Publications by authors named "Xinkun Liu"
Object: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prevalent and currently incurable autoimmune disease. Existing conventional medical treatments are limited in their efficacy, prolonged disease may lead to bone destruction, joint deformity, and loss of related functions, which places a huge burden on RA patients and their families. For millennia, the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), exemplified by the Gui-Zhi-Shao-Yao-Zhi-Mu decoction (GZSYZM), has been demonstrated to offer distinct therapeutic advantages in the management of RA.
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- Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a leading cause of heel pain, and while acupuncture has shown promise in alleviating this pain, the effects of varying electroacupuncture sessions on PF have yet to be studied through controlled trials.
- This study will involve 80 patients with chronic PF who will be randomly assigned to receive either 12 sessions or 4 sessions of electroacupuncture over 16 weeks, with the primary outcome being a significant improvement in pain intensity.
- The results aim to offer valuable insights into the effectiveness and safety of different electroacupuncture frequencies for managing chronic PF, ultimately contributing to current treatment practices.
Background: Acupuncture may be effective in treating tension-type headache (TTH). The durability of its effects after treatment completion remains inconclusive.
Methods: We searched multiple databases and references from previous reviews for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture for TTH.
Background: Medication overuse headache (MOH) is a secondary headache disorder that leads to pronounced disability and decreased quality of life. Available therapeutic options for MOH are limited, and many are only effective in a subset of individuals. Although the existing evidence is limited, acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for MOH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease which can result in chronic pain and disability. The current interventions available for KOA often fail to provide long-lasting effects, highlighting the need for new treatment options that can offer durable benefits. Previous studies have suggested the efficacy of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) with its durability remaining uncertain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[An 8-year clinical evaluation of CDIC one stage screw implants].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
February 2003