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Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 7 July 2003 Editor's Note: Below are comments by Steven Birch PhD, LAc on a review I did in
last month's Acubriefs Newsletter. Where my review was positive
his is clearly critical. Normally, comments on reviews will be posted
online at the site of the review. In special cases, such as this
I will choose to publish the comments here in the newsletter. Dr.
Birch is passionate about improving the quality of research in acupuncture
and his comments outline many important issues related to performing
and reporting acupuncture research. I will admit, as a physician
who regularly provides acupuncture, I probably am biased toward
being a little bit more critical of research that finds acupuncture
ineffective than acupuncture studies that show a positive effect.
Having admitted to this probable bias, as my reviews reflect, I
am a strong proponent of studies with designs that initially demonstrate
effectiveness rather than efficacy. In our attempts to first establish
efficacy of acupuncture, I would argue much of the research in acupuncture
has little relevancy. Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD,MPH 2. Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture, and Spinal Manipulation. Giles, L.G and Muller,R. 2003, Spine, Vol. 28 (4) p. 1490-1502; PubMed AbstractReviewed by James K. Rotchford MD,MPH 3. Comments on Acubriefs review of "Electroacupuncture
analgesia for colonoscopy. a prospective, randomized, placebo controlled
study." Fanti,L., Gemma,M., Passaretti,S., Guslandi,M.,
Testoni,P.A., Casati,A., Torri,G.; Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Feb;
Vol. 98, No.2; p.312-6. PubMed
Abstract by Dr. Steven Birch Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives: At Acubriefs.com , we invite readers to:
New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 128 The influence of an internal electric field upon protein crystallization using the gel-acupuncture method. Mirkin, N., Frontana-Uribe, B. A., Rodriguez-Romero, A., Hernandez-Santoyo, A., and Moreno, A.; Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr 2003, Vol. 59(Pt 9) p.1533-1538 PubMed Abstract 2 minute non-invasive screening for cardio-vascular diseases: Relative limitation of C-Reactive protein compared with more sensitive L-Homocystine as cardio-vascular risk factors; safe and effective treatment using the selective drug uptake enhancement method. Omura, Y.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2003, Vol. 28(1-2) p.35-68 Effect of acupuncture on nitric oxide synthase expression in cerebral cortex of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Jang, M. H., Shin, M. C., Kim, Y. P., and et al; Acupunct Electrother Res 2003, Vol. 28(1-2) p.1-10 m/ Effects of electroacupuncture on pressor response to angiotensin - (1-7) by amino acid release in the rostral ventrolateral medulla. Wang, J., Shen, L. L., Cao, Y. X., and et al; Acupunct Electrother Res 2003, Vol. 28(1-2) p.25-34 Treatment of rheumatiod arthritis with electromagnetic millimeter waves applied to acupuncture points - a randomized double blind clinical study. Usichenko, T. I., Ivanhkivsky, O. I., and Gizhko, V. V.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2003, Vol. 28(1-2) p.11-18 Umbilical diagnosis as a non-invasive visual diagnostic aide. Shimotsuura, Y., Nishimura, M., Kawabata, R., and et al; Acupunct Electrother Res 2003, Vol. 28(1-2) p.19-24 Acupuncture and sumatriptan for migraine attacks (n=179). Cummings,
M.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.57-57 Acupuncture for Intractable Hiccups. (letter). Forrester, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.67-67 Acupuncture for low back pain in pregnancy. Cummings, M.;
Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.42-46 Abstract
online Acupuncture for nocturnal enuresis (n=15). Cummings, M.;
Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.60-60 Acupuncture for pain in labour (n=210). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.59-59 Acupuncture for reflex sympathetic dystrophy. White, A.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.40-61 Acupuncture for Soft Tissue Shoulder Disorders: A Series of 201 Cases. Guerra, J., Bassas, E., Andres, M., and et al; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.18-22 Abstract online Acupuncture has short term superiority to flunarizine in the migraine prophylaxis (n=160). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.56-57 Acupuncture in a patient with neurofibromatosis. (letter). Zarnegar,
R., Jenner, C., and Filshie, J.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.66-66 Acupuncture in a Rehabilitation Setting: Wu visits Wuhan. Wu,
K.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.52-54 Abstract
online Acupuncture is superior to invasive sham in chronic low back
pain (n=174). Cummings, M.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.55-56 Acupuncture seems to have a positive influence on immune function
(n=22). Cummings, M.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.63-63 An Audit of Self-Acupuncture in Primary Care. Fagan, N.
