Acubriefs New Citations
May 2005

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May 2005 New Citations

Beginning this month, citations from journals listed by PubMed as Abridged Index Medicus (AIM) titles will be listed first. These 120 English language journals are disingnated by PubMed as "core clinical journals", and may be of particular interest to our readers. A complete list of AIM journals can be found at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/aim.html

AIM (Abridged Index Medicus) references = 12

Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis (Comment, letter). Baker, R. H.; Ann.Intern.Med 5-17-2005, Vol. 142(10) p.871-873 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis (Comment, letter). Cherkin, D. C. and Sherman, K. J.; Ann.Intern.Med 5-17-2005, Vol. 142(10) p.872-873 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture for chronic mechanical neck pain (Comment, letter). Ernst, E.; Ann.Intern.Med 5-17-2005, Vol. 142(10) p.873-874 PubMed Citation

Characteristic and incidental (placebo) effects in complex interventions such as acupuncture. Paterson, C. and Dieppe, P.; BMJ 5-21-2005, Vol. 330(7501) p.1202-1205 PubMed Abstract

Practice parameter: treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: an evidence-based report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Dubinsky, R. M., Kabbani, H., El Chami, Z., Boutwell, C., and Ali, H.; Neurology 9-28-2004, Vol. 63(6) p.959-965 PubMed Abstract

Integrative therapy for fibromyalgia: possible strategies for an individualized treatment program. Morris, C. R., Bowen, L., and Morris, A. J.; South.Med J 2005, Vol. 98(2) p.177-184 PubMed Abstract

The patient's page. Fibromyalgia. South.Med J 2005, Vol. 98(2) p.262 PubMed Citation

Objective measurement of muscle strength in children with spastic diplegia after selective dorsal rhizotomy. Buckton, C. E., Thomas, S. S., Harris, G. E., and et al; Arch.Phys Med Rehabil 2002, Vol. 83(4) p.454-460 PubMed Abstract

The relationship between depression, clinical pain, and experimental pain in a chronic pain cohort. Giesecke, T., Gracely, R. H., Williams, D. A., Geisser, M. E., Petzke, F. W., and Clauw, D. J.; Arthritis Rheum. 2005, Vol. 52(5) p.1577-1584 PubMed Abstract

Alternative therapies for tobacco dependence. Villano, L. M. and White, A. R.; Med Clin North Am 2004, Vol. 88(6) p.1607-1621 PubMed Abstract

Effects of acupuncture versus ultrasound in patients with impingement syndrome: randomized clinical trial. Johansson, K. M., Adolfsson, L. E., and Foldevi, M. O.; Phys Ther 2005, Vol. 85(6) p.490-501 PubMed Abstract

The qualifications of pain physicians in Ohio. Buenaventura, R. M., McSweeney, T. D., Benedetti, C., Severyn, S. A., and Gravlee, G. P.; Anesth Analg. 2005, Vol. 100(6) p.1746-1752 PubMed Abstract

References from other journals = 133

Acupuncture Energetics - A Clinical Approach for Physicians. (book) Helms, J. M.; 2005, Publisher's Abstract

Advancing Acupuncture Research. Ahn, A. and Kaptchuk, T. J.; Altern Ther Health Med 2005, Vol. 11(3) p.40-45

Abstract of "Effectiveness of acupuncture as adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial" (Berman,B.M., et al). Hyman, M.; Altern Ther Health Med 2005, Vol. 11(3) p.66-66

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs for allergic rhinitis. Brinkhaus, B., Hummelsberger, J., Kohnen, R., and et al; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.35-36 Full text of abstract free online

Chronic low back pain: potential for treatment by electrostimulation of auricular acupuncture points. Sator-Katzenschlager, S. M.; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.37-38 Full text of abstract free online

Can PC 6 stimulation be an alternative to ondansetron for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting? Gan, T., Jiao, K. R., Zenn, M., and et al; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.39-41 Full text of abstract free online

Acupuncture can help tennis elbow or lateral epicondyle pain. Trinh, K. V., Phillips, S. D., and Damsma, K.; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.41-42 Full text of abstract free online

