Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 8

August 2002

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Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1. Carpal tunnel syndrome pain treated with low-level laser and microamperes transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation: A controlled study. Naeser, M. A., Hahn, K. A., Lieberman, B. E., and Branco, K. F.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002, Vol. 83(7) p.978-988 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

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2. 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

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

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3. Scientific bases of acupuncture analgesia. Cao, X.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.1-14 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

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4. Acupuncture mechanisms for clinically relevant long-term effects-- reconsideration and a hypothesis. Carlsson, C.; Acupunct Med 2002, Vol. 20(2-3) p.82-99 Abstract online

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD,MPH

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5. Effects of electro-acupuncture on corticotropin-releasing factor in rates with experimentally-induced polycystic ovaries. Stener-Victorin,E., et. al. Neuropeptides 2001, Vol. 35 (5&6) p.227-231. PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by Lowell E. Kobrin, MD, PhD

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Editor's Note: In the June 2002 issue of Acubriefs, we discussed the important issue of the definition of acupuncture. We are seeking broad input and invite you to contribute to this discussion at: The Importance of a Modern and Comprehensive Definition for Acupuncture in Clinical Research: Preliminary Perspectives. Rotchford, J.K. and Kobrin,L.E.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 13(3) p. 38-40; Acubriefs Review by David L. Diehl, MD, FACP

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1. To provide a centralized resource for reviewing new citations on acupuncture in English.
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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, former President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 72

Abstract of "Acupuncture: theory, efficacy, and practice" (Kaptchuk,T.J.). Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(4) p. 91-91

Effects of static magnets on chronic knee pain and physical function: a double-blind study. Hinman, M. R., Ford, J., and Heyl, H.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(4) p.50-55 PubMed Abstract

The effect of whole bee venom on arthritis. Kang, S. S., Pak, S. C., and Choi, S. H.; Am J Chin Med 2002, Vol. 30(1) p.73-80 PubMed Abstract

P6 acupoint injections are as effective as droperidol in controlling early postoperative nausea and vomiting in children. Wang, S. M. and Kain, Z. N.; Anesthesiology 2002, Vol. 97(2) p.359-366 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture & Phlegm Heat Insomnia. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2002, Full text online

Controlling the Side Effects of Chemotherapy with Acupuncture. Becker, S.; Blue Poppy Press 2002, Full text online

The use of alternative therapies in the Saskatchewan stroke rehabilitation population. Blackmer, J. and Jefromova, L.; BMC Complement Altern Med 2002, Vol. 2(1) p.7 Full text online

Use of complementary/alternative therapies by women with advanced-stage breast cancer. Shen, J., Andersen, R., Albert, P. S., Wenger, N., Glaspy, J., Cole, M., and Shekelle, P.; BMC Complement Altern Med 2002, Vol. 2(1) p.8 Full text online

Hepatitis B and C virus prevalence in a rural area of South Korea: the role of acupuncture. Shin, H. R., Kim, J. Y., Kim, J. I., Lee, D. H., Yoo, K. Y., Lee, D. S., and Franceschi, S.; Br J Cancer 2002, Vol. 87(3) p.314-318 PubMed Abstract

Survey on the use of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with headache syndromes. von P, S., Ting, W., Scrivani, S., and et al; Cephalalgia 2002, Vol. 22(5) p.395-400 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for opioid dependence [Protocol for a Cochrane Review]. Ying, L., Jing, L., Man, J. Z., and et al; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002, Vol. 2002 (3)

Phytotherapy and other alternative forms of care for the patient with prostatitis. Shoskes, D. A.; Curr Urol Rep 2002, Vol. 3(4) p.330-334 PubMed Abstract

The muscle twitch in myofascial pain relief: effects of acupuncture and other needling methods. Chu, J. and Schwartz, I.; Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol 2002, Vol. 42(5) p.307-311 PubMed Abstract

[Acupuncture for cancer patients: why not?](in Hebrew). Samuels, N.; Harefuah 2002, Vol. 141(7) p.608-10, 666 PubMed Abstract

Alternative treatments in reproductive medicine: much ado about nothing: Acupuncture-a method of treatment in reproductive medicine: lack of evidence of an effect does not equal evidence of the lack of an effect. Stener-Victorin, E., Wikland, M., Waldenstrom, U., and Lundeberg, T.; Hum Reprod 2002, Vol. 17(8) p.1942-1946 PubMed Abstract

