Acubriefs New Citations

January 2005

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January 2005 New Citations = 178

[Pain: clinical picture and objective criteria of therapy adequacy] (in Russian). Anesteziol Reanimatol 2004, (5) p.68-72 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Therapy and mechanisms of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and pain management, acupuncture, and rehabilitation. Abramson, S. B., Kieran, O., and Lee, M.; Curr Opin Rheumatol 1990, Vol. 2(3) p.473-480 PubMed Citation

Abstracts, The Eleventh Annual Symposium of the Society for Acupuncture Research, October 1-3, 2004 San Francisco, CA. J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.1131 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture Improves Osteoarthritis, Trial Shows. Reuters Health Information 2004, Vol. December 20 Full text free online

Biomechanics of back pain. Adams, M. A.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.178-188 PubMed Abstract online

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and autonomic nervous system functioning in fibromyalgia. Adler, G. K. and Geenen, R.; Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2005, Vol. 31(1) p.187-202 PubMed Abstract online

Number of fibromyalgia tender points is associated with health status in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Akkasilpa, S., Goldman, D., Magder, L. S., and Petri, M.; J Rheumatol 2005, Vol. 32(1) p.48-50 PubMed Abstract online

Akupunktur in der Schmerztherapie - Hypothese zu adaptiven Prozessen. (in German) Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain - Hypothesis to Adaptive Effects. Backer, M., Gareus, I. K., Knoblauch, N. T., Michalsen, A., and Dobos, G. J.; Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2004, Vol. 11(6) p.335-345 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Long-term effects of integrated rehabilitation in patients with advanced angina pectoris: a nonrandomized comparative study. Ballegaard, S., Borg, E., Karpatschof, B., Nyboe, J., and Johannessen, A.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(5) p.777-783 PubMed Abstract online

Reflections on relevance: Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics in 2004. Balon, R.; Psychother Psychosom 2005, Vol. 74(1) p.3-9 PubMed Abstract online

Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial. Berman, B. M., Lao, L., Langenberg, P., Lee, W. L., Gilpin, A. M., and Hochberg, M. C.; Ann Intern Med 2004, Vol. 141(12) p.901-910 PubMed Abstract online

Clinical efficacy, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects of complementary and alternative medicine therapies for asthma. Bielory, L., Russin, J., and Zuckerman, G. B.; Allergy Asthma Proc 2004, Vol. 25(5) p.283-291 PubMed Abstract online

A methodology for understanding Western pharmaceutical drugs from within an Eastern medical paradigm. Borg, E.; New England Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004, Vol. 3(4) p.20-25

Comparison of laser acupuncture and metoclopramide in PONV prevention in children. Butkovic, D., Toljan, S., Matolic, M., Kralik, S., and Radesic, L.; Paediatr Anaesth 2005, Vol. 15(1) p.37-40 PubMed Abstract online

Urinary electrophoretic profiles from chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia patients: a pilot study for achieving their normalization. Casado, B., Zanone, C., Annovazzi, L., Iadarola, P., Whalen, G., and Baraniuk, J. N.; J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2005, Vol. 814(1) p.43-51 PubMed Abstract online

CE Test:Understanding Fibromyalgia and Its Treatment Options. Nurs Pract 2005, Vol. 30(1) p.55-57 PubMed Citation

Audit of conservative management of chronic low back pain in a secondary care setting--part I: facet joint and sacroiliac joint interventions. Chakraverty, R. and Dias, R.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.207-213 PubMed Abstract online

Initiative for Developing Evidence-based Standardization of Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy in the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization. Chang, I. M.; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2004, Vol. 1(3) p.337-341 Full text free online

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for neuropathic pain. Cheing, G. L. and Luk, M. L.; J Hand Surg [Br] 2005, Vol. 30(1) p.50-55 PubMed Abstract online

A multidimensional optimization process for enhancing electroacupuncture efficiency. Chen, B., Yee, T., Kiser, M. A., and FU, B.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.12-19

