Publications by authors named "Siran Lai"
Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Tourette Syndrome in Children: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
Clin Pediatr (Phila)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Acupuncture's effectiveness and safety for treating Tourette syndrome (TS) are debated, prompting a research study to evaluate its potential as a replacement therapy for affected children.
- The meta-analysis included 26 studies and 1862 pediatric patients, showing that acupuncture significantly reduced tic symptoms and had a low adverse reaction rate (only 5%).
- Results indicated that acupuncture provided an 18% improvement in treatment effectiveness rates and lowered scores on multiple scales measuring tic severity, suggesting it may be superior to current treatment options for TS.
Curative Effect of Heat-sensitive Moxibustion on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Meta-Analysis.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) causes significant lower abdominal pain that affects women's daily lives, and heat-sensitive moxibustion (HSM) is being studied for its potential to relieve these symptoms.
- A systematic review analyzed 19 randomized controlled trials on HSM, finding that it significantly improved pain and symptom scores compared to standard control treatments.
- The results suggest that HSM is an effective and feasible treatment option for managing primary dysmenorrhea, with improvements noted in various measured outcomes.