Comparative Efficacy of Needling and Non-Needling Therapies for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis
Authors:Xingji Ding, Suping Liao, Ting Li, Wensheng Qu, Min Nie J Pain Res. 2025 Nov 22;18:6225-6242. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S557353. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of dry needling therapy (DNT), traditional acupuncture (TAT), acupuncture-based combined therapy (ACT), and other interventions for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), focusing on pain relief, functional improvement, and treatment efficacy. METHODS: […]
Effects of dry needling compared to magnesium infiltration in trigger points for patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled study in Tunisia
Authors:Jaouher Dhouibi, Rihab Moncer, Nesrine Kalbousi, Mariem Gaddour, Saoussen Laayouni, Walid Ouanes, Balsem Kacem, Sonia Jemni Korean J Fam Med. 2025 Nov 28. doi: 10.4082/kjfm.24.0278. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition characterized by localized muscular discomfort and trigger points. Dry needling mechanically disrupts trigger points, while magnesium infiltration […]