Neuroimaging studies of acupuncture on Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acupuncture effectively improves cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Many neuroimaging studies have found significant brain alterations after acupuncture treatment of AD, but the underlying central modulation mechanism is unclear.

Objective

This review aims to provide neuroimaging evidence to understand the central mechanisms of acupuncture in patients with AD.

Methods

Relevant neuroimaging studies about acupuncture for AD were retrieved from eight English and Chinese medicine databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, SinoMed, CNKI, WF, VIP) and other resources from inception of databases until June 1, 2022, and their methodological quality was assessed using RoB 2.0 and ROBINS - I. Brain neuroimaging information was extracted

SUBMITTER: Yin Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9948384 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature