Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 8

August 2003

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD,MPH

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2. Developing Methods for Acupuncture Research: Rationale for and Design of a Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain. Sherman, K. J. and Cherkin, D. C.; Altern Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.54-60

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3. Soft tissue abscess and osteomyelitis secondary to acupuncture (letter). ANZ J Surg 2003, Vol. 73(9) p.770 PubMed Citation

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Acupuncture Research Award
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First Place: $3,000
Paper to be presented at the AAMA Symposium in Chicago, Illinois April 2004,
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Papers for second and third place to be announced at the 2004 AAMA Symposium, in Chicago, Illinois. Authors to be acknowledged.

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biochemical or physiological research pertaining to acupuncture. The work
must not be previously published. Work done and accepted for publication
during the 2002-2003 year period through the present will be considered, if the publishing journal will allow presentation at the AAMA meeting.

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3. Submissions should be received by February 15, 2004. Beyond that date, due
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cannot be guaranteed acceptance for this year.

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work are reserved to the author(s), including future right to publish any and
all aspects of the research.

7. Acknowledgement of receipt of the submission will be sent within 15
working days. The MARF board will assign a panel of judges. Winners will be
selected at the sole discretion of the judges and the MARF board. Winners
will be notified in adequate time to attend the spring Symposium.

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New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 198

