Efficacy of different acupuncture-related therapies for tension-type headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: Tension-type headache (TTH) is among the most common primary headache disorders, characterized by recurrent episodes that are difficult to manage, thus posing a significant public health challenge. Acupuncture, a well-recognized non-pharmacological treatment, is frequently employed for pain management, including TTH. However, the variety of acupuncture techniques and inconsistent treatment outcomes underscore the need for a thorough evaluation.

Study on the effect of acupunture treatment on autonomic nerve dysfunction in convalescent period of stroke based on heart rate variability assessment technique.

Stroke patients with autonomic dysfunction are more likely to develop cardiac problems, which have been linked to lower functional outcomes and increased mortality. In this study, heart rate variability (HRV) detection paired with the Clinical Feature Scale will be utilized to elucidate the immediate impact of manual acupuncture on autonomic dysfunction of varying severity in the convalescence stroke phase. This is a randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial approach.

[Clinical application of "eight acupoints at the head" by Professor QIN Liang-fu].

Professor QIN Liang-fu synthesizes the theories of channels of TCM and the theories of modern medicine, and in recent years, he has summed up academic thought of treating diseases by "eight acupoints at the head", and has applied them to treat cerebral diseases and relative diseases of the nervous system. In the present paper, it is introduced that professor QIN Liang-fu' effective samples in treatment of epilepsy, cervical vertigo by using acupuncture and moxibustion at "eight acupoints at the head" combined with Chinese herbs and in treatment of multiple sclerosis by acupuncture and moxibustion at the "eight acupoints at the head" combined with oral administration and external application of Chinese herbs.

[Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of central obesity].

Objective: To observe and evaluate objective therapeutic effect of acupuncture on central obesity.

Methods: Thirty-two cases of central obesity were treated with body acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, ear point tapping, TDP radiation, and changes of WC, WHR and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed.

Results: The clinical total effective rate was 84.