The benefit of combined acupuncture and antidepressant medication for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Published May 1, 2015 · Yuan-Yu Chan, Wan-Yu Lo, Szu-Nian Yang
Journal of affective disorders
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayAcupuncture combined with antidepressant medication is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for treating depression, with greater therapeutic efficacy than SSRI therapy alone.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
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