[Advances of Studies on the Involvement of the Second Messenger System and Gene Expression in the Effect of Acupuncture] (in Chinese). Wang, S. J., Jia, C. S., ZHAO, Z. G., and Zhang, Q. Y.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.66-69 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Advances of Study on the Anti-pregnancy and Labor-inducing and Labor-hastening Effects of Acupuncture Therapy] (in Chinese). Zhu, J., WANG, M. Q., Zhu, L., JIN, C. L., HE, Z. P., Yuan, H., and MA, L. X.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.74-78 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture Enhanced by Tramadol in Arthritic Rats] (in Chinese). Xie, H., MA, F., Gao, X., and Wu, G. C.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.38-41 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Acupuncture on the Changes of Ion Contents of Aqueous Humor and the Immune System in Senile Cataract Patients] (in Chinese). Shi, J., Wang, Q., and Shi, Y.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.62-65 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture of "Zusanli" Point on Substance P in the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract] (in Chinese). Liu, J. H., LI, J. S., Yan, J., Yi, S. X., Lin, Y. P., and CHANG, X. R.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.5-9 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture on Neuronal Death Induced by Cerebral Ischemia reperfusion and Its Mechanisms] (in Chinese). Li, R., Guo, J. C., and Cheng, J. S.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.10-16 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Electroacupuncture on NGF Level in the Injured-facial Nerve Regeneration Chamber] (in Chinese). Wu, B., He, J., and GAO, B. Q.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.30-32 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of Scalp Acupuncture Therapy on Cerebral Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression in Cerebral Ischemia Rats] (in Chinese). ZHANG, H. F., Cui, H., and Tang, Q.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.17-20 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Acupoint-injection of Huangqi and Danggui Injection on Gastric Mucosal Blood Flow in Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Rats] (in Chinese). Wang, Y. P., SUN, M. F., FAN, G. Q., and Wu, X.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.33-37 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Acupuncture on the Spontaneous Firing of Neurons of Hypothalamic ARC in Rats with Type-II Diabetes] (in Chinese). XU, F. M. and Liu, Z. C.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.26-29 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Electrically Stimulating Parafascicular Nucleus on Visceral Pain Discharges of Neurons of Posterior Thalamic Nuclei in Cats] (in Chinese). WU, M. F., SHANG, L. H., Zhang, H., and Zhang, X. G.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.55-57 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Melatonin and Electroacupuncture on Lymphocyte Proliferation, IL-2 Activity and ACTH Levels in Traumatic Rats] (in Chinese). Huang, Y. S., Jiang, J. W., Wu, G. C., and Cao, X. D.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.42-47 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Review on Mechanisms of Acupuncture-moxibustion against Leukopenia due to Chemotherapy Induced Myeloid Inhibition] (in Chinese). ZHAO, X. X., WANG, H. P., TIAN, K. Y., Lu, M., Huang, X. M., and YAN, D. H.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.70-73 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on the Effect of Acupuncture in the Prevention and Treatment of Learning-memory Decline in Diabetes Mellitus Rats] (in Chinese). WANG, Y. C., Zhu, L. X., LIU, Z. W., Ye, Y. Y., MO, X. R., and Tian, D. Q.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.21-25 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on the Interrelation between the Heart Meridian and the Related Internal Organs in the Myocardial Ischemia Rabbit] (in Chinese). Fang, Z. B., Wang, Y. L., and Zhou, Y. P.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.48-54 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Three-dimensional Reconstruction Research on the Anatomic Structure of Fengfu Acupoint] (in Chinese). ZHANG, H. D., YU, A. S., LI, F. M., and YAN, Z. G.; [Acupuncture Research] 2003, Vol. 28(01) p.58-61 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Acupuncture for treatment of 46 cases of malaria of gastrointestinal type in Africa] (in Chinese). Zhang, H. and Ren, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.483-484 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Acupuncture regulating Yinqiao and Yangqiao Meridians for treatment of 87 cases of insomnia] (in Chinese). Zhang, H., ENG, H., and Xiong, K.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.394-396 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Advances of studies on stimulating parameters of electroacupuncture] (in Chinese). GU, C. Y., Hu, J., and CAI, Y. B.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.489-491 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Analysis on several influencing factors in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of peripheral facial paralysis](in Chinese). Wang, S. Q., Bai, Y. P., and Yu, S.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.367-370 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Channel balance-inducing treatment for late withdrawal syndrome of heroin dependence](in Chinese). Shu, R., Wen, X. Y., and Ru, L. Q.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.325-328 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical analysis on treatment of Parkinson's disease by acupuncture of points on the Governor Vessel] (in Chinese). Li, X. J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.445-446 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on abdominal cluster, needling for treatment of chronic annexitis] (in Chinese). HONG, J. Y., OU, L. J., and Chen, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.383-385 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of 120 children with cortical blindness](in Chinese). Guo, J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.332-334 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on acupuncture for treatment of depression after apoplexy] (in Chinese). WANG, H. T.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.442-444 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on multifunctional warming moxibustion apparatus for treatment of arthralgia syndrome] (in Chinese). LIU, B. L. and YUAN, X. L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.405-407 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical observation on treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathies by tapping collaterals with skin needles](in Chinese). Xu, L. B., Long, S. J., and Chen, X. L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.329-331 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on acupoint, injection plus acupuncture for treatment of cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type] (in Chinese). MENG, P. Y., WU, X. R., and GUO, G. R.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.449-451 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on acupuncture for treatment of 76 cases of ophthalmoplegia] (in Chinese). OUYANG, Y. Y., ZHANG, X. F., and Yin, Y.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.452-454 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on ear point tapping and pressing therapy for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome] (in Chinese). Wang, X. H., YUAN, Y. D., and WANG, B. F.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.386-388 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on h--eatlnent of primary facial spasm by meridian-acupoint region therapy] (in Chinese). Wang, L., Ouyang, Z., and Li, Z. Y.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.391-393 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on prevention of recurrence of poststroke syndromes by acupuncture and moxibustion](in Chinese). Cao, W. Z., Zhang, L., and Song, S. B.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.317-320 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical study on protective action of acupuncture on brain during craniotomy](in Chinese). Chen, J. L., He, S. X., and Lu, W.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.321-324 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Control observation on Daling (PC 7) for treatment of affective disorder after apoplexy] (in Chinese). Yuan, J., Li, M., and SU, Z. W.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.389-390 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Control observation on the therapeutic effect and the effect-producing time of acupuncture combined with quick cupping on facial paralysis](in Chinese). Zhou, H. Q.