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Papers: 10 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


2019


J Pain Res


12

Is acupuncture an effective postherpetic neuralgia treatment? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors

Pei W, Zeng J, Lu L, Lin G, Ruan J
J Pain Res. 2019; 12:2155-2165.
PMID: 31410050.

Abstract

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) refers to pain which remains after the healing of rashes from herpes zoster. Previous literatures have shown that acupuncture has potential benefits for PHN, but evidence remains lacking. Thus, we have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of PHN.