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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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Key takeawayAcupuncture combined with antidepressant medication is effective, has an early onset of action, and is well-tolerated, resulting in greater therapeutic efficacy than SSRIs alone.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

The benefit of combined acupuncture and antidepressant medication for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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