Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 9

September 2003

Editor's Note:
Recently I attended the Society of Acupuncture Research's annual meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was a successful meeting and reflected significant progress in the quality of clinical trials evaluating acupuncture. I was also thankful to hear from many attendees of the value they placed on Acubriefs' efforts. This leads me to regret even more the delay in publishing this newsletter. I can no longer excuse the delay as a result of a paucity of articles worthy of review. On the contrary, it is becoming increasingly difficult to decide which articles to review.
Please let us know if there is an article that you would like to see reviewed. Even better, I would appreciate it if you submitted a review of an article of your choice using the format below. Finally, please get in contact with us if you know of potential sponsors for Acubriefs' efforts. You may always contact us at info@acubriefs.com .

James K. Rotchford, MD MPH
Editor

1. Acupuncture for People with Chronic Illness: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Outcome Assessment. Paterson, C., and Britten, N.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p. 671-681; PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD,MPH

Click here to read review #1

2. Acupuncture And The Heart-Mind Split. Greenwood, M.T.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 14(2) p. 22-27; Full text of article online

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD,MPH

Click here to read review #2

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1. To provide a centralized resource for reviewing new citations on acupuncture in English.
2. To provide annotated abstracts on citations of particular interest to clinicians and researchers.
3. To facilitate access to citations quoted/reviewed. (Please let us know if you have suggestions on how we might better meet these objectives)
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 Acubriefs.com . The editor for the newsletter is J.K. Rotchford MD, MPH, Past President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation.

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First Place: $3,000
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2. Papers should include the name and degree of the principle author and any coworkers, the institution or affiliation (if any), mailing address.
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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: 136

[TENS: Transkutane Nervenstimulation in der Schmerztherapie] (in German). (Whole Book) Pothmann, R.; 2003, Vol. 3rd1-153 Publisher's Abstract (GER) online

Relationship between vitamin use, smoking, and nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Kallen, B., Lundberg, G., and Aberg, A.; Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2003, Vol. 82(10) p.916-920 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture anaesthesia in inguinal hernia repair (n=12). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.111-111

Acupuncture appears to reduce symptoms in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (n=12). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.113-114

Acupuncture in Patients with Valvular Heart Disease and Prosthetic Valves. Stellon, A.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.87-91 Abstract online

Acupuncture may increase the success rate of IVF. Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.108-108

Acupuncture modulates the sympathetic nerve activity to the ovaries in a rat PCO model (n=56). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.115-115

Acupuncture Research - The first 10 years in Exeter. Ernst, E.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.100-104 Full text free online

Anatomy for the Acupuncturist - Facts and Fiction. 2: The Chest, Abdomen, and Back. Peuker, E. and Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.72-79 Abstract online

Auricular acupuncture reduces the anaesthetic requirement of desflurane (n=10). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.114-115

Can Acupuncture Reduce the Induction Time of a Local Anaesthetic? - A Pilot Study. Rosted, P. and Bundgaard, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.92-99 Abstract online

'Electrical acupuncture therapy' for patients with spinal cord injuries (n=100). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.111-112

Electroacupuncture during oocyte asporation is an adequate analgesic, but doew not affect the pregnancy rate (n=286). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.109-109

Myofascial Pain from Pectoralis Major Following Trans-Axillary Surgery. Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.105-107 Abstract online

Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in chronic pelvic pain (n=33). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.112-113

Preoperative electroacupuncture reduces postoperative analgesic requirements (n=100). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.110-110

Review of "[TENS: Transkutane Nervenstimulation in der Schmerztherapie] (in German)" (Pothmann,R., editor). Mayor, D.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.117-117

Review of ITO ES-160 Electroacupuncture Unit. Lewis, C.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.118-119

Sacral acupuncture effects on bladder activity and the EEG (n=27). Cummings, M.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.116-116

Superficial Dry Needling and Active Stretching in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain - A Randomised Controlled Trial. Edwards, J. and Knowles, N.; Acupunct Med 2003, Vol. 21(3) p.80-86 Full text free online

Acupuncture & IVF. (Whole Book) Liang, L.; 2003, Blue Poppy Press p.1-224

A Study on the Central Neural Pathway of the Heart, Nei-Kuan (EH-6) and Shen-Men (He-7) with Neural Tracer in Rats. Jang, I., Cho, K., Moon, S., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(4) p.591-609 Publisher's Abstract

Acupuncture Modulates Expressions of Nitric Oxide Synthase and c-Fos in Hippocampus After Transient Global Ischemia in Gerbils. Kang, J. E., Lee, H. J., and Kim, C. J.; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(4) p.581-590 Publisher's Abstract

Effect of Moxibustion Stimulation of Various Skin Areas on Cortical Cerebral Blood Flow in Anesthetized Rats. Uchida, S., Suzuki, A., Kagitani, F., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(4) p.611-621 Publisher's Abstract

Effects of In Vitro and In Vivo Qi-therapy on Neutrophil Superoxide Generation in Healthy Male Subjects. Lee, M. S., Jeong, S. M., Jang, H. S., Moon, S. R., and et al; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(4) p.628 Publisher's Abstract

Pattern of Alternative Medicine Usage Among the Chinese Breast Cancer Patients: Implication for Service Integration. Abdullah, A. S. M., Lau, Y., and Chow, L. W. C.; Am J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 31(4) p.649-658 Publisher's Abstract

Smoking cessation interventions for adolescents. A systematic review. Garrison, M. M., Christakis, D. A., Ebel, B. E., Wiehe, S. E., and Rivara, F. P.; Am J Prev Med 2003, Vol. 25(4) p.363-367 PubMed Abstract

Electrical stimulation of auricular acupuncture points is more effective than conventional manual auricular acupuncture in chronic cervical pain: a pilot study. Sator-Katzenschlager, S. M., Szeles, J. C., Scharbert, G., Michalek-Sauberer, A., Kober, A., Heinze, G., and Kozek-Langenecker, S. A.; Anesth Analg 2003, Vol. 97(5) p.1469-1473 PubMed Abstract

Suggesting the optimal control procedure for acupressure studies (letter). Usichenko, T. I. and Pavlovic, D.; Anesth Analg 2003, Vol. 97(4) p.1196-1197 PubMed Citation

The use of complementary and alternative medicines by surgical patients: a follow-up survey study. Wang, S. M., Caldwell-Andrews, A. A., and Kain, Z. N.; Anesth Analg 2003, Vol. 97(4) p.1010-1015 PubMed Abstract

Comparison of acupressure bands and droperidol for reducing post-operative nausea and vomiting in gynecologic surgery patients. Schultz, A. A., Andrews, A. L., Goran, S. F., Mathew, T., and Sturdevant, N.; Appl Nurs Res 2003, Vol. 16(4) p.256-265 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture analgesia and electromyography. Smith, M. J., Tong, H. C., Werner, R. A., and Haig, A. J.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E1-E2 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for persistent symptoms in a patient with mild traumatic brain injury: A case report. Mukkamala, S. and Tambay, N.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E7 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for treatment of chronic pain referred to rehabilitation clinic: Perspectives in a municipal hospital setting. Gupta, S. K., Moroz, A., Schoeb, V., Cabrera, I. N., Amazaloroso, R., and Lee, M. H. M.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E25 PubMed Abstract

Computerized infrared imaging as a tool in monitoring the clinical response to acupuncture treatment in a patient with chronic abdominal pain: A case report. Cohen, J. M., Wu, S. S., Yuhn, S., and Lee, M. H.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E26 PubMed Abstract

Efficacy of physical medicine modalities in the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal pain: A review of literature. Susan K. Mihans, PT (National Institutes of Health, Silver Spring, MD) (poster). Shah, J. P., Gleason, J., and Danoff, J. V.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E25 PubMed Abstract

First-year acupuncture treatment experience of a physiatrist. Chaudhuri, G.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E26 PubMed Abstract

Follow-up on low-level laser and microvolt transcutaneous electric stimulation (letter). Bodofsky, E.; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.1402-1404 PubMed Citation

The influence of a combination of infrared light with transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in patients with cervical symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. Devecerski, G., Letic, D., Teofilovski, M., and et al; Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003, Vol. 84(9) p.E24 PubMed Abstract

