Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1

January 2002

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 108

Journal reviewed in this edition:

1. Journal of Chinese Medicine (J Chin Med)

Published 3 times a year: Editor; Peter Deadman

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Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD,MPH

Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1. Acupuncture therapy in diseases failing to respond to Western medicine: 6 case reports. Tukmachi,E; J Chin Med 2001; Vol.67 p. 5-10 Full text online

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2. Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction: a randomized controlled trial. Margolin,A.; Kleber,H.D.; Avants,S.K., et al.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(1): p. 55-63 PubMed Abstract

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3. A Pilot Project to Assess the Methodological Issues Involved in Evaluating Acupuncture as a Treatment for Disabling Breathlessness. Davis,C.L.; Lewith,G.T.; Broomfield,J.; Prescott,P. J Altern Complement Med 2001; Vol.7(6) p. 633-639 Abstract not available online

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4. Control of Infection in Acupuncture. Walsh,B.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol 19 (2); p.109-111 Summary online

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Sources for citations are the same as the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation's (MARF) online bibliography of acupuncture at http://www.acubriefs.com/ . The editor for the newsletter is J.K. Rotchford MD MPH, President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation

New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 108

A Prospective Survey of Adverse Events and Treatment Reactions following 34,000 Consultations with Professional Acupuncturists. MacPherson, H., Thomas, K., Walters, S., and Fitter, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.93-102 Summary online

A systematic review of adverse events following acupuncture from the Japanese literature (Review). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.130-130 No abstract available

Acupuncture at L14 supresses oxytocin induced uterine contractions in pregnant rats (n=6). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.133-134 No abstract available

Adverse Events Associated with Acupuncture Reported in 2000 (letter). White, A. and Ernst, E.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.136-137 Full text online

Adverse reactions related to acupuncture in Japan: 1 (n=65,482). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.131-132 No abstract available

Adverse reactions related to acupuncture in Japan: 2 (n=1441). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.132-133 No abstract available

Allergy to nickel causes contact dermatitis following acupuncture (n=1). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.135-135 No abstract available

Autonomic dysreflexia may be a risk in some patients with spinal cord injuries undergoing acupuncture (n=15) (Review). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.130-131 No abstract available

Control of Infection in Acupuncture. Walsh, B.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.109-111 Summary online

Editorial. Filshie, J. and Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.83-83 Full text online

Electroacupuncture has hypoglycaemic effect in rats (n=29). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.134-135 No abstract available

Informed Consent for Acupuncture - An Information Leaflet Developed by Consensus. White, A., Cummings, M., Hopwood, V., and MacPherson, H.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.123-129 Full text online

Rare But Serious Complications of Acupuncture: Traumatic Lesions. Peuker, E. T. and Gronemeyer, D.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.103-108 Summary online

Review of "Acupuncture: Techniques for Successful Point Selection" (Low, R.). Lewis, C.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.142-142 No abstract available

Review of "Auricular Acupuncture Bibliography (Classifications and Abstracts). Mayor, D.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.142-143 No abstract available

Review of "Myofacial Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndromes: A clinical guide to diagnosis and management" (Baldry,P.E.). Lewis, C.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.143-144 No abstract available

Review of "the Biology of Acupuncture" (Ulett,G.A., et al). Gadsby, G.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.144-145 No abstract available

Review of "The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in an evidence-based approach" (Ernst,E.,editor, et al). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.145-146 No abstract available

Risk information and informed consent in acupuncture - A proposal from Germany. Peuker, E. T. and Gronemeyer, D.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.137-141 Full text online

Safety Aspects of Acupuncture in Palliative Care. Filshie, J.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.117-122 Summary online

Skin Disinfection and Acupuncture. Hoffman, P.; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.112-116 Summary online

Survey of Adverse Events Following Acupuncture (SAFA): A Prospective Study of 32,000 Consultations. White, A., Hayhoe, S., Hart, A., Ernst, E., and et al; Acupunct Med 2001, Vol. 19(2) p.84-92 Full text online

Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression: A Manual for Practice and Research (Book). Schnyer, R. N. and Allen, J. B.; 2001, 1-218 Published by Churchill Livingstone

Acupuncture: Techniques for Successful Point Selection. (Book) Low, R.; 2001, 1-118 Published by Butterworth-Hieneman

Integration and reimbursement of complementary and alternative medicine by managed care and insurance providers: 2000 update and cohort analysis. Pelletier, K. R. and Astin, J. A.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.38-9, 42, 44 PubMed Abstract

