Dr Attilio D'Alberto

Acupuncture beats topiramate for chronic migraines

Acupuncture beats topiramate for chronic migraines Background: Acupuncture has been used for the treatment of chronic migraine, but high-quality evidence is scarce. We aimed to evaluate acupuncture's efficacy and safety compared to topiramate for chronic migraine. Methods: This double-dummy randomized controlled trial included participants aged 1

Electroacupuncture is effective for urinary retention

Electroacupuncture is effective for urinary retention Background: Electroacupuncture (EA) is considered as an effective treatment for urinary retention (UR). Methods: Up to April 7, 2023, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of electroacupuncture for urinary retention were extensively searched in 8 databases, including Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, Web o

Tai Chi reduces inflammation and insomnia

Tai Chi reduces inflammation and insomnia Background: Insomnia contributes to inflammation in breast cancer survivors. This study evaluates whether insomnia treatment reverses inflammation in breast cancer survivors with insomnia. Methods: Participants (n = 90) were randomized to 3 months of Tai Chi (n = 45) or cognitive behavioral thera

Acupuncture is effective for mammary hyperplasia

Acupuncture is effective for mammary hyperplasia Objective: This study aims to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating mammary hyperplasia. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infr

Acupuncture is effective for herpes

Acupuncture is effective for herpes Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is mainly characterized by intense pain and severe skin lesions, particularly during the acute phase, which seriously affects the patient's quality of life. Acupuncture is a widely used and effective treatment for herpes zoster. However, there are many types of acupunc

Needle warming moxibustion is effective for breast cancer related lymphedema

Needle warming moxibustion is effective for breast cancer related lymphedema Objective: Although several acupuncture and moxibustion therapies have been tested in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema, there is little consensus regarding the best options for treating this condition. This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the efficacy of various acupunc

Chinese herbal medicine reduces long COVID

Chinese herbal medicine reduces long COVID Background: Chronic fatigue is a predominant symptom of post COVID-19 condition, or long COVID. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) for fatigue post COVID-19 infection. Methods: Ten English and Chinese language databases and g

Acupuncture beats western medicine for depression

Acupuncture beats western medicine for depression Introduction: Depression is a pervasive mental health challenge with substantial global ramifications. Contemporary therapeutic strategies predominantly consist of psychological interventions and pharmacological treatments. Acupuncture, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and bolstered by a plethora

Commonly used auricular points for migraine relief

Commonly used auricular points for migraine relief Under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, the clinical research of auricular acupoint stimulation in the treatment of migraine has gained a lot, and the curative efficacy is definite, but its mechanism remains unclear. In the present paper, we discussed the efficacy of auricular

A combination of posture control and electroacupuncture improve swallowing after stroke

A combination of posture control and electroacupuncture improve swallowing after stroke Objective: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of combining postural control with electroacupuncture in the treatment of dysphagia following stroke, with the goal of establishing a solid clinical foundation for this therapeutic approach and investigating potential mechanisms to stimulate addition

Acupuncture is effective for stopping smoking

Acupuncture is effective for stopping smoking Introduction: Acupuncture and related acupoint therapies have been widely used for smoking cessation. Some relevant systematic reviews (SRs) have been published. There is a need to summarize and update the evidence to inform practice and decision-making. Methods: Eight databases were searched fro

Acupuncture beats painkillers for cancer pain

Acupuncture beats painkillers for cancer pain Purpose: In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine has received widespread attention in the field of cancer pain treatment. This meta-analysis is the first to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture point stimulation in the treatment of stomach cancer pain. Methods: For this syst

Electroacupuncture improves IBS by improving intestinal flora

Electroacupuncture improves IBS by improving intestinal flora Background: Intestinal mucosal barrier dysfunction plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). In order to explore the mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) treatment on intestinal mucosal barrier, this study observed the effect of electroacupuncture on

Cupping for 10 minutes improves frozen shoulder

Cupping for 10 minutes improves frozen shoulder Objective: To evaluate the optimal duration of thumb cupping therapy for frozen shoulder (FS) by thermal metabolic imaging (TMI) and to provide clinical evidence. Methods: From April 2022 to August 2023, 120 patients with frozen shoulder who received thumb cupping therapy at our hospital were ran

Acupuncture syndrome differentiation for erectile dysfunction

Acupuncture syndrome differentiation for erectile dysfunction Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widespread disorder, and the worldwide incidence is rapidly increasing. Acupuncture, an intervention out of the spectrum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long tradition as treatment for erectile dysfunction. Nonetheless, a best practice treatme

Governing vessel acupuncture is best for acute ischemic stroke

Governing vessel acupuncture is best for acute ischemic stroke Background: Acupuncture of the governor vessel and Yangming meridian are widely used in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, the optimal meridian for acupuncture in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke remains uncertain. Purpose: This network meta-analysis study aimed to compa