Contemporary management of neuropathic pain for the primary care physician. Chen, H., Lamer, T. J., Rho, R. H., Marshall, K. A., Sitzman, B. T., Ghazi, S. M., and Brewer, R. P.; Mayo Clin Proc 2004, Vol. 79(12) p.1533-1545 PubMed Abstract online

Conceptualization and Evaluation of an Optimal Healing Environment for Chronic Low-Back Pain in Primary. Cherkin, D. C. and Sherman, K. J.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(Supplement 1) p.S-171-S-178 Abstract online

The Timing of Acupuncture Stimulation Does Not Influence Anesthetic Requirement. Chernyak, G., Sengupta, P., Lenhardt, R., and Sessler, D. I.; Anesth Analg 2005, Vol. 100(2) p.387-392 Abstract online

CMS details coverage of electrical stimulation and electromagnetic therapy for wound treatment in home health setting. Home Healthc Nurse 2004, Vol. 22(10) p.676 PubMed Citation

COMORBID CONDITIONS. Headache 2005, Vol. 45(1) p.96-98 PubMed Abstract online

Peripheral afferent nerve stimulation for treatment of lower urinary tract irritative symptoms. Congregado, R. B., Pena, O. X. M., and et al; Eur Urol 2004, Vol. 45(1) p.65-69 PubMed Abstract online

Nociceptin in rVLM Mediates Electroacupuncture Inhibition of Cardiovascular Reflex Excitatory Response in Rats. Crisostomo, M. M., Li, P., Tjen, A. L. S., and Longhurst, J. C.; J Appl Physiol 2005, PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for climacteric syndrome. CUI, X. J. and Huang, Q. F.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.9-18

Acupuncture does not help spacticity following stroke (n=25). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.224-225

Acupuncture during recovery from arthroscopic acromioplasty (n=40). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.222-222

Acupuncture relieves pelvic and low back pain in late pregnancy (n=72). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.223-224

Auricular acupuncture for drug use in prison inmates (n=163). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.223-223

Low back pain assessment for the medical acupuncturist. Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.189-202 PubMed Abstract online

Peripheral afferent nerve stimulation - electroacupuncture to SP6 (n=51). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.225-225

Statistical Reanalysis of Four Recent Acupuncture Trials. Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.226-226

Auricular acupuncture in the treatment of cocaine/crack abuse: a review of the efficacy, the use of the national acupuncture detoxification association protocol, and the selection of sham points. D'alberto, A.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.985-1000 PubMed Abstract online

Treatments for back pain: can we get past trivial effects? (editorial). Deyo, R. A.; Ann Intern Med 2004, Vol. 141(12) p.957-958 PubMed Citation

Treatment of infantile diarrhea by acupuncture and laser irradiation--a report of 60 cases. Ding, D.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.280-281 PubMed Citation

Complementary and alternative medicine use by patients enrolled onto phase I clinical trials. Dy, G. K., Bekele, L., Hanson, L. J., Furth, A., Mandrekar, S., Sloan, J. A., and Adjei, A. A.; J Clin Oncol 2004, Vol. 22(23) p.4758-4763 PubMed Abstract online

Common acupoints for infantile Tuina on chest. editor; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.63-64

Online research databases and journals of chinese medicine. Fan, K. W.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.1123-1128 PubMed Abstract online

Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) acupoint frequency in the treatment of herniated lumbar disk, lumbar radiculopathy, and mechanical low back pain. Feely, R. A.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.20-23

Using Qi Meridian Therapy and Taijiquan for postural rehabilitation. Frobb, M. K.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.24-27

Acupuncture and dry-needling for low back pain. Furlan, A., Tulder, M., Cherkin, D., Tsukayama, H., Lao, L., Koes, B., and Berman, B.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005, (1).CD001351 PubMed Abstract online

Modifications of baropodograms after transcutaneous electric stimulation of the abductor hallucis muscle in humans standing erect. Gaillet, J. C., Biraud, J. C., Bessou, M., and Bessou, P.; Clin Biomech (Bristol , Avon ) 2004, Vol. 19(10) p.1066-1069 PubMed Abstract online

