Effect of acupuncture in eczema: An overview of systematic reviews

Li, Xiaohu; Liang, LiHeng; Li, Sheng; Wang, Chunyang; Cucco, Alberto; Du, Xiaohang; Zhang, Jie; Wang, Shang; Yuan, Weiling

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102925

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“…We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA 2020) checklist to assess the reporting quality. The list consists of 27 items covering a total of seven aspects of SR/MA, namely the title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and other information [ 31 , 32 ]. Based on the specific completion of each study, each item was scored according to the degree of reporting, with a score of 1 if all requirements were completed, 0.5 if some were completed, and 0 if they were not mentioned.…”

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Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on ulcerative colitis: An overview of systematic reviews

Wang,

Wang

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Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on ulcerative colitis: An overview of systematic reviews

Wang,

Wang

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“…A search of systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) in 8 databases provided 7 SRs/MAs 18. All were categorized as critically low quality.…”

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“…A search of systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) in 8 databases provided 7 SRs/MAs. 18 All were categorized as critically low quality. None of the reviews completed all the 27 items required by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA 2020) Checklist.…”

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Acupuncture: New Uses for an Ancient Treatment or a Waste of Time? Part II

Frost

2023

Topics in Pain Management

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Learning Objectives: After participating in this continuing professional development activity, the provider should be better able to: 1. Explain the incorporation of acupuncture as an adjuvant for relief of cancer pain. 2. Outline how acupuncture can be incorporated into postoperative pain management strategies. Identify the ability to reduce opioid use by substitution of acupuncture.This is the second of a 2-part series on acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In the previous issue (Vol. 39, No. 1, August 2023), we discussed the history and context of TCM and acupuncture and discussed its use in pain management, opioid abuse treatment, depression and anxiety, and the cardiovascular system.Part II covers the use of acupuncture in treating other diseases and conditions, including in the following areas:• Pediatrics, such as attention and learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and cerebral palsy and muscle dystonia; CME Accreditation Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation assessment survey on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. Please visit https://cme.lww.com/browse/sources/125. This CME activity expires at 5 pm EST on August 31, 2025. NCPD Accreditation Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Lippincott Professional Development will award 2.0 contact hours for this NCPD activity. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749 for 2.0 contact hours. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia, Georgia, West Virginia, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Florida, CE Broker #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states. Instructions for earning ANCC contact hours are included on page 8 of the newsletter. This NCPD activity expires on June 5, 2026.

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Evidence evaluation of acupuncture and its related therapies for female urinary incontinence: an overview and quality assessment of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

SONG,

YANG,

WANG

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Eur J Phys Rehabil Med

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INTRODUCTION Through methodological quality assessment, this paper summarized the report quality and evidence level of systematic reviews (SRs)/meta-analyses (MAs) of acupuncture and its related treatment of female urinary incontinence (UI). EVIDENCE ACQUISITION We conducted a comprehensive search in four internationally recognized databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library) for SRs/MAs pertaining to the treatment of female UI using acupuncture and its related therapies. We evaluated the methodological quality of the SRs/MAs using the “Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews 2” (AMSTAR-2) tool, assessed the quality of evidence using the “Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation” (GRADE) system, and evaluated the reporting quality of the SRs/MAs using the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020” (PRISMA-2020) guidelines. This overview is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42024557600. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS In the final selection of 7 SRs/MAs, a consistent finding of the superiority of acupuncture and related therapies in the treatment of female UI was observed. Methodological quality was classified according to AMSTAR-2, with three rated as “high,” two as “moderate,” and two as “low.” The main sources of downgrading included the absence of funding sources, failure to provide a reasonable explanation for heterogeneity, and not reporting potential conflicts of interest. According to the GRADE system, the quality of evidence ranged from moderate to very low. The most common reason for downgrading the evidence quality was the repeated utilization of the same original randomized controlled trials. Some results were also downgraded due to inconsistency, imprecision, and potential publication bias. According to the PRISMA-2020 statement, most SR/MAs clearly presented their title information, and almost all of them correctly used meta-analysis methods. However, some of them lacked comprehensive analysis and discussion of bias risk and consistency of results and were deficient in terms of protocol registration and documentation. CONCLUSIONS Acupuncture and related therapies demonstrate superiority in terms of efficacy and safety for the treatment of female urinary incontinence (UI). The overall quality of the SRs/MAs seems to be satisfactory, particularly when compared to studies of acupuncture for the treatment of other conditions. However, attention should still be given to the proper use of methods and ensuring completeness in reporting.

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Effect of acupuncture in eczema: An overview of systematic reviews

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Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on ulcerative colitis: An overview of systematic reviews

Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on ulcerative colitis: An overview of systematic reviews

Acupuncture: New Uses for an Ancient Treatment or a Waste of Time? Part II

Evidence evaluation of acupuncture and its related therapies for female urinary incontinence: an overview and quality assessment of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

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