The Chinese herbal formula Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang is effective for alcohol induced brain injury

The Chinese herbal formula Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang is effective for alcohol induced brain injury Ethnopharmacological relevance: Alcohol misuse persists as a prevalent societal concern and precipitates diverse deleterious consequences, entailing significant associated health hazards including acute alcohol intoxication (AAI). Binge drinking, a commonplace pattern of alcohol consumption, may inc

Ginkgo biloba aids in the recovery from ischemic stroke

Ginkgo biloba aids in the recovery from ischemic stroke Background: Ginkgo biloba L. preparations (GBLPs) are a class of Chinese herbal medicine used in the adjuvant treatment of ischemic stroke (IS). Recently, several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) of ginkgo biloba L. preparations for ischemic stroke have been published. Objective:

Blood letting and cupping most effective for migraines

Blood letting and cupping most effective for migraines Objective: Migraine is a common neurological disorder, which resulting in significant societal and personal burdens. Acupuncture has attracted widespread attention in migraine prophylaxis and treatment in recent years. Although some studies have confirmed the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy in

Acupuncture effective for pain relief in Parkinson’s disease

Acupuncture effective for pain relief in Parkinson’s disease Objective: To explore the effect of electroacupuncture on skeletal muscle pain in Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods: A single-center randomized controlled trial was conducted with sixty patients with Parkinson's disease with skeletal muscle pain were randomly divided into electroacupuncture group

Moxibustion at Zusanli and Shenshu reduces inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Moxibustion at Zusanli and Shenshu reduces inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis Objective: To test the hypothesis that moxibustion may inhibit rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovial inflammation by regulating the expression of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF)/glucocorticoids (GCs). Methods: Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups (n = 10

The Chinese herbal formula Sun Jun Zi Tang aids in recovery from lung cancer surgery

The Chinese herbal formula Sun Jun Zi Tang aids in recovery from lung cancer surgery Background: Postoperative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients frequently encounter a deteriorated quality of life (QOL), disturbed immune response, and disordered homeostasis. Si Jun Zi Tang (SJZD), a well-known traditional Chinese herbal formula, is frequently employed in clinical applicati

Auricular acupuncture is effective for pain relief

Auricular acupuncture is effective for pain relief Objectives: Auricular acupuncture (AA) is becoming increasingly common in primary care clinics, emergency departments and peri-operatively for pain relief. Over the last decade, since the last comprehensive reviews were published, the literature has expanded. In this scoping review, we seek to docum

Acupuncture point selection for treating inflammatory bowel disease

Acupuncture point selection for treating inflammatory bowel disease Objectives: To analyze the rules of acupoint selection and compatibility of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) based on complex network technology and provide the reliable evidences for acupoint selection in treatment of this disease with acupuncture and mox

Guasha improves knee osteoarthritis

Guasha improves knee osteoarthritis Objectives: To observe the effect of Guasha on inflammation factors, apoptosis and autophagy in the cartilage tissue of knee joint in rats with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of KOA. Methods: A total of 51 male SD rats were randomized into three

A combination of Chinese herbs and western medicine is best for cardiogenic shock

A combination of Chinese herbs and western medicine is best for cardiogenic shock Background: Cardiogenic shock (CS) is the primary cause of death in patients suffering acute myocardial infarction. As an emerging and efficacious therapeutic approach, Chinese herbal injections (CHIs) are gaining significant popularity in China. However, the optimal CHIs for treating cardiogenic sh

24 form type Tai Chi best to prevent falls in elderly

24 form type Tai Chi best to prevent falls in elderly Objectives: Few studies comparing the effects of different types of Tai Chi exercises on preventing falls in older adults. We compared the effects for finding an optimal intervention. Methods: We searched 12 databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrast

Acupuncture helps diabetic wound healing

Acupuncture helps diabetic wound healing Background: Globally, diabetes mellitus (DM) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) have an increasing incidence and a high prevalence and are both associated with high morbidity and complication rates, e.g., as chronic non-healing peripheral ulcers. Impaired macro- and microcirculation and peripheral

Tuina relieves anxiety and improves sleep quality

Tuina relieves anxiety and improves sleep quality Background: Abnormal psychological state and neurotransmitter levels are important factors affecting sleep quality. Numerous studies have shown that tuina can improve the symptoms of sleep disorders in patients with insomnia while relieving anxiety and depression and regulating neurotransmitter leve

Moxibustion at Tianshu (ST 25) helps ulcerative colitis

Moxibustion at Tianshu (ST 25) helps ulcerative colitis Long noncoding RNA (lncRNAs) are involved in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis. Moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine, can improve symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis and reduce intestinal inflammation in rats with ulcerative colitis. However, it remains unclear whether the ameli