Acupressure affects acoustic-evoked potentials. Dullenkopf, A., Schmitz, A., Lamesic, G., and et al; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.59-59 Full text of abstract online

A survey assessing the safety of acupuncture. MacPherson, H., Scullion, A., Thomas, K. J., and et al; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.59-60 Full text of abstract free online

Acupuncture has no effect on rectal sensation. Rohrbock, R. B., Hammer, J., Vogelsang, H., and et al; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.60-60 Full text of Abstract online

Tongue acupuncture for cerebral palsy. Sun, J. G.; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.60-60 Full text of Abstract online

Acupressure for dialysis patients. Tsay, S. L., Cho, Y. C., and Chen, M. L.; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(1) p.60-60 Full text of Abstract online

Effects of tai chi mind-body movement therapy on functional status and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. Yeh, G. Y., Wood, M. J., Lorell, B. H., and et al; Am J Med 2004, Vol. 117(8) p.541-548 PubMed Abstract

Heart failure patients improve quality of life and exercise capacity with tai chi. Yeh, G. Y., Wood, M. J., and Lorell, B. H.; FACT 2005, Vol. 10(11) p.50-51 Full text of Abstract online

Up-regulation of the expression of cocaine and amphetamine-regulated transcript peptide by electroacupuncture in the arcuate nucleus of diet-induced obese rats. Tian, D. R., Li, X. D., Wang, F., Niu, D. B., He, Q. H., Li, Y. S., Chang, J. K., Yang, J., and Han, J. S.; Neurosci.Lett. 5-7-2005, PubMed Abstract

Electroacupuncture attenuates morphine withdrawal signs and c-Fos expression in the central nucleus of the amygdala in freely moving rats. Liu, S., Zhou, W., Liu, H., Yang, G., and Zhao, W.; Brain Res 5-24-2005, Vol. 1044(2) p.155-163 PubMed Abstract

Rapid tolerance to focal cerebral ischemia in rats is induced by preconditioning with electroacupuncture: window of protection and the role of adenosine. Wang, Q., Xiong, L., Chen, S., Liu, Y., and Zhu, X.; Neurosci.Lett. 2005, Vol. 381(1-2) p.158-162 PubMed Abstract

Role of unmyelinated fibers in electroacupuncture cardiovascular responses. Tjen, A. Looi SC, Fu, L. W., Zhou, W., Syuu, Z., and Longhurst, J. C.; Auton.Neurosci. 3-31-2005, Vol. 118(1-2) p.43-50 PubMedAbstract

Electroacupuncture and moxibustion influence the lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF-alpha production by macrophages. Aoki, E., Kasahara, T., Hagiwara, H., Sunaga, M., Hisamitsu, N., and Hisamitsu, T.; In Vivo 2005, Vol. 19(3) p.495-500 PubMed Abstract

The use of PRIME-MD questionnaire in a rheumatology clinic. Russell, A. S. and Hui, B. K.; Rheumatol Int 2005, Vol. 25(4) p.292-295 PubMed Abstract

Normal hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis function in a rat model of peripheral neuropathic pain. Bomholt, S. F., Mikkelsen, J. D., and Blackburn-Munro, G.; Brain Res 5-24-2005, Vol. 1044(2) p.216-226 PubMed Abstract

The role of parafunctions, emotions and stress in predicting facial pain. Glaros, A. G., Williams, K., and Lausten, L.; J Am Dent.Assoc. 2005, Vol. 136(4) p.451-458 PubMed Abstract

A theoretical model for treatment of soft tissue injuries: treatment of an ankle sprain in a college tennis player. Gemmell, H., Hayes, B., and Conway, M.; J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2005, Vol. 28(4) p.285-288 PubMed Abstract

False negative magnetic resonance imaging results: a report of 2 cases. Schneider, M., Santolin, S., and Farrell, P.; J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2005, Vol. 28(4) p.278-284 PubMed Abstract

