"Acupuncture Therapy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.
| Descriptor ID |
D015670
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.044
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| Concept/Terms |
Acupuncture Therapy- Acupuncture Therapy
- Acupuncture Treatment
- Acupuncture Treatments
- Treatment, Acupuncture
- Therapy, Acupuncture
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Acupuncture Therapy" by people in Profiles.
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A review of the efficacy of complementary and alternative Medicines in managing Pruritus. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024 Dec 07; 317(1):81.
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Chemogenetic targeting TRPV1 in obesity-induced depression: Unveiling therapeutic potential of eicosapentaenoic acid and acupuncture. Brain Behav Immun. 2025 Jan; 123:771-783.
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Acupuncture for Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 May 01; 7(5):e2410421.
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Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Acupuncture for Modulation of Immune and Inflammatory Markers in Cancer Patients. Integr Cancer Ther. 2024 Jan-Dec; 23:15347354241302072.
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Cross-Cultural Brain Activity Differences Between True and Sham Acupuncture for Xerostomia During Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy. Integr Cancer Ther. 2022 Jan-Dec; 21:15347354221101630.
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Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Anorexia: a Review of the Current Evidence. Curr Oncol Rep. 2021 05 05; 23(7):82.
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Association Between Acupoint Selection, Target Symptoms, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis in Real-Time Clinical Practice in a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Integr Cancer Ther. 2020 Jan-Dec; 19:1534735420928490.
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Effect of True and Sham Acupuncture on Radiation-Induced Xerostomia Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 12 02; 2(12):e1916910.
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Acupuncture for Hot Flashes in Cancer Patients: Clinical Characteristics and Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis as Predictors of Treatment Response. Integr Cancer Ther. 2019 Jan-Dec; 18:1534735419848494.
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Effect of Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture on Live Births Among Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2018 05 15; 319(19):1990-1998.