Bloodletting acupuncture of the engorged vein around Bl-40 (Wei-Chung) for acute lumbar sprain. Chen, C. J., Tsai, W. C., Yen, J. H., Tsai, J. J., Ou, T. T., Lin, C. C., and Liu, H. W.; Am J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 29(3-4) p.387-391 PubMed Abstract

Effect of acupuncture stimulation on peripheral nerve regeneration using silicone rubber chambers. Chen, Y. S., Yao, C. H., Chen, T. H., Lin, J. G., Hsieh, C. L., Lin, C. C., Lao, C. J., and Tsai, C. C.; Am J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 29(3-4) p.377-385 PubMed Abstract

Needling therapies in the management of myofacial trigger point pain: a systematic review. Cummings, T. M. and White, A. R.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001, Vol. 82986-992 PubMed Abstract

Massage is better than acupuncture (and in the short term better than self care) in reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic lower back pain. Hurley, D.; Aust J Physiother 2001, Vol. 47(4) p.299 PubMed Citation

[In Process Citation](RUS). Biofizika 2001, Vol. 46(6) p.1096-1102 Summary online

Acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain. Reanalysis of data suggests that effect is not a placebo effect. (letter). Vickers, A. J., Irnich, D., and Krauss, M.; BMJ 2001, Vol. 323(7324) p.1306 Full text online

Radiography of the lumbar spine in primary care patients with low back pain: randomised controlled trial. Kendrick, D., Fielding, K., Bentley, E., Kerslake, R., Miller, P., and Pringle, M.; BMJ 2001, Vol. 322(7283) p.400-405 Full text online

Review of "Integrated Cancer Care: Holistic, Complementary and Creative Approaches" (Barraclough,E.J.). Baron, S.; BMJ 2001, Vol. 323(7326) p.1432a Full text online

Safety of acupuncture (letter). Wilson, T., Yamashita, H., and Tsukayama, H.; BMJ 2002, Vol. 324(7330) p.170a Full text online

Acupuncture for controlling gag reflex? (letter). Chate, R. A.; Br Dent J 2001, Vol. 191(10) p.537 PubMed Citation

Comparative study of D2 receptors and dopamine content in striatum before and after electro-acupuncture treatment in rats. Lin, Y. and Lin, X.; Chin Med J 2000, Vol. 113(5) p.408-411 PubMed Abstract

Chinese Medical Quigong Therapy (Book). Johnson, J. A.; 2001, 1-1035

Readers' rights: peer review in Chinese medical publication. Felt, R. L. and Felt; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2001, Vol. 2(1) p.9-16 Full text online

Review of "CLINICAL ACUPUNCTURE: SCIENTIFIC BASIS (Stux, G.; Hammerschlag,R.; Spring-Verlag, Berlin, 2001). Mayor, D. F.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2001, Vol. 2(1) p.60-63 Full text online

The mode of thinking in Chinese clinical medicine: characteristics, steps and forms. Jiang, Y. G.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2001, Vol. 2(1) p.23-28 Full text online

The transmission and reception of Chinese medicine: language, the neglected key. Wiseman, N.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2001, Vol. 2(1) p.29-36 Full text online

The transmission of Chinese medicine: chop suey or the real thing? Wiseman, N.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2001, Vol. 2(1) p.36-49 Full text online

Translation of Chinese medical terms: not just a matter of words. Wiseman, N.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2001, Vol. 2(1) p.50-59 Full text online

Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. Carlsson, C. P. and Sjolund, B. H.; Clin J Pain 2001, Vol. 17(4) p.296-305 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and laser therapy in chronic pain. Fargas-Babjak, A.; Clin J Pain 2001, Vol. 17(4 Suppl) p.S105-S113 PubMed Abstract

Interventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancy (Cochrane Review). Young, G. and Jewell, D.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002, (1) Abstract online

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhoea (Cochrane Review). Proenca, R., Smith, C. A., Farquhar, C. M., and Stones, R. W.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002, Vol. 1 Abstract online

How traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturists would diagnose and treat chronic low back pain: results of a survey of licensed acupuncturists in Washington State. Sherman, K. J., Hogeboom, C. J., and Cherkin, D. C.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(3) p.146-153

Research priorities in CAM. Ernst, E.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(3) p.186-187

Variation in diagnosis and treatment cf chronic low back pain by traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturists. Hogeboom, C. J., Sherman, K. J., and Cherkin, D. C.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(3) p.154-166 http://www.harcourt-international.com/journals/ctim/

Which complementary and alternative therapies benefit which conditions? A survey of the opinions of 223 professional organizations. Long, L., Huntley, A., and Ernst, E.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(3) p.178-185

Complementary and alternative medicine for pain management in rheumatic disease. Ernst, E.; Curr Opin Rheumatol 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.58-62 PubMed Abstract

Effect of electrical stimulation on acupuncture points in diabetic patients with gastric dysrhythmia: a pilot study. Chang, C. S., Ko, C. W., Wu, C. Y., and Chen, G. H.; Digestion 2001, Vol. 64(3) p.184-190 PubMed Abstract

Pharmacological Options for the Treatment of Tourette's Disorder. Jimenez-Jimenez, F. J. and Garcia-Ruiz, P. J.; Drugs 2001, Vol. 61(15) p.2207-2220 PubMed Abstract

Dokumentationsstudie in der niedergelassenen Praxis - ein Erprobungsverfahren zur Akupunktur un Homoopathie(GER). Guthlin, C. and Walach, H.; Erfahrungsheilkunde 2001, Vol. 4186-194 No abstract online

Irritable bowel syndrome: an update on therapeutic modalities. Keshavarzian, A., Bruninga, K., Fields, J., and Farhadi, A.; Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2001, Vol. 10(7) p.1211-1222 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for nocturnal enuresis. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.285-285 No abstract available online http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm

Acupuncture for xerostomia. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.285-285 No abstract available online

Acupuncture is a very promising treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. White, A.; FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.251-252 No abstract available online

Acupuncture is better than massage for chronic neck pain. Cummings, T. M.; FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.253-254 No abstract available online

Acupuncture treatment prevents gagging. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.285-285 No abstract available online

Are there effects of electro-acupuncture on low back pain equal to those of TENS? Yamashita, H.; FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.254-255 No abstract available online

Assessment of two USA health plans incorporating CAM. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.284-284 No abstract available online

CAM trials are often flawed. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.284-284 No abstract available online

Complementary therapies for rheumatiod arthritis. Ernst, E.; FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.247-250 No abstract available online

Factors influencing the response to acupuncture. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.285-285 No abstract available online

Outcome study of acupuncture and homeopathy. FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.283-283 No abstract available online

Review of "Acupuncture: Techniques for Successful Point Selection" (Low,R.). FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.303-303 No abstract available online

Traditional methods appear to add nothing to the effect of acupuncture. White, A.; FACT 2001, Vol. 6(4) p.252-253 No abstract available online

Credibility of a newly designed placebo needle for clinical trials in acupuncture research. Fink, M., Gutenbrunner, C., Rollnik, J., and Karst, M.; Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2001, Vol. 8(6) p.368-372 PubMed Abstract

Patient characteristics and satisfaction for members using acupuncture services. Taira, D. A. and Chung, R. S.; Hawaii Med J 2001, Vol. 60(11) p.291-292 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture for frozen shoulder. Sun, K. O., Chan, K. C., Lo, S. L., and Fong, D. Y.; Hong Kong Med J 2001, Vol. 7(4) p.381-391 PubMed Abstract

Integrated Cancer Care: Holistic, Complementary and Creative Approaches (Book). Barraclough, E. J.; 2001, 1-312 Published by Oxford University Press

A Comprehensive Information Resource on Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine: Toward an International Collaboration. Kronenberg, F., Molholt, P., Zeng, M. L., and Eskinazi, D.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.723-729 No abstract available online

A Pilot Project to Assess the Methodological Issues Involved in Evaluating Acupuncture as a Treatment for Disabling Breathlessness. Davis, C. L., Lewith, G. T., Broomfield, J., and Prescott, P.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.633-369 No abstract available online

An Exploratory Pilot Study of Acupuncture on the Quality of Life and Reproductive Hormone Secretion in Menopausal Women. Dong, H., Ludicke, I., Comte, A., and et al; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.651-658 No abstract available online

Interim Progress Report: White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.703-713 No Abstract available online

Review of "Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth" (West,Z). Smith, V. J.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.731-732 No abstract available online

Surveys of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Part IV. Use of Alternative and Complementary Therapies for Rheumatologic and Other Diseases. Wootton, J. and Sparber, A.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.715-721 No abstract available online

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Chronic Low-Back Pain by Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncturists. Sherman, K. J., Cherkin, D. C., and Hogeboom, C. J.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.641-650 No abstract available online

Acupuncture: a unique effort to treat periodontal disease. Schoor, R. S., Sussman, H. I., and Kazandjian, G. K.; J Am Dent Assoc 2001, Vol. 132(12) p.1705-1706 PubMed Abstract

FLOOD CONTROL & THE ORIGINS OF ACUPUNCTURE IN ANCIENT CHINA. Bai, X. and Baron, R. B.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6711-13 Summary online

