Acupuncture for the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis: Acupuncture for SSNHL
Chen S, Zhao M, Qiu J. · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2019 February
DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.009
Objective
Systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for the management of SSNHL patients.
Conclusions
This systematic review showcased that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option for SSNHL patients who could not be cured by drugs alone.
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