Conclusion:Early ICU-phase acupuncture coincided with inflammatory resolution and renal improvement, with ICU transfer by day 14.While findings suggest a non-random recovery pattern, causality cannot be established in a single case with overlapping interventions; confirmation with multivariable models and prospective N-of-1 or pilot RCTs is warranted.I have no potential conflict of interest to disclose.I did not use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.
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