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Acupuncture compared with oral antihistamine for type I hypersensitivity itch and skin response in adults with atopic dermatitis – a patient‐ and examiner‐blinded, randomized, placebo‐controlled, crossover trial

Allergy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

ConclusionsBoth VA and cetirizine significantly reduced type I hypersensitivity itch in patients with AD, compared with both placebo and NI. Timing of acupuncture application was important, as VAa had the most significant effect on itch, potentially because of counter‐irritation and/or distraction. Itch reduction following cetirizine coincided with reduced attention. (Source: Allergy)

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Hypo-Hypochondria, Or Is It Me?

Psychology Today Food and Diet Center — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:41:52 +0100

Comedian Richard Lewis once began a performance by saying, "I just came from spending a weekend with my family; I can't tell you how glad I am to be speaking in front of 20,000 strangers." I don't like to whine and complain about my various physical ailments to my friends and family... much. read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)

A systematic review on use of Chinese medicine and acupuncture for treatment of obesity

Obesity Reviews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:43:24 +0100

SummaryObesity is a major health hazard and despite lifestyle modification, many patients frequently regain any lost body weight. The use of western anti‐obesity drugs has been limited by side effects including mood changes, suicidal thoughts, and gastrointestinal or cardiovascular complications. The effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine including Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and acupuncture provide an alternative established therapy for this medical challenge. In this systematic review, we used standard methodologies to search, review, analyse and synthesize published data on the efficacy, safety and relapse of weight regain associated with use of CHM and acupuncture. We also examined the rationale, mechanisms and potential utility of these therapies. A total of 12 e...

Stimulation of gastric slow waves with manual acupuncture at acupuncture points ST36 and PC6 – A randomized single blind controlled trial

Neurogastroenterology and Motility — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions & Inferences Our study suggests that manual stimulation of acupuncture needles at ST36 and PC6 affects gastric myoelectrical as well as cardiac activities in healthy volunteers. The effect of stimulation in acupuncture deserves further investigation. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)

2 Hz Electro-Acupuncture at Yinlingquan (SP9) and Ququan (LR8) Acupoints Induces Changes in Blood Flow in the Liver and Spleen.

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:02 +0100

Authors: Chou WC, Liu HJ, Lin YW, Cheng CY, Li TC, Tang NY, Hsieh CL Abstract According to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, channels and collaterals within the body provide pathways through which qi and blood travel, and each channel or collateral is linked with a specific organ. The Yinlingquan (spleen 9, SP9) and Ququan (liver 8, LR8) acupoints represent the sea points of the spleen and liver meridians, respectively, from which qi and blood flow into their specific visceral organs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in blood flow/perfusion in the liver and spleen resulting from the application of 2 Hz electro-acupuncture (EA) to the Yinlingquan (SP9) or Ququan (LR8) acupoints. A total of 18 Spragrue-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three...

Use and Costs of Prescription Medications and Alternative Treatments in Patients with Osteoarthritis and Chronic Low Back Pain in Community‐Based Settings

Pain Practice — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Patients with OA and CLBP used a variety of pain‐related and adjunctive medications. Although, alternative treatments are widely recommended, we found limited use of several of these in clinical practice, potentially due to the source of our data (commercial claims). Further research is needed to ascertain the extent to which such therapies contribute to the total costs of OA and CLBP management. (Source: Pain Practice)

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Hurry Up! Let's Talk About Anxiety!

Psychology Today Anxiety Center — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:32:23 +0100

It's a catch phrase, "I'm nervous". My seven year-old is anxious his basketball team might lose against the orange team this weekend. Anxiety and the anxious lexicon have crept into our society over the past decades and we as a culture have turned into a bundle of nervous. So many people are placed on anxiolytics like Xanax or Ativan; which is like getting a brand new car.&nbsread more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center)

Acupuncture has effect on increasing tear break‐up time: acupuncture for treating dry eye, a randomized placebo‐controlled trial

Acta Ophthalmologica — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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An Unusual Cutaneous Tumor: African Histoplasmosis following Mudbaths: Case Report and Review.

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Tsiodras S, Drogari-Apiranthitou M, Pilichos K, Leventakos K, Kelesidis T, Buitrago MJ, Petrikkos G, Panayiotides I Abstract Abstract. African histoplasmosis, caused by Histoplasma capsulatum var. duboisii, is endemic in Africa. The disease usually involves the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bones. A case of African histoplasmosis presenting as a cutaneous tumor and non-healing wound in a 66-year-old immunocompetent male residing in Africa, the first ever reported following mudbaths and acupuncture, is hereby reported. Diagnosis was confirmed by means of polymerase chain reaction performed on tissue material. The patient was started on long-term itraconazole therapy and he responded well. African histoplasmosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of non-healin...

Multimodal stepped care approach with acupuncture and PPAR-α agonist palmitoylethanolamide in the treatment of a patient with multiple sclerosis and central neuropathic pain.

Acupuncture in Medicine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Kopsky DJ, Hesselink JM Abstract Central neuropathic pain is a common debilitating symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis. Side effects of analgesics often limit reaching therapeutic dosages. In this case report, a 61-year-old woman with chronic central neuropathic pain due to multiple sclerosis is described. Acupuncture could only partly and temporarily reduce the pain. However, after adding the natural compound palmitoylethanolamide, a glial modulator and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α agonist, pain reduction was more pronounced and the interval between acupuncture sessions could be increased. A multimodal stepped care approach is demonstrated, with acupuncture and palmitoylethanolamide both influencing non-neuronal cells, such as activated glial cell...

TNFα theory for the beneficial effects of acupuncture on infantile colic: formula-fed infants and probiotic treatments.

Acupuncture in Medicine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Cakmak YO PMID: 22301507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine)

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Does acupuncture boost IVF success?

Reuters: Health — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:14:18 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Acupuncture may help some women conceive through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new analysis of past research concludes. But the true benefit in the real world, if any, remains unclear. (Source: Reuters: Health)

SF College Launches Letter Campaign to Have Acupuncture Added to...

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:31:07 +0100

The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco is asking the public to write to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and ask that acupuncture be added to...(PRWeb January 27, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/chinese-medicine/bay-area/prweb9143787.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

Does acupuncture boost IVF success?

Reuters: Health — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:50:02 +0100

Does Acupuncture Boost IVF Success?

MedlinePlus Health News — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:50:00 +0100

Acupuncture may help some women conceive through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new analysis of past research concludes. But the true benefit in the real world, if any, remains unclear.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acupuncture, Infertility (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates

MedicineNet Migraine General — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success RatesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/27/2012 10:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/27/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Migraine General)

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San Francisco Acupuncture College Now Offers Acupuncture Treatments at...