Electro-acupuncture versus conventional analgesia: a comparison of pain levels during oocyte aspiration and patients' experiences of well-being after surgery. Gejervall, A. L., Stener-Victorin, E., Moller, A., Janson, P. O., Werner, C., and Bergh, C.; Hum Reprod 2004, PubMed Abstract online

Short term pain reduction with acupuncture treatment for chronic orofacial pain patients. Goddard, G.; Med Sci Monit 2005, Vol. 11(2) p.CR71-CR74 PubMed Abstract online

[Effects of different anesthesia methods on the T lymphocyte subsets and hemodynamics of patients with abdominal tumor in peri-operational period] (in Chinese). GU, C. Y., Lou, Y., CAI, Y. B., and Hu, J.; Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2004, Vol. 24(11) p.973-975 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Treatment of menopausal syndrome by acupuncture: a report of 38 cases. Guan, J. H., Ma, F. S., and et al; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.22-23

Labeling woefulness: the social construction of fibromyalgia (editorial). Hadler, N. M. and Greenhalgh, S.; Spine 2005, Vol. 30(1) p.1-4 PubMed Citation

Temporal relationships between sleep improvement and pain relief in patients with musculo-skeletal pain treated with two types of acupuncture. Hansson, Y., Asplund, R., and Olsson, E.; Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing 2005, Vol. 9(1) p.6-11 Abstract online

The effectiveness of an acupuncturist working in general practice--an audit. Harborow, P. W. and Ogden, J.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.214-220 PubMed Abstract online

Inanspruchnahme und Akzeptanz klassischer Naturheilverfahren und alternativer Heilmethoden in Deutschland - Ergebnisse einer reprasentativen Bevolkerungsstudie. (in German) Summary Use and Acceptance of Classical Natural and Alternative Medicine in Germany - Findings of a Representative Population-Based Survey. Hartel, U. and Volger, E.; Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2004, Vol. 11(6) p.327-334 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Audit or research? (letter). Hayhoe, S.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.221-221 PubMed Citation

Present situation and prospects of TCM treatment of Parkinson's disease. He, J., Wei, H., Yuan, C., Gu, M., and Chen, R.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.308-314 PubMed Citation

Evaluation of four outpatient educational programmes for patients with longstanding fibromyalgia. Henriksson, C., Carlberg, U., Kjallman, M., Lundberg, G., and Henriksson, K. G.; J Rehabil Med 2004, Vol. 36(5) p.211-219 PubMed Abstract online

Use of complementary therapies among primary care clinic patients with arthritis. Herman, C. J., Allen, P., Hunt, W. C., Prasad, A., and Brady, T. J.; Prev Chronic Dis 2004, Vol. 1(4) p.A12 PubMed Abstract online

Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture.(book) Hicks, A., Hicks, J., and Mole, P.; 2004, 1-300 Abstract online

Influence of manual manipulations on reversal ability of skull space in patients with vertigo. Hu, J. and Wu, J. R.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.41-43

Observations on the effect of Tuina plus acupuncture for cervical migraine. Hu, W. Q., Xu, S. W., and Zhong, L. W.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.50-52

Ketamine enhances the efficacy to and delays the development of tolerance to electroacupuncture-induced antinociception in rats. Huang, C., Long, H., Shi, Y. S., Han, J. S., and Wan, Y.; Neurosci Lett 2005, Vol. 375(2) p.138-142 PubMed Abstract online

Effect of dry needling of gluteal muscles on straight leg raise: a randomised, placebo controlled, double blind trial. Huguenin, L., Brukner, P. D., McCrory, P., Smith, P., Wajswelner, H., and Bennell, K.; Br J Sports Med 2005, Vol. 39(2) p.84-90 PubMed Abstract online

Acupuncture treatment of 51 cases of menopausal perspiration. Huo, Z. J. and Zhang, W. B.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.27-28

Trigger point acupuncture treatment of chronic low back pain in elderly patients--a blinded RCT. Itoh, K., Katsumi, Y., and Kitakoji, H.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.170-177 PubMed Abstract online

