Browse the latest research summaries in the field of alternative medicine for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Neural Regeneration Research, 2015 • December 1, 2015
This study investigated the effects of electroacupuncture on spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery in rats, focusing on motor neuron function. The findings indicate that electroacupuncture increases acety...
KEY FINDING: Electroacupuncture increased AChE activity at the injury site in the spinal cord. This suggests improved nerve function and communication.
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2016 • February 8, 2016
This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of Lavandula angustifolia (Lav) extract on spinal cord injury (SCI) in Wistar rats. Rats were divided into groups and treated with different doses o...
KEY FINDING: Lav 200 and Lav 400 groups showed significantly increased BBB scores (improved locomotor function) compared to the control group.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2016 • January 1, 2016
The study investigated the feasibility and immediate benefits of a seated Tai Chi program for individuals with spinal cord disorder (SCD). The results showed immediate improvements in pain, emotional ...
KEY FINDING: Participants experienced immediate improvements in pain after each Tai Chi session.
Stem Cells International, 2016 • January 10, 2016
The study aimed to assess the effect of L. angustifolia extract on the outcome of transplantation of HUMSCs from Wharton’s jelly after contusive SCI in Wistar rats. Behavioral tests showed that HUMSC ...
KEY FINDING: HUMSC transplantation alone improved locomotor function compared to the SCI control group.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016 • March 22, 2016
This systematic review assessed the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for chronic urinary retention (CUR) due to spinal cord injury (SCI). The review included three randomized controlled trials ...
KEY FINDING: Acupuncture plus rehabilitation training was more effective than rehabilitation training alone in decreasing postvoid residual urine volume.
Neural Regeneration Research, 2016 • December 1, 2016
This study investigates the potential of electroacupuncture (EA) at specific acupoints (GV14 and GV4) to mitigate spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats, focusing on the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. The...
KEY FINDING: Electroacupuncture (EA) at GV14 and GV4 significantly improved hind limb locomotor function in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI).
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE, 2016 • January 15, 2016
This study aimed to investigate the effect of traditional Chinese kidney reinforcing and marrow‑beneficial medicine (KRMB) on the prevention and treatment of abnormal bone metabolism and osteoporosis ...
KEY FINDING: BMD expression in the SCI model group was significantly lower compared with the normal, sham + KRMB and normal + KRMB groups at 4, 6, 8 and 10 weeks.
Neural Plasticity, 2016 • July 17, 2016
This study investigated the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. The researchers examined the impact of EA on motor function, neural morphology, and the expression o...
KEY FINDING: EA promotes the recovery of SCI rats’ motor function, as shown by BBB testing.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016 • August 22, 2016
This study aimed to evaluate the effects and safety of Poncirus fructus (PF) in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with neurogenic bowel. The results indicated that PF administration significantly impr...
KEY FINDING: The morphological feature of the stool showed a statistically significant difference after PF administration.
BioMed Research International, 2016 • November 1, 2016
This study investigated the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on intestinal movement and the expression of the Per2 gene in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI). The research aimed to determine if EA c...
KEY FINDING: EA shortened the stool efflux time and increased the dry fecal weight within 24 h in SCI rats, indicating improved intestinal transmission function.