lateral epicondylalgia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2014, 42(6), 1301-1314
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1902 Man, S.-C.; Hung, B.H.B.; Ng, R.M.K.; Yu, X.-C.; Cheung, H.; Fung, M.P.M.; Li, L.S.W.; Leung, K.-P.; Leung, K.-P.; Leung, K.-P.; Tsang, K.W.Y.; Ziea, E.; Wong, V.T.; Zhang, Z.-J.
A pilot controlled trial of a combination of dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation and body acupuncture for post-stroke depression
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 255; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1903 Price, S.; Long, A.F.; Godfrey, M.
What is traditional acupuncture - exploring goals and processes of treatment in the context of women with early breast cancer
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 201; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Patient satisfaction, Traditional Chinese medicine
1904 Tan, J.-Y.; Molassiotis, A.; Wang, T.; Suen, L.K.P.
Current evidence on auricular therapy for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 430796, (1-18)
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Ear acupuncture, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1905 Mejuto-Vázquez, M.J.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Ortega-Santiago, R.; Truyols-Domínguez, S.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Short-term changes in neck pain, widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and cervical range of motion after the application of trigger point dry needling in patients with acute mechanical neck pain
A randomized clincal trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2014, 44(4), 252-260
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1906 Sun, Z.-l.; Xu, X.; Du, S.-z.; Jiang, X.
Moxibustion for treating rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2014, 6(6), 621-630
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1907 Zhao, L.; Liu, J.; Zhang, F.; Dong, X.; Peng, y.; Qin, W.; Wu, F.; Li, Y.; Yuan, K.; Deneen, K.M. von; Gong, Q.; Tang, Z.; Liang, F.
Effects of long-term acupuncture treatment on resting-state brain activity in migraine patients
A randomized controlled trial on active acupoints and inactive acupoints
Eur J Integr Med, 2014, 6(6), 703 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1908 Wang, M.; Gao, Y.-H.; Xu, J.; Chi, Y.; Wei, X.-B.; Lewith, G.; Liu, J.-P.
Zusanli (ST36) acupoint injection for postoperative ileus
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2014, 6(6), 705 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Ileus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Meta-analysis, Postoperative complaints, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1909 Wen, Y.; Zhao, X.-F.; Deng, S.-Z.; He, S.; Huang, L.-H.; Meng, Z.-H.
A safety study of acupuncture for the treatment of vertigo resulting from posterior circulation ischemia (PCIV)
Eur J Integr Med, 2014, 6(6), 706 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Vertigo, Traditional Chinese medicine
1910 Zhang, T.; Parker, S.; Smit, D.V.; Taylor, D.; Xue, C.L.
Provision of acupuncture for people with pain conditions in hospitals in Australia
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 1
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hospital, Practice, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1911 Baccetti, S.; Barberousse, S.; Biondi, E.; Monechi, M.V.; Sabatini, F.; Terranova, F.; Traversi, A.; Vuono, C. Barchielli, A.; Cerri, E.; Masini, R.; Baccellini, N.; Lucenteforte, E.; Ercolini, G.; Gallo, E.; Buonaiuto, R.; Vannacci, A.
Moxibustion for non-vertex presentation
The experience of public health facilities in the Tuscan region. A retrospective analysis of 1249 women
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 15 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Retrospective design, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1912 Choi, S.M.; Lee, S.; Kim, J.H.
Acupuncture for the treatment of dry eyes
A multicenter randomized controlled trial with active comparison intervention (TEAM)
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag; Zweitveröffentlichung)
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dry eye
1913 Hughes, J.G.; Russell, W.; Breckons, M.; Richardson, J.; Lloyd-Williams, M.; Molassiotis, A.
"I assumed that one was a placebo"
Exploring the consent process in a sham controlled acupressure trial
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(5), 903-908
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1914 Ju, Y.; Zhang, H.; Chen, M.; Chi, X.; Lan, W.; Zhang, H.; Mo, J.; Yung, N.Y.
Effects of auricular stimulation in the cavum conchae on glucometabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(5), 858-863
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1915 Wilke, J.; Vogt, L.; Niederer, D.; Hübscher, M.; Rothmayr, J.; Ivkovic, D.; Rickert, M.; Banzer, W.
Short-term effects of acupuncture and stretching on myofascial trigger point pain of the neck
A blinded, placebo-controlled RCT
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(5), 835-841
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
1916 Langhorst, J.; Wulfert, H.; Lauche, R.; Klose, P.; Cramer, H.; Dobos, G.J.; Korzenik, J.
Systematic review of complementary and alternative medicine treatments in inflammatory bowel diseases
J Crohn's Colitis, 2015, 9(1), 86-106
Acupuncture, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1917 Lee, S.-H.; Lu, W.-A.; Lee, C.-S.; Wang, J.-C.; Lin, T.-C.; Yang, J.-L.; Chan, R.-C.; Ko, S.-C.; Kuo, C.-D.
The therapeutic effect of collateral meridian therapy is comparable to acupoint pressure therapy in treating myofascial pain syndrome
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20, 243-250
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
1918 Sparrow, K.; Golianu, B.
Does acupuncture reduce stress over time?
A clinical heart rate variability study in hypertensive patients
Med Acupunct, 2014, 26(5), 286-294
Acupuncture, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1919 Xue, C.
Ear-acupressure for perennial allergic rhinitis
A multi-centre randomised controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 46 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1920 Yang, X.
Effectiveness of an electroacupuncture early intervention in community residents in depressive state
Results from an eight weeks PRCT study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 46 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1921 Wang, S.; Chen, Z.; Fu, P.; Zang, L.; Wang, L.; Zhai, X.; Gao, F.; Huang, A.; Zhang, Y.
Use of auricular acupressure to improve the quality of life in diabetic patients with chronic kidney diseases
A prospective randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 343608, (1-11)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
1922 Zhang, T.; Di, Y.; Worsnop, C.; May, B.; Xue, C.
Ear-acupuncture for smoking cessation
A randomised controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 47 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
1923 Lee, S.W.; Liong, M.L.; Yuen, K.H.; Krieger, J.N.
Acupuncture and immune function in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A randomized, controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(6), 965-969
Acupuncture, Urinary tract, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1924 Zuppa, C.; Prado, C.H. do; Wieck, A.; Zaparte, A.; Barbosa, A.; Bauer, M.E.
Acupuncture for sleep quality, BDNF levels and immunosenescence
A randomized controlled study
Neurosci Lett, 2015, 587, 35-40
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1925 Park, Y.C.; Koh, P.S.; Seo, B.K.; Lee, J.W.; Cho, N.S.; Park, H.S.; Park, D.S.; Baek, Y.H.
Long-term effectiveness of bee venom acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis
A one-year follow-up analysis of a previous randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(12), 919-924
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
1926 Lim, S-M.; Yoo, J.; Lee, E.; Kim, H.J.; Shin, S.; Han, G.; Ahn, H.S.
Acupuncture for spasticity after stroke
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 870398, (1-12)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1927 Gao, Y.; Zhou, X.; Dong, X.; Jia, Q.; Xie, S.; Pang, R.
Electroacupuncture for bladder function recovery in patients undergoing spinal anesthesia
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 892619, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1928 Wu, J.; Liu, B.; Li, N.; Sun, J.; Wang, L.; Wang, L.; Cai, Y.; Ye, Y.; Liu, J.; Wang, Y.; Liu, Z.
Effect and safety of deep needling and shallow needling for functional constipation
A multicenter, randomized controlled trial
Medicine, 2014, 93(28), e284; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1929 Baeumler, P.I.; Fleckenstein, J.; Takayama, s.; Simang, M.; Seki, T.; Irnich, D.
Effects of acupuncture on sensory perception
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(12), e113731; (1-40)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1930 Boyuan, Z.; Yang, C.; Ke, C.; Xueyong, S.; Sheng, L.
