March 2001

Editor's Note: One of the themes of this edition is the exploration of Western mechanisms through which acupuncture works. It is a huge subject area; review of this newsletter and a reading of the online article by Dr. Oleson will help bring most readers relatively up-to-date. The article about the crossing method of point detection should also make the reader contemplate whether current Western paradigms will ever be able to readily explain what is observed in clinical practice.

Although not reviewed in this newsletter a recent article by Dr. Shang may interest some readers who are wanting to explore new models for understanding acupuncture's mechanisms. The web address of the online article is: http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/aama_marf/journal/Vol11_2/conduct.html

Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1.Preliminary Results of a New Method for Locating Auricular Acupuncture Points.
Falk,C.X., Birch,S., Avants, S.K., Tsau,Y., Margolin,A.; Acupunct Electrother Res, 2000; Vol. 25, p.165-177 PubMed abstract

Reviewed by J.K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

Click here to read the review

2. Influence of acupuncture upon expressing levels of basic fibroblast growth factor in rat brain following focal cerebral ischemia - evaluated by time-resolved fluorescence immunoassay.
Ou,Y.W., L. Han, C.D. Da, Y.L. Huang and J.S. Cheng, Neurol Res, 2001, Vol.23, January pp.47-50 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by J.K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

Click here to read the review

3. Piriformis Syndrome.
Cummings, M., Acup in Med, Vol.18(2), pp.108-121, December 2000 Summary online

Reviewed by J.K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

Click here to read the review

Oldies but Goodies reviewed:

4. Electrophysiological Research on the Differential Localization of Auricular Acupuncture Points. Oleson, T., Med Acup, Vol.11(2) Fall 1999/Winter 2000; Full text online

Reviewed by J.K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

Click here to read the review

5. The Crossing Method of Point Selection. Zhou Yu Yan, J Chin Med, Vol.49-17, 1995; Full text online

Reviewed by J.K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

Click here to read the review

Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives:

1. To provide a centralized resource for reviewing new citations on acupuncture in English.

2. To provide annotated abstracts on citations of particular interest to clinicians and researchers.

3. To facilitate access to citations quoted/reviewed.

(Please let us know if you have suggestions on how we might better meet these objectives)

Reviewers for articles are either members of the MARF board or experts chosen by the board to review articles for particular medical subjects.

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

SEIRIN-America along with Oriental Medical Supplies (OMS) suppliers of acupuncture needles and accessories are financial sponsors of Acubrief's Newsletter.

New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 63

The raising of evidence-based medicine inspires the integration of traditional Chinese and western medicine. Chen, K. and Song, J., Chin J Integr Tradit West Med 2000 Vol.6(4)p.242-243

Acupuncture in the Oncology Clinic. Conklin,K.A., MD Consult 1-20-2000 http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/acm?nid=50096&sid=35734677

Acupuncture increases cell proliferation in dentate gyrus after transient global ischemia in gerbils. Kim, E. H., Kim, Y. J., Lee, H. J.,Neurosci.Lett 2001 Vol.297(1)p.21-24 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&uid=11114475&dopt=r

Electroacupuncture-induced neural activation detected by use of manganese-enhanced functional magnetic resonance imaging in rabbits. Chiu, J. H., Cheng, H. C., and Tai, C. H, Am J Vet Res 2001Vol.62(2)p.178-182 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=11212024&dopt=Abstract

Effects of individualized acupuncture on sleep quality in HIV disease. Phillips, K. D. and Skelton, W. D., J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2001 Vol.12(1)p.27-39 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=11211670&dopt=Abstract

Influence of acupuncture upon expressing levels of basic fibroblast growth factor in rat brain following focal cerebral ischemia--evaluated by time-resolved fluorescence immunoassay. Ou, Y. W., Han, L., and Da, C. D., Neurol Res 2001 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=11210429&dopt=Abstract

Methodological Issues in Trials of Acupuncture. Shen, J., Wenger, N., and Glaspy, J. A., JAMA 2001Vol.285(8)p.1015-1016 http://jama.ama-assn.org/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11209168&dopt=Abstract

Acupuncture/acupressure to treat gagging dental patients: a clinical study of anti-gagging effects. Lu, D. P., Lu, G. P., and Reed, J. F., Gen Dent 2000 Vol.48(4)p.446- 452 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubM ed&list_uids=11199620&dopt=Abstract

Septic arthritis of a lumbar facet joint due to pyonex. Ishibe, M., Inoue, M., and Saitou, K., Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2001Vol.121(1-2)p.90-92 ishibe@ghs.hospital.hokkaido.east.ntt.co.jp http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11195129&dopt=Abstract

More information on acupuncture and HIV/AIDS. Sommers, E., Altern Ther Health Med 2001Vol.7(1)p.18-20 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11191037&dopt=Abstract

Effect of high or low frequency electroacupuncture on the cellular activity of catecholaminergic neurons in the brain stem. Kwon, Y., Kang, M., and Ahn, C., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25(1)p.27-36 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&uid=0010830973&dopt=r

Acupuncture: From empirical to evidence-based medicine. Xiao, S. D. and Liu, W. Z. Gastrointest Endosc 2001 Vol.53(2)p.259-260 http://www.harcourthealth.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?arttype=full&article=a112951

Effect of acupuncture on nausea of pregnancy: a randomized, controlled trial. Knight, B., Mudge, C., and Openshaw, S., Obstet & Gynecol 2001 Vol.97(2)p.184-188 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11165579&dopt=Abstract

Suppressive effects of Neiting acupuncture on toothache: an experimental analysis on Fos expression evoked by tooth pulp stimulation in the trigeminal subnucleus pars caudalis and the periaqueductal gray of rats. Sheng, L. L., Nishiyama, M., and Honda, T., Neurosci Res 2000 Vol.38(4)p.331-339 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11164559&dopt=Abstract

Auricular Acupuncture: A Potential Treatment for Anxiety. Wang, S. M. and Kain, Z. M., Anesth Analg 2001 Vol.92(2)p.548-553 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11159266&dopt=Abstract

Effects of acupuncture on radial artery hemodynamics: controlled trials in sensitized and naive subjects. Boutouyrie, P., Corvisier, R, and Azizi, M., Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2001 Vol.280(2)p.H628-H633 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11158960&dopt=Abstract

Endogenous depression, thyroid function and acupuncture. Dhar, H. L. and Vasanti, T., Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2001 Vol.45(1)p.125-126 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=11211567&dopt=Abstract

Trigeminal neuralgia--an update., Turp, J. C. and Gobetti, J. P., Compend Contin Educ Dent 2001 Vol.21(4)p.279-82, 284, 287-8 passim; quiz 292 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11199681&dopt=Abstract

40 cases of cervical syndrome of the vertebral artery type treated by triple puncturing of Houding DU-19., Guanming, W., Xiujuan, C., and Shuyan, Y., J Chin Med 2001 Vol.65p.11-12 http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Frequency of patterns and symptoms in women with recurring cystitis. Alraek, T, Aune, A, and Baerheim, A., J Chin Med 2001 Vol.65p.14-17 http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Cases from the London School of Acupuncture Teaching Clinic. Macnair, S. and Jia, Y. Z.,

J Chin Med 2001 Vol.65p.22-25 http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Experimental study on the low-intensity millimeter-wave electro-magnetic stimulation of acupuncture points. Lysenyuk, V. P., Samosyuk, I. Z., and Kulikovich, Y. N., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25(2)p. 91-99 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Electro-Acupuncture attenuates nitric oxide release from rat striatum after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion. Zhao, P., Huang, Z. N., and Chen, G., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25(2)p.101-107 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Analgesic effects of acupuncture on pain after mandibular wisdom tooth extraction., Kitade, T. and Ohyabu, H., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25(2)p.109-115 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Emerging paradigms in mind-body medicine. Shang, C., J Altern Complement Med 2001 Vol.7(1) p.83- 91 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&uid=11246939&dopt=r

A primer of complementary and alternative medicine commonly used by cancer patients. Ernst, E., Med J Aust, 1-15-2001 Vol.174( 2) p.88- 92 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=11245510&dopt=Abstract

Acupuncture: pain management coupled to immune stimulation., Gollub, R. L., Hui, K. K., and Stefano, G. B., Zhongguo Yao Li Xue.Bao 1999 Vol. 20(9)p.769-777 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&uid=11245083&dopt=r

Acupuncture: From empirical to evidence-based medicine. Xiao, S-D. and Liu, W-Z., Gastrointest Endosc 2001 Vol.53(2) http://home.mdconsult.com/das/journal/view/N/11546484?ja=206833&PAGE=1.html&sid=37571130&source=

CAM therapies in terminally ill patients (Commentary) Dillard, J., Integrative Medicine Consult, Feb. 2001 http://home.mdconsult.com/das/stat/view/acm?nid=52338&sid=37571134

The location and function of the Sanjiao. Lifang, Q. and Garvey, M., J Chin Med 2001, Vol.65,p.26-32 http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Rigor and Compassion: The Paradoxical Challenge of Peer Review. Jobst, K.J Altern Complement Med 2001 Vol.7(1)p.1-3 http://www.liebertpu b.com/ACM/default1.asp

Acupuncture: Its place in the history of Chinese medicine. Ma, K. W., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.88-99
http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

Acupuncture in a rheumatology clinic. Alexander, R. E. and White, A., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.100-103 http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

Teasing apart the quality and validity in systematic reviews of acupuncture., Cummings, M., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.104-107 http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

Role of acupuncture in thoracic outlet syndrome., Tariq, M., Zahir, J., and Saleem, S., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.122-123 http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

The treatment of persistent yawning with acupuncture. Wong, R. and Sagar, S. M., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.124-125 http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

Embedded needles. Wightman, A., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.126-127 http://www.me dical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

The reliability of the Cun measurement (letter). White, A., Acup in Med 2000Vol.18(2)p.144-145 http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/aimintro.htm

Tolosa Hunt Syndrome-intractable pain treatment with acupuncture? Nepp, J., Grdser, S., Flarrer, S, and et al., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25 (3-4) p.155-163 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11261766&dopt=Abstract

The central mechanism of the depressor-bradycardia effect of Tinggong (SI. 19)-Quchi (LI.11) 2Hz-elecroacupuncture. Zou, C. J., Wang, H., and Ge, L., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25 (3-4) p.145-153 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11261765&dopt=Abstract

Anticonvulsion effect of acupuncture might be related to the decrease of neuronal and inducible nitric oxide synthases. Yang, R., Huang, Z. N., and Cheng, J. S., Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25 (3-4) p.137-143 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11261764&dopt=Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine in early-stage breast cancer. Tagliaferri, M., Cohen, I., and Tripathy, D., Semin Oncol 2001, Vol.28(1)p.121-134 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11254871&dopt=Abstract

Abstracts of the 16th Annual International Symposium on Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics. Acup & Electro-Ther Res 2000 Vol.25 (3-4) p.201-260 http://www.cognizantcomm unication.com/

Post-sterilization syndrome in women treated with acupuncture. Cao, W. and Wei, Z., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.291-296 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Acupuncture treatment of anorganismia. Hu, M., Zhang, Q., and Zhu, L., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.297-299 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Behaviour of T-cells subsets and NK cells under electro-acupuncture during chemotherapy. Ye, F., Chen, S., Wang, X, and et al., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.301-303 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Injury of medial collateral ligament of the knee. Ji, X-p., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.311-313 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Exercise-associated acupuncture therapy (part 2) Song, Z., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.315-317 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Moving cupping. Gao, L. Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.321-322 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Contralateral puncture of channels vs. puncture of collaterals: new developments. Hong, W., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.323-324 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Acupuncture treatment of obesity: a report of 40 cases. Yin, Z., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.325-327 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Ginger moxibustion for cervical spondylosis-heart syndrome: Clinical observation of 159 cases. Yan, S., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.329-332 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Treatment of pseudo-bulbar paralysis with acupuncture. Ren, Y., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.339-342 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Through puncture in treatment of facial palsy: Observation of 284 cases. Guan, Z., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.343-344 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Acupuncture treatment of neurogenic bladder in diabetes: a case report. Gao, T., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.345-346 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Episodic sleep disorder cured by needling. Ge, J. and Ge, S., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.347-348 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Electro-acupuncture of paravertebral points vs. conventional points in treatment of lumbar disc protrusion. Wang, S., Lai, X., Lao, J., and Yang, Z., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.349-352 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Moxibustion plus chiropractic in treatment of anal prolapse in children. Zhou, X., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.353-354 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Acupuncture in treating edema during menstruation. Liu, H and Jiao, H., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.355-357 http://www.allertonpress.com/

Matrix acupuncture vs. ordinary acupuncture in the treatment of reduced hearing. Jin, Y., Inter J Clin Acup 2000 Vol.11(4) p.359-362 http://www.allertonpress.com/