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.339-340 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Direct observation on therapeutic effects of acupuncture and auricular point sticking on cholecystitis by B-ultrasonography] (in Chinese). Zhang, L. C. and Chen, Y. H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.455-456 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of acupuncture on postoperative rehabilitation of annular mixed hemorrhoid] (in Chinese). DUAN, H. T., SHEN, R. Z., and YANG, J. M.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.397-398 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of pricking blood therapy of acupoint on substance P in the rat of experimental allergic rhinitis] (in Chinese). CHEN, R. H., Lu, L., and Chen, H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.469-471 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of quantitative acupuncture manipulation on F value in the patient of acute angle-closure glaucoma] (in Chinese). Zhang, H. X., Yang, G., and Xu, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.439-441 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effect of the acupoint on percutaneous absorption of aminophylline] (in Chinese). Liu, J. P., Xu, B., and Yang, B.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.355-357 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of acupuncture of different acupoint groups on pain-related components SEPs of the post-tibial nerve] (in Chinese). Zhang, L. F., LIU, J. Q., and DENG, J. M.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.402-404 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of acupuncture of Feishu (BL 13) and nonpoint on pulmonary function] (in Chinese). ZHAO, N. X., GUO, R. L., and REN, Q. Y.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.461-462 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of acupuncture on levels of leptin and expression of leptin receptor gene in obese rats] (in Chinese). Liu, Z. C., Sun, F. M., and ZHAO, D. H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.412-416 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of electroacupuncture on expressions of bcl-2 mRNA and protein in the spinal cord in rats with early spinal cord injury] (in Chinese). Zhang, Z. Y., Yu, A., and YEN, Z. G.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.473-476 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Experimental study on moxibustion for prevention of inflammatory reaction during cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats] (in Chinese). Guo, J., Wang, L., and Zhang, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.358-360 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Experimental study on treatment of spinal cord transection by electroacupuncture at the Governor Vessel in the rat] (in Chinese). Guo, J. S., Zeng, Y. S., and Chen, Y. L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.351-354 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Meridians and acupoints are composed of interstitial substances] (in Chinese). XIE, H. R.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.463-465 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observation on therapeutic effect of integrated treatment of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine in promoting revival of coma for the patient of severe craniocerebral trauma] (in Chinese). Li, Z. Z., SUN, X. D., and Zhang, X. J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.380-382 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Optimization of clinical disease spectrum and therapeutic programs of acupuncture and moxibustion for diseases of the nervous system] (in Chinese). FAN, G. Q., Wang, L. L., and WANG, Q. C.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.477-479 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Renying-Cunkou pulse diagnostic method and guiding significance for clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion] (in Chinese). Gao, J. Y. and ZHAO, J. S.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.427-428 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on Cheng Dan'an applying "Ma's points" for treatment of febrile diseases] (in Chinese). Huang, S. F. and JIANG, Y. P.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.421-423 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on eight extra-meridians] (in Chinese). Ma, Q., Zhou, D. A., and Wang, L.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.344-346 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on electroacupuncture and Chinese material medica for promoting regeneration of injured sciatic nerve in rats] (in Chinese). SHAO, S. J., SHAN, B. Z., and YAN, Z.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.417-420 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on the role of Shuigou (GV 26) in treatment of functional enuresis] (in Chinese). Song, Y. G. and Yuan, H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.341-343 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[The effects of acupuncture treatment on inflammatory media in the patient of chronic inflammation] (in Chinese). SHI, D. G., Du, X., and Hu, S.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.429-431 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Therapeutic effect of acupuncture and cupping combined with manual reduction on small joint derangement of the thoracic vertebra] (in Chinese). Bao, F., Liang, Z., and Wang, D. H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(08) p.447-448 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Therapeutic effect of fire-needle therapy on arthralgia syndrome] (in Chinese). Li, Y., Zhou, Z., and HE, X. J.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.408-411 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Therapeutic effect of pricking blood therapy of Jing (Well) points along meridians on facial paralysis at acute stage] (in Chinese). MA, G. H., QIAO, J. L., and GU, Q.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(07) p.399-401 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Thinking and methods of acupuncture treatment for spasm and paralysis after apoplexy] (in Chinese). Liu, W. L., Ouyang, J. J., and Yue, Z. H.; [Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 23(06) p.361-362 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Optimization of Acupuncture Treatment Program for Upper Limb Paralysis and Its Effect on Blood Endothelin in Patients with Cerebral Infarction] (in Chinese). FAN, G. Q., Wang, H., and Wu, X.; [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 2003, Vol. 23(02) p.102-105 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observation on Effect of Electro-acupuncture in Treating Maxillofacial Hemangioma] (in Chinese). Zhang, W., Xin, Y. L., and Zhao, H. C.; [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 2003, Vol. 23(05) p.341-343 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical Study on Needling Method of Regulating the Mind and Supplementing Kidney for Treatment of 35 Cases of Climacteric Syndrome] (in Chinese). Shen, X. M., Du, Y. H., and Yan, L.; [Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 44(05) p.347-349 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Single Acupoint Acupuncture on Expression of Aging-correlated Genes in Senescence Accelerated Mouse] (in Chinese). LU, M. X., YU, J. C., and Yu, T.; [Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 44(06) p.424-426 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Prof. CHEN Quan-x in' s Clinical Experience on Acupuncture and Moxibustion] (in Chinese). Chen, X. H.; [New Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 35(07) p.14-16 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Treatment of Puerperal Arthralgia by Sanbi Tang Jiawei Combined with Bee - Needling: A Clinical Observation of 42 Cases] (in Chinese). WEN, W. Q., HUANG, S. G., and WANG, R. T.; [New Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003, Vol. 35(08) p.52-53 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Afferent Nerve Mechanism of Electro-acupuncturing Zhonglushu (BL29) Inhibiting Bladder Over-activity] (in Chinese). Wang, X. Y., Zheng, H. T., Wang, S. Y., Tang, Y. H., LI, J. Z., and SHI, X. L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.17-20 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Analysis of the Curative Effect of Acupmoxi Plus Ultra-short Wave on 55 Patients with Chronic Pelvic Inflammation] (in Chinese). SHEN, H. and HU, D. W.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.29-30 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical Research on the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis with Percussopunctator and External Application] (in Chinese). YANG, X. H., XU, S. J., and WEI, J. J.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.21-23English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Combined Acupuncture and Medical Anesthesia for Laryngeal Reconstruction] (in Chinese). Huang, H. N. and Shao, Q.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.27-28 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Acupuncture on Gastro-dynamics in Patients with Post-chemotherapeutic Vomiting] (in Chinese). SHEN, G. W. and ZHAO, J. S.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.18-21 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

