Acupuncture News

A pilot study conducted at Middlesex Health in the United States has demonstrated that acupuncture significantly improves symptoms associated with Long COVID, particularly anosmia (loss of smell), dysgeusia (altered taste), and cognitive dysfunction (“brain fog”). The prospective cohort study enrolled twenty adults suffering from persistent symptoms following resolution of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. After six standardized acupuncture sessions administered over three weeks, participants experienced statistically

A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted at Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Fudan University Eye and ENT Hospital provides evidence that acupuncture at a single acupoint—Jingming (BL1)—significantly improves tear secretion in patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED), outperforming standard artificial tear treatment [1].

A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that acupuncture significantly reduced leg pain and disability in patients with chronic sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation. Patients who received real acupuncture reported clinically meaningful improvements that persisted for at least one year, supporting acupuncture as a viable treatment for long-term symptom relief [1].

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A case series published in Neurological Sciences demonstrates that acupuncture is as an effective preventive treatment for cluster headaches (CH), with all four patients in the study experiencing complete cessation of attacks following treatment [1]. This report, while limited in scope, provides important clinical details that can inform best practices for licensed acupuncturists seeking to treat CH with acupuncture.

A study published in ACS Omega evaluated the efficacy and mechanism of Shen Bai Hair Growth Decoction (SBHGD), a traditional Chinese herbal formula, for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The researchers concluded that SBHGD promotes hair regrowth and reduces local inflammation in a mouse model of AGA, primarily by downregulating key inflammatory cytokines and improving hair follicle density and morphology [1].

Recent clinical evidence underscores acupuncture’s effectiveness in managing acute ankle sprains (AAS). A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 17 randomized controlled trials involving 1,528 patients with AAS. The findings revealed that acupuncture, whether administered alone or in conjunction with traditional therapies, significantly alleviated pain and increased cure rates compared to standard treatments such as Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) [1].

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Recent clinical research from a study published in Frontiers in Medicine demonstrates the efficacy of acupuncture in improving libido and sexual function in women diagnosed with Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). The study, conducted by Zhang et al., employed a structured acupuncture regimen that led to significant improvements across multiple domains of sexual health, including desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and reduction of pain during

A recent international multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) has provided strong evidence supporting the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. The study found that acupuncture significantly improved arm function and reduced pain intensity compared to sham laser treatment. These results present an evidence-based approach for licensed acupuncturists seeking to optimize clinical outcomes in patients with chronic