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48 Diseases Researched for Qigong
NameACCKFocus
Fatigue: Cancer-Associated330Locked
Stress330Locked
Autism220Locked
Breast Cancer220Locked
Depressive Syndrome120Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2220Locked
Hypertension220Locked
Athletic Performance110Locked
Atrial Fibrillation110Locked
Brain Injury: Traumatic110Locked
Brain Wave Dysfunction: Low Alpha Band Activity110Locked
Catecholamines: Elevated110Locked
Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity110Locked
Childhood Stress110Locked
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome110Locked
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease110Locked
Cold and Flu110Locked
Common Cold110Locked
Cortisol: High110Locked
Depression110Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1110Locked
Drug Addiction110Locked
Fatigue110Locked
Fibromyalgia110Locked
Hemodialysis110Locked
Heroin Addiction/Withdrawal110Locked
Influenza110Locked
Insulin Resistance110Locked
Metabolic Syndrome X110Locked
Migraine Disorders110Locked
Mood Disorders110Locked
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma110Locked
Osteoarthritis110Locked
Osteoarthritis: Knee110Locked
Overweight 110Locked
Pain110Locked
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)110Locked
Premenstrual syndrome110Locked
Prostate Cancer110Locked
Psychological Trauma: Torture/War Trauma110Locked
Quality of Life: Poor110Locked
Radiotherapy110Locked
Tinnitus110Locked
Upper Respiratory Infections110Locked
Morphine Tolerance/Dependence12Locked
C-Reactive Protein11Locked
Inflammation11Locked
Pancreatic Cancer11Locked

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78 Abstracts with Qigong Research

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A growing body of evidence supports qigong and tai chi performed as qigong as valid complementary or alternative therapeutic exercises.May 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2019 Jun 1. Epub 2019 Jun 1. PMID: 31221939
Article Published Date : May 31, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Cancers: All, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Association of traditional Chinese exercises with glycemic responses in people with type 2 diabetes.Sep 30, 2018

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Pubmed Data : J Sport Health Sci. 2018 Oct ;7(4):442-452. Epub 2018 Aug 25. PMID: 30450253
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2018
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
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Mind-body therapies can be effective in treating insomnia and improving sleep quality for healthy individuals and clinical patients.Dec 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:9359807. Epub 2019 Feb 13. PMID: 30894878
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Insomnia
Therapeutic Actions : Mind-Body Therapies, Qigong, Tai Chi
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Qigong and Tai Chi in cancer care shows great promise with short-term effects in treating many cancer-related symptoms.Apr 05, 2019

Pubmed Data : Curr Oncol Rep. 2019 Apr 6 ;21(6):48. Epub 2019 Apr 6. PMID: 30955106
Article Published Date : Apr 05, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Cancers: All
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
Pharmacological Actions : Chemotherapeutic
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Qigong appears to be beneficial for reducing depressive symptom severity.Jul 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2015 Aug ;23(4):516-34. Epub 2015 May 27. PMID: 26275645
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2015
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Depressive Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Qigong can improve COPD patients in lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life who were in the stable stage.Sep 03, 2019

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Sep 4 ;19(1):239. Epub 2019 Sep 4. PMID: 31484521
Article Published Date : Sep 03, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong can improve the self-rating depression scale and self-rating anxiety scale scores of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.Apr 30, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 May ;98(22):e15776. PMID: 31145299
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Qigong exercise may be an option for older adults to improve physical ability, functional ability, balance and to lessen depression and anxiety.Dec 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2019 ;47(2):301-322. Epub 2019 Mar 4. PMID: 30827152
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Aging, Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents
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Qigong training can improve the blood glucose status of the type 2 DM patients and has positive effects on the management of type 2 DM.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 ;2018:8182938. Epub 2018 Jan 3. PMID: 29507593
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
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Qigong-based exercises may be effective for alleviating depression symptoms in individuals with major depressive disorder.Jan 06, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 03 7 ;16(5). Epub 2019 Mar 7. PMID: 30866431
Article Published Date : Jan 06, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Depression, Depressive Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Tai Chi and Qigong is beneficial for improving motor function, depression and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease.May 24, 2017

Pubmed Data : Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2017 May 25. Epub 2017 May 25. PMID: 28602515
Article Published Date : May 24, 2017
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Tai Chi and Qigong shows promise in addressing cancer-related symptoms and quality of life in cancer survivors.Dec 07, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Cancer Surviv. 2017 Dec 8. Epub 2017 Dec 8. PMID: 29222705
Article Published Date : Dec 07, 2017
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Cancer: Fatigue, Cancers: All
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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The findings suggest potentially beneficial effect of Qigong exercise on symptoms of anxiety among individuals with drug abuse.May 28, 2020

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020 May 29 ;20(1):161. Epub 2020 May 29. PMID: 32471415
Article Published Date : May 28, 2020
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Anxiety, Depression, Drug Abuse
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents
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Wuqinxi may be an effective intervention to alleviate the cardiovascular disease risk factors of metabolic syndrome.Jan 17, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 04 18 ;16(8). Epub 2019 Apr 18. PMID: 31003412
Article Published Date : Jan 17, 2019
Study Type : Meta Analysis
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Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome X
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Antihypertensive Agents, Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Tai Chi and Qigong medical exercise improves indicators of metabolic syndrome and glycemic control in adults with raised blood glucose levels. Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Br J Sports Med. 2009 Nov;43(11):840-4. Epub 2008 Apr 2. PMID: 20547669
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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A 12-week Baduanjin Qigong exercise improves symptoms of ankylosing spondylitisJul 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Aug ;36:113-119. Epub 2018 Dec 15. PMID: 31383427
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Spondylitis: Ankylosing
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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A laughing Qigong program is a non-pharmacological and cost-effective means to help adolescents mitigate stresses in their everyday life.Nov 30, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2013 Dec ;21(6):660-8. Epub 2013 Sep 13. PMID: 24280475
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Mood Disorders, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Laughter/Humor, Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
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A Qigong exercise intervention programme may improve mood and self-esteem for individuals with traumatic brain injury. Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Clin Rehabil. 2009 Jul;23(7):589-98. Epub 2009 Feb 23. PMID: 19237436
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Brain Injury: Traumatic
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Ba-Duan-Jin alleviates pain and fibromyalgia-related symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia.Oct 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2019 Nov-Dec;37(6):953-962. Epub 2019 Feb 15. PMID: 30789154
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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Baduanjin is an effective intervention for improving physical and psychological health outcomes among breast cancer survivors.Mar 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2019 Apr ;39:90-97. Epub 2019 Feb 2. PMID: 30850143
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Breast Cancer, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Baduanjin qigong exercise can relieve cancer-related fatigue in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy.Jul 01, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Oncol Res Treat. 2019 Jul 2:1-7. Epub 2019 Jul 2. PMID: 31266043
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Cancer: Fatigue, Colorectal Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Chemotherapeutic
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Baduanjin Qigong was an efficacious and acceptable treatment for sleep disturbance in CFS-like illness.Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014 ;2014:106048. Epub 2014 Dec 25. PMID: 25610473
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Both QG/TCE and SQG showed improvement for two prevalent symptoms among breast cancer survivors, depression and sleep dysfunction.Mar 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Ann Behav Med. 2015 Apr ;49(2):165-76. PMID: 25124456
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Breast Cancer, Fatigue: Cancer-Associated
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Breath Qigong improves recognition in seniors With vascular cognitive impairment.Dec 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2019 Jan ;25(1):20-26. PMID: 30982783
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction, Dementia
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Therapeutic Breathing
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
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Chan-Chuang qigong improves exercise capacity, depression, and quality of life in patients with heart failure.Sep 30, 2018

Pubmed Data : Hu Li Za Zhi. 2018 Oct ;65(5):34-44. PMID: 30276771
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Depression, Heart Failure
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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External Qi-therapy produces favorable changes in brain wave activity and cortisol levels. Nov 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Int J Neurosci. 2004 Nov;114(11):1493-502. PMID: 15636358
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Brain Wave Dysfunction: Low Alpha Band Activity, Cortisol: High, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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External qigong therapy appears to have therapeutic value in the treatment of ostearthritis of the knee, with the qualification that all external qigong healers are not equivalent. Dec 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Clin Rheumatol. 2008 Dec;27(12):1497-505. Epub 2008 Jul 25. PMID: 18654733
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis: Knee
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Health Qigong Baduanjin can reduce the blood sugar of obese female patients with diabetesJan 07, 2018

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi. 2018 Jan 8 ;34(1):19-22. PMID: 29926653
Article Published Date : Jan 07, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Obesity
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Hypolipidemic
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igong walking reduced plasma glucose after lunch without inducing a large increase in the pulse rate in patients with diabetes.Aug 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 1999 Aug;5(4):353-8. PMID: 10471015
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Kiko, a Japanese practice of Qigong, is safe and effective in the prevention of migraine headaches. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2009;37(3):459-70. PMID: 19606507
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Migraine Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Participants who were in the qigong group had lower fatigue intensity scores than those in the control group.Jul 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2016 Aug ;23:81-6. Epub 2016 May 26. PMID: 27456379
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity, Fatigue: Cancer-Associated, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigoing reduces blood pressure and catecholamine levels of patients with essential hypertension. Apr 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : J Pineal Res. 2002 Apr;32(3):143-8. PMID: 14602541
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Catecholamines: Elevated, Hypertension
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong and Tai chi during radiation for prostate cancer resulted in superior sleep duration midway through radiation.Aug 21, 2016

Pubmed Data : Psychooncology. 2016 Aug 22. Epub 2016 Aug 22. PMID: 27548839
Article Published Date : Aug 21, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Prostate Cancer, Radiotherapy
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Qigong appears to be an effective treatment for premenstrual syndrome. Aug 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Int J Neurosci. 2004 Aug;114(8):909-21. PMID: 15527198
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Premenstrual syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong exercise decreased TNF-α level in people with Parkinson's disease and helped improve sleep quality.Apr 22, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Medicines (Basel). 2017 Apr 23 ;4(2). Epub 2017 Apr 23. PMID: 28930237
Article Published Date : Apr 22, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Qigong exercise programs may be understood as an ancient vegetative biofeedback exercise inducing positive vegetative functions.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2015 ;2015:531789. Epub 2015 Jun 7. PMID: 26137485
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Vegetative State
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Qigong
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Qigong exercises could reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and improve the body functions in both the mild and moderate stages.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016 ;2016:5935782. Epub 2016 Nov 7. PMID: 27891159
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong has therapeutic value in the treatment of patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Dec 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Prev Cardiol. 2007 Winter;10(1):22-5. PMID: 17215629
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Atrial Fibrillation
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong improves the heatlh of type 2 diabetics.Aug 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug;41(2):152-8. PMID: 21767722
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Insulin Resistance, Overweight
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong interventions could be a useful complement to the therapeutic management of patients with tinnitus and especially for those with somatosensoric components. Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Psychosom Res. 2010 Sep;69(3):299-304. Epub 2010 Jun 11. PMID: 20708452
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Tinnitus
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong massage therapy has therapeutic effects in young children with autism. Apr 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Teratology. 1999 Apr;59(4):252-60. PMID: 17597498
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Qigong
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Qigong massage treatment significantly improves social and language skills and reduces autistic behavior in children with autism. Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Am J Occup Ther. 2009 Jul-Aug;63(4):423-32. PMID: 19708471
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Autism
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Qigong
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Qigong may be an effective alternative for heroin detoxification without side effects. Jan 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):50-4, 56-9. PMID: 11795622
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Heroin Addiction/Withdrawal
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong may have therapeutic effects in the management of QOL among women who are receiving radiotherapy for breast cancer.Apr 30, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Cancer. 2013 May 1 ;119(9):1690-8. Epub 2013 Jan 25. PMID: 23355182
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Breast Cancer, Depression, Fatigue: Cancer-Associated, Quality of Life: Poor
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Qigong meditation appears to contribute positively to addiction treatment outcomes, with results at least as good as those of an established stress management program.Aug 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Aug;16(8):875-82. PMID: 20649456
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Drug Addiction
Therapeutic Actions : Meditation , Qigong
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Qigong practice may be protective against upper respiratory infections among elite swimmers who practice at least once per week.Jan 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2011 ;39(3):461-75. PMID: 21598415
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Athletic Performance, Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Influenza, Upper Respiratory Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
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Qigong presents a potentially effective and safe method to reduce fatigue in haemodialysis patients.Mar 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2014 Apr ;22(2):244-50. Epub 2014 Jan 10. PMID: 24731895
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Fatigue, Hemodialysis
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong therapy induces positive effects on n blood pressure, pain and psychological symptoms in the elderly. Sep 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2003 Sep;11(3):159-64. PMID: 14659379
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypertension, Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Scheduled qigong, meditative movement, is a possible way to improve well-being at school.Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Sep;16(9):939-44. PMID: 20738165
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Childhood Stress, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Survivors of torture and refugee trauma respond positively to qigong and tai chi. Sep 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Sep;14(7):801-6. PMID: 18803491
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD), Psychological Trauma: Torture/War Trauma
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Tai chi qigong can be considered a useful non-pharmacological approach for improving sleep quality in older adults with cognitive impairment.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Clin Interv Aging. 2016 ;11:1277-1286. Epub 2016 Sep 16. PMID: 27698557
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction, Sleep Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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Taoist qigong is a psychosomatic method able to exert a modulatory action on adrenocorticotropic hormone levels in healthy subjects.Jan 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Scand J Psychol. 2019 Feb ;60(1):43-49. Epub 2018 Nov 14. PMID: 30428134
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Taoist qigong is able to exert acute immunomodulatory effects on components of both innate as well as adaptive immune response.Mar 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Int J Behav Med. 2016 Apr ;23(2):198-203. PMID: 26370102
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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The effect of T'ai Chi and Qigong training on patients with obstructive sleep apnea.Feb 28, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2019 Mar ;25(3):317-325. Epub 2018 Nov 14. PMID: 30427696
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Sleep Apnea: Obstructive
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi
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The practice of Qigong significantly improves patients with fibromyalgia. Nov 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2002 Nov;16(7):683-5. PMID: 17109575
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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The results showed that Yi Jin Jing is a promising way to reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia-lower urinary tract symptoms in older men.May 19, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Aging Phys Act. 2020 May 20:1-6. Epub 2020 May 20. PMID: 32434151
Article Published Date : May 19, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Prostatic Hyperplasia
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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The therapeutic efficacy of Qigong does not appear to depend on physical touching. Sep 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Int J Neurosci. 2006 Sep;116(9):1055-64. PMID: 16861168
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Distant Healing, Healing Intention, Qigong
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The therapeutic efficacy of Qigong exercise on the main symptoms of fibromyalgia.Nov 30, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Integr Med Res. 2020 Dec ;9(4):100416. Epub 2020 Apr 25. PMID: 32455108
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents, Antidepressive Agents
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These findings provide scientific evidence for acute physiological and psychological effects of qigong exercise in older practitioners.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 ;2018:4960978. Epub 2018 Apr 2. PMID: 29805467
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aging
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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These results indicate that Qigong Yi Jinjing exercise produced positive effects on pulmonary function in patients with COPD.Aug 02, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2016 Aug 3. Epub 2016 Aug 3. PMID: 27487437
Article Published Date : Aug 02, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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This study supports the potential benefits of a 10-day mind-body interactive exercise (Chan-Chuang qigong) program for subacute stroke inpatients.Jun 22, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2019 Jun 23:1474515119860232. Epub 2019 Jun 23. PMID: 31232097
Article Published Date : Jun 22, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Stroke: Attenuation/Recovery
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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External qigong exhibits measurable effects in an animal model. Jun 01, 1994

Pubmed Data : Acupunct Electrother Res. 1994 Jun-Sep;19(2-3):89-106. PMID: 7863841
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1994
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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The application of external Qigong therapy appears to reduce withdrawal syndrome and dependence in mice. Dec 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2003 Dec;9(6):827-35. PMID: 14736354
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Morphine Tolerance/Dependence
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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A review of 26 randomized controlled trials was conducted to describe the effects of mind-body therapies on circulating, cellular, and genomic markers of inflammation.Jun 22, 2015

Pubmed Data : Brain Behav Immun. 2015 Jun 23. Epub 2015 Jun 23. PMID: 26116436
Article Published Date : Jun 22, 2015
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Meditation , Mind-Body Therapies, Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
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Depression and anxiety disorders: Benefits of exercise, yoga, and meditation.May 14, 2019

Pubmed Data : Am Fam Physician. 2019 May 15 ;99(10):620-627. PMID: 31083878
Article Published Date : May 14, 2019
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Anxiety, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise, Meditation , Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Efficacy of yoga, tai chi and qi gong on the main symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Apr 30, 2019

Pubmed Data : Respir Med Res. 2019 May ;75:13-25. Epub 2019 Apr 16. PMID: 31235453
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2019
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga
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Exercise may be a feasible and effective treatment option for patients with constipation.Jan 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Scand J Gastroenterol. 2019 Feb ;54(2):169-177. Epub 2019 Mar 7. PMID: 30843436
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2019
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Constipation
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise, Exercise: Aerobic, Qigong
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Qi-Gong has complementary healing effects to modern medicineJun 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Hu Li Za Zhi. 2005 Jun ;52(3):65-70. PMID: 15986304
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005
Study Type : Commentary
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Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Additional Keywords : Immune Response
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Qigong exercise for chronic fatigue syndrome.Dec 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Int Rev Neurobiol. 2019 ;147:121-153. PMID: 31607352
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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Qigong exercise has shown promising results in clinical experience and in randomized, controlled pilot studies for affecting aspects of T2DM.Aug 08, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Medicines (Basel). 2017 Aug 9 ;4(3). Epub 2017 Aug 9. PMID: 28930273
Article Published Date : Aug 08, 2017
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents, Hypoglycemic Agents
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Qigong exercise therapy has the potential to improve cancer-related QOL and is indirectly linked to cancer prevention and survival.Jan 11, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jan 12 ;4(1). Epub 2017 Jan 12. PMID: 28930219
Article Published Date : Jan 11, 2017
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Cancers: All, Quality of Life: Poor
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Qigong exercises may be very useful as an intervention strategy for adults with different forms of painful disabling arthritis.Sep 26, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Medicines (Basel). 2017 Sep 27 ;4(4). Epub 2017 Sep 27. PMID: 28953263
Article Published Date : Sep 26, 2017
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Arthritis
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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Qigong for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of COVID-19 infection in older adults. May 14, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2020 May 15. Epub 2020 May 15. PMID: 32425471
Article Published Date : May 14, 2020
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Coronavirus Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Immunomodulatory
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Qigong merits further study as a complementary practice for those with fibromyalgia. Jun 05, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jun 6 ;4(2). Epub 2017 Jun 6. PMID: 28930252
Article Published Date : Jun 05, 2017
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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Studies demonstrated that Qigong has interesting and promising applicability and effect on children with autism spectrum disorder.Jun 30, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Integr Med. 2019 Jul ;17(4):250-260. Epub 2019 Apr 19. PMID: 31053555
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2019
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Autism Spectrum Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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The application of external Qi through a Yan Xin Qigong practitioner inhibits pancreatic cancer cell growth.Jan 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2006;38(12):2102-13. Epub 2006 Jun 27. PMID: 16893670
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Diseases : Pancreatic Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
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The beneficial effects of Qigong on elderly depression.Dec 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Int Rev Neurobiol. 2019 ;147:155-188. Epub 2019 Jun 26. PMID: 31607353
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents
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The findings of this systematic review indicate that qigong might have a beneficial effect in some individuals with neck pain.Jan 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Feb ;34:23-29. Epub 2018 Oct 25. PMID: 30712732
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Neck Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Exercise, Qigong

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