Medical Acupuncture

Aims & Scope

Medical Acupuncture delivers authoritative, evidence-based translational research on integrating acupuncture with allopathic medicine.

The Journal regularly includes CME articles.

Medical Acupuncture coverage includes: -Pain relief- Stroke- Neurological disorders- Digestive disorders- Respiratory disorders- Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems- Nausea and vomiting from oncological therapies- Dermatological conditions

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.267

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17880

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	132

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Battlefield Acupuncture

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Richard C.

• Laser Acupuncture: A Concise Review

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Tony Y., Molly J., Juan, Sara E., Alexander, Peter T.

• <i>CME Article:</i>Long-Lasting Reduction of Blood Pressure by Electroacupuncture in Patients with Hypertension: Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Peng, Stephanie C., Ling, Dongmei, Jeannette, Sivarama, John C.

• Anatomo-Physiologic Basis for Auricular Stimulation

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Beniamina, Francesca, Andrea, Francesco, Paolo, Franca

• Acupuncture for Treating Anxiety and Depression in Women: A Clinical Systematic Review

  Citation: 64

  Authors: David P., Imran J.

• Scientific Basis of Auriculotherapy: State of the Art

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Pierre, Claudie

• Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Basis for Treating Psychiatric Disorders: A Review of Theory with Illustrative Cases

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Steven K.H., Heather, Richard F.

• Acupuncture: An Alternative Therapy in Dentistry and Its Possible Applications

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Purnachandrarao N., Ravi A., Samatha, Vijay A., Suresh, Neha

• Does Ear Acupuncture Have a Role for Pain Relief in the Emergency Setting? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Andrew L., Emogene S., Ian R., Eric J., Max K., Richard C.

• Acupuncture's Cardiovascular Actions: A Mechanistic Perspective

  Citation: 46

  Authors: John

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