Efficacy of acupuncture for psychological symptoms associated with opioid addiction
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2014, 2014, 313549; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Addiction, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1931 Rafiei, R.; Ataie, M.; Ramezani, M.A.; Etemadi, A.; Ataei, B.; Nikyar, H.; Abdoli, S.
A new acupuncture method for management of irritable bowel syndrome
A randomized double blind clinical trial
J Res Med Sci, 2014, 19(10), 913-917
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1932 Zhu, Y.; Wu, Z.; Ma, X.; Liu, H.; Bao, C.; Yang, L.; Cui, Y.; Zhou, C.; Wang, X.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, Z.; Zhang, H.; Jia, H.; Wu, H.
Brain regions involved in moxibustion-induced analgesia in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
A functional magnetic resonance imaging study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 500; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Chemistry, FMRI, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cerebral nervous system
1933 Kim, D.J.; Park, S.H.; Seo, J.C.; Kim, K.S.; Sohn, K.C.; Shin, I.H.; Ryoo, H.M.
Efficacy of saam acupuncture treatment on improvement of immune cell numbers in cancer patients
A pilot study
J Trad Chin Med, 2014, 34(5), 550-554
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
1934 Tommaso, M. de; Delussi, M.; Ricci, K.; D'Angelo, G.
Abdominal acupuncture changes cortical responses to nociceptive stimuli in fibromyalgia patients
CNS Neurosci Ther, 2014, 20(6), 485-495
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cerebral nervous system
1935 Vijayalakshmi, I.; Shankar, N.; Saxena, A.; Bhatia, M.S.
Comparison of effectiveness of acupuncture therapy and conventional drug therapy on psychological profile of migraine patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2014, 58(1), 69-76
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1936 Chan, Y.-Y.; Lo, W.-Y.; Li, T.-C.; Shen, L.-J.; Yang, S.-N.; Chen, Y.-H.; Lin, J.-G.
Clinical efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunct to methadone treatment services for heroin addicts
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2014, 42(3), 569-586
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
1937 Crawford, C.; Lee, C.; May, T.
Physically oriented therapies for the self-management of chronic pain symptoms
Pain Med, 2014, 15(Suppl 1), S54-S65
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1938 Sharma, E.; Rana, A.K.; Singh, A.
An interventional study to assess the effectiveness of acupressure at SP6 point on dysmenorrhea among B.Sc nursing students
Nurs Midwif Res J, 2014, 10(4),
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1939 Bittner, A.K.; Gould, J.M.; Rosenfarb, A.; Rozanski, C., Dagnelie, G.
A pilot study of an acupuncture protocol to improve visual function in retinitis pigmentosa patients
Clin Exp Optom, 2014, 97(3), 240-247
Acupuncture, Eye diseases, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retinitis, Traditional Chinese medicine
1940 Ma, S.; Qu, S.; Huang, Y.; Chen, J.; Lin, R.; Wang, C.; Li, G.; Zhao, C.; Guo, S.; Zhang, Z.
Improvement in quality of life in depressed patients following verum acupuncture or electroacupuncture plus paroxetine
A randomized controlled study of 157 cases
Neural Regen Res, 2012, 7(27), 2115-2122
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1941 Casanueva, B.; Rivas, P.; Rodero, B.; Quintial, C.; Llorca, J.; González-Gay, M.A.
Short-term improvement following dry needle stimulation of tender points in fibromyalgia
Rheumatol Int, 2014, 34(6), 861-866
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1942 Tas, D.; Uncu, D.; Sendur, M.A.; Koca, N.; Zengin, N.