Effects of Different Needling Depths on the Weight Indices and Morphology in Rats of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia] (in Chinese). Xu, J. F. and YANG, Z. G.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.15-17 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Effects of Electroacupuncture on LH, Testosterone and Testicle Histology in Hydrocortisone Acetate Modeling Rats] (in Chinese). AN, X. Y., He, J. S., YANG, A. G., MA, S. L., and Chen, B. Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.28-31 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Hypotensive Effect of Acupuncture and Its Mechanism in Renovascular Hypertensive Rats] (in Chinese). Wang, Q. Y. and Tang, W.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.6-8English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Small-cone Moxibustion on the Cellular Immunity in Adjuvant Arthritis Rats] (in Chinese). Chen, X. L., Huang, D. J., SONG, K. Y., HAO, L., and TANG, Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.14-16 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Acupuncture on Catecholamine Neurotransmitter in Brain Tissues of SAMP8] (in Chinese). Wang, X. H., DONG, C. C., and Han, J. X.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.21-23 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of of Acupuncture on Cellular Immunity of T Lymphocyte in Patients with Lung Cancer Operation] (in Chinese). Zhou, H., TONG, W. P., and SHI, L. L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.34-35 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Electro acupuncture on the Content of Glutamine in Striatum of Parkinson's Disease Rats] (in Chinese). Ma, J., Tian, Q., WANG, Y. C., and Wang, H.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.36-37 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Acupuncture on Cerebral Function] (in Chinese). Zuo, F. and Shi, X.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.42-45 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Combining Acupuncture and Medicine on NO and NOS' in Rats' Hippocampi with Acquired Learning-memory Disturbance and Their Correlation] (in Chinese). MU, Y. Y., Li, Z. R., SHEN, M. H., and Ouyang, Q.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.3-5 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Electroacupuncture on Life Quality in Patients with Post-apoplectic Depression] (in Chinese). TANG, J. X., GUANG, N. H., Li, L., and Liu, J. F.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.12-14 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Influence of Electroacupuncture at Governor Vessel on NO and NOS in Brain Tissue in Rats with Focal Cerebral Ischemia] (in Chinese). CUI, X. J., Li, Y. W., CHEN, D. F., DU, S. H., Zhang, J., Li, H., and SHEN, Y. P.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.25-27 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Measurement of Electric Resistance of the Well Acupoints and Clinical Diagnosis of Chinese Medicine in Chronic Hepatitis B] (in Chinese). GONG, Q. M.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.32-34 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Mechanism of Acupuncture in Promoting Uterine Contraction in Late Pregnancy Rats] (in Chinese). Liu, Z., Liu, H. J., and DENG, H. P.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.24-26 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Molecular Mechanism of Electroacupuncture Regulating Hypothalamic GnRH System in Ovariectomized Rats] (in Chinese). Zhao, H., Tian, Z. Z., and Chen, B. Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.3-6 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Neurogenic Inflammation on the Skin Following Electrical Stimulation at Zusanli (ST 36)] (in Chinese). CAO, D. Y., NIU, H. Z., Zhao, Y., and XU, J. T.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.7-10 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observations on the Effect of Magnetic Needle Treatment on Simple Obesity Complicated with Hyperlipidemia] (in Chinese). Zhang, L., LI, D. S., and SHENG, L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.7-9 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observations on the Curative Effect of Acupuncture on 6S Patients with Melancholia Due to Multiple Cerebral Infarction] (in Chinese). Liu, Q. G.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.10-11 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observations on the Relieving Effect of Acupuncture Plus Point Yongquan Blood-letting on Apoplectic Limb Spasm] (in Chinese). Sun, Y. and FENG, L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.14-15 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observations on the Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture on Cholecystagia] (in Chinese). Wang, B., Wu, Y. L., and Zhang, Y. Q.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.16-17 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observations on the Curative Effect of Combined Acupoint Injection and Electroacupuncture on 40 Insomnia Cases] (in Chinese). Wang, Q. Q. and Chen, H. L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.27-28 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Present Status of the Relationship Between Meridians and Connective Tissues] (in Chinese). XU, Z. X. and Zheng, L. Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.45-49 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Protective Effect of Electroacupuncture on Cerebral lschemia-reperfusion Injury in Rats and Its Mechanism] (in Chinese). BAI, Z. Q., ZHOU, L. L., Zheng, H., ZHOU, Z. Y., WANG, Y. C., YAO, P., and LIN, X. H.