and Staten, P.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.28-31 Abstract
online Anatomy for the Acupuncturist - Facts & Fiction. 1: The head and neck region. Peuker, E. and Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.2-8 Abstract online Deep needle insertion is also superior to 2mm insertion in shoulder
myofascial pain (n=44). Cummings, M.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.58-59 Deep needle insertion is superior to 2mm insertion in lumbar
myofascial pain (n=42). Cummings, M.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.57-58 Editorial. Cummings, M. and Filshie, J.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.1-1 Full text free online Inappropriate rating scale. (letter). Ward, J. and Simpson, K.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.65-65 Low back pain in pregnancy. Forrester, M.; Acupunct Med
2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.36-41 Full
text free online Practising Acupuncture in the Developing World. Watkins, S.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.47-51 Abstract online Preparing a poster. White, A. and White, L.; Acupunct Med
2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.23-27 Full
text free online Prosthetic valve endocarditis attributed to acupuncture. Cummings,
M.; Acupunct
Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.64-64 Referred Knee Pain Treated with Electroacupuncture to Iliopsoas.
Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.32-35 Abstract
online Review of "Acupartner Clinic" (software). Lewis, C.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.68-69 The Effects of Electroacupuncture on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration in Rats. Inoue, M., Hojo, T., Yano, T., and Katsumi, Y.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.9-17 Abstract online The hypoalgesic effect of acupuncture on pressure pain threshold is not predictable by the segment stimulated (n=13). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(1-2) p.62-63 Is Acupuncture effective in smoking cessation? A Meta-analysis [in French]. Castera, P., Nguyen, J., Gerlier, J. L., and Robert, S.; Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2002, Vol. 1(3-4) p.76-85 Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Quinla, J. D. and Hill, D. A.; Am Fam Physician 2003, Vol. 68(1) p.121-128 PubMed Abstract Antispastic Effect of Electroacupuncture and Moxibustion in Stroke Patients. Moon, S. K., Whang, Y. K., Park, S. U., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(3) p.467-474 Publisher's Abstract Clinical Observations on Postoperative Vomiting Treated by Auricular Acupuncture. Kim, Y., Kim, C. W., and Kim, K. S.; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(3) p.475-480 Publisher's Abstract Immunohistochemical Localization of Cyclooxygenase-2 in Pregnant Rat Uterus by Sp-6 Acupuncture. Kim, J. S., Na, C. S., Hwang, W. J., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(3) p.481-488 Publisher's Abstract Thermo-visual Evaluation of the Yin-Tang Acupuncture Point for Intracranial Hypertension Syndrome. Ovechkin, A., Kim, K. S., Lee, J. W., and Lee, S. M.; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(3) p.455-466 Publisher's Abstract Acupuncture therapy for sleep-related laryngospasm. Schiff, E., Oliven, A., and Odeh, M.; Am J Med Sci 2003, Vol. 326(2) p.107-109 PubMed Abstract The Pressor Effect of Electroacupuncture on Hemorrhagic Hypotension. Syuu, Y., Matsubara, H., Hosogi, S., and Suga, H.; Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2003, Vol. PubMed Abstract Quantitative assessment of nociception in horses by use of the nociceptive withdrawal reflex evoked by transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Spadavecchia, C., Spadavecchia, L., Andersen, O. K., Arendt-Nielsen, L., Leandri, M., and Schatzmann, U.; Am J Vet Res 2002, Vol. 63(11) p.1551-1556 PubMed Abstract The effect of auricular acupuncture on anaesthesia: a search for optimal design. Usichenko, T. I., Pavlovic, D., and Groth, M.; Anaesthesia 2003, Vol. 58(9) p.928-929 PubMed Citation [Dynamic electroneurostimulation in the analgesia and treatment of functional disorders] (in Russian). Meizerov, E. E., Chernysh, I. M., and Dubova, M. N.; Anesteziol Reanimatol 2002, (4) p.31-34 PubMed Citation [In Process Citation] (in Italian). Lugoboni, F., Quaglio, G., Sarti, M., Pajusco, B., Mezzelani, P., and Lechi, A.; Ann Ital Med Int 2003, Vol. 18(2) p.73-82 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulders: A functional and sonographic study. Pan, P. J., Chou, C. L., Chiou, H. J., Ma, H. L., Lee, H. C., and Chan, R. C.