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Ang L, Kim HJ, Heo JW, Choi TY, Lee HW, Kim JI, Lee MS. Acupuncture for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2023; 52:101763. [PMID: 37159979 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Few systematic reviews have examined the effects of acupuncture on trigeminal neuralgia. This review aims to provide up-to-date evidence on the efficacy of acupuncture for managing pain in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. METHODS Eleven databases were searched from inception until November 2022 for relevant articles Two researchers independently conducted study selection, data extraction, and evaluation. The present review solely targeted randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool 2.0 was employed to assess the risk of bias. Data were compiled using RevMan 5.4.1 software, and the quality of the evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS Thirty studies involving 2295 patients were included in this review. Compared with carbamazepine, acupuncture led to improvements in pain scores (15 RCTs, mean difference (MD) - 1.40, 95% confidence interval (CI)-1.82 to -0.98 [95% prediction interval, -3.137,0.343], p < 0.00001, low certainty of evidence (CoE)), response rates (29 RCTs, risk ratio (RR) 1.20, 95% CI 1.15 to 1.25 [95% prediction interval, 1.067, 1.346], p < 0.00001, low CoE), frequency of pain attacks (2 RCTs, MD -2.53, 95% CI -4.11 to -0.96, P = 0.002, low CoE), and adverse effects (13 RCTs, risk difference (RD) -0.15, 95% CI -0.19 to -0.11 [95% prediction interval, -0.193, -0.108], P < 0.00001, very low CoE). CONCLUSION Although the quality of evidence is low, compared with carbamazepine, acupuncture may improve trigeminal neuralgia-related pain. Further rigorously designed studies are warranted to confirm the effects of acupuncture on patients with trigeminal neuralgia.
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- Lin Ang
- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea.
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Lee JJ, Heo JW, Choi TY, Jun JH, Lee MS, Kim JI. Acupuncture for the treatment of overactive bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Neurol 2023; 13:985288. [PMID: 36712423 PMCID: PMC9878288 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.985288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background Acupuncture (AT) successfully regulates overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. However, previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have not provided sufficient evidence. This review presents the current evidence of the efficacy of AT in the management of OAB symptoms. Methods and analyses A total of 12 databases were searched from their inception: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and AMED databases; five Korean medical databases; and three Chinese medical databases. Study selection, data extraction, and assessment were independently performed by two researchers. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. RevMan 5.4.1 software was used for data aggregation, and the Grades of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) assessment was used to evaluate the quality of the study outcomes. Results A total of 30 studies were included in this review. Compared with the sham AT group, the AT group exhibited significant effects in reducing overactive bladder symptom scores (OABSS) [mean difference (MD): -1.13, 95% confidence interval (CI): -2.01 to -0.26, p = 0.01 I 2 = 67%] and urinary frequency [standardized mean difference (SMD): -0.35, 95% CI: -0.62 to -0.08, I 2 = 0%]. The AT group showed an equivalent effect as drug therapy in reducing OABSS (MD: -0.39, 95% CI: - 1.92 to 1.13, p = 0.61, I 2 = 94%) and urinary frequency (MD: 0.74, 95% CI: -0.00 to 1.48, p = 0.05, I 2 = 71%) with fewer adverse events [risk ratio (RR): 0.38, 95% CI: 0.16-0.92, p = 0.03, I2 = 58%]. The AT plus drug therapy group had a more favorable effect than drug therapy alone for reducing OABSS (MD: -2.28, 95% CI: -3.25 to -1.31, p < 0.00001, I 2 = 84%) and urinary frequency (MD: -2.34, 95% CI: -3.29 to -1.38, p < 0.00001, I 2 = 88%). The GRADE assessment demonstrated that the level of evidence was mostly low or very low given the high risk of bias and small sample sizes. Conclusion AT had more favorable effects than sham AT in reducing OAB symptoms. AT improved OAB symptoms as effectively as conventional drug therapy, and the combination of AT and drug therapy had more favorable effects than drug therapy alone. However, more rigorous studies are needed to enhance the level of evidence. Systematic review registration http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42014010377, identifier: PROSPERO [CRD42014010377].
