1.Consideration of Health Economics Evidence in Clinical Practice Guidelines: Methods and Steps
Dongrui PENG ; Qi ZHOU ; Xufei LUO ; Zijun WANG ; Hui LIU ; Junxian ZHAO ; Jinghong HUANG ; Hongyu HU ; Xin XING ; Jing WU ; Shitong XIE ; Xiaohui WANG ; Yaolong CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(3):862-870
Health economics evidence plays an important role in linking clinical value evidence with health resource allocation decisions in the development of clinical practice guidelines. It can not only effectively balance clinical effectiveness and economic feasibility but also avoid forming "idealized" recommendations that are detached from the affordability of the healthcare system or the burden-bearing capacity of patients. To promote guideline developers to use health economics evidence more standardizedly and fully, this paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the current application status, existing challenges, access channels, and application processes of health economics evidence in current guidelines, and on this basis, puts forward considerations and suggestions for strengthening and standardizing the application of health economics evidence in China's clinical practice guidelines.
2.Analysis on Characteristics and Prescriptions of Chinese Patent Medicines for Functional Diarrhea on Market
Shuangfei DENG ; Siyu LI ; Changyue SONG ; Caiyu LIU ; Daiyue DING ; Xiaohui SU ; Xiaoqin LUO ; Haiyu ZHAO ; Xiangying KONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(11):261-268
ObjectiveThis study focused on the marketed Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of Functional Diarrhea (FDr) in China and their prescription characteristics, in order to provide support for the clinical application and research and development of anti-FDr Chinese patent medicines. MethodsCollect the information of Chinese patent medicines that have been marketed to treat FDr, use Microsoft Excel 2021 software to conduct preliminary data collation and statistical analysis, and use the ancient and modern medical record cloud platform (V2.3.9) to analyze the standardized Chinese patent medicine prescriptions from the aspects of drug nature and taste, medication characteristics and prescription rules. Results147 kinds of FDr Chinese patent medicines were included in this study. There are a total of 40 varieties of FDr Chinese patent medicines suitable for children; The distribution of dosage forms is mainly pills, tablets, and capsules. 110 prescriptions were screened, among which the proportion of Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of spleen deficiency syndrome was the highest; The top three drug use frequency were licorice, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Poria cocos; The medicinal properties are mainly warm and flat, and the medicinal taste is mostly pungent, sweet and bitter, and most of them belong to the two meridians of the spleen and stomach; The association rules analysis obtains 20 strong association pairing sets; Three drug combinations were obtained by cluster analysis. ConclusionFDr Chinese patent medicine shows unique value in clinical application, especially in the field of children. However, there are still problems such as strong professionalism in the indication expression of drug instructions, limited coverage of the medical insurance catalog, and lack of high-level evidence-based medicine and pharmacoeconomic evidence. To this end, in the future, efforts should be made to build a multi-level evidence-based evidence system, improve medication compliance, and deepen research on syndrome-based medication laws, so as to enhance the clinical application value and scientific connotation of FDr Chinese patent medicines.