Application of acupoints in pairs. Ji, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.291-295 PubMed Citation

Clinical application and characteristics of KONG's scalp acupuncture and Daoyin technique. Jiang, L. Z.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.6-8

Treatment of 48 cases of menopause syndrome by moving cupping therapy along the meridians. Jiang, Z. Y., HE, L. N., and Li, C. D.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.37-38

A combined use of acupuncture, moxibustion and long dan xie gan tang for treatment of 36 cases of chronic pelvic inflammation. Jin, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.256-258 PubMed Abstract online

The nursing role in recognizing and assessing neuropathic pain. Johnson, L.; Br J Nurs 2004, Vol. 13(18) p.1092-1097 PubMed Abstract online

n-of-1 Randomized Controlled Trials: An Opportunity for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Evaluation. Johnston, B. C. and Mills, E.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.979-984 PubMed Abstract

A biostatistical approach to ayurveda: quantifying the tridosha. Joshi, R. R.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(5) p.879-889 PubMed Abstract online

Abnormality in the Self-monitoring Mechanism in Patients With Fibromyalgia and Somatoform Pain Disorder. Karst, M., Rahe-Meyer, N., Gueduek, A., Hoy, L., Borsutzky, M., and Passie, T.; Psychosom Med 2005, Vol. 67(1) p.111-115 PubMed Abstract online

Preventive and curative effects of acupuncture on the common cold: a multicentre randomized controlled trial in Japan. Kawakita, K., Shichidou, T., Inoue, E., Nabeta, T., Kitakouji, H., Aizawa, S., Nishida, A., Yamaguchi, N., Takahashi, N., Yano, T., and Tanzawa, S.; Complement Ther Med 2004, Vol. 12(4) p.181-188 PubMed Abstract

Does botulinum toxin A make prosthesis use easier for amputees? Kern, U., Martin, C., Scheicher, S., and Muller, H.; J Rehabil Med 2004, Vol. 36(5) p.238-239 PubMed Abstract online

The role of complementary and alternative medicine in management of menopausal symptoms. Kessel, B. and Kronenberg, F.; Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2004, Vol. 33(4) p.717-739 PubMed Abstract online

Antinociceptive mechanisms associated with diluted bee venom acupuncture (apipuncture) in the rat formalin test: involvement of descending adrenergic and serotonergic pathways. Kim, H. W., Kwon, Y. B., Han, H. J., Yang, I. S., Beitz, A. J., and Lee, J. H.; Pharmacol Res 2005, Vol. 51(2) p.183-188 PubMed Abstract online

Anti-bone resorption activity of deer antler aqua-acupunture, the pilose antler of Cervus korean TEMMINCK var. mantchuricus Swinhoe (Nokyong) in adjuvant-induced arthritic rats. Kim, K. H., Kim, K. S., Choi, B. J., Chung, K. H., Chang, Y. C., Lee, S. D., Park, K. K., Kim, H. M., and Kim, C. H.; J Ethnopharmacol 2005, Vol. 96(3) p.497-506 PubMed Abstract online

Psychophysical outcomes from a randomized pilot study of manual, electro, and sham acupuncture treatment on experimentally induced thermal pain. Kong, J., Fufa, D. T., Gerber, A. J., Rosman, I. S., Vangel, M. G., Gracely, R. H., and Gollub, R. L.; J Pain 2005, Vol. 6(1) p.55-64 PubMed Abstract online

Ambulatory monitoring of physical activity and symptoms in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Kop, W. J., Lyden, A., Berlin, A. A., Ambrose, K., Olsen, C., Gracely, R. H., Williams, D. A., and Clauw, D. J.; Arthritis Rheum 2005, Vol. 52(1) p.296-303 PubMed Abstract online

Hyperhydrosis. Kuruvilla, A. C. and Caliendo, J.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.42-43

Report on the eleventh annual symposium of the society for acupuncture research. Langevin, H. M., Lao, L., Hammerschlag, R., and Culliton, P. D.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.1133 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture triggering inappropriate ICD shocks. Lau, E. W., Birnie, D. H., and et al; Europace 2005, Vol. 7(1) p.85-86 PubMed Abstract online

