08/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook
A recent study updated the evidence regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for patients who are afflicted with mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease. It determined that the traditional Chinese medical treatment was indeed safe to use and that it improved cognitive function for patients.
The study was held under the auspices of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Based on their findings, the researchers confirmed that acupuncture bolstered the cognitive function and overall clinical status of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It can do this safely as well as effectively, being well-tolerated by the participants.
The full study can be reviewed at this link.
You can also read more articles about treatments for Alzheimer’s disease at Alzheimer’s.news.
Journal Reference:
Jia Y, Zhang X, Yu J, Han J, Yu T, Shi J, Zhao L, Nie K. ACUPUNCTURE FOR PATIENTS WITH MILD TO MODERATE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 29 December 2017;17(556). DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-2064-x.
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