ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025
Yin-Yang Harmony Acupuncture Therapy improves facial motor function and resting state facial appearance in peripheral facial paralysis.
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- Comparison of acupuncture intervention from the acute phase or the non-acute phase in patients with peripheral facial paralysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Peripheral facial palsy: contemporary advances and unresolved debates in management from pathogenic mechanisms to tailored reconstruction.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
- Integrated Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Herpes Zoster and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: A Narrative Review.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectivesPeripheral facial paralysis, also known as Bell's palsy, is characterized by acute dysfunction of the facial nerve. Standard treatments like corticosteroids and antiviral agents don't always lead to full recovery. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Yin-Yang Harmony Acupuncture Therapy (YYHAT) in improving facial muscle function and resting state facial appearance in affected patients.
methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 202 patients with peripheral facial paralysis who received either conventional acupuncture or YYHAT in conjunction with standard medical treatments. Clinical outcomes were assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG) for muscle latency and amplitude, facial vascular hemodynamics (via Doppler ultrasound), modified Portmann scores, anxiety and depression scales, and patient satisfaction.
resultsCompared to the conventional group, the YYHAT group demonstrated significantly better improvements in sEMG latency and amplitude for key facial muscles (
conclusionYin-Yang Harmony Acupuncture Therapy significantly enhances both physiological and psychological recovery in patients with peripheral facial paralysis compared to conventional acupuncture.
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