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The following is a summary of “Acupuncture in Multiple Myeloma Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review” published in the April 2024 issue of the journal. pain According to Liu et al.
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common complication of either disease or peripheral neuropathy (PN), but there is no clear best treatment strategy for multiple myeloma peripheral neuropathy (MMPN), and acupuncture Treatments are promising for its management.
Researchers conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating MMPN.
They searched PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, from inception until November 1, 2023 to find relevant studies on acupuncture for the treatment of MMPN (myofascial painful neuropathy). and searched the Embase database.
Results showed that 5 studies involving 97 patients diagnosed with drug-related PN were included in this analysis. No reports were found in the literature regarding the use of acupuncture for her disease-related PN. ST36, LI4, SP6, and EX-LE-10 were the most frequently selected acupuncture points. After acupuncture, scores were consistent on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS), Brief Pain Inventory (Short Version) (BPI-SF), and Functional Assessment in the Cancer Treatment/Gynecologic Oncology Group. and decreased. Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-Ntx) in MMPN patients. Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing gave conflicting results. No serious side effects have been reported.
Researchers concluded that although acupuncture appears to be safe for drug-related PN and may reduce pain, variability in treatment protocols and the need for further high-quality research suggest that acupuncture may be associated with disease-related PN. We conclude that the effectiveness of acupuncture for PN remains unclear.
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