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:33:34 +0100

ACTCM has a new acupuncture externship site at Lifelong Berkeley Primary Care, which is located in the Herrick Building of Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley, California. Integrative healthcare is...(PRWeb January 25, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Chinese-medicine/bay-area/prweb9136357.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cancer-Related Symptoms

Seminars in Oncology Nursing — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:56:03 +0100

Conclusion: The increasing integration of TCM into mainstream medicine mandates that oncology professionals be familiar with the benefits as well as risks. Clinical research on acupuncture in cancer care is growing and demonstrates it is safe for cancer patients, although results on efficacy across symptoms have been mixed.Implications for Nursing Practice: Informed oncology nurses can assist patients by making appropriate referrals to licensed acupuncturists and qualified TCM practitioners to help alleviate unpleasant symptoms associated with cancer and conventional cancer treatment. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)

Non-drug therapies for lower limb muscle cramps.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:18:08 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is limited evidence on which to base clinical decisions regarding the use of non-drug therapies for the treatment of lower limb muscle cramp. Serious methodological limitations in the existing evidence hinder clinical application. There is an urgent need to carefully evaluate many of the commonly recommended and emerging non-drug therapies in well designed randomised controlled trials. PMID: 22258986 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Electroacupuncture pretreatment attenuates cerebral ischemic injury through alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor-mediated inhibition of high-mobility group box 1 release in rats

Journal of Neuroinflammation — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion These data demonstrate that EA pretreatment strongly protects the brain against transient cerebral ischemic injury, and inhibits HMGB1 release through alpha7nAChR activation in rats. These findings suggest the novel potential for stroke interventions harnessing the anti-inflammatory effects of alpha7nAChR activation, through acupuncture or pharmacological strategies. (Source: Journal of Neuroinflammation)

Research progress on acupuncture and tuina therapy for temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome in recent 5 years

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:47 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Literature ReviewPages 62-66DOI 10.1007/s11726-012-0572-2Authors Jun-liang Wang, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437 P. R. ChinaFei Gu, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437 P. R. ChinaYong Huang, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437 P. R. China Journal Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina ScienceOnline ISSN 1993-0399Print ISSN 1672-3597 Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Number 1 (Source: Journal of Acupunct...

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Effects of acupuncture and moxibustion on immunologic suppression in tumor-bearing mice

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:47 +0100

摘要目的观察电针及艾灸疗法对肿瘤免疫抑制的影响。方法将48 只雄性Balb/c小鼠随机分为电针组、艾灸组、荷瘤组和正常组, 每组12 只。成功建立肿瘤模型后, 电针组及艾灸组分别予以电针、艾灸大椎治疗。治疗6 次后, 观察各组...

Therapeutic efficacy observation on scalp acupuncture for vascular dementia

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:45 +0100

摘要目的通过多中心随机对照试验方法, 观察头针治疗肝肾亏虚型血管性痴呆的临床疗效。方法将184 例纳入观察的患者随机分成两组, 即头针组和体针组。运用简易精神状态检查量表(Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE)、 Blessed-Roth 行为量表(Blessed-Roth Behavior Scale, BBS)、 ਰ...

Quantity-effect relationship of electroacupuncture for urge incontinence: A multicenter randomized controlled trial

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:44 +0100

摘要目的观察电针治疗急迫性尿失禁 (Urge Incontinence, UI)的量效关系。方法采用多中心临床随机、对照的研究方法, 选取符合纳入标准的UI患者199 例, 按2: 1比例随机分入针刺组和药物组。针刺组131 例, 采用电针结合手捻针治疗; 药物组68 例, 采用&...

Clinical observation on combined acupuncture and medicine in treating post-stroke depression

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:43 +0100

摘要目的观察针药结合治疗脑卒中后抑郁症的临床疗效。方法将60 例符合纳入标准的脑卒中后抑郁症患者随机分为治疗组和对照组, 每组30 例。治疗组采用电针配合药物治疗, 对照组采用单纯药物治疗。两组患者在治疗前后&#...

Therapeutic efficacy observation on acupuncture treatment for vascular cognitive disorder following a cerebral infarction

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:41 +0100

摘要目的观察针刺治疗脑梗死后血管性认知障碍的临床疗效。方法纳入研究的90 例患者随机分为两组, 即观察组和对照组, 两组均按常规进行偏瘫肢体康复训练及认知功能训练。观察组特殊针刺手法, 对照组采用常规电针治ĭ...

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Effects of electroacupuncture on rat model of chronic stress-induced depression

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:40 +0100

摘要目的观察电针对慢性应激抑郁模型大鼠血清皮质酮(Cortisol, CORT)和促肾上腺皮质激素(Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, ACTH)的影响, 探究针刺治疗抑郁症的作用机制。方法将32 只雄性SD大鼠随机分为4 组, 即电针组、埋线组、正常组、模型组, 每组各8 只。按照...

Therapeutic evaluation of different needling methods for tension-type headache

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:39 +0100

摘要目的观察比较疏肝调神针刺法和常规针刺法对紧张型头痛患者焦虑和抑郁症状的疗效。方法 120 例紧张型头痛伴有焦虑和/或抑郁症状的患者按随机数字表随机分为疏肝调神针刺组(A组)和常规针刺组(B组), 每组60 例。采用焦ŗ...

Influence of acupuncture on remodeling of swallowing functions for patients with pseudobulbar palsy after cerebral infarction

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:39 +0100

摘要目的探讨针刺治疗对脑梗死后假性球麻痹(Pseudobulbar Palsy), 患者吞咽功能重塑的干预效应。方法将72 例脑梗死后假性延髓麻痹患者随机分为观察组和对照组, 每组36 例。治疗组在神经内科常规治疗基础上加用针刺治疗, 每日1次, 连续&#...

Clinical efficacy observation of scalp-acupuncture-based therapy for vascular dementia

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:39 +0100

摘要目的观察头针为主治疗血管性痴呆的临床疗效。方法将80 例血管性痴呆症患者按就诊顺序随机分为三组, 头针组27 例, 体针组25例, 对照组28例。头针组给予针刺头部穴区治疗; 体针组给予针刺躯体穴位治疗; 对照组给予口服都&...

Flash acupuncture: A time-related acupuncture method with magnetic platelets

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:39 +0100

摘要目的介绍一种名为闪针的针灸方法, 该方法是以中医理论为基础, 将阿是穴及时间疗法相结合。方法闪针采用两个磁疗铁片相叠贴的方式, 多贴于阿是穴。结果在坐骨神经痛的病案中, 闪针在分秒之间即取得了满意&#...

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Application of P300 in scalp acupuncture for cognitive disorder due to cerebral infarction

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:36 +0100

摘要目的观察头皮针治疗脑梗死康复期认知障碍前后事件相关电位P300 的变化, 并评价其疗效。方法 66 例年龄在70 岁以下首次发病的脑梗死患者, 处于疾病康复期, 存在认知障碍, 随机分为两组, 即治疗组和对照组。两组均予神经内...

Observation on therapeutic effects of abdominal acupuncture plus body acupuncture for moderate depression

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:36 +0100

摘要目的观察薄氏腹针结合体针对轻中度抑郁症临床症状的影响。方法将62 例轻中度抑郁症患者随机分为治疗组和对照组。治疗组采用薄氏腹针结合体针治疗, 对照组仅采用常规体针治疗, 两组患者分别在治疗前后用汉密व...

Contralateral needling method and its applications in treating upper-limb pain

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:58:34 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Acpuncture-Moxibustion TechniquePages 58-61DOI 10.1007/s11726-012-0571-3Authors Ming-zhu Ye, Jiangsu Community Health Service Center of Changning District, Shanghai, 200050 P. R. China Journal Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina ScienceOnline ISSN 1993-0399Print ISSN 1672-3597 Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Number 1 (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)

Effects of Acupuncture on Th1, Th2 Cytokines in Rats of Implantation Failure

Clinical and Developmental Immunology — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:22:21 +0100

The aim is to explore the effect of acupuncture on Th1, Th2 cytokines in rats of implantation failure. Early pregnant rats were randomized into normal group (N), implantation failure group (M), acupuncture group (A), progestin group (H). The model was established with mifepristone. Samples of serum, endometrium were collected on Day 5, 6 and 8 of pregnancy. Compared with group M, the number of embryos was significantly higher in groups N, A and H; IL-1β, IL-2 protein in serum and endometrium were significantly lower in groups N, A and H, while IL-4, IL-10 were significantly higher in groups N, A and H; the endometrial IL-2, IL-4 mRNA were significantly lower in groups N, A and H, while IL-1β, IL-10 mRNA were significantly higher in groups N, A and H. Acupuncture could improve t...

Complementary medicine - does it work?

Telegraph Health — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:24:36 +0100

Many degree courses in aromatherapy and acupuncture are being scrapped. Bad news for those of us who benefit from alternative therapies, says Anna Tyzack. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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Anti-Stress Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Colonic Motility in Rats

Digestive Diseases and Sciences — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:56:20 +0100

Conclusions It is suggested that TENS upregulates hypothalamic OXT expression which acts as an anti-stressor agent and mediates restored colonic dysmotility following chronic stress. TENS may be useful to treat gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2040-8Authors Sazu Yoshimoto, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295, USAReji Babygirija, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295, USAAnthony Dobner, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 5000 West National Aven...

Acupuncture: What Does the Most Reliable Evidence Tell Us? An Update

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:24:50 +0100

About three years ago, I published a review of all 32 Cochrane reviews of acupuncture available in 2007. Twenty-five of them failed to demonstrate the effectiveness of this treatment, five drew (tentatively) positive conclusions, and two were inconclusive. Here I present an update of this review. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)

The successful treatment of flat warts with auricular acupuncture

International Journal of Dermatology — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:44:03 +0100

Conclusions Our findings suggest that auricular acupuncture may be a viable alternative for the treatment of flat warts. Larger randomized studies are needed to fully evaluate auricular acupuncture against more conventional treatments, and these are planned. (Source: International Journal of Dermatology)

The Limbic-Prefrontal Network Modulated by Electroacupuncture at CV4 and CV12

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:21 +0100

fMRI studies showed that acupuncture could induce hemodynamic changes in brain networks. Many of these studies focused on whether specific acupoints could activate specific brain regions and were often limited to manual acupuncture at acupoints on the limbs. In this fMRI study, we investigated acupuncture's modulation effects on brain functional networks by electroacupuncture (EA) at acupoints on the midline of abdomen. Acupoints Guanyuan (CV4) and Zhongwan (CV12) were stimulated in 21 healthy volunteers. The needling sensations, brain activation, and functional connectivity were studied. We found that the limbic-prefrontal functional network was deactivated by EA at CV4 and CV12. More importantly, the local functional connectivity was significantly changed during EA stimulation, and t...

Randomised clinical trial: an assessment of acupuncture on specific meridian or specific acupoint vs. sham acupuncture for treating functional dyspepsia

Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

ConclusionsAcupuncture is effective in the treatment of functional dyspepsia, and is superior to non‐acupoint puncture. The benefit of acupuncture relies on acupoint specificity. (Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics)

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The Effects of Electroacupuncture at the ST36 (Zusanli) Acupoint on Cancer Pain and Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid Subfamily 1 Expression in Walker 256 Tumor-Bearing Rats.

Anesthesia and Analgesia — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions:EA at ST36 could attenuate cancer-induced pain, at least in part, through suppressing TRPV1 mRNA and protein upregulation in the DRGs. PMID: 22253272 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia)

Self-administered acupuncture as an alternative to deliberate self-harm: a feasibility study. - Davies S, Bell D, Irvine F, Tranter R.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:37:58 +0100

The aim of this mixed methods feasibility study was to demonstrate the acceptability, practicality, and safety of training patients who regularly use deliberate self harm (DSH) to self-administer acupuncture as an alternative coping skill for emotional dis... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Chronic urticaria

Indian Journal of Dermatology — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Sandeep Sachdeva, Vibhanshu Gupta, Syed Suhail Amin, Mohd TahseenIndian Journal of Dermatology 2011 56(6):622-628Chronic urticaria (CU) is a disturbing allergic condition of the skin. Although frequently benign, it may sometimes be a red flag sign of a serious internal disease. A multitude of etiologies have been implicated in the causation of CU, including physical, infective, vasculitic, psychological and idiopathic. An autoimmune basis of most of the 'idiopathic' forms is now hypothesized. Histamine released from mast cells is the major effector in pathogenesis and it is clinically characterized by wheals that have a tendency to recur. Laboratory investigations aimed at a specific etiology are not always conclusive, though may be suggestive of an underlying condition. A cl...

Acupuncture May Have Late Effects in Migraine ProphylaxisAcupuncture May Have Late Effects in Migraine Prophylaxis

Medscape Today Headlines — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:18:17 +0100

A new study has found no significant difference between traditional acupuncture and sham treatment in the number of days with migraine, but there were apparent late effects. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Acupuncture May Be Effective for Migraines

MedicineNet Migraine General — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Acupuncture May Be Effective for MigrainesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/13/2012 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/13/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Migraine General)

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Medical schools offer 'alternative' training

USATODAY.com Health — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:33:00 +0100

To treat patients exploring alternative methods, a growing number of medical schools are offering courses on yoga, acupuncture and other the ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Makes Fertility Treatments Far More Effective, TAU Researchers Discover

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0100

Traditional Chinese medicine has long been used to ease pain, treat disease, boost fertility, and prevent miscarriage. Known in the Western medical community by its acronym TCM, these traditional remedies include herbal preparations and acupuncture. Now Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered that a combination of TCM therapy and intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a winning solution for hopeful mommies who are having trouble conceiving. In the first study that measures the effectiveness of both herbs and acupuncture in combination with IUI infertility treatment, Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Effect of acupuncture on perception threshold: a randomised controlled trial.

Acupuncture in Medicine — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Acupuncture at LI4 increases the perception threshold in the mandibular area, but not in the arm. This finding is probably related to the analgesic effect of acupuncture. PMID: 22240281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine)

Migraine - The Enigma Of Trial Results

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100

In order to find out the effect of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in treating migraines, a team of investigators carried out a randomized controlled human trial. 480 individuals at 9 hospitals in China who experienced migraines for over one year, with two or three migraines in the 3 months prior to the investigation, were enrolled to participate in the study. The researchers randomly assigned the volunteers to four groups. Those in one group received sham acupuncture, while participants in the other three groups received different types of acupuncture... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Power of acupuncture to ease migraines questioned in study

USATODAY.com Health — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:11:22 +0100

"Sham" acupuncture worked almost as well on migraine patients as three types of traditional acupuncture, a new study says. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Difficulties In Treating Migraines Highlighted By Two Randomized Controlled Trials

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100

Acupuncture and sham acupuncture appear equally effective in treating migraines, according to a clinical trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). An international team of researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in treating migraines in 480 patients at nine hospitals in China. The patients were randomly assigned to four groups, including one sham acupuncture group and three groups receiving different types of acupuncture... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Prediction and prenosological diagnostics of heart diseases based on energy characteristics of acupuncture points and fuzzy logic.

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Al-Kasasbeh R, Korenevskiy N, Ionescou F, Alshamasin M, Kuzmin A Abstract Many theories of reflexology use ancient concepts which do not coincide with the modern medical terminology of anatomy, physiology and biophysics. This substantially reduces the trust of physicians in reflexology methods. During this research, several mathematical models for the interaction of the internal and biological active points of meridian structures have been proposed. The analysis of these models allows the specification of a list of heart diseases for which reflex diagnostics and reflex therapy methods are most effective and also allows increasing the effectiveness of these procedures. It is shown that good results for the prediction and early diagnosis of diseases from the reaction energy ...

Mixed Results for Migraine Tx, Preventive Efforts (CME/CE)

MedPage Today State Required CME — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:56:06 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- An intervention promoting prophylactic drug treatment failed to reduce the frequency or severity of migraine attacks, a randomized study indicated, while a separate trial of acupuncture found that it was significantly beneficial -- but not much more so than sham acupuncture. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

Acupuncture little better than "sham" for migraine

Reuters: Health — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:26:18 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traditional Chinese acupuncture seems little better than a "sham" version of the procedure when it comes to preventing migraines, a study published Monday suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Power of Acupuncture to Ease Migraines Questioned in Study

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100

Precise needle location may be less important than thought, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acupuncture, Migraine (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Effects of Acupuncture on LIF and IL‐12 in Rats of Implantation Failure

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

ConclusionAcupuncture could improve the poor receptive state of endometrium by promoting LIF and IL‐12 secretion to improve blastocyst implantation. (Source: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology)

Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis: a randomized controlled trial.

cmaj — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Li Y, Zheng H, Witt CM, Roll S, Yu SG, Yan J, Sun GJ, Zhao L, Huang WJ, Chang XR, Zhang HX, Wang DJ, Lan L, Zou R, Liang FR Abstract BACKGROUND:Acupuncture is commonly used to treat migraine. We assessed the efficacy of acupuncture at migraine-specific acupuncture points compared with other acupuncture points and sham acupuncture. METHODS:We performed a multicentre, single-blind randomized controlled trial. In total, 480 patients with migraine were randomly assigned to one of four groups (Shaoyang-specific acupuncture, Shaoyang-nonspecific acupuncture, Yangming-specific acupuncture or sham acupuncture [control]). All groups received 20 treatments, which included electrical stimulation, over a period of four weeks. The primary outcome was the number of days with a migraine ...

The role of acupuncture in the treatment of migraine.

cmaj — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Molsberger A PMID: 22231676 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: cmaj)

Can medical thermal images predict acupuncture adverse events? A case history.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Norheim AJ, Mercer J Abstract Malaise and fainting are unpleasant acupuncture adverse effects. This paper shows how the use of thermography might identify subjects before the systematic responses become clinically significant. PMID: 22226687 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

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Auricular acupuncture effectively reduces state anxiety before dental treatment—a randomised controlled trial

Clinical Oral Investigations — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:53:06 +0100

Conclusion Auricular acupuncture, a minimally invasive method, effectively reduces state anxiety before dental treatment. Clinical relevance Auricular acupuncture could be an option for patients scheduled for dental treatment, who experience an uncomfortable degree of anxiety and request an acute intervention for their anxiety. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00784-011-0662-4Authors Andrea Michalek-Sauberer, Department of Special Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Austria, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, AustriaErich Gusenleitner, Bernhard Gottlieb Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Austria, Waehringer Straße 25 a, 1090 Vienna, AustriaAndreas Gleiss, C...

Use of acupuncture in the US military highlighted in special issue of Medical Acupuncture

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) The current issue of Medical Acupuncture, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., explores how the US military is incorporating medical acupuncture to assist in the medical care of military personnel serving in the war zones and the efforts underway to explore military applications of acupuncture. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Electro-acupuncture might not be much help in PCOS

Modern Medicine — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Four months of low-frequency electro-acupuncture (EA) had no real impact on hemostatic and metabolic variables in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) -- at least, not at the intensities tested, researchers say. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Integrative Mental Health (IMH): Paradigm, Research, and Clinical Practice

Explore — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This paper provides an overview of the rapidly evolving paradigm of “Integrative Mental Health (IMH).” The paradigm of contemporary biomedical psychiatry and its contrast to non-allopathic systems of medicine is initially reviewed, followed by an exploration of the emerging paradigm of IMH, which aims to reconcile the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model with evidence-based methods from traditional healing practices. IMH is rapidly transforming conventional understandings of mental illness and has significant positive implications for the day-to-day practice of mental health care. IMH incorporates mainstream interventions such as pharmacologic treatments, psychotherapy, and psychosocial interventions, as well as alternative therapies such as acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, di...

Evidence Informed Practice as the Catalyst for Culture Change in CAM

Explore — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This article describes individual and organizational culture changes that occurred at Northwestern Health Sciences University. — Mary Jo Kreitzer and Vic Sierpina (Source: Explore)

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[Effects of acupuncture at Shenmen (HT7) or Taiyuan (LU9) on P3a and P3b of event-related potentials in healthy young adults].

Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine. — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The attention function of the brain is affected by manual acupuncture at HT7 or LU9 and manual acupuncture at HT7 has a greater influence on the attention function of the brain. PMID: 22237274 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine.)

Research advances in treatment of cerebral ischemic injury by acupuncture of conception and governor vessels to promote nerve regeneration.

Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine. — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Yang ZX, Chen PD, Yu HB, Luo WS, Wu YG, Pi M, Peng JH, Liu YF, Zhang SY, Gou YH Abstract Cerebral ischemia is one of the most common diseases treated by acupuncture therapeutics. Recent studies indicated that acupuncture treatment by needling the conception and governor vessels had positive effects in promoting neural regeneration in patients after cerebral ischemia injury. Acupuncture intervention could continuously promote the proliferation and differentiation of the neural stem cells in the brain, obviously up-regulate expression of growth factors, accelerate angiogenesis and inhibit apoptosis. Hence, it is necessary to present an exhaustive review on the mechanisms. The present review gives a detailed description of pathological changes of cerebral ischemia and acupunc...

Acupuncture in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of orchestra musicians.

Work — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Evidence on the benefits of acupuncture for musculoskeletal disorders suggests that it could be of benefit as a complementary treatment of PRMD. We suggest performing clinical trials to demonstrate the value of standard treatment, acupuncture and complementary medicine for PRMD. PMID: 22246298 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Work)

Electrical and manual acupuncture stimulation affects estrous cyclicity and neuroendocrine function in a DHT‐induced rat polycystic ovary syndrome model

Experimental Physiology — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Abstract Both low‐frequency electro‐acupuncture (EA) and manual acupuncture improve menstrual frequency and decrease circulating androgens in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We sought to determine whether low‐frequency EA is more effective than manual stimulation in regulating disturbed estrous cyclicity in rats with PCOS induced by 5α‐dihydrotestosterone (DHT). To identify the central mechanisms of the effects of stimulation, we assessed hypothalamic mRNA expression of molecules that regulate reproductive and neuroendocrine function. From age 70 days, rats received 2‐Hz EA or manual stimulation of the needles five times/week for 4–5 weeks; untreated rats served as controls. Specific hypothalamic nuclei were obtained by laser microdissection, and mRNA expressio...

The Worst Quackery of 2011: Battlefield Acupuncture

Forbes.com Healthcare News — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:12:42 +0100

Battlefield acupuncture is spreading in the U.S. military medical establishment, despite the complete lack of evidence that it works. Millions of dollars are being wasted for treatments that may cause serious harm. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)

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Effect of an integrated support programme on the concerns and wellbeing of women with breast cancer: A national service evaluation.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:56:11 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that women with breast cancer find the Haven integrated support programme valuable for addressing their main concerns and improving their feeling of wellbeing. PMID: 22196567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

Effectiveness of acupressure on pruritus and lichenification associated with atopic dermatitis: a pilot trial.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Subjects using acupressure at LI11 for 4 weeks had improvement in pruritus and lichenification. Acupressure may prove to be an easily administered alternative treatment, but larger-scale studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings. PMID: 22207450 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

Trends in Chinese Medicine Use Among Prostate Cancer Patients Under National Health Insurance in Taiwan: 1996-2008

Integrative Cancer Therapies — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: There was a trend of increased CM use among prostate cancer patients under NHI. Although prostate cancer patients used CM mostly for noncancer diseases, CM visits for prostate cancer increased remarkably. The utilization patterns of CM visits for cancer and for noncancer diseases were distinctly different. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)

Is there a difference between the effects of one-point and three-point indirect moxibustion stimulation on skin temperature changes of the posterior trunk surface?

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Administration of single moxibustion doses on the GV14, GV9 and GV4 points produces greater changes in skin temperature than three applications of moxibustion to the GV14 point only. PMID: 22203642 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

A cadaveric study of needle insertion at PC6 in eight wrists of four subjects and an understanding of the anatomy.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Joo Oh H, Ko YK, Cho SS, Yoon SP Abstract The anatomical structures vulnerable to acupuncture around the PC6 acupuncture point were investigated. Needles were inserted in PC6 of eight wrists from four cadavers to a depth of 2 cm, the forearms were dissected and the adjacent structures around the path of the needles were observed. The needles passed between the tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles and then penetrated the flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus and pronator quadratus muscles. The inserted needles were located adjacent to the median nerve. To minimise the risk of unintended injury by acupuncture, it is recommended that needles should not be inserted deeply at the PC6 acupuncture point. An understanding of the ana...

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Acupuncture: gaining acceptance in urology

BJU International — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:09:16 +0100

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Lab Notes: Early Drug Data Predict Rare Side Effects

MedPage Today State Required CME — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:43:14 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Drug safety data from clinical trials and early postmarket experiences with new drugs may be sufficient to predict rare, serious adverse effects that otherwise would take years to detect, researchers said. Also in this week's Lab Notes, acupuncture blunted stress responses in rats in a carefully controlled study. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)

Inner-Pass acupuncture point improves health by reducing stress

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Pericardium 6 or Inner Pass (PC6, Neiguan) is one of the most well-known, highly researched and often utilized Acupuncture points. It is indicated to calm the spirit and regulate the heart, making it useful for conditions like heart pain, palpitations, hypertension,... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Arthritic disease is more severe in older rats in a kaolin/carrageenan-induced arthritis model

Rheumatology International — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:47:29 +0100

This study examined in an arthritis animal model whether elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) is a more severe disease than younger onset rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis was induced by injecting 5% kaolin/carrageenan into the left tibiotarsal ankles of 18-month-old and 4-week-old rats. Various parameters were measured to evaluate the arthritic progression of kaolin/carrageenan-induced arthritis in the rats. Immunohistochemical staining of arthritic joints was performed to determine the degree of inflammation in old and young rats. Measurements of ankle volume and thickness, arthritic index, number of squeaks, and the paw pressure test showed the 18-month-old rats had more severe disease than the young rats in a kaolin/carrageenan-induced arthritis model. The degree of inflammati...

Acupuncture really can reduce stress levels, scientists claim after alternative therapy experiment

the Mail online | Health — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:10:09 +0100

Although the research was carried out on rats, researchers say it might help explain the sense of well-being many people receive from the therapy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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The autumn of acupuncture.

European Journal of Internal Medicine — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:15:29 +0100

Authors: Pandolfi M PMID: 22153527 [PubMed - in process] (Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine)

Acupuncture Reduces Protein Linked To Stress In First Of Its Kind Animal Study

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100

Acupuncture significantly reduces levels of a protein in rats linked to chronic stress, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have found. They say their animal study may help explain the sense of well-being that many people receive from this ancient Chinese therapy. Published online in December in Experimental Biology and Medicine, the researchers say that if their findings are replicated in human studies, acupuncture would offer a proven therapy for stress, which is often difficult to treat... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Lifestyle alterations for the amelioration of hot flashes

Maturitas — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This article reviews the evidence of lifestyle alterations for the amelioration of hot flashes including obesity, exercise, smoking, relaxation techniques, and acupuncture. Further randomized controlled trials regarding these lifestyle alterations are needed to determine their full potential benefits regarding hot flashes. (Source: Maturitas)

Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis).

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:04 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is no high quality evidence to support significant benefit or harm from any physical therapy for idiopathic facial paralysis. There is low quality evidence that tailored facial exercises can help to improve facial function, mainly for people with moderate paralysis and chronic cases. There is low quality evidence that facial exercise reduces sequelae in acute cases. The suggested effects of tailored facial exercises need to be confirmed with good quality randomised controlled trials. PMID: 22161401 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Complementary and miscellaneous interventions for nocturnal enuresis in children.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:04 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There was weak evidence to support the use of hypnosis, psychotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic and medicinal herbs but it was provided in each case by single small trials, some of dubious methodological rigour. Robust randomised trials are required with efficacy, cost-effectiveness and adverse effects clearly reported. PMID: 22161390 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

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Acupuncture reduces protein linked to stress in first of its kind animal study

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

(Georgetown University Medical Center) Acupuncture significantly reduces levels of a protein in rats linked to chronic stress, researchers have found. They say their animal study may help explain the sense of well-being that many people receive from this ancient Chinese therapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Alternative and Complementary Treatment for Food Allergy

Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This article focuses on recent advances in CAM for food allergy, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, probiotics, and alternative approaches to allergen immunotherapy. The mechanism of action of several novel approaches to treatment of food allergy is reviewed, but FAHF-2 is the only investigational herbal formulation currently validated for use in human clinical trials. (Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America)

Acupuncture for Depression?: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews

Evaluation — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

In conclusion, the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment of depression remains unproven and the authors' findings are consistent with acupuncture effects in depression being indistinguishable from placebo effects. (Source: Evaluation)

Clinical Guidelines and Practice: A Commentary on the Complexity of Tinnitus Management

Evaluation — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Subjective tinnitus is an enigmatic and chronic condition that is predominantly managed as symptomatic. Little high-level evidence exists for the efficacy and specificity of the various tinnitus management strategies currently used, and this is reflected in documents that aim to guide clinicians. As a consequence, there are clear gaps in evidence-based practice linking diagnosis to the most effective management strategies as well as a general lack of consensus about which are appropriate strategies for assessment and management. Several guidelines have been produced from research efforts and from expert opinion. All recommend standardization of assessment and a range of management options but do not yet provide a means to link the two. The authors call for clinicians, scientists, and polic...

A Commentary on the Complexity of Tinnitus Management: Clinical Guidelines Provide a Path Through the Fog

Evaluation — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

There is a desire among many tinnitus researchers and clinicians for greater standardization in the assessment and management of tinnitus. In their commentary on the complexity of tinnitus, Hoare et al. have highlighted the need for strong evidence-based protocols. The authors make many valid and important conclusions as to the current state of clinical guidelines; they identify clear gaps in evidence and limited consensus as to clinical practice. While I agree with the bulk of their commentary there are a few areas where I will offer a counter view. In particular I will address their view that only high-level evidence has a place in forming practice guidelines for tinnitus. (Source: Evaluation)

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Tinnitus: The Complexity of Standardization

Evaluation — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Tinnitus is a heterogeneous disorder that causes significant impairment in many patients. Treatment is elusive and there is a need for more comprehensive guidelines for diagnosis and management of tinnitus. However, different standardization approaches should be differentiated according to their specific purpose. Standardization of assessment methods and outcome measurements are useful for the performance of clinical trials, for comparison of results across centers, for clinic audits, and for epidemiological studies. In contrast, clinical guidelines are the best approach for the standardization of the clinical management of tinnitus patients. In the development of these clinical guidelines, the heterogeneity of tinnitus should be considered. Tinnitus can be a symptom of a severe underlying...

Electroanalgesia for the postoperative control pain in dogs.

Acta Cirurgica Brasileira — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:31:24 +0100

CONCLUSION: Preoperative application of electrical stimuli to acupuncture points isolated or in combination with peri-incisional dermatomes provides a reduced postoperative opioid requirement and promotes an effective analgesia in dogs undergoing ovariohyterectomy. PMID: 22159438 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acta Cirurgica Brasileira)

Recurrent sudden sensorineural hearing loss in a 58-year-old woman with severe dizziness: a case report.

Acupuncture in Medicine — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Huang N, Li C Abstract A case of recurrent sudden sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear is presented. The patient was a 58-year-old Chinese woman with profound hearing loss, a feeling of fullness in the ear, vomiting and severe dizziness for 2 months. A head scan and MRI of the brain and neck showed no cause for the symptoms. The ear, nose and throat specialist diagnosed a microcirculatory dysfunction, rejecting the diagnosis of Meniere's disease. The patient did not respond to medical treatment and after 2 months attended for acupuncture. It was suspected that the severe dizziness was associated with her neck and back pain. Daily electroacupuncture treatments to her ear, back and neck were given. After 1 month the dizziness was significantly reduced and the hearing ...

Practice, practitioner, or placebo? A multifactorial, mixed-methods randomized controlled trial of acupuncture

Pain — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Summary: This multifactorial mixed-methods randomized controlled trial quantified the specific and nonspecific factors of acupuncture, and found that the practitioner, not the treatment, has the strongest effect on outcome.Abstract: The nonspecific effects of acupuncture are well documented; we wished to quantify these factors in osteoarthritic (OA) pain, examining needling, the consultation, and the practitioner. In a prospective randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled, multifactorial, mixed-methods trial, 221 patients with OA awaiting joint replacement surgery were recruited. Interventions were acupuncture, Streitberger placebo acupuncture, and mock electrical stimulation, each with empathic or nonempathic consultations. Interventions involved eight 30-minute treatments over 4weeks....

Acupuncture Might Ease Chemotherapy Pain

MedicineNet Cancer General — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Acupuncture Might Ease Chemotherapy PainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/12/2011 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 12/13/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)

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Motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) for acute low back pain with severe disability: a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial protocol

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This study is a multicenter, randomized, active-controlled trial with two parallel arms. Participants with acute low back pain and severe functional disability, defined as an Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) value > 60%, will be randomly allocated to the acupuncture group and the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) injection group. The acupuncture group will receive MSAT and the NSAID injection group will receive an intramuscular injection of diclofenac. All procedures will be limited to one session and the symptoms before and after treatment will be measured by assessors blinded to treatment allocation. The primary outcome will be measured at 30 minutes after treatment using the numerical rating scale (NRS) of low back pain while the patient is moving. Secondary outcomes will be mea...

Acupuncture Might Ease Chemotherapy Pain

The Doctors Lounge - Oncology — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Patients in small, preliminary study had pain relief in calves, feet (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)

Observation on the effect of auricular point sticking for vomiting induced by chemotherapy

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:43 +0100

摘要目的探究耳穴贴压对化疗后患者呕吐的缓解作用, 同时观察对昂丹司琼使用剂量的影响。方法将50 例患者随机分为对照组和观察组, 对照组进行常规化疗, 化疗前静脉注射昂丹司琼; 观察组化疗药物使用与对照组相同, 但从&...

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Clinical observation on combined tuina and calcitonin in treating primary osteoporosis

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:41 +0100

摘要目的观察推拿结合降钙素对原发性骨质疏松疼痛及功能活动的影响。方法选择符合纳入标准的骨质疏松症患者88 例, 完全随机分入两组。治疗组44 例, 给予推拿手法结合降钙素治疗, 对照组44 例, 给予降钙素治疗。治疗前及Ė...

Experimental research on the anti-tumor effect of moxibustion serum

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:41 +0100

摘要目的观察艾灸血清对荷瘤小鼠的抑瘤作用。方法运用C57BL/6 小鼠腺细胞瘤进行移植形成实体瘤模型, 腹腔注射艾灸血清, 观察荷瘤小鼠体内肿瘤生长及其生存期。结果艾灸血清能明显延缓肿瘤结节的形成, 各治疗组与&#...

Effects of moxibustion therapy on preventing and treating side effects from chemotherapy of malignant tumor patients

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:41 +0100

摘要目的观察灸法治疗恶性肿瘤患者化疗毒副反应的临床疗效。方法将63 例恶性肿瘤患者随机分为3 组。艾灸组23 例, 采用灸法治疗; 水针组22 例, 采用穴位注射治疗; 对照组18 例, 采用口服鲨肝醇治疗。观察各组患者治疗前后白细ೣ...

Observation on efficacy of acupoint injection combined with traction for cervical radiculopathy

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:41 +0100

摘要目的察穴位注射结合牵引治疗神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效。方法将122 例神经根型颈椎病患者随机分为3 组, 观察组42 例, 进行穴位注射结合牵引治疗?"穴位注射组40 例进行穴位注射治疗牵引组40 例进行牵引治疗。治疗结束比较&...

Effect of auricular point sticking on pain due to lumbar strain

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:38 +0100

摘要目的观察耳穴贴压对腰肌劳损疼痛的影响。方法将60 例腰肌劳损患者按1:1 比例随机分为2 组, 观察组30 例给予耳穴贴压配合外贴膏药治疗, 对照组30 例仅给予外贴膏药治疗。于治疗前、治疗3 d、治疗2 星期进行简化McGill疼痛问卷(Short-...

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Effect of acupuncture-moxibustion on bone marrow suppression and leukocytes after chemotherapy

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:35 +0100

摘要目的观察针刺及艾灸疗法对化疗骨髓抑制及白细胞计数的影响, 并探讨其作用机制。方法采用动物实验和临床研究相结合的方法, 观察针灸对化疗中骨髓及白细胞的影响, 用生物培养法检测造血干祖细胞数量、血清集落...

Clinical observation on combined acupuncture and medication for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:35 +0100

摘要目的观察针药结合治疗绝经后骨质疏松症的临床疗效。方法将100 例绝经后骨质疏松症的患者按就诊顺序随机分为两组, 每组50 例。治疗组给予电针结合骨化三醇胶丸口服治疗。对照组仅给予电针治疗。结果治疗组...

Effects of moxibustion on hemoglobin and immunoglobulin in cervical cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:34 +0100

摘要目的观察灸法对宫颈癌放疗患者血红蛋白及免疫球蛋白的影响。方法将66 例宫颈癌患者随机分为艾灸组(36 例)和对照组(30 例), 两组均接受相同的放疗方案。放疗期间, 艾灸组隔日艾条灸神阙、三阴交; 对照组不做任何治疗。 ...

Acupuncture and moxibustion regulation for post-chemotherapy gastric motility

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:34 +0100

摘要目的观察针灸对化疗后呕吐患者胃动力的调节作用。方法选取足三里穴, 分别采用温针灸、针刺和艾灸3 种治疗方法, 观察胃电频谱、波形、频率和波幅指标的变化。结果针刺的即时效应优于温针灸和艾灸, 而温针...

Exploration of clinical regularities in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for cancer pain

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:34 +0100

摘要目的回顾1954∼2009 年针灸文献, 探索针灸治疗癌症疼痛用穴和治疗方法的规律。方法根据《中国现代针灸信息数据库》数据, 采用计量分析方法进行综合分析。结果足三里、阿是穴、三阴交使用频次为最, 足三里、三阴交...

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Effect and mechanism of Cantharides vesiculation moxibustion on hematopoietic function in mice treated with cyclophosphamide

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:33 +0100

摘要目的观察斑蝥天灸对化疗小鼠造血功能和腹腔巨噬细胞分泌粒细胞-巨噬细胞集落刺激因子 (Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor, GM-CSF) 能力的影响。方法将环磷酰胺 (Cyclophosphamide, CTX) 小鼠模型随机分为6 组, 对照组10 只不予任何治疗; 天灸I–IV组分别采用不同浓&...

Study progress of Tuina for insomnia in recent 10 years

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:32 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Literature ReviewPages 388-396DOI 10.1007/s11726-011-0558-5Authors Ling Zhang, Department of Acupuncture and Tuina, Health Service Center of Changshou Community, Putuo District, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200060 P. R. ChinaFei Gu, Department of Tuina, Yue Yang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200437 P. R. China Journal Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina ScienceOnline ISSN 1993-0399Print ISSN 1672-3597 Journal Volume Volume 9 Journal Issue Volume 9, Number 6 (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)

Clinical study on the effect of electroacupuncture on cellular immune function in patients with gastrointestinal tumor

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:32 +0100

摘要目的探讨电针对消化道肿瘤患者围手术及围化疗期T淋巴细胞亚群和淋巴细胞转化功能的影响。方法将44 例消化道肿瘤患者分为4 组, 手术切除组, 手术切除+电针组, 手术切除+化疗组, 手术切除+化疗+电针组。采用流式细胞仪...

Effects of acupuncture and exercise on insulin sensitivity, adipose tissue characteristics, and markers of coagulation and fibrinolysis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial

Fertility and Sterility — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion(s): Low-frequency EA counteracted a possible prothrombotic state in women with PCOS, as reflected by a decrease in plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 activity. Despite within-group improvements, there were no between-group differences in anthropometric, metabolic, or hemodynamic variables after 16 weeks of EA or physical exercise at the dose/intensity studied. (Source: Fertility and Sterility)

Multifocal infection of mycobacterium other than tuberculosis mimicking a soft tissue tumor of the extremity.

Orthopedics — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:48:02 +0100

Authors: Kim HS, Park IH, Seo SH, Han I, Cho HS Abstract Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis infections rarely develop in healthy individuals, but direct inoculation such as contaminated acupuncture can cause mycobacteriosis even in an immunocompetent host. A 56-year-old woman gradually developed pain on the anterior aspect of the left knee and the distal thigh after hiking without trauma. She received acupuncture for 3 consecutive days on the bilateral knees at the suprapatellar and infrapopliteal areas. After acupuncture, mild localized heat and painful swelling developed around the knees bilaterally. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated soft tissue masses with a lobulated contour at the prefemoral fat between the suprapatellar pouch and the distal femur and at the pro...

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Acupuncture Soothes Chemo-Induced Neuropathic PainAcupuncture Soothes Chemo-Induced Neuropathic Pain

Medscape Today Headlines — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:18:42 +0100

A pilot study suggests that acupuncture may help relieve the pain of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Canine Hip Dysplasia: Reviewing the Evidence for Nonsurgical Management

Veterinary Surgery — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

ConclusionWeight management is an effective and important component of managing dogs with HD and associated osteoarthritis. Techniques that modulate the progression of joint disease may also be beneficial for treating dogs with HD. Further studies are needed to investigate other methods of managing HD such as hydrotherapy and physical rehabilitation. (Source: Veterinary Surgery)

Acupuncture for Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Clinical and Developmental Immunology — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:55:13 +0100

Conclusions. Vigorously controlled double-blinded clinical trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in children with autism spectrum disorders. (Source: Clinical and Developmental Immunology)

Acupuncture therapy for infants: a preliminary report on reasons for consultation, feasibility, and tolerability

Pediatric Anesthesia — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: In this small group of hospitalized infants, acupuncture was found to be safe, well tolerated, and therapeutic. More studies are warranted to define the role of acupuncture in this population. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)

When Nothing Works

Psychology Today Work Center — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:08:07 +0100

Consider the idea that we might spend a lot of time, effort, and money solving problems that can't, in fact, be solved with time, effort, and money. Primary Topic: Self-Help read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)

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Acupuncture may ease severe nerve pain associated with cancer treatment

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

(BMJ-British Medical Journal) Acupuncture may help ease the severe nerve pain associated with certain cancer drugs, suggests a small preliminary study published in Acupuncture in Medicine. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN): a pilot study using neurography.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The data suggest that acupuncture has a positive effect on CIPN. The encouraging results of this pilot study justify a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture in CIPN on the basis of NCS. PMID: 22146780 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

Did Steve Jobs Get Good Cancer Treatment?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:23:31 +0100

I've seen a number of news articles about Steve Jobs' cancer treatment, specifically the alternatives he tried before agreeing to surgery. What do you think of his decision to try alternatives such as dietary supplements and acupuncture first? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

The effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of functional constipation: a randomized, sham-controlled, patient blinded, pilot clinical trial

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Moxibustion treatment appears safe, but showed no positive effect on constipation. The effectiveness of moxibustion treatment may depend on the syndrome pattern, and further long-term studies with a larger number of subjects are warranted.Trial registration: Clinical Research Information Service, KCT0000168 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

San Francisco Acupuncture College Students Ace State Licensing Exam

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:16:33 +0100

In the latest round of state licensing exams, all first-time California State licensing exam takers from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) passed, compared to a state...(PRWeb November 30, 2011)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/acupuncture-san-francisco/bay-area-chinese-medicine/prweb9001627.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

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Acupuncture and appetite in obese employees of a university hospital

Acta Paulista de Enfermagem — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:31:15 +0100

CONCLUSION: The study findings contribute to the formation of the body of knowledge of acupuncture directed toward workers' health, especially in aspects related to obesity, its comorbidities, and trigger factors.OBJETIVO: Mensurar el comportamiento de la sensación de apetito de los sujetos antes, durante y después de la intervención de acupuntura. MÉTODOS: se trata de un estudio descriptivo exploratorio. La recolección de datos se llevó a cabo en un hospital universitario en Maringá PR, entre julio y octubre del 2009, con 37 trabajadores obesos, que recibieron ocho sesiones semanales de acupuntura. Para la mensuración del apetito, fueron utilizadas las Escalas Visuales Analógicas. RESULTADOS: Demostraron que el comportamiento del apetito en relación a la saciedad, plenitud, dese...

The Safety of Pediatric Acupuncture: A Systematic Review

PEDIATRICS — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Of the AEs associated with pediatric needle acupuncture, a majority of them were mild in severity. Many of the serious AEs might have been caused by substandard practice. Our results support those from adult studies, which have found that acupuncture is safe when performed by appropriately trained practitioners. (Source: PEDIATRICS)

More evidence acupuncture curbs radiation-induced xerostomia

Modern Medicine — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Acupuncture given simultaneously with radiotherapy to the head and neck reduces the development and severity of xerostomia (dry mouth) and improves quality of life, according to results of a randomized controlled study published online November 9 in Cancer. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Summer Science Academy—Introducing students from underserved communities to the chiropractic profession

Clinical Chiropractic — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Introduction: The Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) Summer Science Academy was formed to encourage and motivate minority students to go to college. The academy was based on the premise that if youth are mentored by college-age students, they will be more inclined to go to college. While this was the original intent, it became clear that a second unintended outcome of the academy was that it provided an effective method of introducing students and their families from minority and underserved populations to the Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine professions. (Source: Clinical Chiropractic)

A randomized controlled trial of neuro-emotional technique for low back pain

Clinical Chiropractic — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Introduction: Recent evidence suggests that chronic low back pain (LBP) is a complex, multi-factorial phenomenon with physical and biopsychosocial components. Chiropractors have begun to embrace the biopsychosocial concept by incorporating “mind-body” treatments in both assessment and therapy. To date few “mind-body” treatments have been scrutinized under controlled conditions. Neuro-emotional technique (NET) is a new mind-body stress reduction technique that combines traditional desensitization principles with complementary modalities including acupuncture points and muscle testing. (Source: Clinical Chiropractic)

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[Exploring the effects of Chinese medicine in improving uterine endometrial blood flow for increasing the successful rate of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer].

Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine. — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Guo J, Wang LN, Li D Abstract Endometrial blood flow is directly related to endometrial receptivity thereby affecting in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) outcomes. In recent years a growing number of studies have shown that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can play a role to improve endometrial blood flow and embryo transfer. Studies have confirmed that formulas based on reinforcing kidney and activating blood can promote the formation of uterine endometrial blood vessels by adjusting expressions of a variety of vessel growth factors, and regulating nitric oxide level for inhibition of vascular smooth muscle contraction of the uterus. Treatments based on differentiation of syndromes are key to the theory of TCM. Differentiation of syndromes should be comb...

Acupuncture for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We searched the literature using 15 databases. Eleven randomized clinical trials (RCTs) met our inclusion criteria. Most had significant methodological weaknesses. The studies' statistical and clinical heterogeneity prevented us from conducting a meta-analysis. Two RCTs found that acupuncture plus conventional language therapy was superior to sham acupuncture plus conventional therapy. Two other RCTs found that acupuncture produced significant effects compared with conventional language therapy or complex interventions. Three RCTs suggested that acupuncture plus conventional therapies had beneficial effects compared with conventional therapy alone. Four more RCTs reported that su...

Group recruitment sessions enhance patient understanding in a small multi-centre phase III clinical trial

Contemporary Clinical Trials — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Trial introduction meetings involving researcher led presentation of information, followed by group discussion, can help enhance the information provided in the patient information leaflet in a useful and non coercive manner. (Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials)

Chronic suppurative inflammatory cyst in the sacrum

European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:58:46 +0100

Abstract Sacral bone remodeling with abnormal dilatation of intervertebral foramina is usually associated with Tarlov’s perineurial cysts but can also be caused by slow-growth lesions. In this case report, an atypical inflammatory sacral cyst with bone scalloping was found and some possible causes are suggested. A 77-year-old woman complained of severe back pain and claudication with anal tone weakness. A plain roentgenogram and CT showed spinal canal expansion and characteristic border scalloping of the sacrum. MRI showed septated cystic content with peripheral enhancement. Laminectomy was performed. The cyst contained yellowish viscous material that was easily removed. The neurological symptoms improved after surgery. The cystic wall was composed of dense fibrous tissu...

In this issue.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:06:23 +0100

Authors: White A PMID: 22113709 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

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Infantile colic: more than the mother.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:06:12 +0100

Authors: Reinthal M, Lund I, Lundeberg T PMID: 22113710 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

Acupuncture and chiropractic care for chronic pain in an integrated health plan: a mixed methods study

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

DiscussionSuccessful completion of these aggregate aims will provide an evaluation of outcomes associated with the real-world use of A/C services. The trio of retrospective, qualitative, and prospective study will also provide a clearer understanding of the decision-making processes behind the use of A/C for CMP and a transportable methodology that can be applied to other health care settings, CAM treatments, and clinical populations.Trial registration: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT01345409 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Acupuncture and a gluten-free diet relieve urticaria and eczema in a case of undiagnosed dermatitis herpetiformis and atypical or extraintestinal celiac disease: a case report

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:17:44 +0100

Conclusion: Acupuncture and diet changes appeared to provide relief from the urticaria and eczema of dermatitis herpetiformis beyond that obtained by traditional treatment of a GFD alone. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy, Cost-Effectiveness, and Safety of Selected Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Neck and Low-Back Pain

Clinical and Developmental Immunology — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:55:40 +0100

Conclusions. CAM treatments were significantly more efficacious than no treatment, placebo, physical therapy, or usual care in reducing pain immediately or at short-term after treatment. CAM therapies did not significantly reduce disability compared to sham. None of the CAM treatments was shown systematically as superior to one another. More efforts are needed to improve the conduct and reporting of studies of CAM treatments. (Source: Clinical and Developmental Immunology)

Well: Acupuncture Is Safe in Children, Study Finds

NYT Health — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:32:23 +0100

Acupuncture, one of the most common alternative remedies in the United States, is safe for children, according to a large new study from the journal Pediatrics. (Source: NYT Health)

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Acupuncture generally safe in children: study

Reuters: Health — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:22:53 +0100

(Reuters) - Acupuncture treatment appears to be safe for those who are under 18, with very little risk involved when qualified practitioners are wielding the needles, although there may be minor side effects in a small number of cases, a study said. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Acupuncture Safe for Kids (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Pain Management — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:43:12 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Putting children under the needle for acupuncture appears safe when performed by trained practitioners, researchers concluded in a systematic review. (Source: MedPage Today Pain Management)

Acupuncture For Kids Relatively Safe, If Practitioner Is Well Qualified

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +0100

Using acupuncture to treat children is generally safe as long as the practitioner is properly trained, researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, reported in the journal Pediatrics. Even when adverse events associated with acupuncture were detected, they were mostly mild in severity, the authors added. The researchers explained as background information that the usage of acupuncture in children has been increasing significantly over the last few years. However, there has been no systematic review of pediatric acupuncture. Sunita Vohra, MD, MSc... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Acupuncture safe for children, review finds

USATODAY.com Health — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:05:28 +0100

When done by well-trained professionals, acupuncture can be a safe treatment for children, new research suggests. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Acupuncture generally safe in kids: report

Reuters: Health — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:02:45 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers who reviewed reports of acupuncture in kids have concluded that the treatment seems safe for the under-18 crowd -- but added that more evidence would be helpful to ensure that's the case. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Acupuncture for kids deemed safe by pediatricians

Health News: CBSNews.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:34:51 +0100

American Academy of Pediatrics reviewed 60 years of acupuncture studies, found mostly mild side effects (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Few Serious Adverse Events in Pediatric Needle Acupuncture Few Serious Adverse Events in Pediatric Needle Acupuncture

Medscape Today Headlines — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:04:47 +0100

A review of clinical reports indicates that the most common adverse events seen in pediatric needle acupuncture are mild complications related to pain, bruising, and bleeding. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Acupuncture Safe for Children, Review Finds

Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Serious side effects generally related to less well-trained practitioners (Source: Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge)