Shanghai Institute Of Acupuncture, Moxibustion And Meridian

This study tested whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can improve symptoms of mild-to-moderate dry eye. 168 adults received either real or sham (fake) electroacupuncture to see if the treatment was more than a placebo. The researchers me…

This study tested two nerve stimulation methods—pudendal nerve stimulation and sacral neuromodulation—in 70 people with urinary retention caused by nerve damage. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces leftover urine in the bladder after peeing. Results may offer a new…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to standard care can slow the progression of mild Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared real acupuncture to a sham (fake) procedure in 160 people with mild Alzheimer's. The goal was to see if acupuncture offers real benefits for th…