[Electroacupuncture of 2 Hz induces long-term depression of synaptic transmission in the spinal dorsal horn in rats with neuropathic pain] (in Chinese). Xing, G., Liu, F., Wan, Y., Yao, L., and Han, J.; Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao 2003, Vol. 35(5) p.453-457 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Electroacupuncture up-regulated arcuate nucleus alpha-MSH expression in the rat of diet-induced obesity] (in Chinese). Tian, D., Li, X., Niu, D., Shi, Y., Chang, J. K., and Han, J.; Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao 2003, Vol. 35(5) p.458-461 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Therapeutic Effects of Hominis placenta Injection into an Acupuncture Point on the Inflammatory Responses in Subchondral Bone Region of Adjuvant-Induced Polyarthritic Rat. Yeom, M. J., Lee, H. C., Kim, G. H., Shim, I., Lee, H. J., and Hahm, D. H.; Biol Pharm Bull 2003, Vol. 26(10) p.1472-1477 PubMed Abstract

Immunity and {beta}-Endorphin Concentrations in Hypothalamus and Plasma in Rats with Steroid-Induced Polycystic Ovaries; Effect of Low Frequency Electro- Acupuncture. Stener-Victorin, E. and Lindholm, C.; Biol Reprod 2003 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture & Cervical Spondylopathy. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Anxiety Disorder & Electroacupuncture. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Bleeding in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Headache. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Depression & Electroacupuncture. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Hysteric Aphonia & Acupuncture. Wolfe, H. L.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

The Combined Effect of Acupuncture & Psychotherapy on Depressive Episodes. Flaws, B.; Blue Poppy Press 2003, Full text free online

Blood donation and acupuncture. Sheffield, P. R., Jorgensen, V. R., and Bundgaard, M.; Br Dent J 2003, Vol. 195(6) p.295 PubMed Citation

Chronic Pain Biomedical and Spiritual Approaches. (Whole Book) Koenig, H. G.; 2003, Haworth Press p.1-328

Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: a blinded randomized controlled trial. Kerr, D. P., Walsh, D. M., and Baxter, D.; Clin J Pain 2003, Vol. 19(6) p.364-370 PubMed Abstract

Health hazards and electromagnetic fields. Saunders, T.; Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery 2003, Vol. 9(4) p.191-197 PubMed Abstract

Review of complementary and alternative medicine in treatment of ocular allergies. Bielory, L. and Heimall, J.; Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2003, Vol. 3(5) p.395-399 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee: a systematic review" (Ezzo,J.). CRD; DARE, The Cochrane Library 2003, Abstract online

Effects of Bilateral Auricular Acupuncture Stimulation on Body Weight in Healthy Volunteers and Mildly Obese Patients. Shiraishi, T., Onoe, M., Kojima, T. A., Kageyama, T., Sawatsugawa, S., Sakurai, K., Yoshimatsu, H., and Sakata, T.; Exp Biol Med (Maywood ) 2003, Vol. 228(10) p.1201-1207 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture conversion of fetal breech presentation. Habek, D., Cerkez, H. J., and Jagust, M.; Fetal Diagn Ther 2003, Vol. 18(6) p.418-421 PubMed Abstract

[Mechanisms of primary reception of electromagnetic waves of optical range] (in Ukranian). Huliar, S. O. and Lymans'kyi, I.; Fiziol Zh 2003, Vol. 49(2) p.35-44 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Standardized acupuncture therapy in patients with ocular hypertension or glaucoma - results of a prospective observation study] (in German). Uhrig, S., Hummelsberger, J., and Brinkhaus, B.; Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd 2003, Vol. 10(5) p.256-261 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[In Process Citation](in German). Habek, D., Cerkez, H. J., Bobic-Vukovic, M., and Vujic, B.; Gynakol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch 2003, Vol. 43(4) p.250-253 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Combined electro-acupuncture with liver artery intubation in treatment of massive liver cancer. Xin, Y. L., Liu, D. R., and Meng, X.; Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2002, Vol. 1(3) p.397-400 PubMed Abstract

The electric field induced in the brain by magnetic stimulation: a 3-D finite-element analysis of the effect of tissue heterogeneity and anisotropy. Miranda, P. C., Hallett, M., and Basser, P. J.; IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2003, Vol. 50(9) p.1074-1085 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture in the treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction: first results of a prospective randomized placebo-controlled study. Engelhardt, P. F., Daha, L. K., Zils, T., Simak, R., Konig, K., and Pfluger, H.; Int J Impot Res 2003, Vol. 15(5) p.343-346 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for People with Chronic Illness: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Outcome Assessment. Paterson, C. and Britten, N.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.671-681

