Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Dec;19(12):900-4. doi: 10.1007/s11655-012-1218-4. Epub 2012 Dec 21. Bi-meng Zhang 1, Li-wei Zhong, Si-wei Xu, Hui-ru Jiang, Jian Shen PMID: 23263998 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-012-1218-4 Abstract Objective: To examine whether acupuncture treatment would improve outcome in chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Methods: A randomized, controlled trial at two centers of 64 randomized patients aged 18 […]
Danielli Miller N, et al. Acupunct Med. 2013 Dec 9. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2013-010465. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of this preliminary study was to compare the effectiveness of domperidone and acupuncture for the management of diabetic gastroparesis. METHODS: This was a preliminary, prospective non-randomised, unblinded case-crossover study conducted in patients with longstanding, uncontrolled […]
The effectiveness of physiotherapeutic interventions in treatment of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis: A systematic review Tarang K. Jain Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Volume 27, Number 3 / 2014 Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Frozen shoulder is a common condition, yet its treatment remains challenging. In this review, the current best evidence […]
Graham N, et al. Open Orthop J. 2013 Sep 20;7:440-60. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Neck pain is common, can be disabling and is costly to society. Physical modalities are often included in neck rehabilitation programs. Interventions may include thermal, electrotherapy, ultrasound, mechanical traction, laser and acupuncture. Definitive knowledge regarding optimal modalities and dosage for neck pain management […]
The German and Israeli guidelines contain detailed recommendations for a variety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, including Tai Chi, guided imagery, acupuncture, yoga, and spa therapy.
Kerr Grieve J, Flucker S, O’Riordan J. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Complementary therapies are often sought by patients with MS despite a lack of available efficacy data. Acupuncture is one such therapy provided in Tayside through a nurse led service. We sought to evaluate its utility as a cost effective and efficacious treatment for this patient group. […]
Jun Ba, Yan Wu, Yanhong Li, Ding Xu, Wei Zhu, and Jing Yu. Medical Acupuncture. October 2013, 25(5): 317-327. doi:10.1089/acu.2013.0968. ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment option for dry eye. Methods: The research team conducted a meta-analysis of all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that […]
A case report and review of the literature JunBum Park, MD The Spine Journal Available online 2 October 2013 Abstract Background context Subdural spinal hematoma (SDH) is a very rare entity; however, it can lead to serious complications resulting from injuries to the spinal cord and roots. Although acupuncture has been a popular method for […]
For the first time many different treatment strategies for sciatica have been compared in the same systematic review and meta-analysis…..
PubMed Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20807278/ Authors Lomuscio A, et al. Show all Journal J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2011 Mar;22(3):241-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2010.01878.x. Epub 2010 Aug 30. Affiliation Cardiologia Medicina Interna VI, Osp. San Paolo, Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. Abstract INTRODUCTION: In traditional Chinese medicine, stimulation of the Neiguan spot has been utilized to […]
An effective non-pharmacological tool? Federico Lombardi Abstract In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stimulation of the Neiguan spot has been utilized to treat palpitations and symptoms related to different cardiovascular diseases. We evaluated whether acupuncture might exert an antiarrhythmic effect on patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Two sets of data are reviewed. The first […]
Acupuncture appears to be equal to counseling and may offer an additional nonpharmacologic treatment option for patients with moderate to severe depression…
Editor’s Note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 50 million US adults have some form of arthritis, including one half of those older than 65 years. With lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapies often only providing partial relief, many patients turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, despite limited efficacy and […]
Arwel Davies Acupunct Med. 2013;31(1):101-104. Abstract A 45-year-old man presented with phantom limb pain and phantom limb sensation 12 weeks after an above-elbow amputation of his right arm. He underwent seven sessions of acupuncture at weekly intervals carried out by his general practitioner on his intact left arm, with complete relief of the phantom limb […]