3.Effect of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang Combined with Low-molecular-weight Heparin Sodium on Preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis of Lower Extremities in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section
Xiaohui ZHAO ; Rongna YUN ; Jianli YANG ; Qiaofang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):219-227
ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the effect of Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang combined with low-molecular-weight heparin sodium on preventing deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in parturients undergoing cesarean section. MethodsA total of 781 parturients who underwent cesarean section (from June 2022 to October 2025) were included in the study and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group using a random number table method. Two cases were lost to follow-up in this study. The parturients undergoing cesarean section in the control group (389 cases) received low-molecular-weight heparin sodium and a traditional Chinese medicine placebo (similar in color to the traditional Chinese medicine in the observation group). The parturients in the observation group (390 cases) were treated with Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang in addition to the intervention of the control group. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in parturients from both groups undergoing cesarean section, the numerical rating scale (NRS) pain scores on the first day, third day, and seventh day after cesarean section, the venous blood flow velocity in the lower extremities of parturients before and after treatment (popliteal vein, femoral vein), the venous clinical severity score (VCSS) of parturients in the two groups after treatment, the coagulation function indicators before and after treatment [prothrombin time(PT),activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT),fibrinogen(FIB),D-Dimer], hemorheological indicators [high shear viscosity(HSV),low shear viscosity(LSV),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)], and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared. ResultsThe incidence of deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities of parturients after cesarean section in the observation group (0.77%) was lower than that in the control group (2.83%) (χ2=4.862, P=0.031). On the first, third, and seventh days after cesarean section, the NRS scores of the parturients in the observation group were lower than those of the control group (t=69.509, 23.266, 90.979; P<0.05 for all). Before treatment, the venous blood flow velocities (popliteal vein, femoral vein) of the lower extremities in the parturients from the two groups were compared, and no statistical difference was found. After treatment, the venous blood flow velocities (popliteal vein, femoral vein) of the lower extremities in the parturients from these two groups increased, with higher indicator levels among the parturients in the observation group than those in the control group (t=40.492, 21.587; P<0.05 for all). After treatment, the scores of each item in the VCSS of parturients were lower in the observation group than those in the control group (t=46.234, 37.786, 69.016, 39.464; P<0.05 for all). Before treatment, coagulation function indicators (PT, APTT, FIB, and D-Dimer) of the parturients from the two groups were compared, and there was no statistical significance in the differences . After treatment, PT and APTT increased(P<0.05), while FIB and D-Dimer decreased in the parturients from both groups(P<0.05). The degrees of increase and decrease of all indicators were greater among parturients in the observation group than those in the control group (t=18.916, 12.522, 24.787, 27.635; P<0.05 for all). Before treatment, the hemorheology indicators (HSV, LSV, ESR) in the parturients from both groups were compared, and there was no statistical significance in the differences. After treatment, these indicators in the parturients from both groups decreased, with lower indicator levels in the observation group than those in the control group (t=85.734, 26.280, 56.792; P<0.05 for all). The incidence of adverse reactions of parturients after cesarean section in the observation group (3.85%) compared with that in the control group (3.34%), and there was no statistically significant difference (χ²=0.143, P=0.705). ConclusionHuangqi Guizhi Wuwu Tang combined with low-molecular-weight heparin sodium demonstrates a favorable preventive effect on deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in parturients undergoing cesarean section. This combined regimen improves lower extremity function, alleviates postoperative pain after cesarean section, and enhances lower-extremity blood perfusion in parturients, with safety and reliability.
