Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on length of stay for patients after undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of ran... by YaDan Xiao, Fei Yang, JunLiang Zhou, YuanLing Huang, YaXin Xiao

“…Subgroup analyses of outcome measures, intervention methods, and intervention time points demonstrate the significant effect of TEAS on reducing LOS.ConclusionTEAS effectively shortens the LOS of patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Postoperative Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Dan Wang, Hongshuo Shi, Zhenguo Yang, Wenbin Liu, Lu Qi, Chengda Dong, Guomin Si, Qi Guo

“…This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in treating post-operative pain. Methods. This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021286753). …”
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Smart phone-based transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation as adjunctive therapy for hypertension (STAT-H trial): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Yu Wang, Xiao Wang, Ying Lin, Chao-Qun Yan, Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu, Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Shi-Yan Yan, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang, Si-Bo Kang, Bao-Hong Mi, He-Wen Li, Xue-Zhou Wang

“…Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) may be effective for hypertension, but the evidence remains limited. …”
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Perioperative Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Reduces Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Jianming Liu, Keqin Zhang, Yongyan Zhang, Feng Ji, Haifeng Shi, Yi Lou, Hua Xu

“…This study aimed to determine the effects of perioperative transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on postoperative pain management in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. …”
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Effects of acupuncture-related intervention on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and quality of life: An umbrella review by Mei-Ling Yeh, Chin-Che Hsu, Matthew Lin, Chuan-Ju Lin, Jaung-Geng Lin

“…The findings showed that acupuncture (either alone or combined with electrical stimulation) and TEAS effectively alleviated CIPN symptoms, reduced CIPN pain, improved NCV, and enhanced quality of life. …”
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Assessment of Weight Management Practices among Adults in the United Arab Emirates by Amita Attlee, Nour Atmani, Viktor Stromtsov, Fatima Ali, Rim Tikarly, Sarah Ryad, Ghada Salah, Hayder Hasan, Reyad Obaid

“…Out of 21 selected WM practices, popular strategies included increasing physical activity (52.9%), eating less fat (51.1%), consuming fewer calories (43.3%), joining gym (27.5%), skipping meals (26.1%), and consuming natural herbs and teas (20.7%). Visiting dietitian (12.3%) ranked ninth in the order of preference. …”
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Yaupon, Ilex vomitoria by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…The leaves and small twigs of yaupon contain caffeine, and yaupon teas have been consumed by humans for centuries. …”
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Yaupon, Ilex vomitoria by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…The leaves and small twigs of yaupon contain caffeine, and yaupon teas have been consumed by humans for centuries. …”
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The Remnants of Ancient Java as a Sign System in Bagelen Central Java by Niken Wirasanti

“…There areabundant archaeological data to study these traces – Hindu and Buddhist statues, lingga-yoni, lingga pathok, rings, lamps, and fiveinscriptions, namely the Watukura (902 AD, Kayu Ara Hiwang (911 AD), Sipater (circa 900 AD), Ayam Têas (901 AD), and Pendem (881 AD). In addition, there are more than 26 archaeological sites in Bagelen region. …”
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Electrodeposition of 4-Benzenesulfonic Acid onto a Graphite-Epoxy Composite Electrode for the Enhanced Voltammetric Determination of Caffeine in Beverages by Leonardo de A. Furtado, Mariana C. de O. Gonçalves, Carlos V. M. Inocêncio, Edilson M. Pinto, Daniela de L. Martins, Felipe S. Semaan

“…Caffeine is widely present in food and drinks, such as teas and coffees, being also part of some currently commercialized medicines, but despite its enhancement on several functions of human body, its exceeding use can promote many health problems. …”
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Phytochemical evaluation and antioxidant potential of Echinodorus macrophyllus extracts by Antônio Lisboa Ribeiro, Marcus Vinícius Gonçalves Antunes, Christiane Fátima Oliveira, Rafaela Camargos Rodrigues Machado, Rafael Rodrigues Silva, Brayan Jonas Mano-Sousa, Lucas Santos Azevedo, Joaquim Mauricio Duarte-Almeida, Luciana Alves Rodrigues dos Santos Lima

“…Abstract Belonging to the Alismataceae family, Echinodorus macrophyllus, known in Brazil as “chapéu de couro”, is popular in the food industry, where it is used in teas and infusions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the active chemical compounds in the powder of E. macrophyllus leaves extracted by two different methods (Soxhlet [SXT] and ultrasound-assisted extraction [UAE]), quantify the total phenolic compound (TPC) and total flavonoid (TFC) content, and evaluate the antioxidant potential and larvicidal activity. …”
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