Evaluation of acupuncture in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: A double-blind pilot study. Cristian, A., Katz, M., Cutrone, E., and Walker, R. H.; Mov Disord. 5-9-2005, PubMed Abstract

Electrical impedance along connective tissue planes associated with acupuncture meridians. Ahn, A. C., Wu, J., Badger, G. J., Hammerschlag, R., and Langevin, H. M.; BMC Complement Altern Med 5-9-2005, Vol. 5(1) p.10 Full Text free online

Acute pancreatitis induced by traditional acupuncture therapy. Uhm, M. S., Kim, Y. S., Suh, S. C., Kim, I., Ryu, S. H., Lee, J. W., and Moon, J. S.; Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005, Vol. 17(6) p.675-677 PubMed Abstract

[Clinical trial and evaluation on comprehensive treatment on attack in acute stage: report of 522 cases.] (in Chinese). Zhang, B. L., Wang, Y. L., Gao, Y., Cao, X. L., Gao, L., Cui, D. D., Mao, B. Y., Li, T., Fu, C. R., Wu, D., Hu, X. J., Lin, P. Z., and Han, J. X.; Zhongguo Wei Zhong Bing.Ji.Jiu.Yi Xue 2005, Vol. 17(5) p.259-263 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Acupoint-specific fMRI patterns in human brain. Yan, B., Li, K., Xu, J., Wang, W., Li, K., Liu, H., Shan, B., and Tang, X.; Neurosci.Lett. 5-2-2005, PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for the Eyes (book). Scott, J.; 2005, Eastland Press p.1-208 Publisher's abstract online

The Practice of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Classic Principles in Action. (book). Masakazu, I.; 2005, Eastland Press p. 1-319 Publisher's Abstract online

The Art of Acupuncture (DVD). Masakazu, I.; 2005,Eastland Press Publisher's Abstract online

A Manual of Acupuncture - CD-ROM. Deadman, P., Al-Khafaji, M., and Baker, K.; 2005,Eastland Press Publisher's Abstract online

[Against severest pain. A new nerve stimulator tested] (in German). Rasche, D.; MMW.Fortschr.Med 3-24-2005, Vol. 147(12) p.21 PubMed Citation

Electroacupuncture combined with MK-801 prolongs anti-hyperalgesia in rats with peripheral inflammation. Zhang, R. X., Wang, L., Wang, X., Ren, K., Berman, B. M., and Lao, L.; Pharmacol Biochem.Behav 2005, Vol. 81(1) p.146-151 PubMed Abstract

Electro-acupuncture potentiates the disulphide-reducing activities of thioredoxin system by increasing thioredoxin expression in ischemia-reperfused rat brains. Siu, F. K., Lo, S. C., and Leung, M. C.; Life Sci 6-10-2005, Vol. 77(4) p.386-399 PubMed Abstract

Electroacupuncture prevents cognitive deficits in pilocarpine-epileptic rats. Dos, Santos JG, Jr., Tabosa, A., do Monte, F. H., Blanco, M. M., de Oliveira, Freire A., and Mello, L. E.; Neurosci.Lett. 5-10-2005, PubMed Abstract

Fibromyalgia and headache: an epidemiological study supporting migraine as part of the fibromyalgia syndrome. Marcus, D. A., Bernstein, C., and Rudy, T. E.; Clin Rheumatol 5-18-2005, PubMed Abstract

Long-term medical conditions and major depression: strength of association for specific conditions in the general population. Patten, S. B., Beck, C. A., Kassam, A., Williams, J. V., Barbui, C., and Metz, L. M.; Can J Psychiatry 2005, Vol. 50(4) p.195-202 PubMed Abstract

Tactile stimulation as a complementary treatment of temporomandibular disorders in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. A pilot study. Adiels, A. M., Helkimo, M., and Magnusson, T.; Swed.Dent J 2005, Vol. 29(1) p.17-25 PubMed Abstract

Effects of the N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antagonist Dextromethorphan on Temporal Summation of Pain are Similar in Fibromyalgia Patients and Normal Control Subjects. Staud, R., Vierck, C. J., Robinson, M. E., and Price, D. D.; J Pain 2005, Vol. 6(5) p.323-332 PubMed Abstract

Iliotibial band syndrome in runners: innovations in treatment. Fredericson, M. and Wolf, C.; Sports Med 2005, Vol. 35(5) p.451-459 PubMed Abstract

Pain effects of glutamate injections into human jaw or neck muscles. Svensson, P., Wang, K., Arendt-Nielsen, L., Cairns, B. E., and Sessle, B. J.; J Orofac.Pain 2005, Vol. 19(2) p.109-118 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture in xerostomia - a systematic review. Jedel, E.; J Oral Rehabil 2005, Vol. 32(6) p.392-396 PubMed Abstract

Effects of acupuncture on heart rate variability in normal subjects under fatigue and non-fatigue state. Li, Z., Wang, C., Mak, A. F., and Chow, D. H.; Eur J Appl Physiol 2005, PubMed Abstract

Intercellular communication, NO and the biology of Chinese medicine (Editorial). Ralt, D.; Cell Commun.Signal. 5-18-2005, Vol. 3(1) p.8 Full text free online PubMed Abstract

Use of Antiepileptic Drugs in the Treatment of Chronic Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. Vinik, A.; J Clin Endocrinol.Metab 5-17-2005, PubMed Abstract

Feulgen reaction study of novel threadlike structures (Bonghan ducts) on the surfaces of mammalian organs. Shin, H. S., Johng, H. M., Lee, B. C., Cho, S. I., Soh, K. S., Baik, K. Y., Yoo, J. S., and Soh, K. S.; Anat.Rec.B New Anat. 5-16-2005, Vol. 284B(1) p.35-40 PubMed Abstract

Defining a standard of care in the practice of acupuncture. Kung, C. C.; Am J Law Med 2005, Vol. 31(1) p.117-130 PubMed Citation

Effect of bee venom on aromatase expression and activity in leukaemic FLG 29.1 and primary osteoblastic cells. Kim, K. S., Choi, U. S., Lee, S. D., Kim, K. H., Chung, K. H., Chang, Y. C., Park, K. K., Lee, Y. C., and Kim, C. H.; J Ethnopharmacol. 6-3-2005, Vol. 99(2) p.245-252 PubMed Abstract

The dynamic range of biologic functions and variation of many environmental cues may be declining in the modern age: implications for diseases and therapeutics. Yun, A. J., Bazar, K. A., Gerber, A., Lee, P. Y., and Daniel, S. M.; Med Hypotheses 2005, Vol. 65(1) p.173-178 PubMed Abstract

Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis (book) . Schnorrenberger, C. C. and Schnorrenberger, C. L.; 2005, Thieme Medical Publishers, p.1-320 Publisher's Abstract

Identifying and Treating Blockages to Healing - New Approaches to Therapy-Resistant Patients (book) . Strittmatter, B.; 2005, Thieme Medical Publishers, p.1-267 Publisher's Abstract

Auricular Acupuncture for Pain Relief after Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy—A Pilot Study. Usichenko, T. I., Hermsen, M., Witstruck, T., and et al; Evid.Based Complement Alternat.Med 2005, Vol. 2(2) p.185-189 Full text free online

Guidelines for Trials of Behavioral Treatments for Recurrent Headache, First Edition: American Headache Society Behavioral Clinical Trials Workgroup. Penzien, D. B., Andrasik, F., Freidenberg, B. M., and et al; Headache 2005, Vol. 45(s2) p.S110 Abstract online

Thirtieth Annual Congress on Veterinary Acupuncture: IVAS Report. Kaphle, K., Wu, Y. L., and Lin, J. H.; Evid.Based Complement Alternat.Med 2005, Vol. 2(2) p.239-242 Full text free online

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the Modern Age: WFAS Sixth World Conference on Acupuncture. Ma, S. X.; Evid.Based Complement Alternat.Med 2005, Vol. 2(2) p.243-246 Full text free online

