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Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 10

October 2002

Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1. Acupuncture outcomes, expectations, patient-provider relationship, and the placebo effect: implications for health promotion. So, D. W.; Am J Public Health 2002, Vol. 92(10) p.1662-1667 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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2. Comparison of the effectiveness between manual acupuncture and electro- acupuncture on patients with tennis elbow. Tsui, P. and Leung, M. C.; Acupunct Electrother Res 2002, Vol. 27(2) p.107-117 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by Patrick J. LaRiccia, MD; Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center-University of Pennsylvania Health System; Clinical Associate, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania-UPHS

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3. Efficacy of acupuncture in asthma: systematic review and meta-analysis of published data from 11 randomised controlled trials. Martin, J., Donaldson, A. N., Villarroel, R., Parmar, M. K., Ernst, E., and Higginson, I. J.; Eur Respir J 2002, Vol. 20(4) p.846-852 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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4. Does Acupuncture Improve Motor Recovery After Stroke?: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Sze, F. K., Wong, E., Or, K. K., Lau, J., and Woo, J.; Stroke 2002, Vol. 33(11) p.2604-2619 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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5. Acupuncture Treatment in the Prevention of Uncomplicated Recurrent Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Women. Alraek, T., Soedal, L. I., Fagerheim, S. U., Digranes, A., and Baerheim, A.; Am J Public Health 2002, Vol. 92(10) p.1609-1611 PubMed Citation

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH

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Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives:
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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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

New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 98

A Manual of Neuro-Anatomical Acupuncture. Volume 2. Neurological Disorders. (Book) Wong, J. Y.; 2002, Published by the Toronto Pain and Stress Clinic, Toronto, Ont. Canada; p.1-202

Acupuncture in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms: a randomized, placebo-controlled inpatient study. Karst, M., Passie, T., and et al; Addict Biol 2002, Vol. 4415-419 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture treatment for osteoarthritic pain and inflammation of the knee. Kumar, A. M. and Wen, X. L.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(6) p.128-126 PubMed Citation

Medicaid reimbursement for alternative therapies. Steyer, T. E., Freed, G. L., and Lantz, P. M.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(6) p.84-88 PubMed Abstract

Pediatric faculty development in integrative medicine. Kemper, K. J., Highfield, E. S., McLellan, M., Ott, M. J., Dvorkin, L., and Whelan, J. S.; Altern Ther Health Med 2002, Vol. 8(6) p.70-73 PubMed Abstract

The effect of auricular acupuncture on anaesthesia with desflurane. Taguchi, A., Sharma, N., Ali, S. Z., and et al; Anaesthesia 2002, Vol. 57(12) p.1159-1163 PubMed Abstract

Comparative Efficacy of Acustimulation (ReliefBand @ ) versus Ondansetron (Zofran@ ) in Combination with Droperidol for Preventing Nausea and Vomiting. White, P. F., Issioui, T., Hu, J., and et al; Anesthesiology 2002, Vol. 97(5) p.1075-1081 Abstract online

Complementary and alternative medicine for menopausal symptoms: a review of randomized, controlled trials. Kronenberg, F. and Fugh-Berman, A.; Ann Intern Med 2002, Vol. 137(10) p.805-813 PubMed Abstract

Using acupuncture to treat premenstrual syndrome. Habek, D., Habek, J. C., and Barbir, A.; Arch Gynecol Obstet 2002, Vol. 267(1) p.23-26 PubMed Abstract

[Treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia with colorpuncture](letter) (in Spanish). Calvo Sanz, J. M.; Aten Primaria 2002, Vol. 30(1) p.68-69 PubMed Citation

An alternative method to enhance vagal activities and suppress sympathetic activities in humans. Wang, J. D., Kuo, T. B., and Yang, C. C.; Auton Neurosci 2002, Vol. 100(1-2) p.90-95 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "An Electroacupuncture Treatment for TMJ". Flaws, B.; Blue Poppy Press 2002, Full text online

