Stimulated by Yang et al 2025.[1] IBS – irritable bowel syndromeIBS-D – diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndromeBUCM – Beijing University of Chinese MedicineMA – manual acupunctureBSFS – Bristol stool form scale – key to acronyms This is a paper from a well-known research group based in BUCM. It reports a multicentre trial, so the authors cover … Continue reading Acupuncture for IBS-D
Stimulated by Chen et al 2024.[1] Diagram by MC illustrating the treatment used in the trial by Chen et al 2024.[1] TEAS – transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (ie a form of TENS)TENS – transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationCVA – cerebrovascular accidentIF – impact factorRCT – randomised controlled trialICU – intensive care unitGCS – Glasgow coma scaleGI … Continue reading TEAS after CVA surgery
Inspired by Zhao et al 2024.[1] AI generated collage from ancient Rome...The Rome IV diagnostic criteria were used to evaluate patients with suspected refractory IBS. IBS – irritable bowel syndromeRCT – randomised controlled trialMA – manual acupunctureIBS-SSS – IBS symptom severity scale – key to acronyms This is a multicentre RCT from China (Beijing and … Continue reading Acupuncture for refractory IBS
Stimulated by Ng et al 2024.[1] Photo by Coleen Rivas on Unsplash. This image is taken in the Super Tree Grove, which is one of the Gardens by the Bay, built on reclaimed land in Singapore Marina Bay. BFT – biofeedback therapyFI – faecal incontinencePFE – pelvic floor exercisesUCL – University College LondonIF – impact … Continue reading Acupuncture vs BFT in FI
Stimulated by Ma et al and Zhang et al 2024.[1,2] MC doing tongue manoeuvres with a needle buried in CV23 at a BMAS Practical course in March 2024.CV23 has recently been introduced on the BMAS Foundation Course... PSD – post stroke dysphagiaIF – impact factorFMA – Fugl-Meyer assessment (motor function assessment after stroke)BI – Barthel … Continue reading Acupuncture for swallowing in PSD 2024
Stimulated by Ben-Arie et al 2024.[1] ICU – intensive care unitSR – systematic reviewMV – mechanical ventilationRCT – randomised controlled trialEA – electroacupunctureMA – manual acupunctureUS – ultrasoundRR – relative riskCI – confidence interval key to acronyms This paper was published online in November 2023, but I could not access the full text. Eventually I … Continue reading Acupuncture in the ICU 2024
Inspired by Cao et al 2023.[1] With thanks to Deniah for the image. EA – electroacupunctureIR – insulin resistancePCOS – polycystic ovary syndromeBMI – body mass indexHOMA-IR – homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistanceAUC – area under curve key to acronyms I have a blog category for PCOS, but the last post on the topic … Continue reading EA vs metformin for IR in PCOS 2024
Stimulated by Ko et al 2023.[1] A sketch of the treatment room interaction by MC. See below for key to acronyms in this diagram. PPI – patient–practitioner interactionsWM – Western medicineCM – Chinese medicinePoPS – principles of point selectionWMA – Western medical acupunctureRI – Royal Institution (the place where they do the Christmas Lectures)OA – … Continue reading Patient–practitioner interactions 2024
Stimulated by Zhang et al 2023.[1] Diagram by MC illustrating TEAS applied to PC6 in a patient following breast surgery. TEAS – transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (ie a form of TENS)TENS – transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationPONV – post-operative nausea and vomitingCI – confidence intervalIV – intravenous key to acronyms This paper came out in June … Continue reading TEAS vs dexamethasone in PONV
Stimulated by Fumagalli et al 2023 and Landgraaf et al 2023.[1,2] Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Pexels.com VLCD – very low calorie dietBMI – body mass indexPCOS – polycystic ovarian syndrome key to acronyms I have to say that I have never been particularly interested in obesity or its treatments, and certainly not the use … Continue reading Acupuncture and obesity 2023
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