EA for CINV 2026

Inspired by Chen et al 2026.[1] AI generated image of ‘chemotherapy induced nausea’. EA – electroacupunctureCINV – chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingIF – impact factor5-HT – 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)NK – neurokininGSRS – gastrointestinal symptom rating scaleIBS – irritable bowel syndromeMCID – minimal clinically important differenceSD – standard deviationCI – confidence interval (95% here) – key to acronyms … Continue reading EA for CINV 2026 →

EA for CINV 2024

Inspired by Shen et al 2024.[1] AI generated image of 'chemotherapy induced nausea'. EA – electroacupunctureMA – manual acupunctureCINV – chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingHEC – highly emetogenic chemotherapy5-HT – 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)NK – neurokininVAS – visual analogue scale – key to acronyms This trial in JCO (IF 42.1) immediately caught my attention because of the topic … Continue reading EA for CINV 2024 →