IN MEMORIAM: DR. JOHN SHEN. Papier, A., Maciocia, G., Deadman, P., and Hammer, L.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6721-27 Summary online

Review of "Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression: A Manual for Practice and Research" (Schnyer,R.N. and Allen, J.B.). Deadman, P.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6753-53 Full text online

Review of "Chinese Medical Quigong Therapy" (Johnson,J.A.). Deadman, P.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6752-52 Full text online

Review of "The Channel Divergences: Deeper Pathways of the Web" (Shima,M. and Chace,C.). Magidoff, A.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6754-55 Full text online

THE CLINICAL APPLICATION OF SLIDING CUPPING. Zhang, H.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6735-36 Summary online

THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT TREATMENT OF LEUKEMIA (PART TWO): THE MODERN-DAY CLINICAL TREATMENT OF ACUTE LEUKEMIA BY CHINESE MEDICINE. Becker, S.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6744-51 Summary online

The Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstracts, March & June 2001. J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6738-43 Not available online

THE THIRD MODEL OF POINT CLASSIFICATION. Fei, X.; J Chin Med 2001, Vol. 6715-19 Summary online

Should systematic reviews include non-randomized and uncontrolled studies? The case of acupuncture for chronic headache. Linde, K., Scholz, M., Melchart, D., and Willich, S. N.; J Clin Epidemiol 2002, Vol. 55(1) p.77-85 PubMed Abstract

Multi-center randomized controlled trial of acupuncuture with electric stimulation and acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for lumbago (in Japanese). Sakai, T., Tsutani, K., Tsukayama, H., and et al; J Jpn Soc Acupunct 2001, Vol. 51175-184 No abstract available online

The first world report of botulinum A toxin injection for status migrainosus. Poungvarin, N.; J Med Assoc Thai 2001, Vol. 84(8) p.1199-1203 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture in pregnancy (letter). Chez, R. A.; J Reprod Med 2001, Vol. 46(12) p.1079 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction: a randomized controlled trial. Margolin, A., Kleber, H. D., Avants, S. K., Konefal, J., Gawin, F., Stark, E., Sorensen, J., Midkiff, E., Wells, E., Jackson, T. R., Bullock, M., Culliton, P. D., Boles, S., and Vaughan, R.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(1) p.55-63 PubMed Abstract

[Cochrane report on acupuncture therapy of headache. Summaries and comments on a systematic review](SWE). Carlsson, C. P.; Lakartidningen 10-10-2001, Vol. 98(41) p.4439-4443 PubMed Citation

[In Process Citation](SWE). Carlsson, C. P.; Lakartidningen 2001, Vol. 98(46) p.5178-6 Summary (ENG) online

[Reflections on the SBU report. Acupuncture in the treatment of back and neck pain](SWE). Carlsson, C. P.; Lakartidningen 2001, Vol. 98(14) p.1708-10, 1713 PubMed Citation

Myofacial Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndromes: A clinical guide to diagnosis and management (Book). Baldry, P. E.; 2001, 1-424 Published by Churchill Livingstone

Nonpharmacological conservative treatment for osteoarthritis (GER). Kladny, B. and Beyer, W. F.; Orthopade 2001, Vol. 30(11) p.848-855 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Does acupuncture have additional value to standard poststroke motor rehabilitation? Sze, F. K., Wong, E., Yi, X., and Woo, J.; Stroke 2002, Vol. 33(1) p.186-194 PubMed Abstract

The Biology of Acupuncture (Book). Ulett, G. and Han, S. P.; 2001, 1-160; Published by Warren H. Green, Inc.

The Channel Divergences: Deeper Pathways of the Web (Book). Shima, M. and Chace, C.; 2001, 1-226; Published by Blue Poppy Press

The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in an evidence-based approach (Book). Ernst, E., Pittler, M. H., Stevinson, C., and White, A.; 2001, 1-444Published by Mosby

Acupuncture for cervical ripening and induction of labor at term--a randomized controlled trial. Rabl, M., Ahner, R., Bitschnau, M., Zeisler, H., and Husslein, P.; Wien Klin Wochenschr 12-17-2001, Vol. 113(23-24) p.942-946 PubMed Abstract

Recent advances in the understanding of acupuncture. 1978 [classical article]. Liao, S. J.; Yale J Biol Med 2000, Vol. 73(1-6) p.321-331 PubMed Citation

[In Process Citation](RUS). Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2001, Vol. 101(11) p.19-25 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Experimental study on functional rehabilitation of peripheral nerve with electric acupuncture](CHI). Yu, Q., Shen, P. Q., and Li, X. H.; Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2001, Vol. 15(5) p.315-317 PubMed Abstract (ENG)