4.Material Basis of Entada phaseoloides Against Neuropathic Pain Based on in vitro Chemical Profiling and in vivo Absorbed Constituents
Sensen LI ; Hanxue WU ; Yuanbin LI ; Limin ZHAO ; Xiaohui SU ; Hui XIONG ; Weihua MA ; Chao WANG ; Zhaochen MA ; Na LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(18):88-97
ObjectiveTo systematically characterize the in vitro chemical constituents of Entada phaseoloides and its absorbed prototype compounds and metabolites in a neuropathic pain (NP) model, thereby elucidating the potential pharmacological material basis underlying its analgesic activity. MethodsUltra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS) was used to analyze the constituents of the 80% methanol extract of E. phaseoloides. Thirty-six mice were divided into a blank group, low-, medium-, and high-dose E. phaseoloides extract groups (25, 50, and 100 mg·kg-1, respectively), an aspirin group (400 mg·kg-1), and a morphine group (10 mg·kg-1), with six mice in each group. The tail-flick threshold was measured. Twenty-four mice were randomly divided into a blank group and low-, medium-, and high-dose E. phaseoloides extract groups (25, 50, and 100 mg·kg-1, respectively), with six mice in each group, and motor coordination was evaluated. A spinal nerve ligation (SNL) model was established in mice. Twenty-four mice were randomly divided into a sham-operated (Sham) group, an SNL group, an SNL + E. phaseoloides extract group (750 mg·kg-1), and an SNL + pregabalin group (20 mg·kg-1), with 6 mice in each group. Mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia were evaluated. Behavioral assessments were combined to determine the optimal onset time of the analgesic effect, and plasma samples were collected at this time point. Absorbed components and metabolites were systematically identified based on accurate mass, MS/MS fragmentation patterns, retention time, and comparisons with literature data and reference standards. Meanwhile, network pharmacology, target similarity analysis, and molecular docking validation were integrated to evaluate the potential effects of absorbed components on disease intervention. ResultsCompared with the blank group, the high-dose E. phaseoloides extract group and morphine group showed significantly increased pain response thresholds (P<0.01), without affecting motor coordination in normal mice. Compared with the Sham group, the SNL group exhibited significantly decreased thresholds for mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia (P<0.01). Compared with the SNL group, the SNL + E. phaseoloides extract group and SNL + pregabalin group showed significantly increased thresholds for mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia (P<0.01). The analgesic effect of E. phaseoloides was most significant at 2 h after administration. A total of 70 constituents were identified in vitro, and 22 prototype compounds and 29 metabolites were detected in plasma. The targets of the absorbed components were mainly enriched in biological processes associated with pain signal perception and transmission and showed a high degree of overlap with disease genes related to neuropathic pain. In addition, multiple components exhibited strong binding energies with core pain-related targets. Based on integrated analysis of in vitro content, plasma exposure levels, and target associations, ketanthamide A-β-D-pyranoside and ketengzide were identified as the most representative pharmacologically active substances responsible for the analgesic effect. ConclusionThis study systematically elucidates the material basis of E. phaseoloides intervention in neuropathic pain from three aspects, including chemical constituent characteristics, in vivo behavioral characteristics, and potential targets, providing important theoretical foundations and experimental support for further studies on its pharmacological mechanism and analgesic drug development.
5.Effects of Zuogui Pill (左归丸) Decoction on Cerebral Perfusion and Corticospinal Tract Remodeling in Patients With Ischemic Stroke of the Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency Syndrome
Xinyu XU ; Dan WU ; Xiaohui YAN ; Hao HUA ; Siqi MEI ; Zihan ZHOU ; Jinglin ZHAO ; Shiyu HE ; Xiaoyu FEI ; Yangfan LIU ; Yue SU ; Li LI ; Wenlei LI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(21):2302-2310