Acupuncture in Theory and Practice Part 1: Theoretical Basis and Physiological Effects. Lee, B. Y., LaRiccia, P., and Newberg, A. B.; Hosp Physician 2004, Vol. 40(4) p.11-18

Acupuncture in Theory and Practice Part 2: Clinical indications, efficacy, and safety. Lee, B. Y., LaRiccia, P., and Newberg, A. B.; Hosp Physician 2004, Vol. 4033-38

Effects of SP6 Acupressure on Labor Pain and Length of Delivery Time in Women During Labor. Lee, M. K., Chang, S. B., and Kang, D. H.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.959-965 PubMed Abstract online

Hydrodynamic Analysis of Waveforms Induced by Vibrational Stimuli at Meridian and Non-meridian Points. Lee, M. S., Kim, Y. C., Moon, S. R., Shin, B. C., and Jeong, D. M.; Am J Chin Med 2004, Vol. 32(6) p.977-984 Abstract online

Pneumothorax using Bladder 14. Leow, T. K.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.44-45

Clinical observation on treatment of peripheral facial paralysis with acupuncture and pricking-cupping therapy.] (in Chinese). Li, H. T. and Liu, J. H.; Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao 2005, Vol. 3(1) p.18 PubMed Citation

Treatment of 35 cases of parietal headache with Baihui (GV 20) and Taichong (LR 3). Li, X. M.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.48-49

Clinical observation on treatment of women climacteric insomnia by Plum-Blossom Needle: a report of 50 cases. Li, X. Q. and Li, N. R.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.35-36

Progress of the application of functional magnetic resonance imaging in research on mechanism of acupuncture] (in Chinese). LIANG, F. X. and Wang, H.; Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2004, Vol. 24(11) p.1047-1049 PubMed Citation

Chiropractic high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulation in the treatment of a case of postsurgical chronic cauda equina syndrome. Lisi, A. J. and Bhardwaj, M. K.; J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004, Vol. 27(9) p.574-578 PubMed Abstract online

Acupuncture using laser needles modulates brain function: first evidence from functional transcranial Doppler sonography and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Litscher, G., Rachbauer, D., Ropele, S., Wang, L., Schikora, D., Fazekas, F., and Ebner, F.; Lasers Med Sci 2004, Vol. 19(1) p.6-11 PubMed Abstract online

Treatment of post-stroke ankylosis by warm-needling. Liu, A.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.287-288 PubMed Citation

The treatment of diabetes using acupuncture. Liu, W. W. and An, Y. J.; New England Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004, Vol. 3(4) p.30-32

Gender differences in electrical pain threshold responses to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Lund, I., Lundeberg, T., Kowalski, J., and Svensson, E.; Neurosci Lett 2005, Vol. 375(2) p.75-80 PubMed Abstract online

Acupuncture for depression: first steps toward a clinical evaluation. MacPherson, H., Thorpe, L., Thomas, K., and Geddes, D.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.1083-1091 PubMed Abstract online

Musculoskeletal abnormalities in chronic headache: a controlled comparison of headache diagnostic groups. Marcus, D. A., Scharff, L., Mercer, S., and Turk, D. C.; Headache 1999, Vol. 39(1) p.21-27 PubMed Abstract online

Quantifying pain threshold and quality of life of fibromyalgia patients. Marques, A. P., Ferreira, E. A., Matsutani, L. A., Pereira, C. A., and Assumpcao, A.; Clin Rheumatol 2004, PubMed Abstract online

Optimal Healing Environments for Chronic Cardiovascular Disease. Marshall, D. A., Walizer, E., and Vernalis, M. N.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(Supplement 1) p.S-147-S-155 Abstract online

Acupuncture and moxibustion for pain associated with herpes zoster infection: a series of 189 cases. Martin, M. C. A., de Hoyos, J. A., de Leon, E. B. B., and et al; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.-28 31

