Acupuncture Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Zhang Xc, Xu Xp, Xu Wt, Hou Wz, Cheng Yy, et al. · PLOS One · 2015 April
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0125240
Objective
The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy for patients with SSHL.
Conclusions
This academic article showcased that the effect of manual acupuncture combined with Western medicine comprehensive treatment (WMCT) was better than WMCT alone
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