Effect of acupuncture in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease: a functional MRI study
Effect of acupuncture in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease: a functional MRI study
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Wang, Zhiqun , Nie, Binbin , Li, Donghong , Zhao, Zhilian , Han, Ying , Song, Haiqing , Xu, Jianyang , Shan, Baoci , Lu, Jie and Li, Kuncheng
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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We aim to clarify the mechanisms of acupuncture in treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer disease (AD) by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Thirty-six right-handed subjects (8 MCI patients, 14 AD patients, and 14 healthy elders) participated in this study. Clinical and neuropsychological examinations were performed...
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Effect of acupuncture in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease: a functional MRI study
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1326267460
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1326267460
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0042730
