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Inspired by Hang et al 2026.[1] Relevant pages from the BMAS Chronic Pain Protocols book from 2021.Note that this is not exactly the same protocol used in the trial highlighted. EA – electroacupunc…
Stimulated by Chen et al 2026.[1] Taken from Figure 2 in Chen et al 2026.[1] EA – electroacupuncturePHN – postherpetic neuralgiaIF – impact factorNRS – numerical rating scaleSD – standard deviatio…
Inspired by Ter et al 2026.[1] Photo by How-Soon Ngu on Unsplash. CIPN – chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyEA – electroacupunctureMSKCC – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCTCAE – commo…
Stimulated by Yuasa et al 2026.[1] Figure 3a from Yuasa et al 2026.[1] AE – adverse eventTHA – total hip arthroplastyTKA – total knee arthroplastyIF – impact factorIV – intravenousCLAP – continuous…
Stimulated by Zheng et al 2026.[1] This is one of the colour versions of the Fashion variety. I think a black one like this was used in the trial. TEAS – transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point…
Stimulated by Kong et al 2026.[1] An elderly man gazes thoughtfully at Shanghai’s skyline during sunset – an AI generated image. AD – Alzheimer’s diseaseRCT – randomised controlled trialIF – …
Stimulated by Wang et al 2026.[1] AI generated image used in a previous blog post – see SCs in endometriosis pain 2024. DOR – diminished ovarian reserveRCT – randomised controlled trialIF – impact …
Stimulated by Liu et al 2026.[1] Tianjin Eye on the Hai river. Photo by Vishnu Panday on Pexels.com HT – hypertensionRCT – randomised controlled trialIF – impact factorBP – blood pressureSBP – syst…
Stimulated by Zhang and Yi 2026.[1] Photo by Omer Salom on Unsplash. SAE – serious adverse eventIF – impact factorSBE – subacute bacterial endocarditisIE – infective endocarditisPID – prolapsed int…
Stimulated by Yu et al 2026.[1] Photo by Matthew Zheng on Pexels.com IF – impact factorPSM – propensity score matchingaHR – adjusted hazard ratioECOG PS score – Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group p…
Stimulated by Zhu et al 2026.[1] Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash.From a previous blog that is worth revisiting. EA – electroacupunctureQoL – quality of lifeHRQoL – health-related q…
Stimulated by Lester et al 2026.[1] From Figure 1 of Lester et al 2026.[1] IF – impact factorCD – cluster of differentiation (classification for surface antigens on white blood cells) – key to acro…
Inspired by Chai et al 2026.[1] Photo by Robina on Unsplash. IF – impact factorBCE – before common eraED – emergency department – key to acronyms This case report comes from Wuhan, China, and reads…
Stimulated by Zheng et al 2026.[1] View of Kaohsiung from the Bird’s-eye View Observation Deck. Photo by a local guide whose name translates as Red Iris. PSD – post-stroke dysphagiaPSA – post-strok…
Stimulated by Wang et al 2026.[1] Image by Cristian Newman on Unsplash. PF – plantar fasciitisPHP – plantar heel painIF – impact factorCACMS – China Academy of Chinese Medical SciencesRCT – randomi…
Stimulated by Pinheiro et al and Yi et al 2026.[1,2] Image retrieved by ChatGPT 5.2, but of unknown origin. MSK – musculoskeletalIF – impact factorMRI – magnetic resonance imaging – key to acronyms…
Stimulated by Eucker et al 2025 and Neilsen et al 2026.[1,2] Photo by Charles Givens on Unsplash. ED – emergency departmentIF – impact factorRCT – randomised controlled trialMSK – musculoskeletalBF…
Stimulated by Sato et al 2026.[1] Photo by Lindsey Franzke on Unsplash. BMS – burning mouth syndromeRCT – randomised controlled trialIF – impact factorACUSAR – acupuncture for seasonal allergic rhi…
Stimulated by Gong et al 2026.[1] C57BL/6J mouse EA – electroacupunctureOXT – oxytocinOXTR – oxytocin receptorIF – impact factorOFT – open field testEPM – elevated plus maze testPVR – pseudorabies …