August 4, 2025Frontiers in ImmunologyOpen Access

Effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on the immune function of patients with malignant tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review reveals acupuncture and moxibustion enhance immune function in patients with malignant tumors, suggesting improved prognosis.

Acupuncture and moxibustion significantly boost immune function in patients with malignant tumors.
The meta-analysis included 33 studies with a total of 2610 participants, demonstrating positive immune outcomes.
Patients showed higher levels of CD3+, CD4+, and natural killer cells compared to controls receiving no treatment.
These findings indicate possible improvements in prognosis, necessitating further research to confirm the benefits.

Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review reveals acupuncture and moxibustion enhance immune function in patients with malignant tumors, suggesting improved prognosis.