Is transcutaneous electrical stimulation a realistic surrogate for genuine surgical stimulation during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery? Zaidi, A. S. and Russell, I. F.; Anesth Analg. 2005, Vol. 100(5) p.1477-81, table PubMed Abstract

Modular transcutaneous functional electrical stimulation system. Popovic, M. R. and Keller, T.; Med Eng Phys 2005, Vol. 27(1) p.81-92 PubMed Abstract

Electroacupuncture suppresses spinal expression of neurokinin-1 receptors induced by persistent inflammation in rats. Zhang, R. X., Liu, B., Qiao, J. T., Wang, L., Ren, K., Berman, B. M., and Lao, L.; Neurosci.Lett. 2005, PubMed Abstract

[Arthroscopic treatment of tennis elbow: preliminary experience with 14 patients] (in French). Sennoune, B., Costa, V., and Dumontier, C.; Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar.Mot. 2005, Vol. 91(2) p.158-164 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Current trends in neuropathic pain treatments with special reference to fibromyalgia. Offenbaecher, M. and Ackenheil, M.; CNS.Spectr. 2005, Vol. 10(4) p.285-297 PubMed Abstract

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation activates peripherally located alpha-2A adrenergic receptors. King, E. W., Audette, K., Athman, G. A., Nguyen, H. O., Sluka, K. A., and Fairbanks, C. A.; Pain 2005, Vol. 115(3) p.364-373 PubMed Abstract

Effect of acupuncture on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced nigrostratal dopaminergic neuronal cell death in rats. Kim, Y. K., Lim, H. H., Song, Y. K., Lee, H. H., Lim, S., Han, S. M., and Kim, C. J.; Neurosci.Lett. 5-10-2005, PubMed Abstract

Preventive treatment of headaches. Silberstein, S. D.; Curr Opin.Neurol 2005, Vol. 18(3) p.289-292 PubMed Abstract

Bleeding due to a medicinal leech bite. Ikizceli, I., Avsarogullari, L., Sozuer, E., Yurumez, Y., and Akdur, O.; Emerg.Med J 2005, Vol. 22(6) p.458-460 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "Acupuncture: evidence for its use in chronic low back pain" (Henderson, H.). CRD; DARE, The Cochrane Library 2005, Abstract online

Chinese Medical Obstetrics (book). Flaws, B.; 2005, Blue Poppy Press Abstract online

Nerve-pathways of acupoint Fengch'ih in rat by anterograde transport of HRP. Xi, G. M., Wang, H. Q., HE, G. H., Huang, C. F., Yuan, Q. F., Wei, G. Y., Li, H., Liu, W. W., and Fan, H. Y.; World J Gastroenterol 5-28-2005, Vol. 11(20) p.3135-3138 PubMed Abstract

[Acupuncture in dry eye syndromes.] (Editorial) (in Spanish). Nepp, J.; Arch Soc Esp.Oftalmol. 2005, Vol. 80(5) p.269-270 PubMed Citation

Osteoarthritis in older adults: current treatments. Burks, K.; J Gerontol.Nurs. 2005, Vol. 31(5) p.11-19 PubMed Abstract

Integration of hypnosis with acupuncture: possible benefits and case examples. Samuels, N.; Am J Clin Hypn. 2005, Vol. 47(4) p.243-248 PubMed Abstract

The effect of acupuncture on motor cortex excitability and plasticity. Lo, Y. L., Cui, S. L., and Fook-Chong, S.; Neurosci.Lett. 2005, PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture: Role in Comprehensive Cancer Care--A Primer for the Oncologist and Review of the Literature. Cohen, A. J., Menter, A., and Hale, L.; Integr Cancer Ther 2005, Vol. 4(2) p.131-143 PubMed Abstract

Comparison of traditional Chinese acupuncture, minimal acupuncture at non-acupoints and conventional treatment for chronic sinusitis. ROssberg, E., Larsson, P. G., Birkeflet, O., Soholt, L. E., and Stavem, K.; Complement Ther Med 2005, Vol. 13(1) p.4-10 PubMed Abstract

