Abstract:Objective: Acupuncture is one of the most effective means to treat herpes zoster, especially during the acute stage. It can shorten the duration of pain, with a low incidence of residual neuralgia. The aim of this review was to assess the methodological and evidence quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on acupuncture for herpes zoster pain.
Methods: Eight databases were searched from their inception to Feb 2022. Methodological and evidence quality was evaluated by using the Assessment of Multiple Sy… Show more
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