Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis
Published Nov 12, 2015 · A. Qasim
Kufa Medical Journal
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Abstract
Acupuncture is a portion of traditional Chinese medicine and has been used for Health care over 3,000 years in China. A migraine is a relatively common medical condition that can severely affect the quality of life of the sufferer and his or her family. Migraine is ranked by the World Health Organization as the 19th disease world-wide to cause disability; epidemiological studies of headache in Asia reported consistent findings that the prevalence ranged from 8.4% to 12.7%.
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayAcupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for migraine prophylaxis, with a prevalence range of 8.4% to 12.7% in Asia.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
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