Acupuncture as a complementary treatment for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2014, 15(7), 3139-3144
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
1943 Liu, Y.Q.; Sun, S.; Dong, H.J.; Zhai, D.X.; Zhang, D.Y.; Shen, W.; Bai, L.L.; Yu, J.; Zhou, L.H.; Yu, C.Q.
Wrist-ankle acupuncture and ginger moxibustion for preventing gastrointestinal reactions to chemotherapy
A randomized controlled trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(9), 697-702
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness, ginger
1944 Albrecht, T.; Wu, S.; Baumann, I.; Plinkert, P.K.; Sertel, S.
Measurable impact of acupuncture on mucosal swelling of inferior turbinates
A prospective, randomized, controlled study
Acta Otolaryngol, 2015, 135(2), 169-176
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Cold, Traditional Chinese medicine
1945 Hadianfard, M.; Ashraf, A.; Fakheri, M.; Nasiri, A.
Efficacy of acupuncture versus local methylprednisolone acetate injection in De Quervain's tenosynovitis
A randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2014, 7(3), 115-121
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Tenosynovitis, Traditional Chinese medicine
1946 Quirico, P.E.; Allais, G.; Ferrando, M.; Lorenzo, C. de; Burzio, C.; Bergandi, F.; Rolando, S.; Schiapparelli, P.; Benedetto, C.
Effects of the acupoints PC 6 Neiguan and LR 3 Taichong on cerebral blood flow in normal subjects and in migraine patients
Neurol Sci, 2014, 35(Suppl 1), 129-133
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1947 Ashraf, A.; Zarei, F.; Hadianfard, M.J.; Kazemi, B.; Mohammadi, S.; Naseri, M.; Nasseri, A.; Khodadadi, M.; Sayadi, M.
Comparison the effect of lateral wedge insole and acupuncture in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Knee, 2014, 21(2), 439-444
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1948 Hu, C.; Ma, X.; Shi, R.; Sun, L.; Zhang, D.; Ghuo, Z.; Yang, X.; Wang, S.; Shi, Y.; Xin, S.; Bai, Y.; Tu, Y.; Wu, J.
A randomized comparative effectiveness clinical trial of acupuncture as a complementary and alternative medicine in patients with depression
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl.1), 77 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1949 Kim, J.-H.; Lee, S.H.; Jung, S.Y.; Park, H.J.; Shin, M.S.; Choi, S.-M.
SAAM acupuncture for functional dyspepsia
Randomized, controlled pilot clinical trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl.1), 82 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine
1950 Feng, S.; Han, M.; Fan, Y.; Yang, G.; Liao, Z.; Liao, W.; Li, H.
Acupuncture for the treatment of allergic rhinitis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Rhinol Allergy, 2015, 29(1), 57-62
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1951 Garrow, A.P.; Xing, M.; Vere, J.; Verrall, B.; Wang, L.; Jude, E.B.
Role of acupuncture in the management of diabetic painful neuropathy (DPN)
A pilot RCT
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32(3), 242-249
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1952 Ntritsou, V.; Mavrommatis, C.; Kostoglou, C.; Dimitriadis, G.; Tziris, N.; Zagka, P.; Vasilakos, D.
Effect of perioperative electroacupuncture as an adjunctive therapy on postoperative analgesia with tramadol and ketamine in prostatectomy
A randomised sham-controlled single-blind trial
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32(3), 215-222
Acupuncture, Surgery, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Prostate, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1953 Mao, J.J.; Farrar, J.T.; Bruner, D.; Zee, J.; Bowman, M.; Seluzicki, C.; DeMichele, A.; Xie, S.X.
Electroacupuncture for fatigue, sleep and psychological distress in breast cancer patients with aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia
A randomized trial
Cancer, 2014, 120(23), 3744-3751
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1954 Kim, K.-W.; Chung, W.-S.; Song, M.-Y.; Chung, S.-H.
The effectiveness and safety of bee venom acupuncture on patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint
A retrospective observatiional study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 82
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
1955 Zhang, Z.; Wang, C.; Li, Q.; Zhang, M.; Zhao, H.; Dong, L.; Wang, G.; Jin, Y.
Electroacupuncture at ST36 accelerates the recovery of gastrointestinal motility after colorectal surgery
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32(3), 223-226
Acupuncture, Surgery, Darm, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
1956 Noh, S.; Kim, K.; Yang, G.; Kim, J.; Kim, Y.; Lee, B.
Acupuncture for patients with vertebral compression fractures
A systematic review
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 96 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1957 Park, S.-U.; Cho, S.-Y.; Park, H.-J.; Park, J.-M.; Ko, C.-N.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and bee venom acupuncture for idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 98 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
1958 Xue, Z.
The effect of herbs-partition moxibustion on primary dysmenorrhea
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 119 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1959 Yu, C.; Cao, H.J.; Wang, Y.; Jin, H.H.; Yang, G.L.
Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as an adjuvant treatment for angina pectoris
A systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 121 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Angina pectoris, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1960 Zhang, H.; Li, X.; Zhang, X.; Liu, B.
Dexamethasone acupuncture point injection at "Sanyinjiao" (SP.6) for immune thrombocytopenic purpura
An observational study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 122-123 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Applikationsform, Observational trial, Immune system, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Purpura, Traditional Chinese medicine
1961 Zhang, Y.; Cao, H.
A systematic review of acupuncture and/or moxibustion for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV infection
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 124 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1962 Zick, S.
Self-administered acupressure differentially affects chronic pain in breast cancer survivors
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(suppl. 1), 124 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1963 Ren, X.; Yao, C.; Wu, F.; Li, Z.; Xing, J.; Zhang, H.
Effectiveness of moxibustion treatment in quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 569523, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1964 Coyle, M.; Shergis, J.; Huang, E.T.-Y.; Guo, X.; Di, Y.M.; Zhang, A.; Xue
Acupuncture therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A systematic review of randomized, controlled trials
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(6), 10-23
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1965 Zhao, L.; Liu, J.; Zhang, F.; Dong, X.; Peng, Y.; Qin, W.; Wu, F.; Li, Y.; Yuan, K.; Deneen, K.M. von; Gong, Q.; Tang, Z.; Liang, F.
Effects of long-term acupuncture treatment on resting-state brain activity in migraine patients
A randomized controlled trial on active acupoints and inactive acupoints
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(6), e99538; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1966 Park, J.; Sohn, Y.; White, A.R.; Lee, H.
The safety of acupuncture during pregnancy
A systematic review
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32, 257-266
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
1967 Elnaggar, Y.; Altaweel, F.; Elnaggar, M.
The mandible microsystem
A breakthrough in pain therapy
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 34 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1968 Yao, Y.; Zhao, Q.; Gong, C.; Wu, Y.; Chen, Y.; Qiu, L.; Wu, X.; Chen, Y.
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation improves the postoperative quality of recovery and analgesia after gynecological laparoscopic
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 324360, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1969 Bernardini, S.; Cracolici, F.; Pulcri, R.; Ferreri, R.; Lucenti, C.; Rinaldi, M.
The Integrated Medicine improves rehab performances after stroke, cerebral hemorrhage and neurological disease
Results of a comparative study at Centre of Integrated Medicine of Pitigliano Hospital
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 40 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, Brain, Haemorrhage, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1970 Hsu, S.F.; Huang, Y.F.
Distal acupoints and oral Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) adjunct to conventional therapy in patients with chronic periodontitis
A preliminary study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 45 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Parodontitis, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases, low-level laser therapy
1971 Elenkova, S.; Pozarashka, J.
Does acupuncture help to reduce overweight?
Acupuncture or auriculopuncture is better for obesity treatment?
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 45-46 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ear acupuncture, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1972 Pan, W.; Wang, M.; Li, M.; Wang, Q.; Kwak, S.; Jiang, W.; Yamamoto, Y.
Actigraph evaluation of acupuncture for treating restless legs syndrome
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 343201, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Restless legs syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1973 Cho, J.H.; Liee, H.J.; Chung, K.J.; Park, B.C.; Chang, M.S.; Park, S.K.
Effects of Jae-Seng acupuncture treatment on the improvement of nasolabial folds and eye wrinkles
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 273909, (1-7)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Skin aging
1974 Hinman, R.S.; McCrory, P.; Pirotta, M.; Relf, I.; Forbes, A.; Crossley, K.M.; Williamson, E.; Kyriakides, M.; Novy, K.; Metcalf, B.R.; Harris, A.; Reddy, P.; Conaghan, P.G.; Bennell, K.L.