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(7) p.988-993 PubMed Abstract Treating carpal tunnel syndrome with lasers and TENS (letter). Bodofsky, E.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002, Vol. 83(12) p.1806-1807 PubMed Citation A study on an energy supply method for a transcutaneous energy transmission system. Ozeki, T., Chinzei, T., Abe, Y., Saito, I., Isoyama, T., Ono, T., Kouno, A., Ishimaru, M., Takiura, K., Baba, A., Toyama, T., and Imachi, K.; Artif Organs 2003, Vol. 27(1) p.68-72 PubMed Abstract Prolonged inhibition of rostral ventral lateral medullary premotor sympathetic neurons by electroacupuncture in cats. Tjen-A-Looi, S., Li, P., and Longhurst, J. C.; Auton Neurosci 2003, Vol. 106(2) p.119-131 PubMed Abstract [Study on the effect of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on obesity] (in Chinese). Tian, D., Li, X., Shi, Y., Liu, Y., and Han, J.; Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao 2003, Vol. 35(3) p.277-279 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Modulation of pain signal processing by electric acupoint stimulation: an electroencephalogram study. Zhang, W., Luo, F., Qi, Y., Wang, Y., Chang, J., Woodward, D. J., Chen, A. C., and Han, J.; Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao 2003, Vol. 35(3) p.236-240 PubMed Abstract Urinary retention after hysterectomy for benign disease: extended diagnostic evaluation and treatment with sacral nerve stimulation. Everaert, K., De Muynck, M., Rimbaut, S., and Weyers, S.; BJU Int 2003, Vol. 91(6) p.497-501 PubMed Abstract Urinary retention in women. Fowler, C. J.; BJU Int 2003, Vol. 91(6) p.463-464 PubMed Citation Relations between brain network activation and analgesic effect induced by low vs. high frequency electrical acupoint stimulation in different subjects: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study. Zhang, W. T., Jin, Z., Cui, G. H., Zhang, K. L., Zhang, L., Zeng, Y. W., Luo, F., Chen, A. C., and Han, J. S.; Brain Res 2003, Vol. 982(2) p.168-178 PubMed Abstract Neuromodulative treatment of overactive bladder--noninvasive tibial nerve stimulation. Svihra, J., Kurca, E., Luptak, J., and Kliment, J.; Bratisl Lek Listy 2002, Vol. 103(12) p.480-483 PubMed Abstract Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may improve pruritus associated with haematological disorders (letter). Tinegate, H. and McLelland, J.; Clin Lab Haematol 2002, Vol. 24(6) p.389-390 PubMed Citation The effect of quadriceps-electrocutaneous stimulation on the T-reflex and the H-reflex of the soleus muscle. Kim, E. J. and Yoon, T. S.; Clin Neurophysiol 2003, Vol. 114(7) p.1189-1193 PubMed Abstract Does four weeks of TENS and/or isometric exercise produce cumulative reduction of osteoarthritic knee pain? Cheing, G. L., Hui-Chan, C. W., and Chan, K. M.; Clin Rehabil 2002, Vol. 16(7) p.749-760 PubMed Abstract Feasibility and effects of transcutaneous phrenic nerve stimulation combined with an inspiratory impedance threshold in a pig model of hemorrhagic shock. Samniah, N., Voelckel, W. G., Zielinski, T. M., McKnite, S., Patterson, R., Benditt, D. G., and Lurie, K. G.; Crit Care Med 2003, Vol. 31(4) p.1197-1202 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture, electrostimulation, and reflex therapy in dermatology. Chen, C. J. and Yu, H. S.; Dermatol Ther 2003, Vol. 16(2) p.87-92 PubMed Abstract Preparation and clinical application of Teflon-wire piston and stapes height measurer. Xie, N. P.; Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao 2003, Vol. 23(8) p.790-791 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Gastric electrical stimulation in intractable symptomatic gastroparesis. Abell, T. L., Van Cutsem, E., Abrahamsson, H., Huizinga, J. D., Konturek, J. W., Galmiche, J. P., VoelIer, G., Filez, L., Everts, B., Waterfall, W. E., Domschke, W., Bruley, d., V, Familoni, B. O., Bourgeois, I. M., Janssens, J., and Tougas, G.; Digestion 2002, Vol. 66(4) p.204-212 PubMed Abstract [Das Modelvorhaben akupunctur der eratzkassen] (in German). Weidenhammer, W. and et al; Dtch Z Akup 2002, Vol. 45183-192 Neural mechanisms underlying the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in humans. Hiraoka, K.; Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol 2002, Vol. 42(6) p.359-366 PubMed Abstract Phrenic and intercostal repetitive nerve stimulation: a useful electroneurophysiological method to detect the respiratory status of myasthenia gravis patients. Zhuang, L., Tang, X., Fan, D., Xu, X., Wang, X., and Jiang, J.; Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol 2003, Vol. 43(1) p.9-16 PubMed Abstract The effect of transcutaneous nerve stimulation on intraductal biliary pressure in post-cholecystectomy patients with T-drainage. Blaut, U., Marecik, J., Hartwich, A., Herman, R. M., Laskiewicz, J., and Thor, P. J.; Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.21-26 PubMed Abstract Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation as neuromodulative treatment of chronic pelvic pain. van Balken, M. R., Vandoninck, V., Messelink, B. J., Vergunst, H., Heesakkers, J. P., Debruyne, F. M., and Bemelmans, B. L.; Eur Urol 2003, Vol. 43(2) p.158-163 PubMed Abstract The simultaneous use of a biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit: implications for device interaction. Pyatt, J. R., Trenbath, D., Chester, M., and Connelly, D. T.; Europace 2003, Vol. 5(1) p.91-93 PubMed Abstract A large observational study of acupuncture. Weidenhammer, W. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.258-258 Acupressure improves sleep quality in patients with end-stage renal disease compared with no treatment controls (but not compared with sham acupressure). Tsay, S. L. and Chen, M. L.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.210-211 Acupuncture effective and efficacious for low back pain. Molsberger, A. F. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.211-212 Acupuncture for rhinitis. Xue, C. C. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.258-258 Acupuncture study with anaesthetised volunteers. Taguchi, A. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.258-258 Electro-acupuncture during the menopause altered mood but not vasomotor symptoms. Sandberg, M. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.212-214 Electro-acupuncture for back pain. Tsukayama, H. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.258-258 Placebo and placebo effects - a concise review. Walach, H.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(2) p.178-187 Suppression of pelvic pain during hysteroscopy with a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device. De Angelis, C., Perrone, G., Santoro, G., Nofroni, I., and Zichella, L.; Fertil Steril 2003, Vol. 79(6) p.1422-1427 PubMed Abstract A study on the rehabilitation of cognitive function and short-term memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Guo, Y., Shi, X., Uchiyama, H., Hasegawa, A., Nakagawa, Y., Tanaka, M., and Fukumoto, I.; Front Med Biol Eng 2002, Vol. 11(4) p.237-247 PubMed Abstract Nonpharmacological means of pain relief for labor and delivery. Eappen, S. and Robbins, D.; Int Anesthesiol Clin 2002, Vol. 40(4) p.103-114 PubMed Citation Mycobacterium chelonae infection with multiple cutaneous lesions after treatment with acupuncture. Ara, M., De Santamaria, C. S., Zaballos, P., Yus, C., and Lezcano, M. A.; Int J Dermatol 2003, Vol. 42(8) p.642-644 PubMed Abstract Reasons for complementary therapies and characteristics of users among HIV-infected people. Agnoletto, V., Chiaffarino, F., Nasta, P., Rossi, R., and Parazzini, F.; Int J STD AIDS 2003, Vol. 14(7) p.482-486 PubMed Abstract TENS revisited (letter). Dodes, J. E.; J Am Dent Assoc 2002, Vol. 133(10) p.1324 PubMed Citation Use of transcutaneous nerve stimulation wristband to treat methotrexate-induced nausea. Wilson, J. K., Phelps, K. C., and Feldman, S. R.; J Cutan Med Surg 2002, Vol. 6(6) p.551-553 PubMed Abstract Complementary medicine: Where is the evidence? Ernst, E.; J Fam Pract 2003, Vol. 52(8) p.630-634 PubMed Abstract Information-seeking behavior in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): an online survey of faculty at a health sciences campus. Owen, D. J. and Fang, M. L.; J Med Libr Assoc 2003, Vol. 91(3) p.311-321 Full text free online Motor evoked potentials from the pelvic floor in patients with multiple sclerosis. Brostrom, S., Frederiksen, J. L., Jennum, P., and Lose, G.; J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003, Vol. 74(4) p.498-500 PubMed Abstract A histochemical study of substance P in the rat spinal cord: effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Rokugo, T., Takeuchi, T., and