Publications by authors named "Yan-Xian Zhu"
J Inflamm Res
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the connection between immune responses and the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating postpartum depression (PPD), particularly focusing on inflammatory cytokine levels.
- Among the 121 women with PPD, significant reductions in depression scores were observed after 8 weeks of acupuncture, yet changes in cytokine levels did not significantly differ between those who responded well to treatment and those who did not.
- Results indicate that responders showed lower levels of certain inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and IL-10, while non-responders had higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting acupuncture may help alleviate PPD by modulating the body's inflammatory response.