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Biomedicine. Matsuba, S.; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2004, Vol. 1(3) p.345-348 Full text free online

Sham procedures and the ethics of clinical trials. Miller, F. G. and Kaptchuk, T. J.; J R Soc Med 2004, Vol. 97(12) p.576-578 PubMed Citation

A review of fibromyalgia. Nampiaparampil, D. E. and Shmerling, R. H.; Am J Manag Care 2004, Vol. 10(11 Pt 1) p.794-800 PubMed Abstract online

A systematic study of acupuncture practice: acupoint usage in an outpatient setting in Beijing, China. Napadow, V., Liu, J., and Kaptchuk, T. J.; Complement Ther Med 2004, Vol. 12(4) p.209-216 PubMed Abstract

Infrared thermographic visualization of the Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Meridian Points. Narongpunt, V., Cornillot, P., Attali, J. R., and et al; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.32-37

Nerve stimulation boosts quality of life in people with chronic urinary problems. Health News 2004, Vol. 10(11) p.4 PubMed Citation

Quality of life as an endpoint for atrial fibrillation research: pitfalls and practice. Newman, D.; Heart Rhythm 2004, Vol. 1(2, Supplement 1) p.20-26 Abstract online

Centers of Excellence (editorial). Niemtzow, R. C.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.3-3

Non-pharmacological pain-relieving therapies in individuals with spinal cord injury: a patient perspective. Norrbrink, B. C. and Lundeberg, T.; Complement Ther Med 2004, Vol. 12(4) p.189-197 PubMed Abstract online

Prevalence and correlates of nonrestorative sleep complaints. Ohayon, M. M.; Arch Intern Med 2005, Vol. 165(1) p.35-41 PubMed Abstract online

A survey of the use of self-acupuncture in pain clinics--a safe way to meet increasing demand? Orpen, M., Harvey, G., and Millard, J.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(3) p.137-140 PubMed Abstract online

Review article: therapeutic roles of acupuncture in functional gastrointestinal disorders. Ouyang, H. and Chen, J. D.; Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2004, Vol. 20(8) p.831-841 PubMed Abstract online

Understanding fibromyalgia and its treatment options. Peterson, J.; Nurs Pract 2005, Vol. 30(1) p.48-55 PubMed Citation

Symptomatic arrhythmia recurrence as an outcome in clinical trials of antiarrhythmic drug therapy. Pritchett, E. L. C.; Heart Rhythm 2004, Vol. 1(2, Supplement 1) p.36-40 Abstract online

Experience in the clinical application of zhongzhu (TE 3). Qian, X.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.282-283 PubMed Citation

Sixty cases of dizziness due to blood stasis in the collaterals of brain treated by acupuncture with the manipulation method of reinforcement and reduction. Qin, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.284-286 PubMed Citation

Effects of acupuncture and placebo TENS in addition to exercise in treatment of rotator cuff tendinitis. Razavi, M. and Jansen, G. B.; Clin Rehabil 2004, Vol. 18(8) p.872-878 PubMed Abstract online

Parent-child interactions among children with juvenile fibromyalgia, arthritis, and healthy controls. Reid, G. J., McGrath, P. J., and Lang, B. A.; Pain 2005, Vol. 113(1-2) p.201-210 PubMed Abstract online

Research on acupuncture treatment of female climacteric syndrome. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.19-21

Acupuncture for pain in extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Rogenhofer, S., Wimmer, K., Blana, A., Roessler, W., Wieland, W. F., and Filbeck, T.; J Endourol 2004, Vol. 18(7) p.634-637 PubMed Abstract online

Effect of various acupuncture treatment protocols upon sepsis in Wistar rats. Scognamillo-Szabo, M. V., Bechara, G. H., Ferreira, S. H., and Cunha, F. Q.; Ann N Y Acad Sci 2004, Vol. 1026251-256 PubMed Abstract online

Education in Oriental Medicine in Kyung Hee University. Shim, B. S., Koh, B. H., and Ahn, K. S.; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2004, Vol. 1(3) p.331-334 Full text free online

