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Cureus
December 2024
Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal University, Al Hasa, SAU.
Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, affecting women of reproductive age. It is linked with debilitating pain, infertility, and a notable impact on the patient's quality of life. This review aims to highlight the effectiveness of hormonal therapy, surgical procedures, and complementary therapies in managing endometriosis-related pain, providing a comprehensive overview of current treatment options and their implications for clinical practice.
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December 2024
College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, SAU.
Introduction: Migraines pose a significant risk to the health of individuals who suffer from them. Consequently, healthcare specialists must have sufficient knowledge and awareness to recognize and treat migraines. This study aimed to assess medical students' knowledge and perception of migraine-triggering factors and management methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Inflamm Res
January 2025
Orthopedics Department, The First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300380, People's Republic of China.
Background: Acupuncture is an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), reducing pain and improving function. While melatonin (MLT) has notable pain relief benefits, the analgesic mechanism of acupuncture in KOA and its relationship with melatonin are still unknown. This study aims to explore this mechanism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pain Res
January 2025
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combination treatment with thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) and electroacupuncture (EA) in patients with persistent knee pain after arthroscopic surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation, or autologous osteochondral transplantation.
Patients And Methods: Twelve patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) who experienced postoperative pain were randomized to either the treatment group (TG) or control group (CG) in a 1:1 ratio. The TG received TEA once a week for four sessions and EA twice a week for eight sessions while continuing usual care, defined as standard conventional treatments.
J Oral Facial Pain Headache
December 2024
Ningxia Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 750021 Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Tension-type headache (TTH) is a common primary headache disorder, and recent research has focused on various treatment options. However, studies evaluating acupuncture for TTH from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its mechanisms are limited. This literature review synthesizes findings from twelve clinical studies that investigated acupuncture for TTH treatment.
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