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Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2003 YOUR SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT COULD BE HERE EDITOR'S NOTE: We plan to publish reviews of current literature
pertinent to acupuncture on a quarterly basis. We will continue
to post monthly newsletters listing all the new citations entered
into the Acubriefs' database. Below is a review of an article written by me with comments by Michael Greenwood, MD. The complete article is available online at Acupuncture Today. I expect you will enjoy the bantering between Dr. Greenwood and myself and I'm hoping the article will stimulate further discussion. Please contribute to the discussion at the online review site. James K. Rotchford, MD,MPH, Editor Research in Acupuncture: An Oxymoron? Rotchford, J.K. Acupuncture Today; March 2003 Vol. 4(3) Full text online A discussion on acupuncture research with Dr. James K. Rotchford and Dr. Michael T. Greenwood At ACUBRIEFS.COM , we
invite readers to:
New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 58 Review of "Journal of Chinese Medicine CD-ROM, third edition, 1979-2001". Dichiera, R. C.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(3) Full text online Laser Acupuncture and Musculoskeletal Pain. Rindge, D.;
Acupuncture Today 2003, Full
text online Review of "Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach"
(Hammer,L.I.). Dichiera, R. C.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full
text online Sports Injuries: An Integrated Perspective. Wimmer, R.;
Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(3) Full
text online Understanding Addiction: Part One of a Four-Part Series.
Bobbins, S.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(3) Full
text online Understanding Fibromyalgia. Katz, A. J.; Acupuncture Today
2003, Vol. 4(3) Full
text online Assessing the Consistency of Traditional Chinese Medical Diagnosis:
An Integrative Approach. Zhang, G., Bausell, B., Lao, L., Handwerger,
B., and Berman, B. M.; Altern
Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(1) p.66-71 Is Acupuncture Safe? A Systematic Review of Case Reports.
Lao, L., Hamilton, G. R., Fu, J., and Berman, B. M.; Altern
Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(1) p.72-83 A Hospital-Based Study on the Use of Alternative Medicine in
Patients with Chronic Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases. Yang,
Z. C., Yang, S. H., Yang, S. S., and Chen, D. S.; Am J Chin Med
2002, Vol. 30(4) p.637-643 Abstract
online Effectiveness of Auricular Therapy on Sleep Promotion in the
Elderly. Suen, L. K. P. and Wong, T. K. S.; Am J Chin Med 2003,
Vol. 30(4) p.429-449 Abstract
online Minute sphere acupressure does not reduce postoperative pain or morphine consumption. Sakurai, M., Suleman, M. I., Morioka, N., Akca, O., and Sessler, D. I.; Anesth Analg 2003, Vol. 96(2) p.493-497 PubMed Abstract ALLERGIC RHINITIS: A Sampling of Complementary Therapies.
Rygwelski, J. M.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) Full text online
from MD Consult, available
by subscription only ALTERNATIVE AND INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. Sierpina, V. S. and Carter, R.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) p. Full text online from MD Consult, available by subscription only AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO LOW BACK PAIN. Sierpina, V. S.,
Curtis, P., and Doering, J.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) p. Full
text online from MD Consult,
available by subscription only COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL APPROACHES TO TREATING DEPRESSION IN A FAMILY PRACTICE SETTING. Schneider, C.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) p. Full text online from MD Consult, available by subscription only COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HEADACHES. Steyer, T. E., Ragucci, K. R., and Blair, M.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) p. Full text online from MD Consult, available by subscription only COMPLEMENTARY OR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: THERAPIES FOR COMMON DERMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS: Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, and Acne. Guyette, J. R. and Rygwelski, J. M.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) p. Full text online from MD Consult, available by subscription only THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN DIABETES. Stevens, D. L.; Clin Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 4(4) p. Full text online from MD Consult, available by subscription only Non-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndrome (Cochrane Review). O'Connor, D., Marshall, S., and Massy-Westropp, N.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003, (1) p.CD003219 PubMed Abstract Are acupressure wrist bands helpful for motion sickness? Atkinson,
H. G.; Health News 2003, Vol. 9(1) p.12 PubMed
Citation Acupuncture and Bronchial Asthma: A Long-Term Randomized Study
of 737 the Effects of Real Versus Sham Acupuncture Compared to Controls
in Patients with Bronchial Asthma. Medici, T. C., Grebski, E.,
Wu, J., Hinz, G., and Wuthrich, B.; J
Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(6) p.737-750 Acupuncture and bronchial asthma: a long-term randomized study.
