Acupuncture for ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Acupuncture for ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Abstract Background Ulcerative colitis, characterized by diarrhea, bloody stools and abdominal pain, is a chronic, idiopathic inflammatory disease of the colonic mucosa. In recent years, the incidence of ulcerative colitis presents an increasing trend year by year. Acupuncture, as a potential effect...

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Main Authors: Xiao Wang, Nan-qi Zhao, Yu-xin Sun, Xue Bai, Jiang-tao Si, Jian-ping Liu, Zhao-lan Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Ulcerative colitis
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Randomized controlled trials
Clinical evidence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-03101-4

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