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.22-24 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Reconsideration and Analysis of the Influence of Acupuncture on Blocking Range of Epidural Anesthesia] (in Chinese). QlN, B. G., Li, C. G., REN, Y. C., ZHANG, L. Y., XU, X. Y., and BAI, Z. Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.35-38 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Research Progress of Neuropeptide and Acupuncture Immunoregulation] (in Chinese). Li, H. and Li, X. H.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(03) p.41-44 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on Morphological Mechanism of Ear Acupuncture] (in Chinese). Zhang, Q.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.46-48 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Study on the Mechanism of Acupuncture in Fighting Chemotherapeutic Marrow Depression and Enhancing WBC] (in Chinese). ZHAO, X. X., Huang, X. M., WANG, H. P., Lu, M., and TIAN, K. Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.29-32 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[The Clinical Effect of Point-through-Point Acupuncture on Migraine and the Investigation into its Mechanism] (in Chinese). Wang, S. and Cai, Y. Y.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.18-20 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[The Clinical Application of Intradermal Needle Therapy] (in Chinese). He, L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.38-39 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Treatment of 128 Patients with Refractory Bronchiectasic Hemoptysis by Combination of Acupuncture and Medication] (in Chinese). Wang, W., Liu, H. J., and SUN, Z. L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.12-13 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[VEGFmRNA and Protein Expression are Augmented by Electrical Stimulation in Rats' ischemic Hindlimb](in Chinese). ZHONG, L., Cai, D., Yu, B., and Zhang, Y. L.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(01) p.11-13 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[The Influence of Han's Acupoint Stimulator on Gastroscopic Stress] ( in Chinese). YANG, D. H., Lu, L., and Lin, J. S.; [Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion] 2003, Vol. 22(02) p.24-26 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[A REPORT ON THE TREATMENT OF STEROID RESISTANT ASTHMA WITH ACUPUNCTURE-MOXIBUSTION AND ACUPOINT INJECTION] (in Chinese). LEI, F. F., MA, W. Q., LI, H. Z., and Wang, S. Z.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.45-49 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC STRAIN OF THE MEDIAL ACCESSARY LIGAMENT OF THE KNEE-JOINT WITH RELAXING NEEDLING](in Chinese). WEN, J. Z.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.41-43 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[AN ANALYSIS ON THE ACCIDENT OF PNEUMOTHORAX INDUCED BY INCORRECT ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT](in Chinese). SONG, G. H. and Zhang, L. F.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.29-32 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[CLINICAL OBSERVATION ABOUT THE EFFECT OF BLOOD-LETTING OF JING-POINTS ON CEREBRAL BIX)OD FLOW IN STROKE PATIENTS AT THE EARLY STAGE AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON ITS MECHANISMS IN THE RABBIT] (in Chinese). Wang, X., Guo, Y., Zhou, G., Li, Q., Wang, X., and REN, H.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.12-17 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL FACIAL PARALYSIS WITH DIFFERENT NEEDLING METHODS] (in Chinese). HU, Y. P. and YANG, Y. K.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.37-40 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON TREATMENT OF 100 CASES OF NEURASTHENIA BY OTOPOINT PELLET-PRESSING THERAPY] (in Chinese). YANG, G. R. and HAN, J. H.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.50-52 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Clinical Study on Acupuncture Treatment of Moderate and Severe Deglutition Disorders at the Chronic Stage of Apoplexy] (in Chinese). Zhang, W.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.44-44 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[COMMENTS ON CLINICAL APPLICATION OF LOCAL MULTI-NEEDLE PUNCTURING] (in Chinese). MENG, X. W.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.24-28 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[MEDICINAL VESICULATION THERAPY AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATION[] (in Chinese). Wang, W., Liu, H. J., and SUN, Z. L.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.33-36 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[MY EXPERIENCES ON TREATMENT OF STREPHENOPODIA WITH ACUPUNCTURE OF QIUXU AND ZHAOHAI ACUPOINTS] (in Chinese). Yao, S. Y.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.53-55 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Observation on the Effect of Electroacupuncture on Ischemic Cardiac Function in the Intact and Spinalized Rabbits] (in Chinese). Liu, J. L., Chen, S. P., and Gao, Y. H.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.28-28 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[OBSERVATION ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE COMBINED WITH TDP IRRADIATION AND MASSAGE FOR 600..CASES OF MASTITIS] (in Chinese). Wang, J. and Jiang, H.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.56-60 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[STUDY ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT AND MECHANISMS OF AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE FOR TREATMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE RABBIT] (in Chinese). MA, R. L., Yuan, Q., and WANG, G. B.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.18-23 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

