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, 2013 • August 1, 2013
This study investigated the effect of astragaloside IV on sciatic nerve regeneration in mice, finding that it promotes repair and functional recovery. Astragaloside IV treatment resulted in increased ...
KEY FINDING: Astragaloside IV accelerates nerve myelin sheath growth in mice with sciatic nerve injury and increases the diameter and number of myelinated nerve fibers.
Neural Regeneration Research, 2013 • February 1, 2013
This study investigates the mechanism of Erhuang capsule, a traditional Chinese medicine formula, in treating multiple sclerosis using an experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) mouse model. T...
KEY FINDING: Erhuang capsule reduced mortality and promoted recovery of neurological functions in mice with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.
Neural Regen Res, 2012 • December 1, 2012
This study investigated the influence of Tanshinone IIa on apoptosis-related protein HSP70, Bcl-2 and Bax expression in spinal nerve cell apoptosis after ischemia/ reperfusion injury. Tanshinone IIa m...
KEY FINDING: Tanshinone IIa promotes heat shock protein 70 and Bcl-2 protein expression in the injured spinal cord after ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Neural Regen Res, 2012 • October 1, 2012
The study investigates the protective effects of pre-moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36) on gastric mucosal lesions in rats induced by absolute alcohol. It examines the role of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70)...
KEY FINDING: Pre-moxibustion at Zusanli (ST36) can protect the gastric mucosa against lesioning in rats.
Neural Regen Res, 2012 • May 1, 2012
This study aimed to verify if rat spinal cord prokineticin 1 and its receptor contribute to the analgesic effect of suspended moxibustion in a rat model of irritable bowel syndrome where rats display ...
KEY FINDING: Suspended moxibustion at Tianshu (ST25) significantly decreased visceral sensitivity to colorectal distention in rats with CVH.
Journal of Pain Research, 2025 • March 7, 2025
This study investigates the therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on neuropathic pain (NP) in a rat model. The research focuses on the role of NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis in microg...
KEY FINDING: EA treatment significantly alleviated pain hypersensitivity by increasing the MWT and PWL in CCI rats.
Cureus, 2025 • March 20, 2025
This case series investigates the rapid reversal of forearm supinator rigidity using topical isomerized potassium linoleate (KCLA) in five patients diagnosed with vertigo of central origin. The study ...
KEY FINDING: Topical application of isomerized potassium linoleate (KCLA) rapidly reduced tenderness in the forearm supinator muscle within 2-4 minutes.
African Health Sciences, 2024 • December 1, 2024
This review summarizes the protective effects of Ginsenoside Rd (GSRd) in central nervous system diseases, highlighting its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and its potential therapeutic appli...
KEY FINDING: Ginsenoside Rd (GSRd) has shown protective effects in neurological diseases such as ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
British Medical Journal, 1985 • December 14, 1985
A letter discusses three cases where osteopathic manipulation possibly caused spinal cord injuries, emphasizing the need for skilled practitioners and proper interprofessional collaboration. It highli...
KEY FINDING: Three cases are presented where osteopathic manipulation is suspected to have resulted in acute spinal cord injury.
Front. Integr. Neurosci., 2019 • November 14, 2019
This study investigated the effects of mild mechanical stimulation on acupuncture points (Chinese tuina) on nerve regeneration following sciatic nerve injury in rats. The results showed that tuina int...
KEY FINDING: Sciatic nerve injury reduces the survival rate of motor neurons, impacts CGRP-positive cells, and activates microglia in the spinal cord's ventral horn.