Nonpharmacologic treatment of migraine. Sandor, P. S. and Afra, J.; Curr.Pain Headache Rep. 2005, Vol. 9(3) p.202-205 PubMed Abstract

Effects of Tai Chi on Balance, Mobility, and Strength Among Older Persons Participating in an Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program. Murphy, L., Riley, D., Rodgers, J., and et al; Explore 2005, Vol. 1(3) p.192-193 Full text free online

The Use of Preventive Strategies for Bone Loss. Xu, H. and Lawson, D.; Am J Chin Med 2005, Vol. 33(2) p.299-306 Abstract online

Atropine-Induced HRV Alteration is Not Amended by Electroacupuncture on Zusanli. Chang, C. H., Huang, J. L., Ting, C. T., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2005, Vol. 33(2) p.307-314 Abstract online

A Medical Qigong Methodology for Early Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Series. Silva, L. M. T. and Cignolini, A.; Am J Chin Med 2005, Vol. 33(2) p.315-327 Abstract online

Deqi Sensation Between the Acupuncture-Experienced and the Naïve: A Korean Study II. Park, J., Park, H., Lee, H., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2005, Vol. 33(2) p.329-337 Abstract online

Research Made Easy in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Kane, M.; 2005, Churchill Livingstone p.1-224 Abstract online

The vital importance of the Triple Energiser in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Aung, S. K. H.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.10-13

Acupuncture in the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive bronchitis: A randomized controlled trial. Buevich, V., Menshikova, I. G., Skliar, I. V., and et al; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.14-18

Accumulation/Depletion Syndrome: The Energetic Root of Stress and Burnout. Greenwood M.T.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.19-23

Shenting and Yintang: Quantification of cerebral effects of acupressure, manual acupuncture, and laserneedle acupuncture using high-tech neuromonitoring methods. Litscher, G.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.24-29

Effects of bloodletting therapy on HSP70 and IL-1 in adjuvant arthritic rat local diseased area. Liu, Y., Zeng, Z., Liang, F., and et al; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.30-32

An acupuncture protocol for treatment of age-related macular degeneration: A second report. Lundgren, A. C.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.33-35

Treatment of gallbladder dyskinesia in children with acupuncture. Otero, I. F. and Russe, J.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.36-38

Cost-effectiveness of auricular acupuncture for treating substance abuse in an HMO setting: A pilot study. Santasiero, R. P. and Neussle, G.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.39-42

Acupuncture and cognitive function: An Audio-Evoked Potential P300 study. Silpakit, O. and Silpakit, C.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.43-44

Review of "Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach" (Dung,H., et al). Hsu, E.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.45-45

Medical Acupuncture: Our Journal (Editorial). Niemtzow, R. C.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.3-3

Education and Exchange (Editorial). Frank, B. L.; Med Acup 2005, Vol. 16(3) p.4-4

Physical Treatments for Headache: A Structured Review. Biondi, D. M.; Headache 2005, Vol. 45(6) p.738 Abstract online

Traditional and Evidence-Based Acupuncture in Headache Management: Theory, Mechanism, and Practice. Zhao, C. H., Stillman, M. J., and Rozen, T. D.; Headache 2005, Vol. 45(6) p.716 Abstract online

[Climacteric problems: expectations, kind reception, peace, tranquility and touch relieve--not acupuncture] (in Swedish). Sandberg, M.; Lakartidningen 4-25-2005, Vol. 102(17) p.1353-1354 PubMed Citation

[Complex approach in excessive body mass and obesity correction] (in Russian). Lobykina, E. N., Khvostova, O. I., and Koltun, V. Z.; Klin.Med (Mosk) 2005, Vol. 83(3) p.66-68 PubMed Citation

[The efficiency of magneto-laser therapy used in excretory-and-inflammatory form of male infertility] (in Russian). Iurshin, V. V.; Voen.Med Zh 2005, Vol. 326(2) p.38-41 PubMed Citation

