Risk factors for readmission of rheumatoid arthritis patients receiving integrative medicine: A retrospective analysis

Xie, Jingui; Feng, Haijun; Ding, Runkang; Dong, Wen-Zhe; Xin, Ling; Liu, Jian

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2018.05.008

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“…According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, RA is regarded as four syndromes including kidney and liver deficiency syndrome, blood stagnation syndrome, wind damp joint heat syndrome, and wind damp joint cold syndrome. Therefore, the systemic effects from the application of laser acupoints stimulation can make a great challenge in managing the disease [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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Effects of laser acupuncture tele-therapy for rheumatoid arthritis elderly patients

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et al. 2021

Lasers Med Sci

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive common autoimmune disorder and is one of the most functional limiting diseases in elderly. Until recently, its treatment is mainly based on physical locations and meetings while being face to face. However, laser acupuncture tele-therapy approaches can significantly provide the patient with safety during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as changing the disorder’s prognosis. Sixty patients were assigned randomly into 2 groups with 1:1 ratio. Patients in group A are treated remotely by laser acupuncture in addition to methotrexate and a tele-rehabilitation program in the form of aerobic exercise training. Patients in group B are treated by methotrexate and a tele-rehabilitation program in the form of aerobic exercise. There was a statistically significant difference in health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) pre- and post-treatment in group A ( p < 0.05). The C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) inflammatory markers as well as the malondialdehyde (MDA) oxidative marker showed a significant reduction pre- and post-treatment in group A ( p < 0.05). Additionally, there was a significant increase in the adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) antioxidant marker pre- and post-treatment in group A ( p < 0.05). The comparison between groups A and B showed a statistically significant post-treatment difference in RAQoL, CRP, IL-6, ATP, and MDA in group A than group B. Considering the significant improvement that was found in the laser acupuncture group, it can be concluded that the use of laser acupuncture as adjunctive was effective in the treatment of elderly patients with RA. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04758689

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confidence: 99%