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Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 5 May 2002 SEIRIN-America along with Oriental Medical Supplies (OMS) suppliers of acupuncture needles and accessories are financial sponsors of Acubrief's Newsletter. Acubriefs Newsletter has added another new feature! We invite
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at each review citation below. New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 77 Recent articles reviewed in this edition: 1. Effect of acupuncture on smoking cessation or reduction: an 8-month and 5-year follow-up study. He, D., Medbo, J., and Hostmark, A. T.; Prev Med 2001, Vol. 33(5) p.364-372 Abstract online Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 2. Internet advice by acupuncturists - a risk factor for cardiovascular patients? Schmidt, K.; Perfusion 2002, Vol. 15, p. 44-50 Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 3. Conservative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Gerritsen, A. A., de Krom, M. C., Struijs, M. A., Scholten, R. J., de Vet, H. C., and Bouter, L. M.; J Neurol 2002, Vol. 249(3) p.272-280 PubMed Abstract online Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 4. Acupuncture and clinical hypnosis for facial and head and neck pain: a single crossover comparison. Lu, D. P., Lu, G. P., and Kleinman, L.; Am J Clin Hypn 2001, Vol. 44(2) p.141-148 PubMed abstract online Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH 5. The clinical evaluation of traditional East Asian systems
of medicine. MacPherson, H., Sherman, K. J., Hammerschlag, R.,
Birch, S., Lao, L., and Zaslawski, C.; Clin
Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.16-19 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: 77 Review: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is not effective for chronic low-back pain. Hoffman, R. M.; ACP J Club 2001, Vol. 135(3) p.99 Full text online Various interventions increase smoking cessation rates. Luckmann, R.; ACP J Club 2001, Vol. 134(2) p.60 Full text online Effect of electroacupuncture on the expression of interlukin-1beta mRNA after transient focal cerebral ischemia. Xu, Z. F., Wu, G. C., and Cao, X. D.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.29-35 PubMed Abstract Intravaginal surface EMG probe design test for urinary incontinence patients. Pauliina, A., Jorma, P., Paula, I., and Olavi, A.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.37-44 PubMed Abstract Neuroimmunal regulation of electroacupuncture (EA) on the traumatic rats. Zhao, H., Du, L. N., Jiang, J. W., Wu, G. C., and Cao, X. D.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.15-27 PubMed Abstract Scientific bases of acupuncture analgesia. Cao, X.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.1-14 PubMed Abstract The neuroprotective effects of electroacupuncture on focal cerebral ischemia in monkey. Gao, H., Guo, J., Zhao, P., and Cheng, J.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.45-57 PubMed Abstract The role of medical acupuncture in health promotion and prevention. Aung, S. K. H.; Akupunktura Polska 2001, Vol. 23/24 p.714-721 Suggesting an alternative to the term "double-blind" (letter). Park, J., Lee, H., White, A., and Ernst, E.; Anesthesiology 2002, Vol. 96(4) p.1034 PubMed citation The efficacy of acupuncture for osteoarthritis (letter). Cebuliak, E.; Aust Vet J 2002, Vol. 80(3) p.128 PubMed citation Electroacupuncture versus Diclofenac in symptomatic treatment of Osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial. Sangdee, C., Teekachunhatean, S., Sananpanich, K., Sugandhavesa, N., Chiewchantanakit, S., Pojchamarnwiputh, S., and Jayasvasti, S.; BMC Complement Altern Med 2002, Vol. 2(1) p.3 Pub Med abstract Full text online CD30-positive T-cell-rich pseudolymphoma induced by gold acupuncture. Kim, K. J., Lee, M. W., Choi, J. H., Sung, K. J., Moon, K. C., and Koh, J. K.; Br J Dermatol 2002, Vol. 146(5) p.882-884 PubMed summary Acupuncture for asthma: fact or fiction? Varon, J., Fromm, R. E., Jr., and Marik, P. E.; Chest 2002, Vol. 121(5) p.1387-1388 PubMed citation Short-term Acupuncture Therapy Is of No Benefit in Patients With Moderate Persistent Asthma(*). Shapira, M. Y., Berkman, N., Ben David, G., Avital, A., Bardach, E., and Breuer, R.; Chest 2002, Vol. 121(5) p.1396-1400 PubMed Abstract Auricular therapy using magnetic pearls on sleep: a standardized protocol for the elderly with insomnia. Suen, L. K. P., Wong, T. K. S., and Leung, A. W. N.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.39-50 Abstract online Integrating science and religion - implications for the scientific understanding of Chinese medicine: part 1: an essay review of "The marriage of Sense and Soul: Integrating Science and Religion" by Ken Wilber. Anderson, B. J.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.51-58 International workshop in acupuncture research methodology: introduction to consensus reports on workshop topics. Birch, S., Hammerschlag, R., and Lewith, G.; ; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.10-11 Letter from Beijing (editorial). Rose, K. and Zhang, Y. H.; ; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.1-5 Matching acupuncture clinical study designs to research questions. Sherman, K. J., Lao, L., MacPherson, H., Lewith, G., Hopwood, V., and Kawakita, K.; ; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.12-15 Performing systematic reviews of clinical trials of acupuncture: problems and solutions. White, A., Trinh, K., and Hammerschlag, R.;; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.26-31 Abstract online Report on the 32nd International TCM Congress in Rothenburg, odT, Germany. ; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.72-73 Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture: the STRICTA recommendations. MacPherson, H., White, A., Cummings, M., Jobst, K., Rose, K., and Niemtzow, R. C.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.6-9 Abstract online The clinical evaluation of traditional East Asian systems of medicine. MacPherson, H., Sherman, K. J., Hammerschlag, R., Birch, S., Lao, L., and Zaslawski, C.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.16-19 The non-specific effects of acupuncture treatment: When and how to treat them. Birch, S., Hammerschlag, R., Trinh, K., and Zaslawski, C.;Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.20-25 The role of acupuncture schools and individual practitioners in acupuncture research. Lao, L., Sherman, K., and Bovey, M.; ; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.32-38 Tradition and revision. Hammer, L.;Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(1) p.59-71 'An empty and happy feeling in the bladder...': health changes experienced by women after acupuncture for recurrent cystitis. Alraek, T. and Baerheim, A.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(4) p.219-223 Abstract online Attitudes to and use of complementary medicine among physicians in the United Kingdom. Lewith, G. T., Hyland, M., and Gray, S. F.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(3) p.167-172 PubMed Abstract Clinical trials of acupuncture: consensus recommendatios for optimal treatment, sham controls and blinding. White, A. R., Filshie, J., and Cummings, T. M.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(4) p.237-245 Abstract online Consumer involvement in CAM research. White, A.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(4) p.205-206
Review of "Acupuncture, Expertise and Cross-Cultural Medicine" (Bivins,R.). Manasse, A.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(4) p.255-257 Review of "The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in an evidence-based approach". Zollman, C.; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(4) p.254-255 Six-month depression relapse rates among women treated with acupuncture. Gallagher, S. M., Allen, J. J. B., Hitt, S. K., and et al; Complement Ther Med 2001, Vol. 9(4) p.216-218 Abstract online Evidence of Connective Tissue Involvement in Acupuncture. Langevin, H. M., Churchill, D. L., Wu, J., Badger, G. J., Yandow, J. A., Fox, J. R., and Krag, M. H.; FASEB J 2002, Vol. 16(8) p.872-874 PubMed Abstract Alternative approaches to the medical management of cardiovascular disease: acupuncture, electrical nerve, and spinal cord stimulation (editorial). Longhurst, J. C.; Heart Dis 2001, Vol. 3(4) p.215-216 PubMed citation Frequency dependence of impedances at the acupuncture point Quze (PC3). Johng, H. M., Cho, J. H., Shin, H. S., Soh, K. S., Koo, T. H., Choi, S. Y., Koo, H. S., and Park, M. S.; IEEE Eng Med Biol Mag 2002, Vol. 21(2) p.33-36 PubMed citation Commentary on Auricular Acupuncture for Cocaine Abuse. Oleson, T. D.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(2) p.123-125 PubMed citation Interpreting Conflicting Findings from Clinical Trials of Auricular Acupuncture for Cocaine Addiction: Does Treatment Context Influence Outcome? Margolin, A., Avants, S. K., and Holford, T. R.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(2) p.111-121 PubMed abstract Introducing Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Answering the Challenge. (editorial) Wilson, K.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(2) p.103-105 PubMed citation Apparent adverse outcome of acupuncture. Leavy, B. R.; J Am Board Fam Pract 2002, Vol. 15(3) p.246-248 PubMed citation Conservative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Gerritsen, A. A., de Krom, M. C., Struijs, M. A., Scholten, R. J., de Vet, H. C., and Bouter, L. M.; J Neurol 2002, Vol. 249(3) p.272-280 PubMed abstract Update of ACR Guidelines for Osteoarthritis. Role of the Coxibs. Schnitzer, T. J.; J Pain Symptom Manage 2002, Vol. 23(4 Suppl) p.S24-S30 PubMed abstract Safe, successful nausea suppression in early pregnancy with P-6 acustimulation. Slotnick, R. N.; J Reprod Med 2001, Vol. 46(9) p.811-814 PubMed abstract
A comparison between the Chinese and European patients in acupuncture treatment. Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.157-160 A variant maneuver of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylopathy. Du, Y. and Li, D.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.112-114 Acupuncture treatment of hiccup. Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.148-151 Acupuncture treatment of superficial pain by subcutaneous needling. Wu, S., Zhu, J., and Gong, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.117-118 Advances in TCM symtomatology of rheumatoid arthritis. Li, S.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.137-142 Application of healty-side needling to treatment of apoplectic hemiplegia. Fan, G., Wu, X., and Xue, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.143-147 Clinical application of the point Yongquan. Liu, Z., Liu, H., Zhang, H., and Sun, S.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.119-120 Clinical experience in the application of the acupoint Futu. Sun, G.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.132-133 Cupping therapy for 103 cases of high fever due to infection of the upper respiratory tract. Liu, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.124-125 Effects of electroacupuncture at Weiwanziashu and Zusanli points on blood glucose and plasma pancreatic glucagon contents in diabetic rabbits. Zeng, Z. and Li, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.134-136 Examples of clinical application of Fengchi. Chen, Y., Zhang, T., and Zheng, K.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.128-131 Fifty-six cases of acne treated by auricular needle-imbedding. Hou, H. and Wu, T.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.115-116 Point injection for treating nephritic colic. Li, W., Liu, W., and Jiang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.114-114 Study on Cytokines IL-2, IL-6, IL-10 in patients of chronic allergic rhinitis treated with acupuncture. Petti, F. B., Liguori, A., and Ippoliti, F.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.104-111 Treatment of protrusion of the lumbar invertebral disc by TCM massage. Long, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(2) p.126-127 The water-soluble fraction of bee venom produces antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects on rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Kwon, Y. B., Lee, H. J., Han, H. J., Mar, W. C., Kang, S. K., Yoon, O. B., Beitz, A. J., and Lee, J. H.; Life Sci 2002, Vol. 71(2) p.191-204 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture beyond the endorphin concept? Bonta, I. L.; Med Hypotheses 2002, Vol. 58(3) p.221-224 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture. A useful complement of anesthesia? Akca, O. and Sessler, D. I.; Minerva Anestesiol 2002, Vol. 68(4) p.147-151 PubMed Abstract Effects of electro-acupuncture on corticotropin-releasing factor in rats with experimentally-induced polycystic ovaries. Stener-Victorin, E., Lundeberg, T., Waldenstrom, U., Bileviciute-Ljungar, I., and Janson, P. O.; Neuropeptides 2001, Vol. 35(5-6) p.227-231 PubMed Abstract Auriculotherapy stimulation for neuro-rehabilitation. Oleson, T. D.; NeuroRehabilitation 2002, Vol. 17(1) p.49-62 PubMed Abstract First-line treatment for osteoarthritis. Part 1: Pathophysiology, assessment, and pharmacologic interventions. Baird, C. L.; Orthop Nurs 2001, Vol. 20(5) p.17-24 PubMed Abstract First-line treatment for osteoarthritis. Part 2: Nonpharmacologic interventions and evaluation. Baird, C. L.; Orthop Nurs 2001, Vol. 20(6) p.13-18 PubMed Abstract Treating an Earth " Causitive Factor" Patient Using 5 Element Acupunture. Bennetts, G.; Pac J Orient Med 2002, (19) p.9-13 Full text online Abstract of "Acupressure treatment of morning sickness in pregnancy: a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled study" (Norheim,A.J., et al). Primary Care Medical Abstracts 2001, (16) Abstract of "Adverse events following acupuncture: prospective survey of 32 000 consultations with doctors and physiotherapists" (White,A., et al). Primary Care Medical Abstracts 2002, (23) Abstract of "Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain" (Irnich,D., et al). Primary Care Medical Abstracts 2001, (23) Abstract of "Safe, successful nausea suppression in early pregnancy with P-6 acustimulation" (Slotnick, R.N.). Primary Care Medical Abstracts , #23 Abstract of "The York acupuncture safety study: prospective survey of 34 000 treatments by traditional acupuncturists" (MacPherson,H., et al). Primary Care Medical Abstracts 2002, # 22 Failure of the opiate antagonist naloxone to modify hypnotic analgesia. Goldstein, A. and Hilgard, E. F.; Proc Natl Acac Sci USA 2002, Vol. 72, p.2041-2043 Deconstructing paternalism--what serves the patient best? Stan, N. H.; Singapore Med J 2002, Vol. 43(3) p.148-151 PubMed Abstract Profulla Kumar Sen: his contributions to cardiovascular surgery. Mittal, C. M.; Tex Heart Inst J 2002, Vol. 29(1) p.17-25 PubMed Abstract [Huang Yizhou's study on Nei jing (Inner Canon)] (article in Chinese). Hu, B., Huang, Y., and Yu, C.; Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2002, Vol. 32(1) p.29-31 PubMed Abstract |
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