Effect of Acupuncture or Acupressure on Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Asthma: A Pilot Study. Maa, S., SUN, M. F., and et al; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.659-670

Review of "Finding Effective Acupuncture Points" (Denmei,S.). Given, S.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.799-800

The Effect of Prophylactic Acupuncture Treatment in Women with Recurrent Cystitis: Kidney Patients Fare Better. Alraek, T. and Baerheim, A.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.651-658

The Effects of Electro-Acupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Patients with Painful Osteoarthritic Knees: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Follow-Up Evaluation. Ng, M. M. L., Leung, M. C., and Poon, D. M. Y.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.641-649

The German Multicenter, Randomized, Partially Blinded, Chronic Low-Back Pain: A Preliminary Report on the Prospective Trial of Acupuncture for Rationale and Design of the Trial. Haake, M., Muller, H. H., and et al; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.763-770

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation: The Treatment of Choice for Pain and Depression. Shealy, C. N.; J Altern Complement Med 2003, Vol. 9(5) p.619-623

A NEW LOOK AT THE EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS: A CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE. Davis, E. R.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73; Abstract online

MENIERE'S DISEASE: THREE CASE STUDIES. Glick, S.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73 Abstract online

REGULATING THE PENETRATING AND CONCEPTION VESSELS TO TREAT DYSMENORRHOEA: TWO CASE HISTORIES. Li, Z.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73 Abstract online

Review of "Acupuncture & IVF" (Liang,L.). Deadman, P.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73 Full text free online

Review of "CHINESE MEDICINE IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA: PLURALITY & SYNTHESIS" (Scheid,V.). MacPherson, H.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73 Full text free online

THE TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE BY ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE . Xue, Y.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73
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TREATING YOUNG ADULTS WITH ACUPUNCTURE. Grant, L.; J Chin Med 2003, Vol. 73 Abstract online

Is acupuncture a risk factor for hepatitis? Systematic review of epidemiological studies. Ernst, E. and Sherman, K.; J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2003, Vol. 18(11) p.1231-1236 PubMed Abstract

Retroperitoneal abscess complicated by acupuncture: case report. Cho, Y. P., Jang, H. J., Kim, J. S., Kim, Y. H., Han, M. S., and Lee, S. G.; J Korean Med Sci 2003, Vol. 18(5) p.756-757 PubMed Abstract

Ice massage for the reduction of labor pain. Waters, B. L. and Raisler, J.; J Midwifery Womens Health 2003, Vol. 48(5) p.317-321 PubMed Abstract

Use of complementary and alternative medicine for temporomandibular disorders. DeBar, L. L., Vuckovic, N., Schneider, J., and Ritenbaugh, C.; J Orofac Pain 2003, Vol. 17(3) p.224-236 PubMed Abstract

Patients' perception of their depressive illness. Manber, R., Chambers, A. S., Hitt, S. K., McGahuey, C., Delgado, P., and Allen, J. J.; J Psychiatr Res 2003, Vol. 37(4) p.335-343 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture and the elevation manipulation of massage for treatment of frozen shoulder. Jin, D. and Li, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.212-213 PubMed Citation

Acute lymphangitis treated by moxibustion with garlic in 118 cases. Zhou, W.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.198 PubMed Abstract

Clinical experience in multiple needling therapy. Yang, P.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.209-211 PubMed Citation

Clinical observation in 30 cases of chloasma treated by auricular point pressing and pricking. Xun, J.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.207 PubMed Citation

Clinical observation in 46 cases of angina pectoris treated by the catgut-embedding therapy. Li, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.199-200 PubMed Citation

Clinical observation on treatment of acquired paralytic strabismus by acupuncture plus oral administration of Chinese herbs. Yuan, X.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.188-190 PubMed Citation

Clinical study on the needling and drug treatment of acute cerebral hemorrhage. Fang, B., Zhou, S., Wang, S., and Sun, G.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.191-192 PubMed Citation

Effects of "moxibustion serum" on proliferation and phenotypes of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. Chen, Y., Zhao, C., Chen, H., Qin, H., and Fang, F.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.225-229 PubMed Abstract

Electro-acupuncture combined with plum-blossom needle tapping for treatment of supraorbital neuritis--a clinical observation of 59 cases. Zeng, H. and Liu, Y.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.193-194 PubMed Citation

Essentials for the acupuncture treatment of radicular sciatica. Zhang, P.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.237 PubMed Citation

Piriformis syndrome treated by triple puncture with the bai hu yao tou maneuver. Wu, Q.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.197-198 PubMed Citation

Point injection for treating nephritic colic in 101 cases. Li, W., Liu, W., and Jiang, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.200 PubMed Citation

The therapeutic effects of zhaohai (KI 6) on hoarseness in 92 cases. Zhang, B. and Feng, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.218-219 PubMed Citation

Therapeutic effects of the point-injection therapy on primary trigeminal neuralgia--an observation of 103 cases. Lin, M.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.195-196 PubMed Citation

Thirty cases of acute lumbar sprain treated by acupuncture combined with point-injection at tianzhu. Zhou, S. and Liu, M.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.203-204 PubMed Citation

Treatment of hyperlipemia by acupoint catgut-embedding in 34 cases. Yuan, Q. and Shi, H.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.208 PubMed Citation

Treatment of migraine with acupuncture at points pertaining to the liver and gallbladder channels. Li, W., Deng, G., Liu, Y., Liu, W., Zhong, G., Wang, S., Wen, L., and Li, X.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.205-206 PubMed Citation

Two-hundred and ten cases of shoulder periarthritis treated by needling lingxia and sanjian. Feng, Z.; J Tradit Chin Med 2003, Vol. 23(3) p.201-202 PubMed Citation

Effect of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Young Pigs with Induced Escherichia coli Diarrhea. Park, E. S., Jo, S., Seong, J. K., Nam, T. C., Yang, I. S., Choi, M. C., and Yoon, Y. S.; J Vet Sci 2003, Vol. 4(2) p.124-128 PubMed Abstract

Effect of BL-21 (Wei-Yu) acupoint stimulation on gastric motility following preanesthetic treatment in dogs. Kim, H. Y., Kwon, O. K., and Nam, T. C.; J Vet Sci 2000, Vol. 1(2) p.133-138 PubMed Abstract

Therapeutic effect of bee venom in sows with hypogalactia syndrome postpartum. Choi, S. H. and Kang, S. S.; J Vet Sci 2001, Vol. 2(2) p.121-124 PubMed Abstract

Use of acupuncture for the treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia: a preliminary investigation. Lee, L., Daughton, S., Scheer, S., Stemple, J. C., Weinrich, B., Miller-Seiler, T., Goeller, S., and Levin, L.; J Voice 2003, Vol. 17(3) p.411-424 PubMed Abstract

An autopsy case of bilateral tension pneumothorax after acupuncture. Iwadate, K., Ito, H., Katsumura, S., Matsuyama, N., Sato, K., Yonemura, I., and Ito, Y.; Leg Med (Tokyo) 2003, Vol. 5(3) p.170-174 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture. Can you find relief in a needle? Mayo Clin Womens Healthsource 1999, Vol. 3(1) p.1-2 PubMed Citation

Acupuncture for severe chronic perineal pain. Watere, W.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.43-43

Effectiveness of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) for the relief of pain of the locomotor system: an open, prospective, topometrically controlled study. Schockert, T., Schumpe, G., and Nicolay, C.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.26-30

Interest in and perceptions of acupuncture among physical medicine and rehabilitation residents. Christian, A. and Lin, S. C.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.16-17

Localization of auricular projection areas of the stomach and duodenum and their use in the monitoring of ulcer disease. Szopinski, J. Z., Lochner, G., Szkliniarz, J., and et al; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.31-34

Mechanisms of Electroacupuncture-Induced Ocular Hypotension. Chu, T. C., Socci, R., Chu, J., Crosson, C., and Xu, Q.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.9-15

Neural Acupuncture: a rationale for the use of Lidocaine infiltration at acupuncture points in the treatment of myofascial pain syndromes. Frobb, M. K.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.18-22