Abstract of "Down Syndrome & Acupuncture". Flaws, B.; Blue Poppy Press 2002, Full text online

Abstract of "Warmm Needle Treatment of Post Cervical Cancer Radical Surgery Bladder Numbness". Flaws, B.; Blue Poppy Press 2002, Full text online

Treatments for sleep problems in elderly people. Montgomery, P.; BMJ 2002, Vol. 325(7372) p.1049 Full text online

Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China: Plurality and Synthesis. (Book) Scheid, V.; 2002, 1-432 Duke University Press

Nocturnal enuresis. Bosson, S. and Lyth, N.; Clin Evid 2002, (7) p.341-348 PubMed Citaiton

Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation [Protocol for a Cochrane Review]. Coyle, M. E., Smith, C. A., and Peat, B.; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002, Vol. 2002(4)

Changes in public awareness of, attitudes to, and use of complementary therapy in North East Scotland: surveys in 1993 and 1999. Emslie, M. J., Campbell, M. K., and Walker, K. A.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(3) p.148-153 Abstract online

Complementary therapy involvement of physicians: implications for practice and learning. Kaczorowski, J., Patterson, H., Arthur, K., and et al; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(3) p.134-140 Abstract online

Cross-cultural differences in GPs' attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine: a survey comparing regions of the UK and Germany. Schmidt, K., Jacobs, P. A., and Barton, A.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(3) p.141-147 Abstract online

Effects of electro-acupuncture on psychological distress in postmenopausal women. Sandberg, M., Wijma, K., Wyon, Y., Nedstrand, E., and Hammar, M.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(3) p.161-169 Abstract online

UnCAMventional treatment. Do complementary/alternative medicines have a place in your facility? Trotto, N. E.; Contemp Longterm Care 2002, Vol. 25(9) p.22-25 PubMed Citation

Web Alert. Fisher, N. D. L.; Curr Hypertens Rep 2002, Vol. 4265-266 Abstract online

Acupuncture in Pain Medicine: An Integrated Approach to the Management of Refractory Pain. Ahadian, F. M.; Curr Pain Headache Rep 2002, Vol. 6(6) p.444-451 PubMed Abstract

Cervical Myofascial Pain and Headache. Borg-Stein, J.; Curr Pain Headache Rep 2002, Vol. 6324-330 Abstract online

The Use of Complementary Medical Therapies in the Management of Myofascial Pain Disorders. Harris, R. E. and Clauw, D. J.; Curr Pain Headache Rep 2002, Vol. 6370-374 Abstract online

Treatment of stroke with "five-center needling": clinical observation of 78 cases. Huang, Y. and Xia, D. B.; Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao 2002, Vol. 22(7) p.657-658 PubMed Abstract

Cutaneous electrical stimulation of acupuncture points may enhance gastric myoelectrical regularity. Chang, C. S., Chou, J. W., Ko, C. W., Wu, C. Y., and Chen, G. H.; Digestion 2002, Vol. 66(2) p.106-111 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture for gastrointestinal disorders: myth or magic. Sung, J. J.; Gut 2002, Vol. 51(5) p.617-619 PubMed Abstract

Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Nervous System Disorders. Shaojie, L.; 2002, 1-224 Publisher's Abstract

[Family practitioners' knowledge and attitudes towards various fields of non-conventional medicine] (in Hebrew). Vinker, S., Nakar, S., Amir, N., Lustman, A., and Weingarten, M.; Harefuah 2002, Vol. 141(10) p.883-7, 930 PubMed Abstract online (ENG)

Acupuncture in the prophylactic treatment of migraine without aura: a comparison with flunarizine. Allais, G., De Lorenzo, C., Quirico, P. E., Airola, G., Tolardo, G., Mana, O., and Benedetto, C.; Headache 2002, Vol. 42(9) p.855-861 PubMed Abstract

