ReviewAmerican journal of translational research2024
Efficacy and dispensing patterns of TCM-acupuncture combinations in vascular dementia treatment: a meta-analysis and data mining analysis.
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- Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-related blood flow regulation and anti-inflammation in the protection of Danzhu Fuyuan Granules against cognitive impairment.Metabolic brain disease · 2026Article
- Exploration of Acupoint Compatibility Patterns in Acupuncture Treatment for Infertility Based on Data Mining.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Understanding the ancient classic and famous prescriptionsFrontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of the combination of acupuncture and medicine for vascular dementia (VD) treatment, and to analyze and summarize the relevant association rules.
methodsA systematic search of Chinese and English databases such as CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science was performed along with a manual search to screen for randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria that were published over a period from January 1, 2000, to July 31, 2023. Literature quality assessment and meta-analysis were performed using the
resultsEighteen randomized controlled clinical trials with a total of 1617 participants were finally included. The meta-analysis results suggested that treatment combining traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with acupuncture performed better in terms of efficacy and clinical improvement of related outcome indicators [OR = 2.54, 95% CI (1.98, 3.26),
conclusionTCM drugs combined with acupuncture demonstrated considerable clinical efficacy for VD treatment. The TCM-based treatment of VD mostly starts from the liver meridian and the Du meridian, with the use of more sweet and warm herbs and crossing acupoints. The general principles of treatment include smoothening the flow of qi and blood, tonifying the liver and kidneys in TCM, and enhancing the patient's mood and cognitive function.
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