Evidence-based acupuncture: Methodological insights and challenges in gastroenteroscopy recovery research

Jia-Le Zhang1, Liang-Zhen You2

  • 1Institute of Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.

PubMed
Summary

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) enhances recovery after gastroenteroscopy. Meridian flow injection (MFI) with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) improved gastrointestinal function and reduced patient discomfort.

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