Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Can functional MRI be used to evaluate the effect of acupuncture stimulation on a specific acupoint such as LI-4 ? Read more…
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is a specialized MRI scan that measures the changes in blood flow related to neural activity in the brain.
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Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture can stimulate saliva production and reduce xerostomia (dry mouth). We were interested in exploring the neuronal substrates involved in such responses. Read more…
The amygdalae are part of the limbic system.
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Recently, increasing evidence has indicated that the primary acupuncture effects are mediated by the central nervous system. However, specific brain networks underpinning these effects remain unclear. Read more…
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