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of Zuogui Pill (左归丸,ZGP) decoction on neurological function, motor function, and activities of daily living in patients with ischemic stroke (IS) of liver-kidney yin deficiency syndrome, and to assess its potential mechanisms from the perspectives of cerebral perfusion and corticospinal tract (CST) remodeling. MethodsA total of 108 patients with IS of liver-kidney yin deficiency syndrome and onset time ≤14 days were enrolled and randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group, with 54 cases in each group. The control group received conventional western medicine, while the treatment group received ZGP decoction (one dose per day) in addition to the conventional treatment. Both groups were treated for 90 days. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), modified Rankin Scale (mRS), modified Barthel Index (MBI), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), and Chinese medicine syndrome score (CMS) were evaluated before treatment and after (90±3) days of treatment. Three-dimensional arterial spin labeling (3D-ASL) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) were performed to obtain ipsilesional cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the unaffected and affected hemispheres, relative CBF (rCBF), and fractional anisotropy (FA) of the CST. Nodal analysis of FA values along the CST was also conducted. Correlation analysis was used to assess the relationships between post-treatment cerebral perfusion parameters (CBF and rCBF), and FA values with clinical neurological function scores. ResultsAfter treatment, both groups showed significantly decreased NIHSS, mRS and CMS scores, together with significantly increased FMA and MBI scores (P<0.01). Intergroup comparison showed that NIHSS, mRS, and CMS scores in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group , while MBI and FMA scores were significantly higher (P<0.01). The 3D-ASL results revealed that CBF and rCBF values in the affected hemisphere significantly increased in both groups after treatment, and the treatment group had significantly higher values (P<0.01). DTI showed that the FA value of the CST on the affected side in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group after treatment (P<0.05). Nodal analysis along the CST further demonstrated that the continuity of FA values at lesion-related nodes 45~99 in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group (P<0.01), with significant increases at nodes 65~71 and 76~81 compared with baseline (P<0.05 or P<0.01), whereas the control group showed a decreasing trend at nodes 80~93 (P<0.05). Correlation analysis indicated that CBF and rCBF values in the affected hemisphere were negatively correlated with NIHSS and mRS scores and positively correlated with MBI score (P<0.05). FA value of the CST on the affected side, both before and after treatment, were negatively correlated with NIHSS score and positively correlated with FMA score (P<0.05 or P<0.01). ConclusionZGP decoction can effectively improve neurological function, motor function, and activities of daily living in IS patients with liver-kidney yin deficiency syndrome, and its mechanism may be related to enhanced cerebral perfusion in the affected hemisphere and corticospinal tract structural remodeling.
6.Diagnostic PICALM::MLLT10 fusion by transcriptome sequencing in acute myeloid leukemia and its clinical characteristics
Jing XIA ; Xiaohui HU ; Ye ZHAO ; Xiao MA ; Depei WU ; Suning CHEN ; Feng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(3):234-238
A retrospective analysis of clinical data of 8 patients with PICALM::MLLT10 (P/M) fusion gene-positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosed by transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from June 2017 to March 2023 was performed. Laboratory findings and treatment status were analyzed, and survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. The 8 patients included 5 males and 3 females, aged 16-35 years, with a median age of 27 years. The platelet count of patients was normal, and 3 patients had mild to moderate anemia. Extramedullary infiltration was present in all patients with clinical manifestations, including 5 patients with mediastinal masses, 2 patients with hepatosplenomegaly, 1 patient with central nervous system leukemia, and 1 patient with cervical lymph node enlargement. Karyotypical analysis revealed 7 patients with an abnormal karyotype, including 6 cases of complex karyotypes. Of these, 4 patients harbored the t(10;11) translocation. The complete remission rate of induction chemotherapy in the patients was 7/8, and 2 patients experienced early recurrence. All patients subsequently underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), The follow-up period ranged from 86 to 812 days, with a median of 330 days. Among the 8 patients, 3 survived and 5 died due to recurrence. Relapse and death only occurred in the P/M fusion gene-positive patients after transplantation. The overall survival rate at 1 year after transplantation was 37.5%. P/M +AML has the characteristics of young age at onset, normal platelet count, high incidence of extramedullary infiltration, and high proportion of complex karyotype. RNA-seq can significantly improve the detection rate of this disease type. Allo-HSCT can partially improve the prognosis of P/M +AML, and P/M positivity after transplantation can be a warning sign of recurrence, which is an important factor affecting survival.
