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at each review citation below. New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 117 Recent articles reviewed in this edition: 1. Acupuncture treatment of chronic low-back pain - a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial with 9-month follow-up. Leibing, E., Leonhardt, U., Koster, G., Goerlitz, A., Rosenfeldt, J. A., Hilgers, R., and Ramadori, G.; Pain 2002, Vol. 96(1-2) p.189-196 PubMed Abstract Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 2. A large randomized placebo controlled study of auricular acupuncture for alcohol dependence. Bullock, M. L., Kiresuk, T. J., Sherman, R. E., Lenz, S. K., Culliton, P. D., Boucher, T. A., and Nolan, C. J.; J Subst.Abuse Treat. 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.71-77 PubMed Abstract Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 3. 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 Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 4. Single-Use Acupuncture Needles: Scanning Electron-Microscopy of Needle-Tips. Hayhoe, S., McCrossan, M., Smith, A., and et al; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.11-18 Summary online Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 5. Shonishin: Japanese paediatric acupuncture. Birch, S.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.4-10 No online abstract available Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH
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: 117 Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Freedman, J.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.39-40 Summary online Acupuncture has a role in treating OA knee (n = 393). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.41-42 PubMed Citation Acupuncture including EA for stroke is no better than subliminal TENS (n=150). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.42-43 Acupuncture is no better than a cocktail stick again! (n=55). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.43-44 An Audit of 500 Acupuncture Patients in General Practice. Freedman, J.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.30-34 Summary online An Audit of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Musculoskeletal Pain in Primary Health Care. Kam, E., Eslick, G., and Campbell, I.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.35-38 Summary online Bee stings--a potential treatment for arthritis? (n = 60). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.44-46 PubMed citation Brief needling is as effective as needle retention acupuncture in mediating acute analgesia in rats (n = 68 or 36). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.46-47 PubMed citation Deep needling at PC6 is superior to a superficial sham in hyperemesis (n=33). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.44-44 EA reduces mechanical sensitivity around fresh wounds in rat paws (n=34). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.46-46 Effect of Acupuncture on Knee Function in Advanced Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Prospective, Non-Randomised Controlled Study. Tillu, A., Tillu, S., and Vowler, S.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.19-21 Full text online Evidence for acupuncture in stroke rehabilitation is unsufficient (n=538). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.41-41 Management of Myofascial Trigger Point Pain. Baldry, P.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.2-10 Summary online Moxibustion in Breech Version - A Descriptive Review. Ewies, A. A. and Olah, K. S.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.26-29 Summary online Review of "Acupuncture, Expertise and Cross-Cultural Medicine"(Bivins,R.). Campbell, A.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.49-50 Review of "Muscle Pain. Understanding Its Nature, Diagnosis and Treatment" (Mense,S. et al). Ward, A.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.50-51 Review of "Primal 3D Interactive Series". Ward, A.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.51-52 Sensitivity ot 2Hz EA analgesia may bo in the genes (n=not stated). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.47-48 Single-Use Acupuncture Needles: Scanning Electron-Microscopy of Needle-Tips. Hayhoe, S., McCrossan, M., Smith, A., and et al; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(1) p.11-18 Summary online Acupuncture, Expertise and Cross-Cultural Medicine (book). Bivins, R.; 2000, 1-280 Abstract available online from Palgrave Macmillan Alternative therapies of Type 2 Diabetes. Dey, L., Attele, A. S., and Yuan, C.; Altern Med Rev 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.45-58 Abstract online Acupuncture for Arthritis. Kolasinski, S. L.; Alternative Medicine Alert 2002, Full text online Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia. Assefi, N.; Alternative Medicine Alert 2002, Full Text online Trigger points: diagnosis and management. Alvarez, D. J. and Rockwell, P. G.; Am Fam Physician 2002, Vol. 65(4) p.653-660 PubMed Abstract In reply: - Suggesting an Alternative to the Term "Double-blind".
Kotani, N.; Anesthesiology 2002, Vol. 96(4) Acupuncture Ineffective for Treating Cocaine Addiction. Brown University Digest of Addiction Theory & Application 2002, Vol. 21(3) p.6-7 Full text online Acupuncture for xerostomia. Johnstone, P. A., Niemtzow, R. C., and Riffenburgh, R. H.; Cancer 2002, Vol. 94(4) p.1151-1156 PubMed Abstract Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies (book). Lewith, G.; 2001, 1-392 Abstract available online from Churchill Livingstone Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (book). Cassidy, C.; 2002, 1-356 Summary online from Churchill Livingstone Basal cell carcinoma of the earlobe after auricular acupuncture. Brouard, M., Kaya, G., Vecchietti, G., Chavaz, P., and Harms, M.; Dermatology 2002, Vol. 204(2) p.142-144 PubMed Abstract Use of unconventional medicine in Italy: a nation-wide survey. Menniti-Ippolito, F., Gargiulo, L., Bologna, E., Forcella, E., and Raschetti, R.; Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2002, Vol. 58(1) p.61-64 PubMed Abstract A case study. Bradford, A.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.42-42 Continuing professional development: A pilot study. White, E.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.31-41 Emerging eclecticism. Llwellyn, A.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.43-47 Gateway Clinic service audit. Joire, D.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.51-55 Lurking Evil: Changes that happen when you treat children. Scott, J.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.11-12 Review of "Soothing the Troubled Mind: Treatment of Schizophrenia with Acupuncture and Moxibustion"[book] (Chuang,L.H., et al). Baker, K.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.64-65 Review of "The Web that has no Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine (2nd edn)"[book] (Kaptchuk,T.). Hext, A.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.58-59 Review of "Understanding the Placebo Effect in Complementary Medicine: Theory, Practice and Research" [book] (Peters,D.). Mayor, D. F.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.62-64 Review of "Zang Fu Sundromes: Differential diagnosis and treatment"[book] (McDonald,J.). Dowie, S. and Golan, S.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.61-62 Review of "The Biology of Acupuncture" [book] (Ulett,G.A.). Gadsby, G.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p. 59-60 Safety in Numbers: What practitioners reported about adverse events and treatment reactions following 34,000 acupuncture sessions. MacPherson, H., Thomas, K. J., Walters, S., and Fitter, M.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.13-22 Shonishin: Japanese paediatric acupuncture. Birch, S.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.4-10 The healing space: My transition into acupuncture. Weinstein, W.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.48-50 Three cases and a plea. Trammer, J.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.26-30 Tui Na in the treatment of children. Grandage, R.; Eur J Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(6) p.23-25 Acupuncture for menorrhagia: and exploratory pragmatic randomised trial and parallel case studies. Gamon, A., Fontebasso, M., Godfrey, C. M., and et al; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.93-93 Acupuncture in the management of persistent low back pain: findings to date of a pragmatic, randomised controlled trial. Thorpe, L., Thomas, K. J., Fitter, M., and et al; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.113-113 Acupuncture in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome: a case report. Xu, J., Farmer, G., and Kennedy, S. H.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.116-116 Acupuncture no more effective than sham in management of nausea in pregnancy. Baxter, G. D.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.9-10 Acupuncture practitioners reveal inconsistent treatment plans. White, A. R.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.8-9 Acupuncture prevents hypertension during mental stress. White, A. R.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.10-11 Acupuncture-effects on psychovegetative dysfunction in dry eyes' syndrome. Nepp, J., Linzmaier, L., Schild, G., and et al; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.102-102 Adverse events in acupuncture - mostly minor but significant variations exist in practitioner reporting. Bensoussan, A.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.11-13 Analysis of incident reports on forgotten needles in acupuncture treatment. Yamashita, H., Tsukayama, H., and Sugishita, C.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.117-117 Attitudes to placebo in acupuncture: results from a questionnaire among doctors, medical students, acupuncturists, and the general population. Norheim, A. J. and Fonnebo, V.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.103-103 Complementary therapies for overwieght and obesity. Pittler, M. H.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.3-5 Education about complementary and alternative medicine. Marcus, D. M.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.1-2 Effectiveness of manual acupuncture for stroke: subject- and assessor-blind ramdomised controlled trials for acute and subacute stroke. Park, J., White, A. R., James, M. A., and et al; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.104-104 Need for more awareness of the health beliefs and practices of ethnic patients. Schmidt, K.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.8-9 Patient Care Evaluation Program for Acupuncture (PEPAC). Melchart, D., Linde, K., Weidenhammer, W., and et al; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.100-100 Patient experiences and subjective ratings of transient reactions to acupuncture treatment - NHS patients with low back pain in the YABAC trial. Thomas, K., MacPherson, H., Thorpe, L., and Fitter, M.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.111-111 Review of "Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression: A Manual for Practice and Research" [book] (Schnyer, R.N., et al). Park, J.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.69-69 Review of "Clinical Research in Complementary Therapies" [Book] (Lewith,G.). Ernst, E.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.67-67 Review of "The Biology of Acupuncture" [book](Ulett,G.A. et al). White, A. R.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.69-70 Users' perspectives on the experience and effects of acupuncture treatment. Paterson, C. and Britten, N.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.105-105 Validating a new sham (placebo) acupuncture needle: two randomised controlled trials. Park, J., White, A. R., Stevinson, C., and Ernst, E.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.104-104 Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy. Paulus, W. E., Zhang, M., Strehler, E., El Danasouri, I., and Sterzik, K.; Fertil Steril 2002, Vol. 77(4) p.721-724 PubMed Abstract Use of complementary and alternative medicine among women with gynecologic cancers. Swisher, E. M., Cohn, D. E., Goff, B. A., and et al; Gynecol Oncol 2002, Vol. 84(3) p.360-362 PubMed Abstract Relatively alcohol-resistant mycobacteria are emerging pathogens in patients receiving acupuncture treatment. Woo, P. C., Leung, K. W., Wong, S. S., Chong, K. T., Cheung, E. Y., and Yuen, K. Y.; J Clin Microbiol 2002, Vol. 40(4) p.1219-1224 PubMed Abstract Community Health Strengths and weaknesses of traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine in the eyes of some Hong Kong Chinese. Lam, T. P.; J Epidemiol 2001, Vol. 55, p.762-765 Acupuncture-associated Arthritis in a Joint with an Orthopaedic Implant. Laing, A. J., Mullett, H., and Gilmore, M. F.; J Infect 2002, Vol. 44(1) p.43-44 PubMed Summary The use of acupuncture to control side effects and pain during treatment for childhood cancer. Kurishima, A., Chang, W. T., Shimoda, S., Lopes, A., and De Camargo, B.; J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2002, Vol. 19(2) p.49-50 PubMed Citation Effect of acupuressure on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. A randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study. Werntoft, E. and Dykes, A. K.; J Reprod Med 2001, Vol. 46, p.835-839 A large randomized placebo controlled study of auricular acupuncture for alcohol dependence. Bullock, M. L., Kiresuk, T. J., Sherman, R. E., Lenz, S. K., Culliton, P. D., Boucher, T. A., and Nolan, C. J.; J Subst Abuse Treat 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.71-77 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture treatment for 34 cases of epiphora with dysfunction of lacrimal duct. Ni, Y., Shi, W., Xu, X., and Wang, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.31-32 PubMed Abstract 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 PubMed citation Clinical application of blood-letting therapy. Yang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.26-28 PubMed citation 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 PubMed summary 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 PubMed Abstract 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 PubMed Abstract 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 PubMed Abstract 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 PubMed citation 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 differentiate and treat BI-syndrome by acupuncture and moxibustion? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.73-74 PubMed citation How to use the five Shu points in acupuncture clinical practice? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.75-76 New exploration of needling manipulations at point Tianzong. Chen, Y. and Zheng, K.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.38-41 PubMed citation The effect of acupuncture on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Ouyang, G., Wang, L., Wang, D., Zhuo, T., and Shen, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.9-11 PubMed citation 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 PubMed Abstract 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 PubMed citation Thirty-six cases of infantile proctoptosis treated by extremely shallow puncture. Zhang, M.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(1) p.33-34 PubMed citation 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 PubMed citation 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 PubMed citation Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction (letter). Newman, R. G.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(14) p.1800-1802 PubMed citation Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction (letter). Kaptchuk, T. J.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(14) p.1800-1802 PubMed citation Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction (letter). Frank, B. L.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(14) p.1800-1802 PubMed citation Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction (letter). Cheng, T. O.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(14) p.1800-1802 PubMed citation Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction (letter). Ginzburg, V. and Hart, C. L.; JAMA 2002, Vol. 287(14) p.1800-1802 PubMed citation [In Process Citation] (in Ukranian). Lik Sprava 2002, (1) p.122-126 PubMed Abstract Innovative Treatments for Common Menopausal Health Problems. Lynch, J. S.; Medscape 2002, Abstract online Muscle Pain. Understanding Its Nature, Diagnosis and Treatment (book). Mense, S., Simons, D. G., and Russell, I. J.; 2001, 1-400 Summary online from LWW Treating a whole body: Acupuncture expert works with a Western-trained physician at UNC. Avery, S.; News Physiol Sci , April 2002, Article online Analgesia. Acupuncture makes a point of pain relief. Nursing 2002, Vol. 32(4) p.33 PubMed citation Acupuncture treatment of chronic low-back pain - a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial with 9-month follow-up. Leibing, E., Leonhardt, U., Koster, G., Goerlitz, A., Rosenfeldt, J. A., Hilgers, R., and Ramadori, G.; Pain 2002, Vol. 96(1-2) p.189-196 PubMed Abstract Primal Pictures, Ltd. Primal 3D Interactive Series. (Anatomy education) 2001, Information and demonstrations available from publisher's website Acupuncture and other alternative therapies in rheumatoid arthritis. Hardware, B. and Lacey, A.; Prof Nurse 2002, Vol. 17(7) p.437-439 PubMed Summary online Acupuncture May Improve Xerostomia in Cancer Patients. Reuters Health Information 2002, Full text online
Acupuncture in the treatment of locomotive disorders - status of research and situation regarding clinical application. Molsberger, A., Bowing, G., Haake, M., Meier, U., Winkler, J., and Molsberger, F.; Schmerz 2002, Vol. 16(2) p.121-128 PubMed Abstract Investigations on the effect of acupuncture on affective and sensory components of pain in patients with different stages of chronic pain. Hammes, M. G., Flatau, B., Backer, M., Ehinger, S., Conrad, B., and Tolle, T. R.; Schmerz 2002, Vol. 16(2) p.103-113 PubMed Abstract Neurobiological mechanisms of acupuncture analgesia. Irnich, D. and Beyer, A.; Schmerz 2002, Vol. 16(2) p.93-102 PubMed Abstract [Roles of entopeduncular nucleus in acupuncture analgesia and caudate- putamen nucleus stimulation-induced analgesia] (in Chinese). Wu, G. J., Chen, Z. Q., and Shi, H.; Sheng Li Xue Bao 2002, Vol. 54(1) p.55-59 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Soothing the Troubled Mind: Treatment of Schizophrenia with Acupuncture and Moxibustion (book). Chuang, L. H., Dey, T., and et al; 1999, 1-164 Summary available online from Paradigm Publications Understanding the Placebo Effect in Complementary Medicine: Theory, Practice and Research (book). Peters, D.; 2001, 1-200 Summary available online from Churchill Livingstone Complementary/alternative therapies for reducing hot flashes in prostate cancer patients: reevaluating the existing indirect data from studies of breast cancer and postmenopausal women. Moyad, M. A.; Urology 2002, Vol. 59(4 Suppl 1) p.20-33 PubMed Abstract Zang Fu Sundromes: Differential diagnosis and treatment (book). McDonald, J. and Penner, J.; 2002, 1-565 Summary available from Lone Wolf Press |
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