Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: [Objective] To retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding therapy in treating overweight/obesity. [Methods] A total of 48 overweight/obese patients were treated with acupoint catgut embedding. Changes in body weight and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed, and intraoperative/postoperative adverse reactions were recorded. [Results] Both the effective rate and marked effectiveness of the acupoint catgut embedding therapy rate were favorable. [Conclusion] Acupoint catgut embedding therapy is safe and effective for treating overweight/obesity.
Source: Medical Research
DOI: 10.6913/mrhk.070201
Authors: Ying CHEN, Jingwen WANG, Dan ZHU, Xiaoying YI
Institution: Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411283118