Dongguk-Royal University. Shin, M. J.; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2004, Vol. 1(3) p.335-336 Full text free online

A randomized, double-blind, crossover study of the use of transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia in patients with pain from chronic critical limb ischemia. Simpson, K. H. and Ward, J.; J Pain Symptom Manage 2004, Vol. 28(5) p.511-516 PubMed Abstract online

Clinical study of patients with persistent orofacial pain. Siqueira, J. T., Lin, H. C., Nasri, C., Siqueira, S. R., Teixeira, M. J., Heir, G., and Valle, L. B.; Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2004, Vol. 62(4) p.988-996 PubMed Abstract online; Full text free online

Our Great Pioneers. Soliman, N.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.4-4

[Frequent urination--an important diagnostic marker in fibromyalgia] (in Norwegian). Stormorken, H. and Brosstad, F.; Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2005, Vol. 125(1) p.17-19 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Acupuncture in diagnosing prehospital unconsciousness. Streitberger, K. and Gries, A.; Am J Emerg Med 2005, Vol. 23(1) p.90-91 PubMed Abstract

Summaries for patients. Acupuncture for treating knee osteoarthritis. Ann Intern Med 2004, Vol. 141(12) p.I20 PubMed Citation

Summaries for patients. Acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. Ann Intern Med 2004, Vol. 141(12) p.I26 PubMed Citation

Summaries for patients. Acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. Ann Intern Med 2004, Vol. 141(12) p.I26 PubMed Citation

Comparison of therapeutic effects between ear point seed-embedding method and acupuncture in the treatment of female menopause syndrome. SUN, D. M., Shan, Q. H., and WU, F. D.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.29-32

The Treatment of Allergies Using Sanfujiu: A Method of Applying Chinese Herbal Medicine Paste to Acupoints on Three Peak Summer Days. Tai, C. J. and Chien, L. Y.; Am J Chin Med 2004, Vol. 32(6) p.967-976 Abstract online

Treatment of climacteric syndrome by ear-acupoint application in 30 cases. Tang, B. Y. and Yu, W. P.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.33-34

Acupuncture treatment of 81 patients with apopleptic paralysis. Tao, H. B.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.53-55

Managing epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex. Thiele, E. A.; J Child Neurol 2004, Vol. 19(9) p.680-686 PubMed Abstract online

Electroacupuncture on PC6 (Neiguan) Attenuates Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rat Hearts. Tsou, M. T., Huang, C. H., and Chiu, J. H.; Am J Chin Med 2004, Vol. 32(6) p.951-965 Abstract online

Basic Science Meets Clinical Research: 10th North American Symposium on Acupuncture. Usichenko, T. I. and Ma, S. X.; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2004, Vol. 1(3) p.343-344 Full text free online

Design and testing of low intensity laser biostimulator. Valchinov, E. S. and Pallikarakis, N. E.; Biomed Eng Online 2005, Vol. 4(1) p.5 Full text free online

[The sensitisation model: a method to explain chronic pain to a patient] (in Dutch). van Wilgen, C. P. and Keizer, D.; Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2004, Vol. 148(51) p.2535-2538 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Low-level laser acupuncture. Vargas, J. T.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(2) p.38-41

Use of complementary and alternative medical therapies by patients referred to a fibromyalgia treatment program at a tertiary care center. Wahner-Roedler, D. L., Elkin, P. L., Vincent, A., Thompson, J. M., Oh, T. H., Loehrer, L. L., Mandrekar, J. N., and Bauer, B. A.; Mayo Clin Proc 2005, Vol. 80(1) p.55-60 PubMed Abstract online

Placebo Research: The Evidence Base for Harnessing Self-Healing Capacities. Walach, H. and Jonas, W. B.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(Supplement 1) p.S-103-S-112 Abstract online

[Application and projects approved for fundamental research on integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in National Natural Science Foundation of China from 2000 to 2004.] (in Chinese). Wang, C. E., Pang, Z. R., Liu, P., and Zhang, S. S.; Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao 2005, Vol. 3(1) p.6-9 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

