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review" at each review citation below. New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 101 Recent articles reviewed in this edition: 1. Acupuncture and evidence-based medicine: a philosophical critique. Greenwood, M.T.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.34-39 Full text online Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD. MPH
Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH
Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 4. Liver and gallbladder based erectile dysfunction: treatment by Chinese Medicine (part one). Soszka,S.; J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 68, p. 5-14 Full text online Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 5. Acupuncture therapy for persistent hiccups. Schiff,E.; River,Y.; Oliven,A.; Odeh,M.; Am J Med Sci 2002, Vol. 323(3) p. 166-168 PubMed summary Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH Acubriefs Newsletter has three 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 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: 101 Complementary medicine treatment of uterine fibroids: a pilot study. Mehl-Madrona, L.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(2) p.34-40, 42, 44 PubMed Abstract Oculomotor nerve palsy treated with acupuncture. Frenkel, M. and Frenkel, J.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(2) p.120, 118 PubMed Citation Low back pain. Van, T. and Koes, B. W.; Am Fam Physician 2002, Vol. 65(5) p.925-928 PubMed citation Acupuncture therapy for persistent hiccups. Schiff, E., River, Y., Oliven, A., and Odeh, M.; Am J Med Sci 2002, Vol. 323(3) p.166-168 PubMed summary Korean hand acupressure reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting after gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Boehler, M., Mitterschiffthaler, G., and Schlager, A.; Anesth Analg 2002, Vol. 94(4) p.872-875 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture: theory, efficacy, and practice. Kaptchuk, T. J.; Ann Intern Med 2002, Vol. 136(5) p.374-383 PubMed Abstract Traditional Chinese medicine: a case of dysmenorrhoea. Griffiths, V.; Aust J Holist Nurs 2000, Vol. 7(1) p.42-43 PubMed Summary Acupuncture trial to study breastfeeding problems. Aust Nurs J 2000, Vol. 8(2) p.37 PubMed Citation Assessing the quality of reports of randomized trials in pediatric complementary and alternative medicine. Moher, D., Sampson, M., Campbell, K., and et al; BMC Pediatrics 2002, Full text Assessing the quality of reports of systematic reviews in pediatric complementary and alternative medicine. Moher, D., Soekin, K., Sampson, M., Ben-Porat, L., and Berman, B. M.; BMC Pediatrics 2002, Full text A combination of systematic review and clinicians' beliefs in interventions for subacromial pain. Johansson, K., Oberg, B., Adolfsson, L., and Foldevi, M.; Br J Gen Pract 2002, Vol. 52(475) p.145-152 PubMed Abstract Complication of acupuncture in a patient with Behcet's disease (letter). Murray, P. I. and Aboteen, N.; Br J Ophthalmol 2002, Vol. 86(4) p.476-477 PubMed Citation Opioid Signalling In The Rat Rostral Ventrolateral Medulla. Guyenet, P. G., Stornetta, R. L., Schreihofer, A. M., Pelaez, N. M., Hayar, A., Aicher, S., and Llewellyn-Smith, I. J.; Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2002, Vol. 29(3) p.238-242 PubMed Abstract Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine and gastrointestinal disease. Berschneider, H. M.; Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 2002, Vol. 17(1) p.19-24 PubMed Abstract Establishment of a nurse-run acupuncture treatment for hayfever. An interview with Mary Anne Cochrane. Rankin-Box, D.; Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.17-20 PubMed Abstract Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Fibromyalgia. Crofford, L. J. and Appleton, B. E.; Current Rheumatology Reports 2001, Vol. 3147-156 Abstract online The Role of Complementary Medicine in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Yip, I. and Duran, N.; Current Urology Reports 2001, Vol. 2231-236 Abstract online Evidence info: OUR REPORT - THE EVIDENCE SO FAR: Summarises Department research from 1993 to 2001. Department of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, UK; 2002 Non-surgical chronic pain treatment outcome: a review. Fishbain, D. A.; Int Rev Psychiatry 2000, Vol. 12(2) p.170-180 Abstract online Application of Acupuncture Anesthesia in Cosmetic Procedures. Nian, F., Feng, L., and Shi, X.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.277-280 Publisher website Clinical Observation of 47 Cases of Peripheral Facial Paralysis Using Point-to-Point Needling Therapy. Liu, J.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.285-288 Publisher website Clinical Observation on the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis with Special Acupuncture. Jiang, Z. and Li, C.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.299-302 Publisher website Clinical Study on Treatment of Acute Bacillary Dysentery by Acupunctre. Qiu, M., Sheng, C., Li, N., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.199-206 Publisher website Comparative Research on Remitting Hemogram lesion Effects due to Chemotherapeutic Agent with Acupuncture in Different Time. Du, X., Guo, Y., Chen, S., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.223-228 Publisher website Effect of Electro-stimulation of MA-IC on Heart Rate and Premature Heartbeat. Chen, Y., Cao, X., Lin, Y., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.229-234 Publisher website Effects of Acupuncture on Blood-lipid Content and Adrenocortical Function of Obese Patients. Qu, H.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.291-294 Publisher website Effects of Acupuncture on Intracellular Calcium Ion Activity of Skeletal Muscles of Rabbits with Hyperkinesia. Li, P., Yu, H., Kang, S., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.211-216 Publisher website Endometriosis Treated with Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Report on 25 Cases. Hu, M., Zhang, Q., and Zhu, L.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.295-298 Publisher website Observation of the Curative Effect of 92 Cases of Transverse Process Syndrome of the Third Lumbar Vertebra Treated with Acupuncture, Cupping, and Point Injection. Zhang, W. and Jiang, Z.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.207-210 Publisher website Observation of the Effects of Acupuncture Therapy on Chronic Active Hepatitis B. Fu, L.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.281-284 Publisher website Points of the Stomach Meridian of Foot-yangming, ST. The Editorial Board (International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture); Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.261-264 Publisher website Professor Wang Xiuying's Experience in Avoiding Adverse Events of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Zhang, T.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.249-256 Publisher website Reaction of Auricular Points in Rats with Experimental Gastric Ulcer and the Action of Electro-acupuncture in Somatic Points. Zhu, Y., Zhu, B., Yang, Y., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.235-242 Publisher website Research on the Clinical Effect of the Treatment of Gastric Dysperistalsis with Acupuncture. Zhang, A., Chen, R., Kang, M., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.217-222 Publisher website Review on the the Experimental Research on Auricular Points and Their Diagnostic and Therapeutic Mechanism. Guan, Z.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.265-276 Publisher website Sixth National Diagnostic and Curative Congress of Auricular Points Held in Shenzhen, China. The Editorial Board (International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture); Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.305-305 Publisher website Stuck Needles. Qiao, H.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.303-304 Publisher website Study of the Mechanism of Electro-acupuncture and the Treatment of Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis with Intracerebroventricular Injection of Orphanin FQ. Xu, J., Wang, F., Liu, Q., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.243-248 Publisher website Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Relying on the Self-Organization Mechanism of an Organism. Ju, Y. and Liu, J.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.195-198 Publisher website Treatment of Alcoholic Jaundice Using Traditional Chinese Medicine. Yun, B.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.289-290 Publisher website Treatment of Cerebral Vascular Dementia with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Zhai, X. and Zhang, T.; Inter J Clin Acup 2001, Vol. 12(3) p.257-260 Publisher website Acupuncture in the twenty-first century (Editorial). Niemtzow, R. C.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.1-2 PubMed Citation Building CAM databases: the challenges ahead (letter). Richardson, J.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.7-8 PubMed Citation Issues in planning a placebo-controlled trial of manual methods: results of a pilot study. Hawk, C., Long, C. R., Reiter, R., Davis, C. S., Cambron, J. A., and Evans, R.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.21-32 PubMed Abstract Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture: the STRICTA recommendations. MacPherson, H., White, A., Cummings, M., Jobst, K. A., Rose, K., and Niemtzow, R. C.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(1) p.85-89 PubMed Abstract ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: EMERGING ISSUES. Doyle, A.; J Leg Med 2001, Vol. 22(4) p.533-552 No online abstract available Is there a BOLD response of the visual cortex on stimulation of the vision-related acupoint GB 37? Gareus, I. K., Lacour, M., Schulte, A. C., and Hennig, J.; J Magn Reson Imaging 2002, Vol. 15(3) p.227-232 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture and sham acupuncture reduce muscle pain in myofascial pain patients. Goddard, G., Karibe, H., McNeill, C., and Villafuerte, E.; J Orofac Pain 2002, Vol. 16(1) p.71-76 PubMed Abstract Postoperative nausea and vomiting--can it be eliminated? Gan, T. J.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(10) p.1233-1236 PubMed citation New exploration of needling manipulations at point tianzong. Chen, Y. and Zheng, K.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.38-41 The effects of electroacupuncture at the heart meridian on myocardial contractile function in rabbits with myocardial ischemia. Fang, Z., Zhou, Y., and Wang, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.47-50 The effect of acupuncture on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Gang, O., Wang, L., Wang, D., and et al; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.9-11 Acupuncture treatment for 34 cases of uremic cutaneous pruritus. Gao, H., Zhang, W., and Wang, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.29-30 How many indications of acupuncture are proposed by the World Health Organization? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.77-77 How to use the five Shu points in acupuncture clinical practice? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.75-76 How to differentiate and treat BI-syndrome by acupuncture and moxibustion? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.73-74 Acupuncture treatment for 34 cases of epiphora with dysfunction of lacrimal duct. Ni, Y., Shi, W., Xu, X., and et al; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.31-32 Treatment for injury of superior clunial nerves by triple puncture needling with massage. Sun, W. and Li, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.24-25 Effect of acupuncture on the auditory evoked brain stem potential in Parkinson's Disease. Wang, L., He, C., Liu, Y., and et al; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.15-17 Effect of acupuncture on free radicals in rats with early experimental spinal cord injury. Wu, Y., Sun, Z., Li, Z., and et al; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.51-54 Dr. Zhang's experience in massotherapy for treatment of vertebral-artery-type cervical spondylopathy. Xie, L. and Zhang, T.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.35-37 Experience in acupuncture treatment of dizziness and vertigo - a report of 3 cases. Xu, L.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.18-20 Clinical application of blood-letting therapy. Yang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.26-28 Effects of electro-acupuncture on immune function after chemotherapy in 28 cases. Ye, F., Chen, S., and Liu, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.21-23 Thirty-six cases of infantile proctoptosis treated by extremely shallow puncture. Zhang, M.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.33-34 Treatment of infantile morbid night crying by acupuncture at Zonchong point in 100 cases. Zhao, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.11-12 The present state and perspective in treatment of primary osteoporosis
by acupuncture and moxibustion. Zhao, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med
2002, Vol. 22(1) p.67-72 Unconventional therapies for cancer and cancer-related symptoms. Vickers, A. J. and Cassileth, B. R.; Lancet Oncol 2001, Vol. 2(4) p.226-232 PubMed Abstract Appearance of liquid crystals in acupuncture points. Wentao, M., Hua, T., and Lianxin, C.; Liquid Chrystals 2001, Vol. 28(11) p.1597-1601 Abstract online [The effect of acupuncture or electro-acupuncture on circulatory parameters] (in Japanese). Baba, S., Hasegawa, I., Ohmori, S., Kaneko, T., Watanabe, K., and Iwama, H.; Masui 2002, Vol. 51(2) p.134-139 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Acupuncture and evidence-based medicine: a philosophical critique. Greenwood M.T.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.34-39 Acupuncture anesthesia for a patient with complex congential anomalies. Lin, Y. C.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) Acupuncture in patients anticoagulated with warfarin. Sciammarella, J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.15-16 Auricular acupuncture stimulation measured on functional magnetic resonance imaging. Alimi, D., Geissmann, A., and Gardeur, D.;Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.18-21 Case report: acupuncture anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery. Choi, J. C.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.49-49 Electroacupuncture: electrons and prions (editorial). Niemtzow R.C.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.3-3 Energy healing in arthritis: Healing Touch and medicial acupuncture. Fein, A.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.22-23 Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a case report. Grass, G. W.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.12 Reversal of acid-induced hyperexcitability of the thyroarytenoid muscle in the anesthetized canine by median nerve stimulation that mimics PC meridian stimulation. Yin, S. and Stucker, F. J.;Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.42-46 Review of "Clinical Acupuncture: Scientific Basis" (Stux,G., Hammerschlag,R.). Sniezek, D. P.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.57-57 Review of "Medicine in China: Historical Artifacts and Images" (Unschuld, P.U.). McDaniels, A.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.56-57 Sexual dysfunction: a modern medical acupuncture approach. Aung, S. K. H.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.7-9 The diagnostic validity of human electromagnetic field (aura) perception. Amoils, S., Kues, J. R., Amoils, S., Pomeranz, S., and Traiforos, T.;Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.25-28 Treatment of a case of post-traumatic neuralgia. Archibald, R.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.47-48 Wound infection after total knee arthroplasty and acupuncture: case report and survey of medical acupuncturists. Braverman, S. and Prieto, M.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(2) p.10-11 Medicine in China: Historical Artifacts and Images. (Book) Unschuld, P. U.; 2002, Published by Prestel Verlag Prevalence of the use of complementary and alternative medicine for glaucoma. Rhee, D. J., Spaeth, G. L., Myers, J. S., Steinmann, W. C., Augsburger, J. J., Shatz, L. J., Terebuh, A. K., Ritner, J. A., and Katz, L. J.; Ophthalmology 2002, Vol. 109(3) p.438-443 PubMed Abstract Internet advice by acupuncturists - a risk factor for cardiovascular
patients? Schmidt, K.; Perfusion 2002, Vol. 1544-50 Acupuncture in chronic epicondylitis: a randomized controlled trial. Fink, M., Wolkenstein, E., Karst, M., and Gehrke, A.; Rheumatology (Oxford) 2002, Vol. 41(2) p.205-209 PubMed Abstract Doctor-patient discussions of alternative medicine for back pain. Neher, J. O., Borkan, J., Wilkinson, M. J. B., and et al; Scand J Prim Health Care 2001, Vol. 19(4) p.237-240 Abstract online Efficacy of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis. Brosseau, L., Milne, S., Robinson, V., Marchand, S., Shea, B., Wells, G., and Tugwell, P.; Spine 2002, Vol. 27(6) p.596-603 PubMed Abstract Maverick medicine. Boulard, G.; State Legis 2002, Vol. 28(2) p.29-32 PubMed summary Randomized trial of acupuncture compared with prokinetic drugs and sham acupuncture for chronic idiopathic diyspepsia. Cittadini, M., Diacinti, D., and Walker, J.; 2002, 1-6; Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 The effects of acupuncture stimulation on immune response. Kelly, B.; 2002, 1-64; Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 Microacupuncture systems as fractals of the human body. Bouevitch, V.; 2002, 1-4 Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 The efficacy of acupuncture in the alleviation of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy. Schwartz, J. C.; 2002, 1-34 Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 Treatment of primary nocturnal enuresis with hand acupuncture. Jodorkovsky, R.; 2002; Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 Use of acupuncture for the treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia. Scheer, S. J.; 2002, 1-15; Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 Validating a new sham acupuncture needle: two randomized controlled trials. Park, J.; 2002, 2-20; Submitted to MARF Research Competition, April 2002 [Dialectic research on "shu pu" (referring a symptom) and "shu pu" (referring a place)] (In Chinese). Wang, Z.; Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2001, Vol. 31(1) p.30-32 PubMed Abstract |
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