Effect of electroacupuncture on total motile sperm count and sperm motility.

Background: Approximately 50% of infertility cases are attributed to male factors. Acupuncture has long been employed as a complementary therapy to enhance male infertility treatment outcomes. This study aimed to assess the impact of electroacupuncture (EA) therapy on sperm motility and TMSC in male infertility patients.

Correlation between circulating fibrosis biomarkers with left atrial function and left atrial volume index in rheumatic mitral stenosis.

Mitral stenosis is the most common rheumatic heart disease (RHD) disorder worldwide, including in Indonesia. This pathological condition causes left atrial pressure, leading to left atrial fibrosis that affects the structure and function of the left atrial as well as the clinical condition. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between circulating fibrosis biomarkers with net atrioventricular compliance (Cn) as a parameter of left atrial function, and left atrial volume index (LAVI) as a parameter left atrium structure of changes.

Effect of Dapagliflozin on Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease Mitral Stenosis.

(1) Background: Mitral stenosis is the most common rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Inflammation and fibrosis are the primary pathophysiology, resulting in left atrial stress and dysfunction. Dapagliflozin is a new heart failure treatment with anti-inflammation and anti-fibrosis effects from previous studies.

Acupuncture improves diplopia and ptosis after subdural hematoma surgery: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Diplopia and ptosis are the most common symptoms of oculomotor nerve palsy, which may be caused by increased intracranial pressure causing cranial nerve palsies. If no significant improvement is noted following surgical correction or pharmacological therapies for the underlying cause, acupuncture treatment can be considered as adjuvant therapy to achieve complete functional resolution of the oculomotor nerve.

Case Presentation: A 27-year-old male patient presented with ptosis and diplopia due to a postoperative craniotomy subdural hematoma (SDH).

Electroacupuncture Effectiveness for Treating Idiopathic Male Infertility.

Background: Male infertility accounts for ∼50% of all infertility cases. The reasons for male infertility may vary, and one of them is related to an idiopathic factor that may impair spermatogenesis. Acupuncture is one of the most well-known and widely accepted alternative treatments and is becoming known as an effective complementary therapy for infertility.

Electroacupuncture to Improve Endometrial Receptivity and Folliculogenesis in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting folliculogenesis and endometrial receptivity. PCOS causes low fertility due to failures in folliculogenesis and ovulation. Electroacupuncture (EA) may help improve folliculogenesis and endometrial receptivity.

Correlation of dietary iron intake and serum iron with thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) levels in adult hyperthyroid patients.

Objectives: National Baseline Health Research 2013 showed that there were 706,757 (0.4%) hyperthyroid patients in Indonesia. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by abnormal thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) which causes low TSH and high FT4 levels.

Acupuncture for Asthma: Its Potential Significance in Clinical Practice.

Acupuncture has been used for the prevention and treatment of asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in asthma are not fully understood. This article discusses the possible mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture in the prevention and treatment of asthma.

Electroacupuncture Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Improve Oocytes' Growth.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition of anovulation causing infertility. Many kinds of therapy have been used to treat PCOS. However, the results have not been satisfactory.

Improvement in inflammation and airway remodelling after acupuncture at BL13 and ST36 in a mouse model of chronic asthma.

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Chronic asthma is commonly resistant to steroid therapy. Acupuncture has an anti-inflammatory effect and has been widely used as an add-on therapy for asthma.