PREOPERATIVE ELECTROACUPUNCTURE VERSUS SHAM ELECTROACUPUNCTURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF POSTOPERATIVE ILEUS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR COLORECTAL CANCER IN CHINA: A STUDY PROTOCOL FOR A MULTICENTRE, RANDOMISED, SHAM-CONTROLLED TRIAL

Preoperative electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture for the treatment of postoperative ileus after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer in China: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, sham-controlled trial

Introduction Postoperative ileus (POI) is a postoperative complication that can cause lingering recovery after colorectal resection and a heavy healthcare system burden.Acupuncture aims to prevent postoperative complications, reduce the duration of POI, help recovery and shorten hospital stays.We hypothesise that preoperative electroacupuncture (EA

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A Systematic Review of Bicycle Helmet Laws Enacted Worldwide

A systematic review was undertaken to summarise bicycle helmet laws (BHL) enacted around the world, when they were introduced, available information regarding enforcement fines and whether they were later repealed.Jurisdictions with some form of BHL were identified using several sources including European Commission, Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

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