Reversal of chemotherapy-induced myelosupression with electroacupuncture. Grass, G. W.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.35-39

Review of "Chronic Pain Biomedical and Spiritual Approaches" (Koenig,H.G.). Sniezek, D. P.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.44-44

Review of "Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture" (Cassidy,C.). Shay, J.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.44-45

Treatment of aplastic anemia with acupuncture. Lu, T. V.; Med Acup 2003, Vol. 15(1) p.40-42

Cerebral and peripheral effects of laserneedle-stimulation. Litscher, G.; Neurol Res 2003, Vol. 25(7) p.722-728 PubMed Abstract

Looking under every rock: Duchenne muscular dystrophy and traditional Chinese medicine. Andoni, U. J., Fan, Q. S., Vroom, E., Recan, D., and Kaplan, J. C.; Neuromuscul Disord 2003, Vol. 13(9) p.705-707 PubMed Abstract

Modulation of cold pain in human brain by electric acupoint stimulation: evidence from fMRI. Zhang, W. T., Jin, Z., Huang, J., Zhang, L., Zeng, Y. W., Luo, F., Chen, A. C., and Han, J. S.; Neuroreport 2003, Vol. 14(12) p.1591-1596 PubMed Abstract

[Health and socio-economic condition of certified Minamata disease patients, 1999] (in Japanese). Ushijima, K., Kitano, T., and Futatsuka, M.; Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi 2003, Vol. 58(3) p.395-400 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Complementary and alternative therapies: what is their place in the management of chronic pain? Snyder, M. and Wieland, J.; Nurs Clin North Am 2003, Vol. 38(3) p.495-508 PubMed Abstract

Physical modalities in chronic pain management. Rakel, B. and Barr, J. O.; Nurs Clin North Am 2003, Vol. 38(3) p.477-494 PubMed Abstract

Spinal 5-HT(2) and 5-HT(3) receptors mediate low, but not high, frequency TENS-induced antihyperalgesia in rats. Radhakrishnan, R., King, E. W., Dickman, J. K., Herold, C. A., Johnston, N. F., Spurgin, M. L., and Sluka, K. A.; Pain 2003, Vol. 105(1-2) p.205-213 PubMed Abstract

Use of complementary medicine in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy. Gross-Tsur, V., Lahad, A., and Shalev, R. S.; Pediatr Neurol 2003, Vol. 29(1) p.53-55 PubMed Abstract

Controlled trial on point specificity for acupuncture in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Irnich, D., Karg, H., Behrens, N., and et al; Phys Med Rehab Kurortmed 2003, Vol. 13215-219

[In Process Citation](in Polish). Kruszewski, J.; Pol Merkuriusz Lek 2003, Vol. 14(84) p.541-544 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients. Ng, T. P., Wong, M. L., Hong, C. Y., Koh, K. T., and Goh, L. G.; QJM 2003, Vol. 96(10) p.747-754 PubMed Abstract

[The control of somesthesia caused by neuroreflex stimulation: quantification of stimulus response as opposed to energy](in Spanish). Abad, A. F., Pomaron, C., and Barcala Simo, M. A.; Rev Neurol 2003, Vol. 37(5) p.421-425 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

Pitfalls in conducting systematic reviews of acupuncture (letter). White, A. and Ernst, E.; Rheumatology (Oxford) 2003, Vol. 42(10) p.1271-1272 PubMed Citation

Rheumatoid arthritis. Veronesi, J.; RN 2003, Vol. 66(8) p.46-52 PubMed Citation

Kids 'n Needles. Ormonde, J.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2003, Vol. October 15 Full text free online

Home electrical stimulation for urinary incontinence: a study of the diffusion ofa new technology. Indrekvam, S. and Hunskaar, S.; Urology 2003, Vol. 62(4 Suppl 1) p.24-30 PubMed Abstract

[Laser-, ultraphono-, and acupuncture in complex treatment of patients with hypertension] (in Russian). Sobetskii, V. V.; Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2003, (2) p.7-10 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Influence of antenatal acupuncture on cardiotocographic parameters and maternal circulation - a prospective study] (in German). Scharf, A., Staboulidou, I., Gunter, H. H., Wustemann, M., and Sohn, C.; Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2003, Vol. 207(5) p.166-172 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

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