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Cochrane Database Syst Rev June 2016 PMID 27351677

Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine.

Klaus Linde, Gianni Allais, Benno Brinkhaus, Yutong Fei, Michael Mehring, Emily A Vertosick, Andrew Vickers, Adrian R White

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Discussions actively endorse the review's findings, with posts emphasizing acupuncture's comparable efficacy to medications, and use strong language like 'Eficaz' (effective) and 'Dudosa' (doubtful) to reflect debates on its real benefits. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, indicating a nuanced engagement with the article's implications and evidence.

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Many discussions reference the review positively, highlighting its findings on acupuncture's efficacy, indicating strong support.

InterestHigh interest

The repeated mentions of the review and related topics like migraine prevention and treatment demonstrate high curiosity and engagement from the community.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into comparisons between acupuncture and medication, as well as debates on its effectiveness, showing active cognitive engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The widespread sharing of the review, its citations, and discussions about clinical implications suggest moderate influence on current practices and knowledge.

Abstract in brief

  • The review evaluates whether acupuncture is effective in preventing episodic migraines compared to routine care, sham acupuncture, or medication, based on randomized controlled trials.
  • The primary focus is on reducing migraine frequency, with secondary outcomes including response rates and safety, assessed through systematic data analysis and quality ratings.
  • The findings, based on 22 trials with nearly 5,000 participants, aim to clarify acupuncture's role in migraine prevention amidst ongoing debates about its efficacy.]
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@IASP_MESISIG · X

Have you seen our #Cochrane review on Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/7q0zfzhaSJ #painevidence #MigraineAwarenessWeek #MAW2019 https://t.co/7Ui0taKwI4

Sep 2, 2019 · 1 like · 4,744 followers View post →
Arturo Goicoechea
@argoicoechea · X

Eficaz en la prevención de las crisis. Eficacia similar a la prevención con fármacos. Dudosa o leve superioridad de la acupuntura real sobre la simulada. Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/QWjLP4CvEu

May 21, 2021 · 10,944 followers View post →
Philip Niño Tan-Gatue, MD
@philiptangatue · X

Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine. https://t.co/GNwTb6odxa https://t.co/eRCKZBdMA1

Feb 8, 2019 · 5,507 followers View post →
IASP_MESISIG
@IASP_MESISIG · X

PaPaS Top 10 cited reviews: Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/vxajbDZhBa See what else made the top 10 https://t.co/eKxM8O1u20 #painevidence https://t.co/oau1Vh2r57

Oct 29, 2019 · 4,744 followers View post →
IASP_MESISIG
@IASP_MESISIG · X

PaPaS Top 10 accessed reviews: Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/qI7A8GfTYq See what else made the top 10 https://t.co/vhEqXLsi0R #painevidence https://t.co/BKYYaGXtNB

Nov 15, 2019 · 4,744 followers View post →
د/عبدالله القشيري
@DrAlqshere · X

العلاج بالابر الصينية قد يساعد في تقليل نوبات الصداع النصفي. "Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine - Linde, K - 2016 | Cochrane Library" https://t.co/K1mwRpf92m

Oct 11, 2021 · 1 share · 1,111 followers View post →

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@the_paper_link · X

Trend up+4: Xia R, ..., Fei Y (Cochrane Database Syst Rev) __Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine__ https://t.co/4V3x4Fy5hQ

Feb 14, 2025 · 136 followers View post →
the paper link
@the_paper_link · X

Trend up+205: Xia R, ..., Fei Y (Cochrane Database Syst Rev) __Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine__ https://t.co/4V3x4Fy5hQ

Feb 13, 2025 · 136 followers View post →
Fatima
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RT @DrAlqshere: العلاج بالابر الصينية قد يساعد في تقليل نوبات الصداع النصفي. "Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine - Linde,…

Oct 11, 2021 · 1 share · 104 followers View post →
د/عبدالله القشيري
@DrAlqshere · X

العلاج بالابر الصينية قد يساعد في تقليل نوبات الصداع النصفي. "Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine - Linde, K - 2016 | Cochrane Library" https://t.co/K1mwRpf92m

Oct 11, 2021 · 1 share · 1,111 followers View post →
Arturo Goicoechea
@argoicoechea · X

Eficaz en la prevención de las crisis. Eficacia similar a la prevención con fármacos. Dudosa o leve superioridad de la acupuntura real sobre la simulada. Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/QWjLP4CvEu

May 21, 2021 · 10,944 followers View post →
IASP_MESISIG
@IASP_MESISIG · X

PaPaS Top 10 accessed reviews: Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/qI7A8GfTYq See what else made the top 10 https://t.co/vhEqXLsi0R #painevidence https://t.co/BKYYaGXtNB

Nov 15, 2019 · 4,744 followers View post →
IASP_MESISIG
@IASP_MESISIG · X

PaPaS Top 10 cited reviews: Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/vxajbDZhBa See what else made the top 10 https://t.co/eKxM8O1u20 #painevidence https://t.co/oau1Vh2r57

Oct 29, 2019 · 4,744 followers View post →
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@Necomart · X

RT @DrDavidKatz: Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/PmHbBvw9IE

Oct 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 314 followers View post →
IASP_MESISIG
@IASP_MESISIG · X

Have you seen our #Cochrane review on Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine https://t.co/7q0zfzhaSJ #painevidence #MigraineAwarenessWeek #MAW2019 https://t.co/7Ui0taKwI4

Sep 2, 2019 · 1 like · 4,744 followers View post →
Philip Niño Tan-Gatue, MD
@philiptangatue · X

Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine. https://t.co/GNwTb6odxa https://t.co/eRCKZBdMA1

Feb 8, 2019 · 5,507 followers View post →