SynthesisFrontiers in neurology2025
Research trends of acupuncture therapy for painful peripheral nervous system diseases from 2004 to 2023: a bibliometric and meta-analysis.
Synthesis in Frontiers in neurology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis for randomized controlled trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- A dual-database bibliometric analysis on dry needling for pain: Global trends and hotspots from web of science core collection and Scopus (2006-2025).Frontiers in neurology · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Background: Peripheral nervous system diseases (PNSD) have represented a major global health burden, leading to significant economic impacts and diminished productivity. This bibliometric analysis was performed to summarize the current research trends and hotspots over the past two decades, aiming to provide a comprehensive perspective for future research. Methods: All data were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on March 1, 2024, for publications between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2023. Data visualization and analyses, including descriptive statistics, co-occurrence mapping, and cluster analysis, were performed using CiteSpace (Version 6.1.R6) and Excel 2021. Results: Our search yielded 678 references, with the annual publication count demonstrating an increasing trend over the past 20 years. The most productive country and institution were China and Kyung Hee University, respectively. Fang Jianqiao, was the most prolific author with the highest publications. Among journals, " Conclusion: Our bibliometric review revealed key insights into the focal areas of PNSD research, underscoring the urgent need for continued and targeted high-quality investigations.
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