[Infrared Thermography display of Cutaneous Temperature Reaction along Meridians in Visceral Pathological Condition] (in Chinese). Zhang, D., Wang, S. Y., MA, H. M., Ye, Y. Y., and Zhu, Y. G.; [World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion] 2002, Vol. 12(04) p.55-55 English Abstract in Acubriefs Database

Acupuncture facilitates neuromuscular and oculomotor responses to skin incision with no influence on auditory evoked potentials under sevoflurane anaesthesia. Kvorning, N., Christiansson, C., and Akeson, J.; Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2003, Vol. 47(9) p.1073-1078 PubMed Abstract

A patient with MRSA infection to prosthesis of femoral head diagnosed non-invasively using bi-digital O-ring test: a clinical case report. Asou, T., Hayashi, T., Jitsuiki, I., Muneshige, H., Kimura, H., Nagatomi, A., and Kaseguma, E.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2003, Vol. 28(1-2) p.69-72 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture vs. Cancer: Re-Engaging the Body's Immune System. Litsey, T.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(10) Full text free online

Bleeding Techniques: Ancient Treatments for Acupuncture Physicians. Abbate, S.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(8) Full text free online

Color Light Therapy and Acupuncture. Bien, J.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(10) Full text free online

Electroacupuncture Reduces Back Pain in Elderly Patients - Treatment Plus Physical Therapy Better Than Sham Acupuncture. Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(8) Full text free online

I Ching Acupuncture. Twicken, D.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(10) Full text free online

Lasers, Tricorders and NAALT. Rindge, D.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(8) Full text free online

Oriental Medical World Mourns Professor J.R. Worsley. Guemenick, N. R.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(8) Full text free online

Practical Threading Therapy. Abbate, S.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(10) Full text free online

Review of "Acupuncture & IVF: Increase IVF Success By 40-60%" (Liang,L.). Lavitan, S.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(9) Full text free online

Review of "The Treatment of Modern Western Medical Diseases With Chinese Medicine: A Textbook and Clinical Manual" (Flaws,B. and Sionneau, P.). Dichiera, R. C.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(9) Full text free online

So, When Are You Going to Have a Baby? Amaro, J. A.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(9) Full text free online

Treatment of Lower Back Pain Following Back Surgery: A Combination of Dry Needle Injection (Acupuncture) and Microcurrent Stimulation. Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(9) Full text free online

Vibrational Medicine for Acupuncturists, Part Two: Pain Treatment With Microcurrent and Color Light Therapies. Starwynn, D.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(9) Full text free online

Hot flashes - a review of the literature on alternative and complementary treatment approaches. Philp, H. A.; Altern Med Rev 2003, Vol. 8(3) p.284-302 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture: On what should its evidence base be based? (Commentary). Hammerschlag, R.; Altern Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.34-35

Chinese Medicine and Cancer Care. Beinfield, H. and Korngold, E.; Altern Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.38-52

Cochrane for CAM Providers: Evidence for Action. Manheimer, E. and Berman, B.; Altern Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.110-112

Developing Methods for Acupuncture Research: Rationale for and Design of a Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain. Sherman, K. J. and Cherkin, D. C.; Altern Ther Health Med

Visit Time as a Framework for Reimbursement: Time Spent with Chiropractors and Acupuncturists. Yeh, G. Y., Phillips, R. S., Davis, R. B., Eisenberg, D., and Cherkin, D. C.; Altern Ther Health Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.88-95

Acupuncture for the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Diehl, D. L.; Alternative Medicine Alert 2003 August Full text free online

Dual effects of acupuncture on gastric motility in conscious rats. Tatewaki, M., Harris, M., Uemura, K., Ueno, T., Hoshino, E., Shiotani, A., Pappas, T. N., and Takahashi, T.; Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2003, Vol. 285(4) p.R862-R872 PubMed Abstract

Attitude and outcome: is there a link in complementary medicine? (letter). White, P. J.; Am J Public Health 2003, Vol. 93(7) p.1038 PubMed Citation

Does pain relief improve pain behavior and mood in chronic pain patients? Sator-Katzenschlager, S. M., Schiesser, A. W., Kozek-Langenecker, S. A., Benetka, G., Langer, G., and Kress, H. G.; Anesth Analg 2003, Vol. 97(3) p.791-797 PubMed Abstract

Tender active acupoint is not an ideal control for acupressure study. Chernyak, G.; Anesth Analg 2003, Vol. 97(3) p.925-926 PubMed Citation

Soft tissue abscess and osteomyelitis secondary to acupuncture. ANZ J Surg 2003, Vol. 73(9) p.770 PubMed Citation

Depressor effect on blood pressure and flow elicited by electroacupuncture in normal subjects. Lin, C. F., Liao, J. M., Tsai, S. J., Chiang, P. Y., Ting, H., Tang, C. Y., Lou, K. L., Hsieh, L. C., Wang, D. W., and Lin, T. B.; Auton Neurosci 2003, Vol. 107(1) p.60-64 PubMed Abstract

Inhibition by peripheral electric stimulation of the reinstatement of morphine-induced place preference in rats and drug-craving in heroin addicts. Wang, B., Zhang, B., Ge, X., Luo, F., and Han, J.; Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao 2003, Vol. 35(3) p.241-247 PubMed Abstract

Tennis elbow. Assendelft, W., Green, S., Buchbinder, R., Struijs, P., and Smidt, N.; BMJ 2003, Vol. 327(7410) p.329 Full text free online

Treatment of tennis elbow: the evidence (comment). Mellor, S.; BMJ 2003, Vol. 327(7410) p.330 http://PubMed Citation

Adverse effects of acupuncture. Which are clinically significant? Chung, A., Bui, L., and Mills, E.; Can Fam Physician 2003, Vol. 49:985-9.985-989 PubMed Abstract

Mental disorders and reasons for using complementary therapy. Rickhi, B., Quan, H., Moritz, S., Stuart, H. L., and Arboleda-Florez, J.; Can J Psychiatry 2003, Vol. 48(7) p.475-479 PubMed Abstract

ACUPUNCTURE & MOXA FOR CHRONIC DIARRHEA IN HIV PTS. Anastasi, J. K.; CRISP(Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment of DSM-IV PTSD. Hollifield, M. A.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Acupuncture for hot flashes in cancer pts: pilot for RCT. Cassileth, B. R.; CRISP(Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Acupuncture for hot flashes in prostate cancer patients. Beer, T. M.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Headache. Coeytaux, R. R.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Brain Imaging-Acupuncture and Osteoarthritis. Farrar, J. T.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain. Cherkin, D. C.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Efficacy of Acupuncture with PT for Knee Osteo-Arthritis. Farrar, J. T.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

fMRI and Opioid Neuroimaging of Acupuncture Analgesia. Gollub, R. L.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Relaxation response with acupuncture for HIV patients. Chang, B. H.; CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects - NIH) 2003, Abstract online

Acupuncture in the management of myofascial pain and headache. Audette, J. F. and Blinder, R. A.; Curr Pain Headache Rep 2003, Vol. 7(5) p.395-401 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for Substance Abuse. Margolin, A.; Curr Psychiatry Rep 2003, Vol. 5333-339 Abstract online

[Behandlung der zervikalen Tendomyose] (in German). Seidel, U. and et al; Dtch Z Akup 2002, Vol. 45, p.258-269

Acupuncture versus laser acupuncture for neck pain. Seidel, U. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3) p. 259-230

Acupuncture works for horses. Skarda, R. T. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3) p. 259-259

Acupuncture: hope for intractable pruitus. Stellon, A.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3) p.259-259

Diagnosing appendicitis the Chinese way. Alt-Epping, S. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3)

Paediatric Acupuncture. Ernst, E.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3), p. 277-277

Review of "Fluid Physiology and Pathology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2nd Edition" (Clavey,S.). Park, J.; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3),p. 279-279

Single session of acupuncture improves chronic neck pain. Irnich, D. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3), p. 260-260

Validation of a sham acupuncture device. Park, J. and et al; FACT 2003, Vol. 8(3) p. 260

[In Process Citation] (in Ukranian). Fiziol Zh 2003, Vol. 49(2) p.35-44 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Design and Protocols. Brinkhaus, B., Becker-Witt, C., Jena, S., Linde, K., Streng, A., Wagenpfeil, S., Irnich, D., Hummelsberger, J., Melchart, D., and Willich, S. N.; Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2003, Vol. 10(4) p.185-191 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture Randomized Trials (ART) in Patients with Migraine or Tension-Type Headache - Design and Protocols. Melchart, D., Linde, K., Streng, A., Reitmayr, S., Hoppe, A., Brinkhaus, B., Becker-Witt, C., Wagenpfeil, S., Pfaffenrath, V., Hammes, M., Willich, S. N., and Weidenhammer, W.; Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2003, Vol. 10(4) p.179-184 PubMed Abstract

