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Taras Usichenko

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Professor (Part-Time)AnesthesiaMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

From the 150 most recent of 189 publications.

01

Acupuncture May Reduce the Need for Formula Feeding in Mothers After Cesarean Delivery: Secondary Analysis of the Data from a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Usichenko TI, Aselmeyer J, Feig MA, Steck U, Cummings M, Lange A

Breastfeeding Medicine2026First author
DOI: 10.1177/15568253261473746
02

Evidence for frequency-dependent neuronal “wind-up” origin of temporal summation of pain - an experimental crossover investigation

Bremer M, Janner H, Hizhko V, Nowak A, Busemann A, Hahnenkamp K, Usichenko TI

Scandinavian Journal of Pain2026Senior author
DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2026-0009
03

Effects of Auricular Stimulation on Inflammatory Parameters: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Hua K, Cummings M, Bernatik M, Brinkhaus B, Usichenko T, Willich SN, Scheibenbogen C, Dietzel J

Neuromodulation202516 citations
DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.12.007
04

Exploring Neuroinflammation and Its Role in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction following Spine Surgery

Ruhnau J, Müller J, Nowak S, Strack S, Sperlich D, Pohl A, Dilz J, Rehberg S, Usichenko T, Hahnenkamp K

Gerontology20253 citations
DOI: 10.1159/000548923
05

Effects of auricular stimulation on weight- and obesity-related parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials

Hua K, Usichenko T, Cummings M, Bernatik M, Willich SN, Brinkhaus B, Dietzel J

Frontiers in Neuroscience202410 citations
DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1393826
06

Appropriate times to measure the credibility of blinding in placebo-controlled acupuncture trials

Usichenko TI, Cummings M

Acupuncture in Medicine20242 citationsFirst author
DOI: 10.1177/09645284231210579
07

Akupunktur und Schmerz

Usichenko T

neuroreha - verbindet Forschung und Therapie20241 citationsFirst author
DOI: 10.1055/a-2292-0451
08

Tradition trifft Wissenschaft – Update Akupunktur

Usichenko T

Physiopraxis2024First author
DOI: 10.1055/a-2312-7442
09

Serum Biomarkers of a Pro-Neuroinflammatory State May Define the Pre-Operative Risk for Postoperative Delirium in Spine Surgery

Ruhnau J, Müller J, Nowak S, Strack S, Sperlich D, Pohl A, Dilz J, Saar A, Veser Y, Behr F

International Journal of Molecular Sciences202337 citations
DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210335
10

Cardiovascular effects of auricular stimulation -a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials

Hua K, Cummings M, Bernatik M, Brinkhaus B, Usichenko T, Dietzel J

Frontiers in Neuroscience202323 citations
DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1227858

Frequent collaborators

2
Taras UsichenkoJames PaulKien Vinh Trinh
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James Paul

Anesthesia

2 shared papers, latest 2018

Kien Vinh Trinh

Family Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2011

Researchers with similar interests

Kien Vinh Trinh

Family Medicine

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Raimond Wong

Oncology

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Stacey Marjerrison

Pediatrics

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Anita R Gross

Rehabilitation Science

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies

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