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How "Lianquan" Helps Stroke Survivors Swallow Again: Tracing the Brain's Hidden Wiring
 After a stroke, nearly half of patients struggle to swallow - a dangerous condition called post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) that can lead to malnutrition, pneumonia, or even death. A new study in mice shows that electroacupuncture at a single acupoint, "Lianquan" (CV23), significantly improves swallowing-related function. Researchers discovered that this effect relies in part on the hypoglossal nucleus (12N) - a brainstem region that sends direct nerve projections to the tongue muscles involved in swallowing. The findings reveal a neural link between "Lianquan" (CV23) and brainstem motor control, offering a biological basis for a widely used clinical treatment. This study identified the hypoglossal nucleus (12N) as a key "output gate" for electroacupuncture's effect on PSD.
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