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- Jung-Ju Lee
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Heo JW, Jo JH, Lee JJ, Kang H, Choi TY, Lee MS, Kim JI. Electroacupuncture for the treatment of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:928823. [PMID: 36059821 PMCID: PMC9433806 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.928823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundElectroacupuncture (EA) has reportedly been successful in controlling pain, but there have been no systematic reviews examining the impact of EA on patients with frozen shoulder (FS). The purpose of this review is to provide evidence on the safety and efficacy of EA for pain management in patients with FS.MethodsWe searched 11 databases from their inception: EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, AMED, one Chinese medical database, and six Korean medical databases. Two researchers independently performed the study selection, data extraction, and assessment. Bias-related risk was evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool.ResultsThis review included thirteen studies involving 936 patients. The EA group exhibited improvements in FS pain (MD −1.11, 95% CI −1.61 to −0.61, p < 0.0001, I2 = 97%), function (SMD 2.02, 95% CI 0.36–3.69, p < 0.00001, I2 = 97%), and response rates (RR 1.16, 95% CI 1.07–1.25; p = 0.0002; I2 = 0%) over the manual acupuncture (MA) group. As an adjunct treatment, EA improved FS pain (SMD −1.12, 95% CI −1.52 to −0.71, P < 0.00001, I2 = 0) compared to the control treatments. No adverse effects were reported.ConclusionEA is reported to improve FS pain and function compared with control treatments. Additionally, EA can be used as an adjunct therapy for FS pain. EA could emerge as a potent intervention against FS.Systematic review registration[http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021247090], identifier [CRD42021247090]
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- Jeong-Weon Heo
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Humanitas College, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, South Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Myeong Soo Lee,
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
- Jong-In Kim,
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Heo JW, Jo JH, Lee JJ, Kang H, Choi TY, Lee MS, Kim JI. Electroacupuncture for the treatment of frozen shoulder: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28179. [PMID: 34941073 PMCID: PMC8701845 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Electroacupuncture has been reported to successfully control pain. Currently, no systematic reviews of the effects of electroacupuncture on frozen shoulder patients have been performed. This review aims to provide current evidence on the efficacy of electroacupuncture for the management of pain in frozen shoulder. METHODS AND ANALYSES Eleven databases will be searched from their inception: PubMed, AMED, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, 6 Korean medical databases, and 1 Chinese medical database. Study selection, data extraction, and assessment will be performed independently by 2 researchers. Risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approvals and patient consent are not required because the meta-analysis will be based on published research. This systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated both electronically and in print. The review will be updated to inform and guide health care practice and policy. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021247090.
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- Jeong-Weon Heo
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Humanitas College, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Agostini M, Lim DH, Sadd M, Hwang JY, Brutti S, Heo JW, Ahn JH, Sun YK, Matic A. Rational Design of Low Cost and High Energy Lithium Batteries through Tailored Fluorine-free Electrolyte and Nanostructured S/C Composite. ChemSusChem 2018; 11:2981-2986. [PMID: 29879310 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201801017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We report a new Li-S cell concept based on an optimized F-free catholyte solution and a high loading nanostructured C/S composite cathode. The Li2 S8 present in the electrolyte ensures both buffering against active material dissolution and Li+ conduction. The high S loading is obtained by confining elemental S (≈80 %) in the pores of a highly ordered mesopores carbon (CMK3). With this concept we demonstrate stabilization of a high energy density and excellent cycling performance over 500 cycles. This Li-S cell has a specific capacity that reaches over 1000 mA h g-1 , with an overall S loading of 3.6 mg cm-2 and low electrolyte volume (i.e., 10 μL cm-2 ), resulting in a practical energy density of 365 Wh kg-1 . The Li-S system proposed thus meets the requirements for large scale energy storage systems and is expected to be environmentally friendly and have lower cost compared with the commercial Li-ion battery thanks to the removal of both Co and F from the overall formulation.
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- M Agostini
- Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE41296, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE41296, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE41296, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- CNR-ISC, U.O.S. Sapienza, Piazzale A. Moro 5, 00185, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Convergence Technology, Research Institute for Green Energy Convergence Technology, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Convergence Technology, Research Institute for Green Energy Convergence Technology, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE41296, Göteborg, Sweden
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