Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 4

April 2003

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Editor's note: Rather than providing five or six reviews per quarter I'm going to try and provide at least one or two per newsletter. This hopefully will be more convenient for both the reader and me.
Working with yin/yang theory we are often reminded that the answer doesn't lie in either/or reasoning but "both" type of reasoning. I applaud and encourage more trials that evaluate acupuncture as adjunctive therapy to standard western approaches.
James K. Rotchford MD, MPH, editor

1. The Effect of Acupuncture on the Acute Withdrawal Symptoms from Rapid Opiate Detoxification. Montazeri, K., Farahnakian, M., and Saghaei, M.; Acta Anaesthesiol Sin 2002, Vol. 40(4) p.173-177

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Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

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2. Effects of electro-acupuncture on psychological distress in postmenopausal women. Sandberg, M., Wijma, K., Wyon, Y., Nedstrand, E., and Hammar, M.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(3) p.161-169

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Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read review # 2

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 Acubriefs.com . The editor for the newsletter is J.K. Rotchford MD, MPH, Past President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation.

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 107

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupressure vs Sham for Pregnancy-related Nausea and Vomiting in the Emergency Department. Hsu, E., Pei, V., Shofer, F. S., and Abbuhl, S. B.; Acad Emerg Med 2003, Vol. 10(5) p.437 PubMed Abstract

Use of Complementary/alternative Medicine among Emergency Department Patients: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Kim, S., Munoz, K. N., Braun, J. E., Doshi, A., Wayland, K. T., Hohrmann, J. L., Clark, S., Radeos, M. S., and Camargo, C. A., Jr.; Acad Emerg Med 2003, Vol. 10(5) p.549 PubMed Abstract

Auriculotherapy: As Enduring as Ever. Stuart, N. A.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full text free online

The Caduceus, Chakras, Acupuncture and Healing: Part One. Amaro, J. A.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Full text free online

Complementary therapies for addictions: not an alternative (editorial). Ernst, E.; Addiction 2002, Vol. 97(12) p.1491-1492 Full text free online

Urinary tract infections and acupuncture. Katz, A. R.; Am J Public Health 2003, Vol. 93(5) p.702 PubMed Citation

Interventions in chronic pain management. 3. New frontiers in pain management: complementary techniques. Braverman, D. L., Ericken, J. J., Shah, R. V., and Franklin, D. J.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(3 Suppl 1) p.S45-S49 PubMed Abstract

A Chinese Medical Protocol for Romberg's Syndrome. Flaws, B.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

A Simple Acupuncture Protocol for Dysmenorrhea. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

A Simple Acupuncture Protocol for Habitual Constipation. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Acupuncture & Hyperprolactinemia. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Postoperative Protocol for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP). Flaws, B.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Pushing the Envelope of Moxibustion. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Treating Migraine Headaches Via Points on the Liver-Gallbladder Channels. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Training in acupuncture. Lewis, C. and Halvorsen, R.; BMJ 2003, Vol. 326(7396) p.S152Full text free online

Activation of mast cells by silver particles in a patient with localized argyria due to implantation of acupuncture needles. Kakurai, M., Demitsu, T., Umemoto, N., Ohtsuki, M., and Nakagawa, H.; Br J Dermatol 2003, Vol. 148(4) p.822 PubMed Citation

Analgesia and c-Fos expression in the periaqueductal gray induced by electroacupuncture at the Zusanli point in rats. de Medeiros, M. A., Canteras, N. S., Suchecki, D., and Mello, L. E.; Brain Res 2003, Vol. 973(2) p.196-204 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture in the management of alcohol and drug dependence. Green, C. J., Kazanjian, A., and Rothon, D. A.; British Columbia Office of Health Technology Assessment 2002, 1-63 Full text free online

Missing the (acu) point (comment). Caspi, O. and Schiff, E.; Chest 2003, Vol. 123(4) p.1312-1313 PubMed Citation

Missing the (acu) point (comment). Varon, J., Fromm, R. E., Jr., and Marik, P. E.; Chest 2003, Vol. 123(4) p.1313 PubMed Citation

Pharmacotherapy of painful diabetic neuropathy. Barbano, R., Hart-Gouleau, S., Pennella-Vaughan, J., and Dworkin, R. H.; Curr Pain Headache Rep 2003, Vol. 7(3) p.169-177 PubMed Abstract

Effects of Bioactive Agents on Biliary Motor Function. Woods, C., Mawe, G., Shaffer, E., and et al; Current Gastroenterology Reports 2003, Vol. 5(2) p.154-159 Abstract

Abstract of "Is acupuncture effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia?" (Berman, B.M.). CRD; DARE, The Cochrane Library 2002, Abstract

Optimising postoperative pain management in the ambulatory patient. Shang, A. and Gan, T.; Drugs 2003, Vol. 63(9) p.855-867 PubMed Abstract

Use of complementary/alternative medicine among paediatric patients. Madsen, H., Andersen, S., Nielsen, R. G., Dolmer, B. S., Host, A., and Damkier, A.; Eur J Pediatr 2003, Vol. 162(5) p.334-341 PubMed Abstract

A large observational study on acupuncture for chronic pain in Germany - preliminary results. Weidenhammer, W., Streng, A., and Reitmayr, S.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.159-159

Acupressure treatments reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Gonzalez Ariki, S., Mainardi, A., Poli, R., and Agrimi, E.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.141-141

Acupuncture for asthma? FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.87-87

Acupuncture in idiopathid uveitis. First results. Nepp, J., Richter-Muksch, S., Funk, M., and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.154-155

Acupuncture may control stress. FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.86-86

Acupuncture reduced the need for conventional analgesics in labour. White, A. R.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.48-49

Acustimulation wristbands may relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea. Cassileth, B. R.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.52-53

Additional acupuncture increases vitro fertilisation success rate over usual care. White, A. R.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.46-48

An unusual type of acupuncture for postoperative vomiting. FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.86-86 h

Analgesia from preoperative acupuncture is better than nothing, but not significantly better than expectation. White, A. R.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.49-50

Assessing the effects of acupuncture and homeopathy in general practice. Guethlin, C. and Walach, H.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.141-142

Can acupuncture palliate disabling breathlessness: a single blind, placebo controlled, crossover study. Lewith, G. T., Prescott, P., and Davis, C. L.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.150-150

Compartment syndrome on a complication of acupuncture. FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.87-87

Complementary therapies for fibromyalgia. White, A.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.9-13
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Electrostimulation reduces anaesthetic requirement to prevent movement in response to noxious stimulation. Baxter, G. D.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.50-51

Galactorrhoea as a side-effect of acupuncture. FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.86-86

German physicians practising acupuncture and Ayurveda. Stollberg, G.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.157-158

Hidden treasures in the Japanese acupuncture literature. FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.87-87

Placebo effects may have confounded electroacupuncture study results. Soeken, K. L.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1)

Randomised Controlled Trial of acupuncture for smoking cessation is difficult to interpret. White, A. R.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.45-46

Relation between needle thickness and acupuncture sensation. Park, J., Jang, I., White, A., and Ernst, E.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.155-155

Review of "Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions" (Lu Shaojie). Park, J.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.98-99

Review of "Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Nervous System Disorders" (Lu Shaojie). Park, J.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.98-99

The effect of prophylactic acupuncture treatment in women with recurrent cystitis; kidney patients fare better. Alraek, T. and Baerheim, A.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.123-12

The intended therapeutic effect of acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): findings from preliminary interviews. Hughes, J. G., Goldbart, J., Fairhurst, E., and Knowles, K.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.143-143

The use of acupuncture in system management in palliative care. Filshie, J.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.137-138

Using traditional acupuncture for hot flushes and night sweats in women taking tamoxifen - a pilot study. de Valois, B., Young, T., Hunter, M., and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(1) p.134-13

[In Process Citation] (in Polish). Wozniak, P., Oszukowski, P., Stachowiak, G., and Szyllo, K.; Ginekol Pol 2003, Vol. 74(2) p.102-107 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Acupuncture for nausea: how does it work?] (in Hebrew). Samuels, N.; Harefuah 2003, Vol. 142(4) p.297-300, 316 PubMed Abstract

The effect of different frequency electrical acu-stimulation on gastric myoelectrical activity in healthy subjects. Chou, J. W., Chang, Y. H., Chang, C. S., and Chen, G. H.; Hepatogastroenterology 2003, Vol. 50(50) p.582-586 PubMed Abstract

Beyond medline: reducing bias through extended systematic review search. Savoie, I., Helmer, D., Green, C. J., and Kazanjian, A.; Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2003, Vol. 19(1) p.168-178 PubMed Abstract

"Quality Profiling" for complementary medicine: The example of a hospital for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Melchart, D., Weidenhammer, W., Linde, K., and Sallstrom, S.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(2) p.193-206

Electrodermal measurements for monitoring the effects of a Quigong workshop. Sancier, K. M.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(2) p.235-241

Enhanced Nitric oxide concentrations and expression of Nitric Oxide synthase in acupuncture points/meridians. Ma, S. X.;J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(2) p.207-215

Medical students' attitudes about complementary and alternative medicine. Furnham, A. and McGill, C.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(2) p.275-284

Acupuncture and swallowing reflex in poststroke patients (letter). Seki, T., Kurusu, M., Tanji, H., Arai, H., and Sasaki, H.; J Am Geriatr Soc 2003, Vol. 51(5) p.726-727 PubMed Citation

Efficacy of Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults. Weiner, D. K., Rudy, T., Glick, S., and et al; J Am Geriatr Soc 2003, Vol. 51(5) p.599-608 Publisher's Abstract

Peroneal nerve palsy following acupuncture treatment: a case report. Sato, M., Katsumoto, H., Kawamura, K., Sugiyama, H., and Takahashi, T.; J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003, Vol. 85-A(5) p.916-918 PubMed Citation

A practical approach to fibromyalgia. Cymet, T. C.; J Natl Med Assoc 2003, Vol. 95(4) p.278-285 PubMed Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic pain. Chong, M. S. and Bajwa, Z. H.; J Pain Symptom Manage 2003, Vol. 25(5 Suppl) p.S4-S11 PubMed Abstract

Effect of acupressure on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Samad, K., Afshan, G., and Kamal, R.; J Pak Med Assoc 2003, Vol. 53(2) p.68-72 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture and blood-letting for 30 cases of rheumatic gonitis. Dong, J., Xu, Y., and Zhang, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.121-122

Acupuncture treatment of habitual constipation. Zhu, Z., Li, H., Chen, L., Wang, G., and Kan, C.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.133-133

Acupuncture treatment of insomnia - a report of 28 cases. Shi, D.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.136-137

Auricular needle-imbedding therapy for treatment of stubborn hiccup. Jiang, F., Liu, S., and Pan, J.;J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.123-124

Clinical application of double-hand needling manipulation. Chen, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.134-135

Clinical application of Fengchi point. Chen, S.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.140-140

Clinical application of the Du Channel. Liu, S. and Wang, S.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.131-132

Clinical application of the Triple Puncture. Zhou, J. and Sun, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.138-139

Clinical observation on acupuncture treatment of insomnia in 35 cases. Zhang, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.125-126

Effects of Acupuncture on Monoamine Neurotransmitters in Raphe Nuclei in Obese Rats. Wei, Q. and Liu, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.147-150

Effects of warm needling at Zusanli (ST 36) on NO and IL-2 levels in the middle-aged and old people. Li, S., Chen, K., Wu, Y., Jiao, J., and Tao, L.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.127-128

Female climacteric syndrome treated by ear embedding. Wang, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.118-118

Forty-three cases of acute lumbar sprain treated by acupuncture plus kinesitherapy. Hu, C.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.115-116

Needling and cupping used to treat 20 cases of Erysipelas. Sang, J., Wang, S., and Lu, X.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.116-116

Treatment by electro-acupuncture and massage in 172 cases of cervical spondylopathy. Wang, L., Wang, D., and Tian, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.129-130

Treatment of prolapse of rectum with acupuncture combined with TCM drugs in 38 cases. Gao, J., Li, T., and Huang, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.122-122

Treatment of sprain by electro-acupuncture. Guo, N.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.119-120

Twenty-five cases of obstinate hiccup treated by point injection at Tianding. Ju, L.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.117-118

Acupoint stimulation using bee venom attenuates formalin-induced pain behavior and spinal cord fos expression in rats. Kim, H. W., Kwon, Y. B., Ham, T. W., Roh, D. H., Yoon, S. Y., Lee, H. J., Han, H. J., Yang, I. S., Beitz, A. J., and Lee, J. H.; J Vet Med Sci 2003, Vol. 65(3) p.349-355 PubMed Abstract

Equine Chronic Sacroiliac Subluxation: an old problem - a novel therapeutic approach. Ben-Yakir, S.; Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association 2002, Vol. 21(3) p.13-14

Electro-acupuncture stimulation effects on duodenal motility in anesthetized rats. Noguchi, E., Ohsawa, H., Tanaka, H., Ikeda, H., and Aikawa, Y.; Jpn J Physiol 2003, Vol. 53(1) p.1-7 PubMed Abstract

[In Process Citation] (in Ukranian). Lik Sprava 2003, (1) p.101-106 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Health tips. Nondrug arthritis treatments. Mayo Clin Health Lett 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.3 PubMed Citation

Visual cortical activations on fMRI upon stimulation of the vision-implicated acupoints. Li, G., Cheung, R. T., Ma, Q. Y., and Yang, E. S.; Neuroreport 2003, Vol. 14(5) p.669-673 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture increases neuropeptide Y expression in hippocampus of maternally-separated rats. Lim, S., Ryu, Y. H., Kim, S. T., Hong, M. S., and Park, H. J.; Neurosci Lett 2003, Vol. 343(1) p.49-52 PubMed Abstract

Staphylococcus aureus subcutaneous abscess complicating acupuncture: need for implementation of proper infection control guidelines. Woo, P. C., Lau, S. K., Wong, S. S., and Yuen, K. Y.; New Microbiol 2003, Vol. 26(2) p.169-174 PubMed Abstract

Management of postoperative nausea and vomiting in children. Negri, P. D. and Ivani, G.; Paediatr Drugs 2002, Vol. 4(11) p.717-728 PubMed Abstract

Use of herbal medicine by elderly Hispanic and non-Hispanic white patients. Zeilmann, C. A., Dole, E. J., Skipper, B. J., McCabe, M., Dog, T. L., and Rhyne, R. L.; Pharmacotherapy 2003, Vol. 23(4) p.526-532 PubMed Abstract

PHOTONIC ACUPUNCTURE : A Model To Explain Acupuncture, From Phylogenesis To The Multiplicity Of Methodologies And Results. McLaren, B.; 2003, Full text free online

Acupuncture for dogs gaining acceptance. Thorpe-Vargas, S. and Gargill, J. C.; Points 2003, Vol. 1(3) p. Full text free online

Steroid-induced polycystic ovaries in rats: effect of electro-acupuncture on concentrations of endothelin-1 and nerve growth factor (NGF), and expression of NGF mRNA in the ovaries, the adrenal glands, and the central nervous system. Stener-Victorin, E., Lundeberg, T., Cajander, S., Aloe, L., Manni, L., Waldenstrom, U., and Janson, P. O.; Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2003, Vol. 1(1) p.33 Full text free online

[Current management of osteoarthritis. part II: non pharmacological strategies] (in French). Flipo, R. M. and Conrozier, T.; Rev Med Interne 2003, Vol. 24(4) p.243-252 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Use of complementary and alternative medicine by arthritis patients in a university hospital clinic serving rheumatology patients in Korea. Kim, H. A. and Seo, Y. I.; Rheumatol Int 2003, Vol. . PubMed Abstract

Complementary alternative medicine in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: use and attitudes. Quattropani, C., Ausfeld, B., Straumann, A., Heer, P., and Seibold, F.; Scand J Gastroenterol 2003, Vol. 38(3) p.277-282 PubMed Abstract

[Research and development on the dynamic system for detecting the force of acupuncture needle during the acupuncture process in the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine] (in Chinese). Ding, G., Shen, X., Dai, J., Liu, H., Yao, W., and Li, X.; Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 2003, Vol. 20(1) p.121-124 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[The effect of magnitopuncture stimulation on HRV during simulated driving under vibration conditions] (in Chinese). Li, Z., Jiao, K., Chen, M., Wang, C., and Qi, S.; Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 2003, Vol. 20(1) p.97-100 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[In Process Citation] (in Russian). Ter Arkh 2003, Vol. 75(3) p.24-27 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Acupuncture for Cancer, Asthma, Food Allergies, Multiple Sclerosis - What Does the Research Say? Carter, B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003, Vol. May 15 Full text free online

Moxibustion. Garay, M. F.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003, Vol. April 15 Full text free online

Opposing Viewpoints on Qi. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003, Vol. April 15 Full text free online

Downregulation of electroacupuncture at ST36 on TNF-alpha in rats with ulcerative colitis. Tian, L., Huang, Y. X., Tian, M., Gao, W., and Chang, Q.; World J Gastroenterol 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.1028-1033 PubMed Abstract

[Complementary therapies] (in German). Matthes, H.; Z Gastroenterol 2003, Vol. 41(1) p.52-53 PubMed Citation