Meridian energy analysis may predict the prognosis of patients with advanced cancers receiving palliative care

Chung, M.S.; Tsai, Pei-Yu; Chen, Chun-Min; Yang, Chia‐Ning; Chang, Hen‐Hong

doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.03.003

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“…Acupoints do have a general influence on the body, in addition to their specific function like reducing inflammation, enhancing circulation, and promoting relaxation in the body. These effects are considered to be supportive in the treatment of a number of animal conditions (Chung et al, 2023).…”

Section: Acupoints' Basic Functionmentioning

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Anatomical Aspects and Role of Acupoints and Meridians Adopted in Acupuncture Technique

Pasha,

Ali,

Khan

et al. 2023

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: One Health Perspective

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This chapter enumerates the crucial role of acupoints which are simple manipulations at specific points of the body and the interconnected pathways known as meridians in the operation of acupuncture, a practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Then this journey goes to the nomenclature and classification of these specific acupoints and meridians. The World Health Organization and International Standardization Organization have organized a comprehensive system of nomenclature for acupoints for humans and animals respectively and so has traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Similarly, the purpose of these TCM acupoints along with other WHO acupoints is also illustrated in this discussion. Similarly, the classification and different forms of meridians are also highlighted in this chapter. The major categories of these meridians include Primary meridians which are further divided into twelve different sub-meridians depending on the organ that they are connected with or that they are supplying the pathway. Then there are extraordinary meridians and eight extraordinary vessels which serve to supply the regions other than the major organs of the body such as hormonal and neuronal systems. So, they are named according to the purpose they serve such as conception vessel or governing vessel. Similarly, the nomenclature used for meridians in animals is also emphasized and encapsulated in this discussion, the purpose of discussing different nomenclature for humans and animals for both acupoints and meridians is to have a broader perspective to learn and to have a wide lens to deeply understand all the features of these anatomical aspects used for acupuncture.

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Section: Acupoints' Basic Functionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Animal meridians function similarly to human meridians. According to TCM, stimulating particular spots along the meridians can balance and harmonize the flow of Qi, promoting health and healing (Chung et al, 2023). However, there are notable variations in how meridians are operated in animals and humans.…”

Section: Meridian Functioningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Anatomical Aspects and Role of Acupoints and Meridians Adopted in Acupuncture Technique

Pasha,

Ali,

Khan

et al. 2023

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: One Health Perspective

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Palliative prognostic scores for survival prediction of cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yoong,

Bhowmik,

Kapparath

et al. 2024

JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute

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Background The Palliative Prognostic Score (PaP) is the most widely validated prognostic tool for cancer survival prediction, with modified versions available. A systematic evaluation of PaP tools is lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the performance and prognostic utility of PaP, Delirium-PaP (D-PaP), and PaP without clinician prediction in predicting 30-day survival of cancer patients and compare their performance. Methods Six databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies and grey literature published from inception till 2/6/2023. English studies must assess PaP, D-PaP, or PaP without clinician predicted survival for 30-day survival in adults ≥18 years old with any stage or type of cancer. Outcomes were pooled using the random effects model or summarised narratively when meta-analysis was not possible. Results Thirty-nine studies (n = 10,617 patients) were included. PaP is an accurate prognostic tool (pooled AUC = 0.82, 95% CI 0.79-0.84) and outperforms PaP without clinician predicted survival (pooled AUC = 0.74, 95% CI 0.71-0.78), suggesting that the original PaP should be preferred. The meta-analysis found PaP and D-PaP performance to be comparable. Most studies reported survival probabilities corresponding to the PaP risk groups, and higher risk groups were significantly associated with shorter survival. Conclusions PaP is a validated prognostic tool for cancer patients that can enhance clinicians' confidence and accuracy in predicting survival. Future studies should investigate if accuracy differs depending on clinician characteristics. Reporting of validation studies must be improved, as most studies were at high risk of bias, primarily because calibration was not assessed.

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Meridian energy analysis may predict the prognosis of patients with advanced cancers receiving palliative care

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References 29 publications

Anatomical Aspects and Role of Acupoints and Meridians Adopted in Acupuncture Technique

Anatomical Aspects and Role of Acupoints and Meridians Adopted in Acupuncture Technique

Palliative prognostic scores for survival prediction of cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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