Birch, S.; J
Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(6) p.751-754 Review of "Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture"
(Cassidy, C.M., ed). Given, S.; J
Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(6) p.921-922 Acupuncture versus placebo versus sumatriptan for early treatment of migraine attacks: a randomized controlled trial. Melchart, D., Thormaehlen, J., Hager, S., Liao, J., Linde, K., and Weidenhammer, W.; J Intern Med 2003, Vol. 253(2) p.181-188 PubMed Abstract Complementary approaches to palliative oncological care. Zappa, S. B. and Cassileth, B. R.; J Nurs Care Qual 2003, Vol. 18(1) p.22-26 PubMed Abstract Influence of acupuncture on idiopathic male infertility in assisted reproductive technology. Zhang, M., Huang, G., Lu, F., Paulus, W. E., and Sterzik, K.; J Tongji Med Univ 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.228-230 PubMed Abstract Comment on "Immediate effects of dry needling and acupuncture at distant points in chronic neck pain: results of a randomized, double-blind, sham- controlled crossover trial" (Irnich,D., et al). Eaton, K. M.; MD Consult 2002, Full text online From MD Consult available by subscription only Microacupuncture systems as fractals of the human body.
Bouevitch, V.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.14-16 Randomized trial of acupuncture compared with prokinetic drugs
and sham acupuncture for chronic idiopathic dyspepsia. Cittadini,
M., Marmori, F., Diacinti, D., and Walker, J. I.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.17-19 Can quality research on acupuncture be performed? de Hoyos,
J. A., de Leon, E. B. B., Martin, M. C. A., Morilla, F. A. V., and
Moreno, M. J. G.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.20-21 Acupuncture and the heart-mind split. Greenwood M.T.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.22-27 Acupuncture and obesity. Kuruvilla, A. C.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.32-33 Effect of acupuncture on the quality of life in patients with
chronic pain: A prospective outcome measure. Leung, A. Y.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.34-36 Medical acupuncture for age-related macular degeneration: a
preliminary report. Lundgren, A. C.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.37-39 Influence of general anesthesia and surgical intervention on
the electrical parameters of auricular organ projection areas. Szopinski,
J. Z., Lukasiewicz, S., Lochner, G., and et al; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.40-42 Acupuncture treatment for interstitial cystitis: a case report.
Lyons, P. M.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.43-45 Ischemic foot treated with acupuncture. Parameswaran, P.
G.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.46-48 Abstract of "The needle and the lancet: acupuncture in
Britain" (Blivins,R.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.52-52 Abstract of "Unilateral versus bilateral acupuncture on
knee function in advanced osteoarthritis of the knee--a prospective
randomised trial" (Tillu,A.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.52-54 Abstract of "A comparison of acupuncture with advice and
exercises on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the
hip--a randomised controlled trial" (Haslam,R.). Erickson,
R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.54-54 Abstract of "Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation--electroacupuncture
by another name? A comparative review" (Cummings, M.).
Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.54-54 Abstract of "Phobia treatment with acupuncture." (Letter to the editor by Groom,C.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.50-50 Abstract of "Acupuncture treatment of chronic myocarditis: observation of 66 cases." (Cao,W.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.50-50 Abstract of "Acupuncture treatment for depression and anxiety'
(Eich,H.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.50-52 Abstract of "Electroacupuncture for Control of Myeloablative
Chemotherapy-induced Emesis: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
(Shen,J.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.54-55 Abstract of "An audit of acupuncture in a single-handed
general practice over one year" (Stellon,A.). Erickson,
R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.55-55 Abstract of "An audit of the impact of introducing microacupuncture
into primary care" (Ross,J.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.55-55 Abstract of "Prospective studies of the safety of acupuncture:
A systematic review" (Ernst,E..). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.55-56 Abstract of "Acupuncture Massage vs Swedish Massage and
Individual Exercises vs Group Exercises in Low Back Pain Sufferers
- a randomised controlled clinical trial in a 2 x 2 factorial design"
(Franke,A.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.56-56 Abstract of "Acupuncture for episodic tension-type headache:
a multicentre randomized controlled trial." (White, A.R.).
Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.56-56 Abstract of "Incidence of adverse reactions associated
with acupuncture." (Yamashita,H.). Erickson, R. J.; Med
Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p.56-56 Acupuncture 'best cure' for a migraine. National electronic
Library for Health 2002, Full
text online Acupuncture decreases nitric oxide synthase expression in periaqueductal gray area of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Jang, M. H., Shin, M. C., Koo, G. S., Lee, C. Y., Kim, E. H., and Kim, C. J.; Neurosci Lett 2003, Vol. 337(3) p.155-158 PubMed Abstract The effect of high and low frequency electroacupuncture in pain after lower abdominal surgery. Lin, J. G., Lo, M. W., Wen, Y. R., Hsieh, C. L., Tsai, S. K., and Sun, W. Z.; Pain 2002, Vol. 99(3) p.509-514 PubMed Abstract Complementary and alternative therapies in prostate cancer. Oh, W. K. and Small, E. J.; Semin Oncol 2002, Vol. 29(6) p.575-584 PubMed Abstract Traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of breast cancer. Cohen, I., Tagliaferri, M., and Tripathy, D.; Semin Oncol 2002, Vol. 29(6) p.563-574 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture Research Update. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of
Oriental Medicine 2003, Vol. 3(3) Full
text online Is Acupuncture Safe? Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2002, Vol. 2(10) Full text online |
January 2003