Early Integration of Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Improves Functional Outcomes in Stroke Patients: A Prospective Pragmatic Study and Nested Case-Control Analysis
CNS Neurosci Ther. 2026 Aug;32(8):e71077. doi: 10.1002/cns.71077.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Chinese medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine) is widely used in post-stroke rehabilitation in Southeast Asia. However, evidence on its effectiveness and optimal timing remains inconclusive. This study aimed to

