electroacupuncture

Effect of Electroacupuncture on Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 05/28/2026

A randomized clinical trial found that electroacupuncture reduced pain more than sham treatment in postherpetic neuralgia, with benefits lasting at least one month and no major safety concerns.

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Electroacupuncture Shortens Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Gastrectomy: Translating a Multicenter RCT into Clinical Practice

By MedXY 11/09/2025

A multicenter randomized trial shows electroacupuncture (EA) reduces time to first flatus and defecation and lowers prolonged POI after laparoscopic gastrectomy. Mechanistic plausibility, ERAS integration, and implementation challenges are discussed with priorities for future trials.

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Electroacupuncture in Ischemic Stroke: Integrating Preclinical Evidence into Clinical Potential

By MedXY 10/23/2025

This review synthesizes preclinical evidence on electroacupuncture's mechanisms in ischemic stroke, highlighting its therapeutic potential and factors influencing efficacy.

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Electroacupuncture Significantly Shortens Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/26/2025

This multicenter randomized trial demonstrates that electroacupuncture reduces postoperative ileus duration and accelerates gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer, outperforming sham and standard care.