Mu opioid receptor-containing neurons mediate electroacupuncture-produced anti-hyperalgesia in rats with hind paw inflammation. Zhang, R. X., Wang, L., Liu, B., Qiao, J. T., Ren, K., Berman, B. M., and Lao, L.; Brain Res 5-25-2005, PubMed Abstract

Activity of masticatory muscles in subjects with different orofacial pain conditions. Bodere, C., Tea, S. H., Giroux-Metges, M. A., and Woda, A.; Pain 5-28-2005, PubMed Abstract

Facial pain in children and adolescents. Grazzi, L., Usai, S., and Rigamonti, A.; Neurol Sci 2005, Vol. 26 Suppl 2s101-s103 PubMed Abstract

Active fascial contractility: Fascia may be able to contract in a smooth muscle-like manner and thereby influence musculoskeletal dynamics. Schleip, R., Klingler, W., and Lehmann-Horn, F.; Med Hypotheses 2005, Vol. 65(2) p.273-277 PubMed Abstract

Pulling the plug on pain. De Bock, P.; Rehab Manag. 2002, Vol. 15(1) p.38-9, 58 PubMed Citation

[COPD-rehabilitation] (in German). Zwick, H. and Lichtenschopf, A.; Wien.Med Wochenschr 2005, Vol. 155(5-6) p.101-105 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Complementary and alternative pain therapy in the emergency department. Dillard, J. N. and Knapp, S.; Emerg.Med Clin North Am 2005, Vol. 23(2) p.529-549 PubMed Abstract

[After insurance mega-study. Is now the effectiveness of acupuncture proven?] (in German). Trampisch, H. J.; MMW.Fortschr.Med 1-29-2004, Vol. 146(5) p.13 PubMed Citation

The anti-inflammatory effects of 2 Hz electroacupuncture with different intensities on acute carrageenan-induced inflammation in the rat paw. Lee, J. H., Choi, Y. H., and Choi, B. T.; Int J Mol.Med 2005, Vol. 16(1) p.99-102 PubMed Abstract

Electroacupuncture suppresses surgical trauma stress-induced lymphocyte apoptosis in rats. Wang, J., Wang, Y. Q., Yu, J., Cao, X. D., and Wu, G. C.; Neurosci.Lett. 7-8-2005, Vol. 383(1-2) p.68-72 PubMed Abstract

Fear of movement: factor structure of the tampa scale of kinesiophobia in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Burwinkle, T., Robinson, J. P., and Turk, D. C.; J Pain 2005, Vol. 6(6) p.384-391 PubMed Abstract

Gulf War veterans' health: medical evaluation of a U.S. cohort. Eisen, S. A., Kang, H. K., Murphy, F. M., Blanchard, M. S., Reda, D. J., Henderson, W. G., Toomey, R., Jackson, L. W., Alpern, R., Parks, B. J., Klimas, N., Hall, C., Pak, H. S., Hunter, J., Karlinsky, J., Battistone, M. J., and Lyons, M. J.; Ann.Intern.Med 6-7-2005, Vol. 142(11) p.881-890 PubMed Abstract

Repeated sound stress enhances inflammatory pain in the rat. Khasar, S. G., Green, P. G., and Levine, J. D.; Pain 6-1-2005, PubMed Abstract

Predictors of pain behaviors in fibromyalgia syndrome. Thieme, K., Spies, C., Sinha, P., Turk, D. C., and Flor, H.; Arthritis Rheum. 6-2-2005, Vol. 53(3) p.343-350 PubMed Abstract

Ear acupuncture in the control of migraine pain: selecting the right acupoints by the "needle-contact test". Romoli, M., Allais, G., Airola, G., and Benedetto, C.; Neurol Sci 2005, Vol. 26(Suppl 2) p.s158-s161 PubMed Abstract

Complementary therapies for reducing body weight: a systematic review. Pittler, M. H. and Ernst, E.; Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 5-31-2005, PubMed Abstract

A Randomized Treatment-Placebo Study of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Benign Vocal Pathologies. Yiu, E., Xu, J. J., Murry, T., Wei, W. I., Yu, M., Ma, E., Huang, W., and Kwong, E. Y.; J Voice 5-27-2005, PubMed Abstract

