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Electro-acupuncture for central obesity: a patient-assessor blinded, randomized sham-controlled clinical trial

Abstract Background Central obesity is considered as a significant health threat to individuals. Scientific research has demonstrated that intra-abdominal fat accumulation is associated with higher metabolic and cardiovascular disease risks independent of Body Mass Index (BMI). This study aimed to e...

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Main Authors:	Tsz Fung Lam (Author), Zipan Lyu (Author), Xingyao Wu (Author), Yi Ping Wong (Author), Peihua Cao (Author), Emily Yen Wong (Author), Hung Bun Hung (Author), Shiping Zhang (Author), Zhaoxiang Bian (Author), Linda L. D. Zhong (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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