7.Role of intestinal macrophages in food antigen-induced abdominal pain in mice with visceral hypersensitivity
Li LIU ; Zhipeng ZHAO ; Xiaohui SHEN ; Yuwei WANG ; Changqing YANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(8):745-752
Objective:To examine the role of intestinal macrophages and the mechanism by which they produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in abdominal pain induced by food antigens in mice with visceral hypersensitivity.Methods:Mouse models of visceral hypersensitivity were established by subjecting animals to acute cold restraint stress (ACRS) or acetic acid enema (AAE). Visceral sensitivity was evaluated using food antigen ovalbumin (OVA)-induced responses and rectal reflex measurements following ROS scavenging. The activity of intestinal macrophages was assessed using flow cytometry. In vitro enzyme immunoassays and in vivo imaging techniques were employed to quantify ROS levels. Furthermore, the influence of OVA on ROS levels following intestinal macrophage depletion was investigated. Cell culture experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of OVA on intestinal macrophage function and ROS production.Results:The two visceral hypersensitivity mouse models exhibited a significantly lower pain threshold compared to the control group. OVA-induced visceral hypersensitivity mice demonstrated enhanced visceral motor responses (VMRs), with an increase in abdominal ROS levels (ACRS vs. control: 62.00±7.68 vs. 19.80±2.39, P<0.001; AAE vs. control: 461.80±17.25 vs. 19.80±2.39, P<0.001). When ROS were cleared from the abdominal cavity of mice, VMRs were restored to normal levels (AAE vs. AAE+ROS: 83.50±8.72 vs. 71.66±2.67, P=0.010). In this mouse model, intestinal macrophages could be classified into CD45 Med and CD45 High subtypes based on the level of CD45 expression. In the AAE group, the expression of CD45 Med macrophages in the intestinal tract decreased (AAE vs. control: 0.121±0.026 vs. 0.194±0.021, P=0.007), whereas the expression of CD45 High macrophages increased (AAE vs. control: 0.249±0.087 vs. 0.018±0.003, P=0.027). Compared with the control group, the expression of CD11b in both types of macrophages increased significantly (CD45 Med vs. control: 39 547.00±4 422.59 vs. 4 055.67±506.05, P<0.05; CD45 High vs. control: 18 960.00±1 197.84 vs. 3 147.50±286.38, P=0.008), while the expression of F4/80 decreased (CD45 Med vs. control: 6 141.67±750.06 vs. 10 544.33±974.92, P=0.008; CD45 High vs. control: 1 291.50±119.50 vs. 4 007.50±327.39, P<0.001). These findings suggest that the activity of intestinal macrophages in visceral hypersensitivity mice is altered following OVA induction. By injecting different populations of macrophages into the peritoneal cavity of mice, it was found that compared to the AAE group, the injection of CD45 High macrophages significantly increased the VMR in mice (AAE vs. AAE CD45 High: 83.50±8.72 vs. 114.38±7.15, P<0.001), and aggravated the severity of diarrhea significantly. In vitro experiments revealed that food antigens could directly induce ROS production in macrophages. Compared with the control group, both the ACRS and AAE groups of mice exhibited significant diarrhea symptoms. In contrast, the severity of diarrhea in the Macrophages exhaust+ACRS and Macrophages exhaust+AAE groups was substantially reduced, with a significantly shortened recovery period. Additionally, compared with the AAE group, the degree of diarrhea in the AAE+ROSS group was alleviated. Conclusions:Food antigens may act on intestinal macrophages, inducing abdominal pain and diarrhea in visceral hypersensitive mice via the ROS pathway. CD45 High macrophages may play a pivotal role in this process.
8.Feasibility and efficacy of TPLA with single-fiber for prostate in treating BPO
Yiran JIANG ; Xiao HAN ; Peipei YANG ; Jing XIAO ; Ran LI ; Xin TONG ; Dongxing ZHANG ; Xiaohui ZHAO ; Xiangdong HU ; Xianquan SHI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(11):92-96
Objective:To assess the feasibility and efficacy of transperineal laser ablation(TPLA)with single laser fiber in treating benign prostatic obstruction(BPO).Methods:From April 2021 to March 2024,a total of 13 BPO patients were selected from Beijing Friendship Hospital.TPLA was performed using a single laser fiber,which was guided by transrectal biplane ultrasound.The single laser fiber was used to undergo TPLA under the guidance of trans-rectal dual-plane ultrasound.The intraoperative time,ablation time,energy consumption,indwelling time of catheter,and complications were observed.The postoperative 6 months was chosen as the cut-off point of follow-up,and the pre and postoperative changes of international prostate symptom score(IPSS),quality of life index(QoL),prostate volume(PV),residual urine volume(RUV)and the maximum urine flow rate(Qmax)were compared.Results:All 13 patients successfully underwent TPLA with single laser fiber.The average operation time was(55.1±18.3)min,and the average ablation time was(16.3±1.7)min,and average energy consumption was(3951.6±459.7)J,and the median value of indwelling time of catheter was 7(7,10)days.The number of postoperative complication was 2 cases,and both them belonged to Clavien-Dindo grade II complication.At the postoperative 6th month,the IPSS,QoL,PV,Qmax and RUV of all patients were improved,all of which were better than preoperative these indicators,and the differences were significant(t=12.102,-3.228,-3.181,-2.581,-2.936,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of single laser fiber in conducting TPLA operation is feasibility at technical aspect,and it can achieve the therapeutic goals of improving patients'symptoms and enhancing their quality of life.Although its operational time is slightly longer than that of using multiple fibers simultaneously,it can effectively reduce the cost of expenditure for consumables.
9.Clinical characteristics and prognostic analysis of elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Gang ZHANG ; Xiaohui GAO ; Shuping MO ; Yan ZHOU ; Mengjie WU ; Haibing WU ; Xiaoyan ZHAO ; Minchao YAN ; Yuan LI ; Hui ZENG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(22):1-4
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognostic risk factors in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia(AML).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 101 elderly AML patients admitted to Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University from January 2022 to December 2024.All patients were treated with azacitidine+venetoclax regimen.The clinical characteristics of patients and the risk factors related to prognosis were explored.Results The median follow-up was 14 months.Among the 101 patients,74 achieved complete remission or complete remission with incomplete hematological recovery.The median overall survival(OS)of patients with aged ≥70 years,white blood cell count>50 × 109/L,TP53 mutation,complex chromosomes,and high-risk European leukemia net(ELN)risk stratification was significantly shortened(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that age(HR=0.125,95%CI:0.023-0.662,P=0.015),white blood cell count(HR=0.145,95%CI:0.032-0.662,P=0.013),and ELN risk stratification(HR=100.397,95%CI:14.395-700.207,P<0.001)were all independent influencing factors for OS in elderly AML patients.Conclusion Age,white blood cell count and ELN risk stratification are all independent influencing factors affecting OS in elderly AML patients.
10.Network Meta-analysis of the effects of non-invasive traditional Chinese medicine techniques on primary dysmenorrhea care
Yinghui WU ; Lizhi XU ; Zhixin ZHAO ; Ruichun HAO ; Xiaohui FU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(10):773-782
Objective:To evaluate the differences in total effectiveness, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, and Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale (CMSS) scores among four non-invasive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques: moxibustion, massage therapy, acupoint application, and auricular acupressure, for the care of primary dysmenorrhea (PD) using network Meta-analysis, providing evidence-based guidance for clinical decision-making.Methods:Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving the four non-invasive TCM techniques for PD care were retrieved from databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library up to November 30, 2023. Network Meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 17.0.Results:A total of 83 studies involving 8 370 PD patients were included. The network Meta-analysis showed that all four TCM techniques were superior to control measures in terms of total effectiveness and reducing VAS scores. Moxibustion, acupoint application, and auricular acupressure were also superior in reducing CMSS scores. Ranking of the effects of different interventions: total effectiveness: auricular acupressure > moxibustion > acupoint application > massage therapy > acupuncture > Chinese patent medicine > Western medicine > blank control > placebo treatment; VAS scores: moxibustion > auricular acupressure > acupoint application > acupuncture > placebo treatment > massage therapy > Western medicine > Chinese patent medicine > blank control; CMSS scores: auricular acupressure > moxibustion > acupuncture > placebo treatment > acupoint application > Western medicine > blank control.Conclusions:The four non-invasive TCM techniques have significant advantages in PD care, with auricular acupressure and moxibustion being the preferred choices for clinical care.

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