Progress of fMRI research on the application and mechanism of acupuncture for AD treatment

Xinyue BAI; Junkai WANG; Shui LIU; Zhiqun WANG

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-5516.2025.01.001

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Chinese Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders ›› 2025, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (1) : 3-7. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.2096-5516.2025.01.001

Progress of fMRI research on the application and mechanism of acupuncture for AD treatment

Xinyue BAI ¹ ,
Junkai WANG ² ,
Shui LIU ² ,
Zhiqun WANG ²^,^*

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline and represents the most common form of dementia. Acupuncture have shown promising potential in the treatment of AD. In recent years, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been increasingly employed to investigate the mechanisms underlying the effects of acupuncture on brain function in AD patients. Evidence from studies indicates that acupuncture may enhance cognitive function and memory by activating specific brain regions and modulating the functional connectivity of brain networks. This review provides an overview of fMRI-based research on the application of acupuncture in AD treatment, aiming to summarize current findings and highlight areas for future investigation.

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Alzheimer’s disease / Magnetic resonance imaging / Acupuncture

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Xinyue BAI , Junkai WANG , Shui LIU , et al. Progress of fMRI research on the application and mechanism of acupuncture for AD treatment[J]. Chinese Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. 2025, 8(1): 3-7 https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.2096-5516.2025.01.001

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