An interdisciplinary therapeutic approach for dealing with patients attributing chronic fatigue and functional memory disorders to environmental poisoning--a pilot study. Lacour, M., Zunder, T., Dettenkofer, M., Schonbeck, S., Ludtke, R., and Scheidt, C.; Int J Hyg Environ Health 2002, Vol. 204(5-6) p.339-346 PubMed Abstract

Academic Theories and Clinical Experience of Professor Li Xuewu. Han, C.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.41-49

Analgesic Effects of Acupuncture on Pain After Mandibular Wisdom Tooth Extraction. Kitade, T. and Ohyabu, H.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.53-58

Clinical Experience in Treating Lumbar Disk Prolapse by Comprehensive Treatment Therapy. Shi, Y.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.59-61

Clinical Observation of Treatment Effect of Pleoptic Instrument (Eyesight Enhancing Device). Li, L.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.9-12

Clinical Observation on Treatment of Cerebrovascular Diseases by Point Penetration Therapy with Large Acupuncture Needle. Xie, X. and Lin, Y.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.63-66

Clinical Study on Treating Vascular Dementia by Muskiness Injection in Points. Li, C., Jiang, Z., Wu, D., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.1-7

Experimental Study on Segmental Neural Distribution of All the Shu Points Along Stomach Meridian. Li, R., Li, C., and Guo, Y.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.35-39

Head Acupuncture Treatment of Cerebral Hemiplegia: 228 Cases. Ding, R., Ding, W., and Ding, Z.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.23-27

Improvement in Treating Scrofula by Fire Needle Therapy. Wang, J. and Wang, H.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.17-22

Influence of Electroacupuncture on Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis in Rats. Fang, J., Shao, Y., and Kan.F.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.29-34

Matters Needing Attention in Acupuncture. Qiao, H.;Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.71-72

Points of Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin, HT. The Editorial Board; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.51-52

Treating Chronic Pelvic Inflammation by Comprehensive Point Injection Therapy: Clinical Analysis. Ceng, X., wen, h., Wen, H., Ye, G., and et al; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.13-16

Treatment of Cervical Spondylopathy by Small Acupuncture Scalpel Lysis and Medicinal Injection. Sun, Z. and Wang, J.; Inter J Clin Acup 2002, Vol. 13(1) p.67-69

Control of nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy: what is the evidence? Bartlett, N. and Koczwara, B.; Intern Med J 2002, Vol. 32(8) p.401-407 PubMed Abstract

The efficacy of acupressure to prevent nausea and vomiting in post- operative patients. Ming, J. L., Kuo, B. I., Lin, J. G., and Lin, L. C.; J Adv Nurs 2002, Vol. 39(4) p.343-351 PubMed Abstract

Assessing efficacy of complementary medicine: adding qualitative research methods to the "Gold Standard". Verhoef, M. J., Casebeer, A. L., and Hilsden, R. J.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(3) p.275-281 PubMed Abstract

Attitudes of patients undergoing surgery toward alternative medical treatment. Wang, S. M., Peloquin, C., and Kain, Z. N.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(3) p.351-356 PubMed Abstract

Teaching evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: 2. A conceptual approach to causation-part 1. Wilson, K., Mills, E. J., Hollyer, T., Vohra, S., and Guyatt, G.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(3) p.379-383 PubMed Abstract

Teaching evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: 2. A conceptual approach to causation-part 2. Wilson, K., Mills, E. J., Hollyer, T., Vohra, S., and Guyatt, G.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(3) p.385-389 PubMed Abstract

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation potentiates analgesic effect of morphine. Yuan, C. S., Attele, A. S., Dey, L., Lynch, J. P., and Guan, X.; J Clin Pharmacol 2002, Vol. 42(8) p.899-903 PubMed Abstract o

Alternative treatments for depression: empirical support and relevance to women. Manber, R., Allen, J. J., and Morris, M. M.; J Clin Psychiatry 2002, Vol. 63(7) p.628-640 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture: a physician's primer, Part I. Altshuler, L. H. and Maher, J. H.; J Okla State Med Assoc 2002, Vol. 95(8) p.527-533 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture and moxibustion for treating ectopic endometrium. Wang, H. and Hou, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.203-204

Acupuncture treatment for 57 cases of hiccup. Chen, X.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.195-196

Cervical spondylopathy involving the vertebral arteries treated by body-acupuncture combined with scalp-acupuncture in 72 cases. Li, B., Chai, F., and Gao, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.197-199

Clinical application of the point Baihui. Zhang, D. and Lu, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.224-227

Clinical experience in application of the point Zhaohai. Hu, D. and Zhuang, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.218-220

Clinical observation on scalp acupuncture treatment in 50 cases of headache. Tang, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.190-192

Combined use of the points Shenmai and Zhaohai for treatment of craniofacial diseases. Huang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.221-223

Differential acupuncture treatment of hyperplasia of mammary glands. Wang, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.184-186

Effects of acupressure and Ibuprofen on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea. Pouresmail, Z. and Ibrahimzadeh, R.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.205-210

Experience in acupuncture treatment of occipital neuralgia. Wang, H., Chen, H., and Jiang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.183-183

How to treat sprain and contusion with acupuncture? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.239-239

Ischemic apoplexy-induced sequelae treated by penetrating puncture with long needles. Song, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.200-202

Observation on the therapeutic effects of acupuncture for 60 cases of simple obesity. Wang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.187-189

Scalp and body acupuncture for treatment of senile insomnia - a report of 83 cases. Lu, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.193-194

The anatomical physiology and clinical application of the points Huiyang and Zhonglushu. Chen, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.180-182

Treatment of retinal vein obstruction with acupuncture and Chinese medicinal herbs. Zhu, X., Bi, A., and Han, X.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.211-213

What acupuncture therapies can ba adopted for treating lumbago? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.240-240

What are the commonly-used acupuncture methods for treating acute lumbar sprain? Hu, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2002, Vol. 22(3) p.238-239

Survey of the use of complementary medicines and therapies in children with asthma. Shenfield, G., Lim, E., and Allen, H.; J Paediatr Child Health 2002, Vol. 38(3) p.252-257 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for childbirth pain. National electronic Library for Health 2002, Full text online

Effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment and rehabilitation of accident related musculoskeletal disorders: systematic review of the literature (project). New Zealand Health Technology Assessment (NZHTA) 2002

Study of the patterns of alternative therapy by the elderly. Shin, K. R., Jho, M. Y., Lee, G. S., Park, S. Y., and Shin, S. J.; Nurs Health Sci 2002, Vol. 4(3 Suppl) p.A8 PubMed Abstract

[In Process Citation](in German). Molsberger, A., Bowing, G., Haake, M., Meier, U., Winkler, J., and Molsberger, F.; Orthopade 2002, Vol. 31(6) p.536-543 PubMed Abstract

Managing patients with local anesthetic complications using alternative methods. Lu, D. P.; Pa Dent J (Harrisb ) 2002, Vol. 69(3) p.22-29 PubMed Abstract

Traditional Chinese medicine (tongue acupuncture) in children with drooling problems: Response. Wong, V.; Pediatr Neurol 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.78 PubMed Citation

Traditional Chinese medicine (tongue acupuncture) in children with drooling problems. Wong, M.; Pediatr Neurol 2002, Vol. 27(1) p.78 PubMed Citation

Herbs, supplements and HIV. Proj Inf Perspect 2000, (30) p.15-18 PubMed Abstract

[Needles for mother and child](in French). Bruet-Ferreol, C.; Soins Pediatr Pueric 2002, (205) p.11-12; PubMed Citation

High-Tech Acupuncture®, A Scientific Interdisciplinary Website. Litscher, G.; The Internet Journal of Alternative Medicine 2002, Vol. 1(1) Abstract online

Relieving Migraine Headache by Regulating Cerebral Blood Flow with Koryo Hand Therapy. Park, K. H. and Yoo, T. W.; The Internet Journal of Alternative Medicine 2002, Vol. 1(1) Full text online

The Change Of Cerebral Blood Flow Before And After Treatment Of Koryo Hand Therapy. Park, K. H. and Yoo, T. W.; The Internet Journal of Neuromonitoring 2002, Vol. 2(2) p. Full text online

Hospitals get alternative. Acupuncture, massage, and even herbs pop up in mainstream medical settings. Schneider, J.; US News World Rep 2002, Vol. 133(3) p.68, 70 PubMed Citation

Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Dobs, A. S. and Ashar, B. H.; WebMD Scientific American Medicine 2002, Full text online