Ito, H.; J Nippon Med Sch 2002, Vol. 69(5) p.428-433 PubMed Abstract Effect of occlusal splint and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation on the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in patients with bruxism. Alvarez-Arenal, A., Junquera, L. M., Fernandez, J. P., Gonzalez, I., and Olay, S.; J Oral Rehabil 2002, Vol. 29(9) p.858-863 PubMed Abstract The Efficacy of Acupressure and Acustimulation Wrist Bands for the Relief of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting. A University of Rochester Cancer Center Community Clinical Oncology Program Multicenter Study. Roscoe, J. A., Morrow, G. R., Hickok, J. T., Bushunow, P., Pierce, H. I., Flynn, P. J., Kirshner, J. J., Moore, D. F., and Atkins, J. N.; J Pain Symptom Manage 2003, Vol. 26(2) p.731-742 PubMed Abstract Analgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential currents on heat pain in healthy subjects. Cheing, G. L. and Hui-Chan, C. W.; J Rehabil Med 2003, Vol. 35(1) p.15-19 PubMed Abstract Optimal stimulation duration of tens in the management of osteoarthritic knee pain. Cheing, G. L., Tsui, A. Y., Lo, S. K., and Hui-Chan, C. W.; J Rehabil Med 2003, Vol. 35(2) p.62-68 PubMed Abstract Acute pain management of patients with multiple fractured ribs. Karmakar, M. K. and Ho, A. M.; J Trauma 2003, Vol. 54(3) p.615-625 PubMed Abstract Urodynamic effect of acute transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in overactive bladder. Amarenco, G., Ismael, S. S., Even-Schneider, A., Raibaut, P., Demaille-Wlodyka, S., Parratte, B., and Kerdraon, J.; J Urol 2003, Vol. 169(6) p.2210-2215 PubMed Abstract Korean Hand Acupuncture. Schmidt, D.; 2003, Full text free online [Biocontrollable electrostimulation in clinics of nervous diseases] (in Russian). Lishnevskii, S. A.; Lik Sprava 2002, (7) p.68-70 PubMed Abstract (ENG) The acupuncture wars: the professionalizing of american acupuncture-a
view from Massachusetts. Barnes, L. L.; Med Anthropol 2003,
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Abstract [Use of TENS in patients with rheumatoid arthritis] [Article in Serbo-Croatian (Roman)]. Ostojic, L., Ostojic, Z., Bucek, I., Busic, I., Miljanovic, V., and Ivelja, D.; Med Arh 2003, Vol. 57(1) p.59-60 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Acupuncture and Responses of Immunologic and Endocrine Markers during Competition. Akimoto, T., Nakahori, C., Aizawa, K., Kimura, F., Fukubayashi, T., and Kono, I.; Med Sci Sports Exerc 2003, Vol. 35(8) p.1296-1302 PubMed Abstract [Equipment for electrostimulation of the nervous and muscular systems: investigations, design, and application] (in Russian). Viktorov, V. A. and Domanskii, V. L.; Med Tekh 2002, (6) p.4-6 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Acute effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on tremor. Munhoz, R. P., Hanajima, R., Ashby, P., and Lang, A. E.; Mov Disord 2003, Vol. 18(2) p.191-194 PubMed Abstract Neuroprostheses for grasping. Popovic, M. R., Popovic, D. B., and Keller, T.; Neurol Res 2002, Vol. 24(5) p.443-452 PubMed Abstract The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients: a pilot study. Armutlu, K., Meric, A., Kirdi, N., Yakut, E., and Karabudak, R.; Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2003, Vol. 17(2) p.79-82 PubMed Abstract Pulse configuration-dependent effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on visual perception. Antal, A., Kincses, T. Z., Nitsche, M. A., Bartfai, O., Demmer, I., Sommer, M., and Paulus, W.; Neuroreport 2002, Vol. 13(17) p.2229-2233 PubMed Abstract High and low frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation inhibits nociceptive responses induced by CO(2) laser stimulation in humans. de Tommaso, M., Fiore, P., Camporeale, A., Guido, M., Libro, G., Losito, L., Megna, M., Puca, F., and Megna, G.; Neurosci Lett 2003, Vol. 342(1-2) p.17-20 PubMed Citation Posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of urge incontinence. Vandoninck, V., van Balken, M. R., Finazzi, A. E., Petta, F., Caltagirone, C., Heesakkers, J. P., Kiemeney, L. A., Debruyne, F. M., and Bemelmans, B. L.; Neurourol Urodyn 2003, Vol. 22(1) p.17-23 PubMed Abstract Learning about acupuncture. Nursing 2002, Vol. 32(1) p.28-29 PubMed Citation Reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Miller, R. L.; Orthop Nurs 2003, Vol. 22(2) p.91-99 PubMed Abstract Tinnitus reduction using transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Steenerson, R. L. and Cronin, G. W.; Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2003, Vol. 36(2) p.337-344 PubMed Abstract Facial nerve stimulation and postparotidectomy facial paresis. Reilly, J. and Myssiorek, D.; Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003, Vol. 128(4) p.530-533 PubMed Abstract Electromagnetic interference by transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with bipolar sensing implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a pilot safety study. Crevenna, R., Stix, G., Pleiner, J., Pezawas, T., Schmidinger, H., Quittan, M., and Wolzt, M.; Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2003, Vol. 26(2 Pt 1) p.626-629 PubMed Abstract Development of opioid tolerance with repeated transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation administration. Chandran, P. and Sluka, K. A.; Pain 2003, Vol. 102(1-2) p.195-201 PubMed Abstract Enhanced reduction in hyperalgesia by combined administration of clonidine and TENS. Sluka, K. A. and Chandran, P.; Pain 2002, Vol. 100(1-2) p.183-190 PubMed Abstract An investigation into the analgesic effects of interferential currents and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on experimentally induced ischemic pain in otherwise pain-free volunteers. Johnson, M. I. and Tabasam, G.; Phys Ther 2003, Vol. 83(3) p.208-223 PubMed Abstract In praise of TENS (letter). Leach, L.; Pract Midwife 2003, Vol. 6(4) p.39 PubMed Citation TENS--a marketing triumph. Robertson, A.; Pract Midwife 2003, Vol. 6(2) p.20-21 PubMed Citation Modulation and rehabilitation of spatial neglect by sensory stimulation. Kerkhoff, G.; Prog Brain Res 2003, Vol. 142:257-71.257-271 PubMed Abstract [An unusual complication of coronarography: neuralgia of the internal saphenous] (in French). Gross, C., Lecocq, J., Ribaud, J., Vautravers, P., and Bareiss, P.; Rev Neurol (Paris) 2003, Vol. 159(2) p.212-214 PubMed Abstract (ENG) Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on non-pain related cognitive and behavioural functioning. van Dijk, K. R., Scherder, E. J., Scheltens, P., and Sergeant, J. A.; Rev Neurosci 2002, Vol. 13(3) p.257-270 PubMed Abstract Acupuncture for chronic low back pain in older patients: a randomized, controlled trial. Meng, C. F., Wang, D., Ngeow, J., Lao, L., Peterson, M., and Paget, S.; Rheumatology (Oxford) 2003, PubMed Abstract Efficacy of topical nitroglycerin and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on survival of random-pattern skin flaps in rats. Atalay, C., Kockaya, E. A., Cetin, B., Kismet, K., and Akay, M. T.; Scand J Plast Reconstr Surg Hand Surg 2003, Vol. 37(1) p.10-13 PubMed Abstract Devices in the treatment of epilepsy. Karceski, S.; Semin Neurol 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.259-268 PubMed Abstract Primary evaluation of homeopathic remedies injected via acupuncture points to reduce chronic high somatic cell counts in modern dairy farms. Ben-Yakir, S.; The Web-Journal of Acupuncture 2003, Full text free online Randomised controlled trial of transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation of the lower extremities in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bourjeily-Habr, G., Rochester, C. L., Palermo, F., Snyder, P., and Mohsenin, V.; Thorax 2002, Vol. 57(12) p.1045-1049 PubMed Abstract [In Process Citation] (in Russian). Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2003, (2) p.7-10 PubMed Abstract (ENG) [Optimizing electrotherapy--a comparative study of 3 different currents] (in German). Crevenna, R., Posch, M., Sochor, A., Keilani, M., Wiesinger, G., Nuhr, M., Kollmitzer, J., Nicolakis, P., Fialka-Moser, V., and Quittan, M.; Wien Klin Wochenschr 2002, Vol. 114(10-11) p.400-404 PubMed Abstract (ENG) [Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "Sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain - range of motion analysis] (in German). Konig, A., Radke, S., Molzen, H., Haase, M., Muller, C., Drexler, D., Natalis, M., Krauss, M., Behrens, N., and Irnich, D.; Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb 2003, Vol. 141(4) p.395-400 PubMed Abstract (ENG) [Exploration on the mother edition of Wang Bing's Annotated Su wen (Plain Questions)] (in Chinese). Qiao, H. F. and Li, H. Q.; Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2003, Vol. 33(2) p.86-89 PubMed Abstract (ENG) |
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