Acupuncture for chronic knee pain
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2014, 312(13), 1313-1322
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1975 Tjipto, B.W.; Saputra, K.; Sutrisno, T.C.
Effectiveness of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for diabetes mellitus
A randomized controlled trial
Med Acupunct, 2014, 26(6), 341-345
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1976 Romoli, M.; Ridi, R.; Giommi, A.
Variazioni eletromiogrfiche nel bruxismo dopo stimolatzione auricolare. Uno studio clinico controllato e randomizzato
Electromyographical changes in bruxism after auricular stimulation. A randomized controlled clinical study
Minerva Med, 2003, 94(4 Suppl.1), 9-15
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Teeth grinding, Dental diseases
1977 Wang, X.H.; Yuan, Y.D.; Wang, B.F.
Clinical observation on effect of auricular acupoint pressing in treating sleep apnea syndrome
Chin J Integr Trad Western Med, 2003, 23(10), 747-749
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Sleep apnea syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1978 Jia, Z.; Chen, S.; Hao, C.; Huang, Y.; Liu, Z.; Pan, A.; Liao, R.; Wang, X.; Lu, Z.
Outbreak of extrapulmonary tuberculosis infection associated with acupunture point injection
Clin Microbiol Infect, 2015, 21(4), 349-353
Acupuncture, Applikationsform, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuberculosis, Adverse effect
1979 Rayegani, S.M.; Bayat, M.; Bahrami, M.H.; Raeissadat, S.A.; Kargozar, E.
Comparison of dry needling and physiotherapy in treatment of myofascial pain syndrome
Clin Rheumatol, 2014, 33(6), 859-864
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1980 Lan, S.-C.; Lin, Y.-E.; Chen, S.-C.; Lin, Y.-F.; Wang, Y.-J.
Effects of acupressure on fatigue and depression in hepatocellular carcinoma patients treated with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization
A quasi-experimental study
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 496485, (1-11)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1981 Ono, S.; Mukaino, Y.
Efficacy and cost effectiveness of the acupuncture treatment using a new skin stimulus tool called M-test which is a measure based on symptoms accompanied with body movements
A pragmatic RCT targeting hemodialysis patients
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 802846, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Diagnostics, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Renal insufficiency, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
1982 Liu, B.; Xu, H.; Ma, R.; Mo, Q.; Yan, S.; Liu, Z.
Effect of blinding with a new pragmatic placebo needle
A randomized controlled crossover study
Medicine, 2014, 93(27), e200; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1983 Yuan, Q.L.; Guo, T.M.; Liu, L.; Sun, F.; Zhang, Y.G.
Traditional Chinese medicine for neck pain and low back pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(2), e0117146; (1-37)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gua Sha, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Qi Gong, Cupping, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1984 Li, G.; Huang, C.; Zhang, X.; Xie, H.; Cheng, H.; Tang, Y.; Li, Z.
The short-term effects of acupuncture on patients with diabetic gastroparesis
A randomised crossover study
Acupunct Med, 2015, 33(3), 204-209
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
1985 Kikuchi, A.; Seki, T.; Takayama, S.; Iwasaki, K.; Ishizuka, S.; Yaegashi, N.
Effect of press needles on swallowing reflex in older adults with cerebrovascular disesase
A randomized double-blind controlled trial
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2014, 62(12), 2438-2440
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Throat, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1986 Iacobone, M.; Citton, M.; Zanella, S.; Scarpa, M.; Pagura, G.; Tropea, S.; Galligioni, H.; Ceccherelli, F.; Feltracco, P.; Viel, G.; Nitti, D.
The effects of acupuncture after thyroid surgery
A randomized, controlled trial
Surgery, 2014, 156(6), 1605-1612
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Thyroid, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1987 Shen, Y.; Liu, L.; Chiang, J.S.; Meng, Z.; Garcia, M.K.; Chen, Z.; Peng, H.; Bei, W.; Zhao, Q.; Spelman, A.R.; Cohen, L.
Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of K1 acupoint acustimulation to prevent cisplantin-induced or oxaliplatin-induced nausea
Cancer, 2015, 121(1), 84-92
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1988 Zhang, C.S.; Xia, J.; Zhang, A.L.; Yang, A.W.; Thien, F.; Li, Y.; Wu, D.; Cai, J.; DaCosta, C.; Xue, C.C.
Ear acupressure for perennial allergic rhinitis
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
Am J Rhinol Allergy, 2014, 28(4), e152-e157
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1989 Rithirangsriroj, K.; Manchana, T.; Akkayagorn, L.
Efficacy of acupuncture in prevention of delayed chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in gynecologic cancer patients
Gynecol Oncol, 2015, 136(1), 82-86
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1990 Shen, C.; Wu, M.; Shu, D.; Zhao, X.; Gao, Y.
The role of acupuncture in in vitro fertilization
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Gynecol Obstet Invest, 2015, 79(1), 1-12
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1991 Usichenko, T.I.; Wolters, P.; Anders, E.F.; Splieth, C.
Acupuncture reduces pain and autonomic distress during injection of local anaesthetic in children
A pragmatic crossover investigation
Clin J Pain, 2016, 32(1), 82-86
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Dental diseases
1992 Jeon, J.H.; Yoon, J.; Cho, C.K.; Jung, I.C.; Kim, S.; Lee, S.H.; Yoo, H.S.
Acupuncture for radioactive-iodine-induced anorexia in thyroid cancer patients
A randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled pilot study
Integr Cancer Ther, 2015, 14(3), 221-230
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Thyroid cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine, Appetitlosigkeit
1993 Amin, M.M.; Ait-Allah, A.S.; Ali, A.E.; Salem, R.A.; Ahmed, S.R.; Alsammani, M.A.
Inferior hypogastric plexus blockade versus acupuncture for the management of idiopathic chronic pelvic pain
A randomized clinical trial
Biomed J, 2015, 38(4), 317-322
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
1994 Gilbey, P.; Bretler, S.; Avraham, Y.; Sharabi-Nov, A.; Ibrgimov, S.; Luder, A.
Acupuncture for posttonsillectomy pain in children
A randomized, controlled study
Paediatr Anaesth, 2015, 25(6), 603-609
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1995 Schlaeger, J.M.; Xu, N.; Mejta, C.L.; Park, C.G.; Wilkie, D.J.
Acupuncture for the treatment of vulvodynia
A randomized wait-list controlled pilot study
J Sex Med, 2015, 12(4), 1019-1027
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vulvodynie
1996 Chen, Z.Y.; Lin, L.; Wang, H.H.; Zhou, Y.; Yan, J.Q.; Huang, Y.L.; Guo, Q.L.
Ondansetron combined with ST36 (Zusanli) acupuncture point injection for postoperative vomiting
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32, 124-131
Acupuncture, Applikationsform, Surgery, Vomiting, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Thiamin, Traditional Chinese medicine
1997 Pintov, S.; Lahat, E.; Alstein, M.; Vogel, Z.; Barg, J.
Acupuncture and the opioid system
Implications in management of migraine
Pediatr Neurol, 1997, 17(2), 129-133
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1998 Liu, L.; Skinner, M.; McDonough, S.; Mabire, L.; Baxter, G.D.
Acupuncture for low back pain
An overview of systematic reviews
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 328196, (1-18)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1999 Ibrahim, S.E.; Zohiery, A.K. el; Mobasher, S.A.; Eldin, A.B.; Mohamed, M.A.; Abdalla, A.A.
Acupuncture versus homeopathy as a complementary therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Int J Phys Med Rehabil, 2015, 3(2), 1000259; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
2000 Lv, Z.-T.; Song, W.; Wu, J.; Yang, J.; Wang, T.; Wu, C.-H.; Gao, F.; Yuan, X.-C.; Liu, J.-H.; Li, M.
Efficacy of acupuncture in children with nocturnal enuresis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 320701, (1-12)
Acupuncture, Bedwetting, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine