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May 2001 Editor's Note: J.K. Rotchford, MD, MPH, Editor Recent articles reviewed in this edition: Randomized Trial Comparing Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture,
Therapeutic Massage, and Self-care Education for Chronic Low Back
Pain. Cherkin, D. C., Eisenberg, D., Sherman, K. J., Barlow,
W., Kaptchuk, T. J., Street, J, and Deyo, R. A., Arch
Intern Med, Vol.161, April 23,2001 p. 1081-1088 Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee: a systematic review. Ezzo, J., Hadhazy, V., Birch, S., Lao, L., Kaplan G., Hochberg, M., and Berman, B., Arthritis Rheum 2001, Vol.44(4) p.819-825 PubMed Abstract Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH Acupuncture effects on reflex responses to mental stress in humans. Middlekauff, H. R., Yu, J. L., and Hui, K., Am J Physiol Regulatory Integrative Comp Physiol 2001, Vol.280(5) p.R1462-R1468 PubMed Abstract Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH Comprehensive acupuncture therapy without needles. Kobrin, L. E., Med Acup 2001, Vol.12(2) p.29-30
Oldies but Goodies reviewed: Randomised clinical trial comparing the effects of acupuncture and a newly designed placebo needle in rotator cuff tendinitis. Kleinhenz, J., Streitberger, K., Windeler, J., Gussbacher, A., Mavridis, G., and Martin, E., Pain 1999 Vol.83(2) p.235-241 PubMed Abstract Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives:
New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 48 [Approaching Western scientific standards. Learning acupuncture
in Peking] Schenkel, K., MMW.Fortschr.Med 1-11-2001, Vol.143(1-2)p.57
(article in German) Subcutaneous paravertebral bloc for renal colic. Nikiforov, S., Cronin, A. J., Murray, W. B., and Hall, V. E., Anesthesiology 2001Vol.94(3) http://www.asahq.org/ Acupuncture for the treatment of vulvar vestibulitis: A
pilot study. Danielsson, I., Sjoberg, I., and Ostman, C., Acta Obstet
Gynecol Scand 2001Vol.80(5)p. 437-441PubMed Abstract available online Try hypnotherapy and acupuncture (letter). Parameswaran,
P. G., Tex.Med 2001 Vol.97(4) p.9-10 P6 acupuncture again shown to be helpful for morning sickness. Report in FACT 2001 Vol.6(1)p.35 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Intercranial bleeding due to acupuncture. Report in FACT 2001 Vol.6(1)p.35 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Effekte einer nichtsegmentalen Mechanostimulation mit Nadelakupunktur auf Schmerzempfinden und Handicap bei der Epicondylopathia lat. humeri. Fink, M., Buhck, H., Lunemann, M., and Gehrke, A., Phys Med Rehab Kurortmed 2000, Vol.10, p.141 Acupuncture for tennis elbow. Report in FACT 2001 Vol.6(1)p.35 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Der Einfluss von Akupunktur auf Schmerzdampfung und Funktionsverbesserung bei Enthesiopathien am Beispiel der Epicondylopathia lateris humeri. Fink, M., Lunemann, M., and Gehrke, A., Phys Med Rehab Kurortmed 2000, Vol.10, p.141 Acupressure for morning sickness. Report in FACT 2001 Vol.6(1)p.36 Klinische Untersuchung zur Beeinflussing des Wurgereflexes bei der Laryngoskopie mittels unterschiedlichter Stimulation eines Trigger-punktes (Ren Mai 24) in der Mentolbiafalte. Ogal, H. P., Eistert, B., Hammermann, H., and et al., Dtch Z Acup 2000, Vol.3, p.227 Acupuncture for control of gagging reflex. Report in FACT
2001 Vol.6(1)p.36 Acupuncture for house dust mite allergy. Report in FACT
2001 Vol.6(1)p.36 Untersuchung der Wirksamkeit der Akupunkturtherapie bei perennialer allergischer Rhinitis bei Haussaubmilbenallergie im Vergleich zur Therapie mit Antihistaminika (Loratadin). Schmidt, C., Hauswald, B., and Huttenbrink, K-B., Dtch Z Acup 2000,Vol.3, p.238 Acupuncture for osteoarthritis. Report in FACT 2001 Vol.6(1)p.36 The Web that has no Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine (2nd edn) Kaptchuk, T. J. 2000,Chicago, Contemporary Publishing Group,Inc. Review of The Web that has no Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine (2nd edn) (Kaptchuk,TJ) White, A. R., FACT, 2001 Vol.6(1)p.45 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Review of Reinventing Acupuncture: A New Concept of Ancient Medicine (2nd edn) (Mann,F.), Cummings, T. M. 2001 FACT Vol.6(1)p.45-46 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Computer Controlled Acupuncture. Litscher, G. and Cho, Z. H. 2000, Lengerich, Pabst Science Publ. Review of Computer Controlled Acupuncture (Litscher,G, Cho,ZH), White, A. R. FACT 2001, Vol.6(1)p. 46 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studies.
Cheung, L., Li, P., and Wong, C., 2000, Harwood Academic Publishers,
Reading Treatment of postapoplectic thalamic spontaneous pain by electroacupuncture
at huatuojiaji points. Jiang, Z., Li, C., and Li, Y., J Tradit
Chin Med 2000, Vol.19 p.195-199 Fifty cases of gastroptosis treated by moxibustion therapy. Wu, C, Wang, Z., Ye, X., and Ye, Y, .J Tradit Chin Med 2000, Vol,20 p.42-43 http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Subjective experiences following acupuncture treatment - expected or not? Alraek, T and Baerheim, A., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) p.69 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: a blinded
ranomised controlled trial. Baxter, G. D., Kerr, D. P., and
Walsh, D. M., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) p70-71 Acupuncture for migraine and headache in primary care: getting a large scale, pragmatic trial off the ground. McCarney, R., van Haselen, R., Fisher, P., Hardy, K., Ellis, N., and Vickers, A., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) p.85-86 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Credibility of a newly developed sham-needle unit for controlled
trials. Park, J., White, A. R., James, M. A., Chambers, J.,
Stedman, V., Lee, H., and Ernst, E., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) p.89 Controlled trial of acupuncture in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Schott, C. R. and Martin, E, FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) p91-92. http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Making research relevant - design of a pragmatic RCT of clinical and cost effectiveness of acupuncture in a primary care setting. Thomas, K. J., Fitter, M., Brazier, J., MacPherson, H., Campbell, M., Nicholl, J. P., Thorpe, L., Morgan, A., and Roman, M., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) p.93-94 http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis - a randomised controlled study. Tukmachi, E., Dempsey, E., and Jubb, R., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Survey of adverse events following acupuncture (SAFA) White, A. R. and Ernst, E., FACT 2001, Vol.6(1) http://www.ex.ac.uk/FACT/index.htm Acupuncture for pilocarpine-resistant xerostomia following radiotherapy
for head and neck malignancies(1). Johnstone, P. A., Peng, Y.
P., May, B. C., Inouye, W. S., and Niemtzow, R. C., Int J Radiat.Oncol
Biol.Phys 2001, Vol.50(2) p.353-357 PubMed Abstract available online Practical recommendations for the use of acupuncture in the
treatment of temporomandibular disorders based on the outcome of
published controlled studies. Rosted, P., Oral Dis 2001 Vol.7(2)p.109-115
PubMed Abstract available online Pseudobulbar paralysis treated with acupuncture. Du, L., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.12-15, http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Forty-five cases of apoplexy treated by electroacupuncture at the points of Yin meridians. Hou, A., Wang, Y., and Zheng, Y.J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.20-22, http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Clinical Observation on 46 cases of infantile repeated respiratory tract infection treated by mild-moxibustion over acupoints on back. Long, X., Chang, Q., and Shou, Q., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.23-26 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Twenty-eight cases of neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh treated by acupuncture and point-injection. Liao, M., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.29-30 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Treatment of 482 Cases of cervical spondylopathy by combining point-injection and needle-warming via moxibustion. Wang, G. and Qu, F., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.31-33 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Treatment of Urticaria with cupping at Back-Shu points - a report of 40 cases. Li, L. and Ding, J., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.37-38 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Dr. Sheng Xiesun's experience in acupuncture techniques. Cheng, F. and Dai, Q., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.39-42 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Puncturing methods for Fengchi (GB 20). Sun, X. and Li, X., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) 43-44 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ An approach to the integration of acupuncture and drug. Gao, X., Rao, H., and Niu, X., J Tradit Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.45-49 http://www.jtcm.com/ Reprints available from http://www.jcm.co.uk/ Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: diagnosis and treatment
patterns among acupuncturists evaluating the same patient. Kalauokalani,
D., Sherman, K. J., and Cherkin, D. C., South.Med J, 2001, Vol.94(5)
p.486-492 PubMed Abstract available online [In Process Citation] (German). Johren, P., Drong, I., Jackowski,
J., and Arnold, W. H., Mund Kiefer Gesichtschir 2001, Vol.5(2) p.136-140
Abstaract available online in English and German Alternative medicine and the medical profession: views of medical
students and general practitioners. Hasan, M. Y., Das, M., and
Behjat, S., East Mediterr.Health J 2000, Vol.6(1) p.25- 33 PubMed
Abstract available online Effects of acupuncture on skin temperature in children with
neurological disorders and cold feet. Svedberg, L., Nordahl,
G., and Lundeberg, T., Dev.Med Child Neurol 2001, Vol.43(5) p.358-
360 Acupuncture treatment of herpes zoster. Hu, J., J Tradit
Chin Med 2001, Vol.21(1) p.78-80 http://www.jtcm.com/
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