Application of Acupuncture to Attenuate Immune Responses and Oxidative Stress in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction: What Do We Know So Far?

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common sequela following surgery and hospitalization. The prevention and management of POCD are important during clinical practice. POCD more commonly affects elderly patients who have undergone major surgery and can result in major decline in quality...

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Main Authors: Yuen-Shan Ho, Fei-Yi Zhao, Wing-Fai Yeung, Gordon Tin-Chun Wong, Hong-Qi Zhang, Raymond Chuen-Chung Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9641904