A Phase I-II study in the use of acupuncture-like transcutaneous nerve stimulation in the treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia in head-and-neck cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy. Wong, R. K., Jones, G. W., Sagar, S. M., Babjak, A. F., and Whelan, T.; Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2003, Vol. 57(2) p.472-480 PubMed Abstract

RESTRUCTURING AMERICAN ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICES. Dharmananda, S.; Internet Journal for Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care 2003, Full text free online

The use of electro-acupuncture in conjunction with excercise for the treatment of chronic low-back pain. Yeung, C. K. N., Leung, M. C., and Chow, D. H. K.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(4) p.479-490 PubMed Abstract

Cryotherapy and Transcutaneous Electric Neuromuscular Stimulation Decrease Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition of the Vastus Medialis After Knee Joint Effusion. Hopkins, J., Ingersoll, C. D., Edwards, J., and Klootwyk, T. E.; J Athl Train 2002, Vol. 37(1) p.25-31 PubMed Full text free online

Effects of electroacupuncture on the pain threshold and the NMDA R1 mRNA in DRG on neuropathic pain rats. Chen, W., Yang, J., Shi, J., Liu, X., and Guan, X.; J Huazhong Univ Sci Technolog Med Sci 2003, Vol. 23(2) p.108-111 PubMed Abstract

Case studies of laser Doppler imaging system for clinical diagnosis applications and management. Eyk, N., Sc, F., and Ct, G.; J Med Eng Technol 2003, Vol. 27(5) p.200-206 PubMed Abstract

Methodological differences in clinical trials evaluating nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of hip and knee osteoarthritis. Boutron, I., Tubach, F., Giraudeau, B., and Ravaud, P.; JAMA 2003, Vol. 290(8) p.1062-1070 PubMed Abstract

The cerebrovascular response to traditional acupuncture after stroke. Lee, J. D., Chon, J. S., Jeong, H. K., Kim, H. J., Yun, M., Kim, D. Y., Kim, D. I., Park, C. I., and Yoo, H. S.; Neuroradiology 2003 [Epub ahead of print] PubMed Abstract

An important role of corticotropin-releasing hormone in electroacupuncture normalizing the subnormal function of hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis in ovariectomized rats. Zhao, H., Tian, Z. Z., and Chen, B. Y.; Neurosci Lett 2003, Vol. 349(1) p.25-28 PubMed Abstract

Isolated episodes of atrial fibrillation and acupuncture (letter). Celentano, A., Palmieri, V., Zulati, P., and Di Minno, G.; Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2003, Vol. 13(3) p.183-184 PubMed Citation

Options for the prevention and management of acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children. Dupuis, L. and Nathan, P.; Paediatr Drugs 2003, Vol. 5(9) p.597-613 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "ADVISING PATIENTS WHO SEEK COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR CANCER" (Weiger,W.A., et al). Primary Care Medical Abstracts 2003, (27) p. Abstract on online by subscription

[c-jun expression in spared dorsal root ganglion following partial dorsal root rhizotomy and acupuncture] (in Chinese). Ke, Q., Wang, T., Li, L., Yu, J., and Guo, Z.; Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2003, Vol. 34(2) p.248-250 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Expression of GDNF in dorsal root ganglion after partial dorsal root rhizotomy and acupuncture in spared root] (in Chinese). Yuan, Y., Wang, T., Yang, Z., and Liu, F.; Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2003, Vol. 34(2) p.245-247 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis to analyze the regeneration microenvironment of facial nerve and its response to acupuncture] (in Chinese). Yang, H., Yang, C., Lu, X., Liang, C., and Gao, B.; Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2003, Vol. 34(2) p.242-244 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Acupressure for Eye Headaches. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003. July Full text free online

Acupuncture for Secondary Infertility. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003 August Full text free online

Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery, Plus Acupuncture Research. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003 August Full text free online

Acupuncture for the Liver. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003 July Full text free online

Pain Management with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003. June Full text free online

Pinched Nerve at S1 (1st Sacral Vertebra). Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003. August Full text free online

Some Psychological Acupoints Plus Social Phobia. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003 July Full text free online

[Migraine--acupuncture a good alternative] (letter) (in Danish). Jorgensen, V. R. and Rosted, P.; Ugeskr Laeger 2003, Vol. 165(27) p.2761-2762 PubMed Citation

[In Process Citation] (in Russian). Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2003, (4) p.25-27 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Observation on efficacy of CT positioning scalp circum-needling combined with Chinese herbal medicine in treating poly-infarctional vascular dementia] (in Chinese). Lun, X., Rong, L., and Yang, W. H.; Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi (Chinese Journal of Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine) 2003, Vol. 23(6) p.423-425 PubMed Abstract (ENG)