Effects of acupuncture on the expression of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2/bFGF) in the left sixth lumbar dorsal root ganglion following removal of adjacent dorsal root ganglia. Wang, T. T., Yuan, Y., Kang, Y., Yuan, W. L., Zhang, H. T., Wu, L. Y., and Feng, Z. T.; Neurosci.Lett. 7-15-2005, Vol. 382(3) p.236-241 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for Dysphagia in poststroke patients: a videofluoroscopic study. Seki, T., Iwasaki, K., Arai, H., Sasaki, H., Hayashi, H., Yamada, S., and Toba, K.; J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005, Vol. 53(6) p.1083-1084 PubMed Citation

Complementary and alternative therapies for low back pain. van Tulder, M. W., Furlan, A. D., and Gagnier, J. J.; Best.Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2005, Vol. 19(4) p.639-654 PubMed Abstract

Effects of Acupuncture at GV01 on Experimentally Induced Colitis in Rats: Possible Involvement of Opioid System. Kim, H. Y., Hahm, D. H., Pyun, K. H., Lee, H. J., Nam, T. C., and Shim, I.; Jpn J Physiol 6-14-2005, PubMed Abstract

Homeopathy and acupuncture teaching at Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo: the undergraduates attitudes. Teixeira, M. Z., Chin, A. L., and Martins, M. D.; Sao Paulo Med J 2005, Vol. 123(2) p.77-82 PubMed Abstract , Full text free online in English and Portuguese

An introduction to human biophoton emission. Wijk, R. V. and Wijk, E. P.; Forsch.Komplementarmed.Klass.Naturheilkd. 2005, Vol. 12(2) p.77-83 PubMed Abstract

Repeated acupuncture treatment affects leukocyte circulation in healthy young male subjects: a randomized single-blind two-period crossover study. Kou, W., Bell, J. D., Gareus, I., Pacheco-Lopez, G., Goebel, M. U., Spahn, G., Stratmann, M., Janssen, O. E., Schedlowski, M., and Dobos, G. J.; Brain Behav Immun. 2005, Vol. 19(4) p.318-324 PubMed Abstract

[Comparative testing of analgesia evoked by polarized light and analgetics] (in Ukranian). Tamarova, Z. A., Limansk, Y. P., and Gulyar, S. A.; Fiziol Zh 2005, Vol. 51(2) p.57-64 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Effect of electro-acupuncture on ovarian expression of alpha (1)- and beta (2)-adrenoceptors, and p75 neurotrophin receptors in rats with steroid-induced polycystic ovaries. Manni, L., Lundeberg, T., Holmang, A., Aloe, L., and Stener-Victorin, E.; Reprod Biol.Endocrinol. 6-7-2005, Vol. 3(1) p.21 PubMed Abstract

Complementary therapies for peripheral arterial disease: Systematic review. Pittler, M. H. and Ernst, E.; Atherosclerosis 2005, Vol. 181(1) p.1-7 PubMed Abstract

Noninvasive treatments for headache. Biondi, D. M.; Expert.Rev Neurother. 2005, Vol. 5(3) p.355-362 PubMed Abstract

[Mechanisms of formation of morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis: the role of segmentary vegetative disturbances] (in Russian). Ter Arkh 2005, Vol. 77(4) p.72-74 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Effects of acupressure on gastric myoelectrical activity in healthy humans. Tokumaru, O. and Chen, J. D.; Scand J Gastroenterol 2005, Vol. 40(3) p.319-325 PubMed Abstract

Is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) cost-effective? a systematic review. Herman, P. M., Craig, B. M., and Caspi, O.; BMC Complement Altern Med 6-2-2005, Vol. 5(1) p.11 PubMed Abstract, Full text free online

Does use of CAM for specific health problems increase with reduced access to care? Ritchie, C. S., Gohmann, S. F., and McKinney, W. P.; J Med Syst 2005, Vol. 29(2) p.143-153 PubMed Abstract

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