Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Acupuncture for Stroke
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Overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of acupuncture for stroke.
BACKGROUND We aimed to systematically overview published systematic reviews and meta-analyses in order to identify whether and when acupuncture is an effective treatment for stroke and stroke-related disorders. We also hoped to identify the best directions for future research in this area. METHODS Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs evalu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neuroepidemiology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1423-0208,0251-5350
DOI: 10.1159/000355435