Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 2

February 2002

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 67

Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1. Acupuncture for lateral elbow pain (Cochrane Review). Green S, Buchbinder R, Barnsley L, Hall S, White M, Smidt N, Assendelft W.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev; In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. Oxford: Update Software.
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2. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhoea (Cochrane Review). Proctor ML, Smith CA, Farquhar CM, Stones RW.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev; In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. Oxford: Update Software.
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3. Clinical Applications of Acupuncture: An Overview of the Evidence. Berman,B.M.; 2001 J Altern Complement Med, Vol 7(Suppl 1) p. S111-S118
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4. Description and Validation of a Noninvasive Placebo Acupuncture Procedure. Sherman,K.J., Hogeboom,C.J., Cherkin,D.C. and Deyo, R.A.; 2002, J Altern Complement Med, Vol.8(1) p.11-19 (Not listed in PubMed yet) Publisher website

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5. Systematic reviews of complementary therapies - an annotated bibliography. Part 1: Acupuncture. Linde,K. , Vickers,A. , Hondras,M. , ter Riet,G, , Thormählen,J. , Berman,B.M. and Melchart,M.; BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Vol.1 Full text online

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 67

Shaping the Future of Medicine: AAMA Symposium 2001. AAMA Symposium 2001, p. 1-291

TCM treatment of pain: herbs and acupuncture. Arnold, M.; AAMA Symposium 2001, p.1-52

Atlanto-axial subluxation syndrome and management of intractable headache, neck pain and shoulder pain with auricular stimulation: a clinical case report. Kim, K. H.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2001, Vol. 26(4) p.263-275 PubMed Abstract

Comparison between superficial and deep acupuncture in the treatment of the shoulder's myofascial pain: a randomized and controlled study. Ceccheerelli, F., Bordin, M., Gagliardi, G., and Caravello, M.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2001, Vol. 26(4) p.229-238 PubMed Abstract

Effect of manual acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the H-reflex. Chang, Q. Y., Lin, J. G., and Hsieh, C. L.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2001, Vol. 26(4) p.239-251 PubMed Abstract

Monitoring of muscle fatigue during isokinetic exercise. Airaksinen, O., Rantanen, P., Sihvonen, T., Airaksinen, K., Hanninen, O., and Herno, A.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2001, Vol. 26(4) p.253-261 PubMed Abstract

Use of Quigong therapy in the detoxification of heroin addicts. Li, M., Chen, K., and Mo, X.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.50-59

Electroacupuncture Prophylaxis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting following Pediatric Tonsillectomy with or without Adenoidectomy. Rusy, L. M., Hoffman, G. M., and Weisman, S. J.; Anesthesiology 2002, Vol. 96(2) p.300-305 PubMed Abstract

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation of an auricular acupuncture point decreases anesthetic requirement. Greif, R., Laciny, S., Mokhtarani, M., Doufas, A. G., Bakhshandeh, M., Dorfer, L., and Sessler, D. I.; Anesthesiology 2002, Vol. 96(2) p.306-312 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture to treat nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. Smith, C., Crowther, C., and Beilby, J.; Birth 2002, Vol. 29(1) p.1-9 PubMed Abstract

The sharp end of medical practice: the use of acupuncture in obstetrics and gynaecology. Ewies, A. A. and Olah, K. S.; BJOG 2002, Vol. 109(1) p.1-4 PubMed Citation

Acupoint P6 stimulation for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting [Protocol for a Cochrane Review]. Lee, A. and Done, M. L.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002 (1)

Acupuncture for acute stroke (Protocol for a Cochrane Review). Liu, M., He, L., Wu, B., Zhang, S., and Asplund, K.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002 (1)

Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour (Protocol for a Cochrane Review). Smith, C. A., Collins, C. T., and Crowther, C. A.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002(1)

Physical medicine modalities for mechanical neck disorders (Cochrane Review). Gross, A. R., Aker, P. D., Goldsmith, C. H., and Peloso, P.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002 Vol. 1 Abstract online

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic pain (Cochrane Review). Carron, H., Moore, R. A., McQuay, H. J., Fairman, F., and et al; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002 (1) Abstract online

Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. (Book) Cassidy, C. M.; 2001, Churchill Livingstone p.1-356

Clinical applications of acupuncture in anesthesia practice. Reilly, M. P.; CRNA 2000, Vol. 11(4) p.173-179 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "A critical analysis of randomised clinical trials on neck pain and treatment efficacy. A review of the literature"(Kjellman,G.V. ea at). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002, (1)

Abstract of "A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of acupuncture in smoking cessation" (Ashenden,R.). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "Acupuncture and addiction treatment" (Moner,S.E.). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "Acupuncture and the treatment of chronic low back pain: a review of the literature (Strauss,A.J.). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "Acupuncture in headache: a critical review." (Manias,P.; Tagaris,G.; Karageorgiou,K.) DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "An analysis of the effectiveness of interventions intended to help people stop smoking " (Law,M.).DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "Can acupuncture have specific effects on health? A systematic review of acupuncture antiemesis trials." (Vickers, A.J.). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002(1)

Abstract of "Conservative treatment of acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the most common interventions" (van Tulder,M.).DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "Is acupuncture effective for the treatment of chronic pain? A systematic review" (Ezzo,J.et al). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of "Teasing apart quality and validity in systematic reviews: an example from acupuncture trials in chronic neck and back pain" (Smith, L.A.). DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

Abstract of Adverse effects of acupuncture: a study of the literature for the years 1981-1994 (Norheim, A.J.). CRD; DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002 (1)

A brief commentary: electroacupuncture may relax the contraction of sphincter of Oddi. Kim, M. H.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7 Suppl 1,p. S119-S120 PubMed Abstract

Barriers to acceptance: an exploratory study of complementary/alternative medicine disuse. Jain, N. and Astin, J. A.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7(6) p.689-696 PubMed Abstract

Clinical applications of acupuncture: an overview of the evidence. Berman, B. M.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7 Suppl 1,p. S111-S118 PubMed Abstract

Report by David Eisenberg,MD, in complementary and aternative medicine in the United States: Overview and patterns of use. Neal, R.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7 Suppl 1, p.S19-S21

Research on the neurophysiological mechanisms of acupuncture: review of selected studies and methodological issues. Shen, J.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7 Suppl 1, p.S121-S127 PubMed Abstract

Seminal studies in acupuncture research. Berman, B. M.; J Altern Complement Med 2001, Vol. 7 Suppl 1;p. S129-S137 PubMed Abstract

LIVER & GALLBLADDER BASED ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: TREATMENT BY CHINESE MEDICINE (PART ONE). Soszka, S.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.5-14 Full text online

ON THE COMBINED USE OF MINGMEN DU-4 & GUANYUAN REN-4. Shen, X.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.25-26 Summary online

POPPY TO FUGU: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE TREATMENT OF OPIATE ADDICTION IN CHINA. Cohen, H. M., Law-Yone, B., and Lu, S.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.15-20 Summary online

Review of "Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach" (Hammer, L.I.). Fian, R.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68 p.55-56 Full text online

Review of "Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture" (Cassidy,C.M.). Deadman, P.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68 p.56-57 Full text online

Review of "RESTORED HARMONY: An Evidence Based Approach for Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Complementary Cancer Care" (Sagar, S.M.). Deadman, P.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.58-58 Full text online

Review of "The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture" (Sun,P.). Deadman, P.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.57-58 Full text online

Review of "Warm Diseases: A Clinical Guide" (Liu,G.). Mitchell, C. E.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.55-55 Full text online

The acupuncture treatment of peripheral neuropathy in HIV/AIDS. Jiang, Y. and Stefanovic, J.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.27-29

THE SCIENCE OF SYMBOLS: EXPLORING A FORGOTTEN GATEWAY TO CHINESE MEDICINE (PART ONE). Fruehauf, H.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.33-39

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER (PART ONE). Cohen, I., Tagliaferri, M., and Tripathy, D.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.40-49 Summary online

TREATMENT OF ACUTE SORE THROAT WITH BLOODLETTING THERAPY. Hong, Z.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p.30-30 Summary online

UNDERSTANDING RHEUM. Ma, N.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68,p.31-32 Summary online

Bilateral pneumothorax after acupuncture. Kao, C. L. and Chang, J. P.; J Emerg Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.101-102 PubMed Citation

Legal issues in scientific research. Kalb, P. E. and Koehler, K. G.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(1) p.85-91 PubMed Abstract

Managing conflicts of interest in the conduct of clinical trials. Morin, K., Rakatansky, H., Riddick, F. A., Jr., Morse, L. J., O'Bannon, J. M., III, Goldrich, M. S., Ray, P., Weiss, M., Sade, R. M., and Spillman, M. A.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(1) p.78-84 PubMed Abstract

Changed Skin Blood Perfusion in the Fingertip Following Acupuncture Needle Introduction as Evaluated by Laser Doppler Perfusion Imaging. Litscher, G., Wang, L., Huber, E., and Nilsson, G.; Lasers Med Sci 2002, Vol. 17(1) p.19-25 PubMed Abstract

Medical acupuncture in the twenty-first century. Soliman, N.; Md Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.19-22 PubMed Citation

Energy medicine for the internist. Benor, D. J.; Med Clin North Am 2002, Vol. 86(1) p.105-125 PubMed Abstract

Traditional Chinese medicine. Nestler, G.; Med Clin North Am 2002, Vol. 86(1) p.63-73 PubMed Abstract

Meridians in acupuncture and infrared imaging. Lo Sy, S. Y.; Med Hypotheses 2002, Vol. 58(1) p.72-76 PubMed Summary

[Bilateral pneumothorax in a young woman after acupuncture](Dutch). Ramnarain, D. and Braams, R.; Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2002, Vol. 146(4) p.172-175 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Acupuncture enhances cell proliferation in dentate gyrus of maternally- separated rats. Park, H. J., Lim, S., Lee, H. S., Lee, H. J., Yoo, Y. M., Lee, H. J., Kim, S. A., Yin, C. S., Seo, J. C., and Chung, J. H.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 319(3) p.153-156 PubMed Abstract

Antipyretic effects of acupuncture on the lipopolysaccharide-induced fever and expression of interleukin-6 and interleukin-1? mRNAs in the hypothalamus of rats. Son, Y. S., Park, H. J., Kwon, O. B., Jung, S. C., Shin, H. C., and Lim, S.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 319(1) p.45-48 PubMed Abstract

Effect of electroacupuncture on the stress-induced changes in brain- derived neurotrophic factor expression in rat hippocampus. Yun, S. J., Park, H. J., Yeom, M. J., Hahm, D. H., Lee, H. J., and Lee, E. H.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 318(2) p.85-88 PubMed Abstract

Effects of electroacupuncture on the mechanical allodynia in the rat model of neuropathic pain. Hwang, B. G., Min, B. I., Kim, J. H., Na, H. S., and Park, D. S; Neurosci Lett. 2002, Vol. 320(1-2) p.49-52 PubMed Abstract

Unique immunomodulation by electro-acupuncture in humans possibly via stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. Mori, H., Nishijo, K., Kawamura, H., and Abo, T.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 320(1-2) p.21-24 PubMed Abstract

RESTORED HARMONY: An Evidence Based Approach for Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Complementary Cancer Care. (Book) Sagar, S. M.; 2002, p.1-134 Dreaming Dragonfly, Publisher, available from J Chin Med

Acupuncture TMD and facial pain. Thayer, T.; SAAD Dig 2001, Vol. 18(3) p.3-7 PubMed Citation

The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs & Acupuncture. (Book) Sun, P.; 2002, p.1-680; Churchill Livingstone

Laser acupuncture in children and adolescents with exercise induced asthma. Gruber, W., Eber, E., Malle-Scheid, D., Pfleger, A., Weinhandl, E., Dorfer, L., and Zach, M. S.; Thorax 2002, Vol. 57(3) p.222-225 PubMed Abstract

WARM DISEASES: A CLINICAL GUIDE.(Book) Liu, G.; 2001, p.1-584; Eastland Press

Complementary and alternative medicine: what's it all about? Barrett, B.; WMJ 2001, Vol. 100(7) p.20-26 PubMed Abstract