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Evidence Based Acupuncture (EBA) is a non-profit organisation created to show the current state of knowledge about acupuncture, using the language of science.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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How will AI change your acupuncture practice? 🤔

🚨 NEW PAPER out now: doi.org/10.1177/2768...
Society for Acupuncture Research 📍

From ultrasound-guided sensors for precise needle placement to analysing kinetic parameters of manipulation, AI is poised to augment - not replace - clinical skills.
Artificial Intelligence in Acupuncture: Recommendations from the Society for Acupuncture Research Special Interest Group Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health | Journal of Integrative and Complem...
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
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December 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This webinar will give you the chance to revisit a familiar point with a completely new understanding - blending the classical, the anatomical, and the physiological to elevate your clinical clarity:
👉 Shèn Shū (BL23) - The Back-Shu Point of the Kidney
🎙️Joe Jennings
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December 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📣 NEW POST ✨
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📍 Acupuncture may demonstrate potential in the treatment of diabetes-related obesity.

High-frequency acupoints included Zhongwan (RN12), Tianshu (ST25), Zusanli (ST36).

Outcome indicators focused on fasting blood glucose, BMI, Triglycerides.
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Evidence Based Acupuncture Discussion Forum connects us all in a safe space for peer support where acupuncturists can share ideas, discover new acupuncture research, present and discuss case studies, ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Acupuncture's Multisystem Neuroimmunomodulation
📣 NEW POST on the EBA Forum ✨
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🎤 Acupuncture consistently demonstrates therapeutic benefits across paradigms through multisystem modulation.
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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🛌 Can acupuncture help to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery?

📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview:

www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
November 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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🧠 Acupuncture regulates hypothalamic activity by influencing the release of reproduction-associated neuropeptides;

👉 may affect peripheral-to-central sensory nerve pathways,
👉 para- & sympathetic neural activity, which collectively enhance ovarian function.
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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The @ebacupuncture.bsky.social Breakfast Journal Club at #TAO2025 in Graz, Austria 🇦🇹
September 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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📣 New paper OUT NOW! 🥳 #AI #artificialintelligence #acupuncture
doi.org/10.1177/2768...

📄 Artificial Intelligence in Acupuncture: Recommendations from the Society for Acupuncture Research Special Interest Group Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨 NEW POST on the EBA Forum 📣
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RCT: Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults

In this RCT that included 800 older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP), #acupuncture improved pain-related disability with CLBP at 6 months and 12 months.
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September 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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This study evaluated 19 CPGs for #acupuncture in #pain management using the AGREE II assessment tool, revealing moderate overall methodological quality.

Read this new publication: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

👉 Urges improved methods for stakeholder input & patient-centered design.
Redirecting
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September 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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"the dichotomous approach to health and medicine in the contexts of artificial intelligence (AI) and Chinese medicine (CM), highlighting the evolving potential, inherent limitations, and ethical & regulatory issues associated with the application of AI to CM"
August 16, 2025 at 5:35 AM
🚨 NEW Post and discussion on the EBA Forum: www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/forum

👉 This study (Nanjing University & Shaanxi University) introduces AcuGPT-Agent, a novel intelligent system powered by a domain-specific large language model (LLM) designed for acupuncture-based infertility treatment.
July 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Article by Diabetes.co.uk
Acupuncture shows promise in improving type 2 diabetes outcomes www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2025/ju...

(link to full study included) 👍
Acupuncture shows promise in improving type 2 diabetes outcomes
Recent research suggests that acupuncture may offer measurable benefits for individuals living…
www.diabetes.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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New publication from our colleague Lisa Bero, "Why systematic reviewers should lead the charge for research integrity":

www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Why systematic reviewers should lead the charge for research integrity | Cochrane
www.cochrane.org
July 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Acupuncture and live birth rates after fresh embryo transfer - NEW POST on the EBA Forum: www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/forum

👉 Live birth rate (LBR) was higher in the acupuncture group, which is consistent with previous RCTs.

🚨 The acupuncture dosage seems to be a crucial factor in LBR.
July 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
✨ NEW Post on the EBA Forum: www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/forum
👉 EBA Connect

This review highlights the frequent use of acupoints such as the auricular Shenmen (TF4), as well as body acupoints Yintang (EX-HN3)and Shenmen (HT7) in promoting emotional regulation and stress relief.
July 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Study evaluated blinding, penetration, pain, and deqi using a validity verification study of a newly developed sham acupuncture for double-blind trials.

🤝 The newly developed sham acupuncture can be used as a control group in double-blind clinical trials.
July 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Final call! The 2026 Congress Organizing Committee is now accepting submissions for Pre-Congress Workshops, to be presented at the International Congress on April 20, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA! Showcase your work as a Champion of Whole Health!

➡️ imconsortium.org/page/2026-in...
July 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
NEW 📣 EBA Forum ✨
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This study supports the integration of WS-TCM within IVF and its benefits for reducing acute pain, stress, and anxiety. WS-TCM may improve patient experiences and be a useful treatment for psychosocial concerns that often accompany IVF.
June 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
📣 @rccm.bsky.social Annual Conference 2025 “Connecting And Collaborating In TCIM Research”
🚨 Final call for abstract submissions ⌛️ Deadline: June 15th

🔗 www.rccm.org.uk/rccm-annual-conference-2025/

The RCCM welcomes abstract submissions of original and secondary research from the UK based on TCIM.
June 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Winner of the Early Researcher Award for Integrative Medicine 2024:
Siyao Gong and co-authors 🤩

“The dose-effect relationship of acupuncture in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A meta-regression of randomized controlled trials”

Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
May 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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🇧🇷 Upcoming events in the integrative health community

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May 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Effects of Acupuncture and Moxibustion on Heart Rate Variability in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients: Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System in a Clinical Randomized Controlled Trial

📣 NEW post - read the the full paper & join the discussion on the EBA Forum
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May 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Zhi gou is a potent point for Herpes, surgical and traumatic injury pain relief, GI issues.
Wai guan is a strong point for benefitting post-stroke hemiplegia and cerebral palsy, it protects neurones, speeds up recovery from surgery as well as boosting the immune system
March 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM