Rambam Maimonides Med Jv.5(3); 2014 JulPMC4128590 The Perils of Complementary Alternative Medicine Michael J. Bayme, M.D., F.A.C.S. Abstract More than 11,000 articles lauding alternative medicine appear in the PubMed database, but there are only a few articles describing the complications of such care. Two patients suffering from complications of alternative medicine were treated in our […]
October 18, 2014 By Cheryl Guttman Krader Chicago—A targeted approach to treatment based on the findings of a thorough history, appropriate testing, and clinical exam can be successful for bringing relief to many patients with dry eye that is difficult to manage, said Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD. However, when all else fails, ophthalmologists may want […]
Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial Rana S. Hinman, PhD Importance There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. Objective To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. Design, Setting, and Participants Zelen-design clinical trial (randomization occurred before informed consent), in Victoria, Australia (February 2010-December […]
HuffingtonPost.com Posted: 03/14/2013 7:45 pm EDT A common assumption about acupuncture is that it hurts. You are, after all, getting stuck with needles. Fear of pain from acupuncture needles is one of the most common reasons people forgo acupuncture. Often to the astonishment of those who take the plunge, acupuncture usually does not hurt. No pain, […]
Comparison Of The Short-Term Outcomes Between Trigger Point Dry Needling And Trigger Point Manual Therapy For The Management Of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Authors: Rocio Llamas-Ramos, PT Study Design Randomized clinical study. Objectives To compare the effects of trigger point (TrP) dry needling (DN) and TrP manual therapy (MT) on pain, […]
Manipulating the Pain: Chiropractic and Other “Alternative” Treatments for Back Pain Sep 29, 2014 Lecturer: Richard A. Deyo, M.D., M.P.H. Credits: 1 Cost: Free Learning Objectives Describe at least three methodological challenges in studying complementary, alternative, or integrative treatments for low back pain. Describe the overall results of randomized trials of chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, and massage for low back pain. […]
Short-term effects of acupuncture and stretching on myofascial trigger point pain of the neck: a blinded, placebo-controlled RCT Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 09/29/2014 Clinical Article Wilke J, et al. – This trial aimed to evaluate the short–term effectiveness of acupuncture plus stretching to reduce pain and improve range of motion in patients afflicted by cervical […]
CASE REPORT The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report Authors: Robert T. LeBeau, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Pages: 712-721 Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both […]
Mythbusters: Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Cancer Victoria Stern, MA DisclosuresSeptember 02, 2014 Over the past decade, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, with the use of CAM interventions becoming increasingly popular among cancer patients. Studies estimate that at least half of cancer patients use some type of […]
Acupuncture for chronic knee pain: a randomized clinical trial JAMA, 10/01/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Hinman RS, et al. – There is debate about benefits of acupuncture for knee pain. To determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture for chronic knee pain. In patients older than 50 years with moderate or severe chronic […]
IsobeTetsuya. Medical Acupuncture. August 2014, 26(4): 215-220. doi:10.1089/acu.2013.1000. ABSTRACT Background: The routine integration of traditional Eastern medicine with modern Western medicine can be of great benefit to providers and patients. Practitioners of Western medicine who are unfamiliar with herbal medicine and acupuncture would benefit from a set of simple guidelines for incorporating these techniques in […]
Medical Acupuncture Vol. 26, No. 4 Case Report David A. Hampton, Robert T. Kaneko, Erika Simeon, Alexis Moren, Susan Rowell, and Jennifer M. Watters Published Online:22 Aug 2014 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2013.1022 Abstract Background: Acupuncture-related pneumothorax (PTX) is a poorly reported complication of thoracic needling. Recent Chinese literature reviews cited PTXs as the most common adverse outcome. Because […]
BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Aug 23;14:312. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-312. Pain management with acupuncture in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Manyanga T Abstract BACKGROUND: The utility of acupuncture in managing osteoarthritis symptoms is uncertain. Trial results are conflicting and previous systematic reviews may have overestimated the benefits of acupuncture. METHODS: Two reviewers independently identified randomized […]
ON 05 AUGUST 2014. Story Source A new study finds acupuncture and herbal medicine effective for treating children with bedwetting and other forms of involuntary urination. In a comparison of treatment modalities, the researchers discovered that combining acupuncture with herbal medicine creates a synergistic medicinal effect. The study group receiving both acupuncture and herbal medicine […]
Sean N. Halpin Patient Education and Counseling Published Online: July 22, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2014.07.021 Abstract Objective To compare patients’ acupuncture use with physician’s attitudes towards and history of referral for acupuncture. Methods A questionnaire was administered to patients of the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the physicians whom they identified as most influencing their […]
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at acupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised double-blind comparative trial Physiotherapy, 07/10/2014 Clinical Article Al Rashoud AS, et al. – The study aim to evaluate the efficacy of low–level laser therapy (LLLT) applied to acupuncture points on the knee joint in combination with exercise and advice in patients […]