October 2026

Influences of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy on neurological function, inflammatory factors and carotid atherosclerotic plaques in patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction

Chijie Yang, Yinyin Zhang, Yanying Yang* Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Funan County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuyang City, Anhui Province 236300, China AbstractBackgroundTo assess the influences of Tongdu Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy on neurological function, inflammatory factors along with carotid…

Multifunctional uses of Bidens pilosa L. among rural households in Malawi

William Mandhlopa1,2*, Ulemu Msiska1, Mtafu Manda3, Shaibu Benard1, Allan Pheremelo Kumwenda1,2 AbstractIntroductionIndigenous and underutilized plant species play an important role in food security, health, and livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet their multifunctional contributions are often underexplored. This study examines the…