Accupunture "further and larger trials are needed in Western settings"

Acupuncture could help treat subtle memory loss: study

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The studies themselves also had their limitations, one of which is that most were carried out in China, where patients may prefer acupuncture to medical treatment. Although the results so far are still promising, the researchers concluded that further and larger trials are needed in Western settings before any firm conclusions can be made about how effective and safe acupuncture is in treating MCI.

The major problem I have with this report is:

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The team chose five studies from both Western and Chinese databases to include in their research, with 26 to 94 participants in each study, and 568 individuals in total.

Umm. Five times 94 is 470. Who were the other 98+? :confused:

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