[The alternative therapies for preventing osteoporosis in menopausal women] (in Chinese). Wang, H. H., Chung, U. L., Lee, Y. H., Chao, C. T., Lee, S. H., and Ting, M. Y.; Hu Li Za Zhi 2004, Vol. 51(5) p.84-87 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Clinical application of the acupoint yanglingquan. Wang, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.289-290 PubMed Citation

Clinical observation of combined acupuncture and herbs in treating low back pain due to climacteric osteoporosis in 40 cases. Wang, N.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.39-40

[The trkC expression in spared dorsal root ganglion following acupuncture] (in Chinese). Wang, T., Ke, Q., Wu, L., and Zhang, X.; Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2003, Vol. 34(1) p.40-42 PubMed Abstract (ENG) online

Biofield energy healing from the inside. Warber, S. L., Cornelio, D., Straughn, J., and Kile, G.; J Altern Complement Med 2004, Vol. 10(6) p.1107-1113 PubMed Abstract online

Back pain--an integrated approach in primary care. Watkin, H.; Acupunct Med 2004, Vol. 22(4) p.203-206 PubMed Abstract online

Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized, controlled trial. White, P., Lewith, G., Prescott, P., and Conway, J.; Ann Intern Med 2004, Vol. 141(12) p.911-919 PubMed Abstract

Designations of Medicines. Wiseman, N.; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2004, Vol. 1(3) p.327-329 Full text free online

Treatment of acute lumbar sprain with single acupoint: a RCT. Wu, Y. C., WANG, C. M., and et al; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2005, Vol. 2(4) p.56-59

[Fibromyalgia, urination and established truths] (Editorial) (in Norwegian). Wyller, T. B. and Wyller, V. B.; Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2005, Vol. 125(1) p.14 PubMed Citation

Dan zhi xiao yao yin combined with auricular-point-pressing for treatment of optic atrophy--a clinical observation of 51 cases. Yang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.259-262 PubMed Abstract online

Selections of proven medical records in acupuncture: part IV. Yang, J. B.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.3-5

A report on one case of infertility treated with acupuncture and moxibustion. Ying, B.; New England Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004, Vol. 3(4) p.27-29

A Birdcage Model for the Chinese Meridian System Part II: The Meridian System as a Birdcage Resonator. Yung, K. T.; Am J Chin Med 2004, Vol. 32(6) p.985-997 Abstract online

Use of low-energy laser as adjunct treatment of alcohol addiction. Zalewska-Kaszubska, J. and Obzejta, D.; Lasers Med Sci 2004, Vol. 19(2) p.100-104 PubMed Abstract online

Fibromyalgia: evidence for deficits in positive affect regulation. Zautra, A. J., Fasman, R., Reich, J. W., Harakas, P., Johnson, L. M., Olmsted, M. E., and Davis, M. C.; Psychosom Med 2005, Vol. 67(1) p.147-155PubMed Abstract

Clinical study on climacteric syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion. Zhang, D. W., Zheng, X. Z., and et al; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.24-25

An elementary account of needle insertion. Zhang, W. and Huo, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2004, Vol. 24(4) p.296-297 PubMed Citation

Adverse effects of acupuncture: Fainting due to needling and cupping, pneumothorax and other issues. Zhang, Z.; New England Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004, Vol. 3(4) p.3-9

Treatment of 140 cerebral palsied children with a combined method based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine. Zhou, X. J. and Zheng, K.; J Zhejiang Univ Sci 2005, Vol. 6B(1) p.57-60 PubMed Abstract online

Differential effects of opioid receptors in nucleus submedius and anterior pretectal nucleus in mediating electroacupuncture analgesia in the rat. Zhu, J. X., Tang, J. S., and Jia, H.; Sheng Li Hsueh Pao 2004, Vol. 56(6) p.697-702 PubMed Abstract online

Treatment of repetitive strain injury with acupuncture combined with behavior medicine therapy. Zou, Y. C.; Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004, Vol. 2(4) p.44-47

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