BackgroundInsomnia is highly prevalent in the elderly and is closely linked to “inflammaging” and neuroinflammation. While Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) formulations are clinically utilized, their comparative efficacy and potential modulation of the neuro-immune axis remain to be systematically quantified. This network meta-analysis (NMA) evaluated the relative efficacy of standardized CHM interv…
BackgroundChronic insomnia is a prevalent and disabling condition associated with impaired daytime functioning, psychiatric comorbidity, and autonomic dysregulation. Although cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the first-line treatment, access is limited. Acupuncture has demonstrated therapeutic benefits for insomnia but requires trained practitioners and repeated …
