Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
Electroacupuncture relieves pain-induced anxiety through prefrontal neural circuits
Neuropathic pain, caused by injury or disease of the somatosensory nervous system, is a major clinical challenge and…
Acupuncture may help ICU patients recover faster
As ICU survival improves, researchers are exploring whether acupuncture could become a low-risk, evidence-informed add-on to critical care,…
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens as initial quotas fully booked
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital has opened its doors to patients, with subsidised outpatient services for the…
Global study reveals growing use of integrative therapies in cancer care
Around the world, doctors, nurses and pharmacists are turning to evidence-based integrative approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, exercise,…
Hong Kong’s first TCM hospital sets outpatient fee at HK$180 ahead of December debut
Outpatient services for Hong Kong’s first hospital dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will start at HK$180 (US$23.10)…
Explainer | Gold thread acupuncture uses gold wires for pain relief, could cause infections, tissue damage
A bizarre therapy involving thin golden threads embedded in people’s bodies during acupuncture treatment has garnered significant attention…