A comparative review of "Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Nervous System Disorders" (Shaojie,L.) and "A Manual of Neuro-Anatomical Acupuncture. Volume 2. Neurological Disorders" (Wong,J.Y.). Mayor, D. F.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.55-56 Full text online

Abstract of "A comparison between the Chinese and European patients in acupuncture treatment" (Hu,J.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "A variant maneuver of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylopathy" (Du,Y., et al). J Chin Med2002, (70) p.36-36; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Acupuncture treatment for 34 cases of epiphora with dysfunction of lacrimal duct" (Ni,Y., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.36-36; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Acupuncture treatment for 34 cases of uremic cutaneous pruritus" (Gao,H., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.35-35, Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Acupuncture treatment of hiccup" (Hu,J.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Acupuncture treatment of superficial pain by subcutaneous needling" (Wu,S., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Advances in TCM symtomatology of rheumatoid arthritis" (Li,S.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Application of healty-side needling to treatment of apoplectic hemiplegia" (Fan,G., et al) J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38, Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Clinical application of blood-letting therapy" (Yang,H., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Clinical application of the point Yongquan" (Liu,Z, et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Clinical experience in the application of the acupoint Futu" (Sun,G.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Cupping therapy for 103 cases of high fever due to infection of the upper respiratory tract" (Liu,Y.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.38-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Effects of acupuncture on the auditory evoked brain stem potential in Parkinson's Disease" (Wang,L., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.34-34; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Effects of electro-acupuncture on immune function after chemotherapy in 28 cases" (Ye,F, et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.35-35; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Experience in acupuncture treatment of dizziness and vertigo - a report of 3 cases" (Xu,L.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.34-35; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Fifty-six cases of acne treated by auricular needle-imbedding" (Hou,H., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.37-38; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "New exploration of needling manipulations at point Tianzong" (Chen,Y., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.36-37; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Point injection for treating nephritic colic" (Li,W., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.37-37; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Study on Cytokines IL-2, IL-6, IL-10 in patients of chronic allergic rhinitis treated with acupuncture" (Petti,F.B., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.35-36; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "The effect of acupuncture on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women" (Ouang,G., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.37-37; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "The present state and perspective in treatment of primary osteoporosis by acupuncture and moxibustion" (Zhao,Y.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.42-42; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Thirty-six cases of infantile proctoptosis treated by extremely shallow puncture" (Zhang,M.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.36-36; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

Abstract of "Treatment for injury of superior clunial nerves by triple puncture needling with massage" (Sun,W., et al). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.35-35; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002 http://www.jcm.co.uk/

Abstract of "Treatment of infantile morbid night crying by acupuncture at Zonchong point in 100 cases" (Zhao,J.). J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.37-37; Original article in J Tradit Chin Med 2002

CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS: TREATMENT WITH ABDOMINAL POINTS. Lihua, X.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.20-21 Abstract online

CLINICAL STUDY: ACUPUNCTURE & TIBIAL STRESS SYNDROME (SHIN SPLINTS). Callison, M.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.24-27

POINT COMBINING: THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL PAIN CONTROL. Peilin, S.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.9-13 Full text online

Review of "The Transmission of Chinese Medicine" (Hsu,E.). Mole, P.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.55 Full text online

TEFILLIN: AN ANCIENT ACUPUNCTURE POINT PRESCRIPTION FOR MENTAL CLARITY. Schram, S.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.6-8 Abstract online

THE EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS & GYNAECOLOGICAL DISEASE. Li, X.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.14-17

THE MANAGEMENT OF OSTEONECROSIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE. Rastogi, S.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.22-23 Abstract online

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER (PART THREE). Cohen, I., Tagliaferri, M., and Tripathy, D.; J Chin Med 2002, (70) p.44-54

Management of status epilepticus. Misra, S. and Singh, N. N.; J Indian Med Assoc 2002, Vol. 100(5) p.299-303 PubMed Abstract

Sensory stimulation (acupuncture) for the treatment of idiopathic anterior knee pain. Naslund, J., Naslund, U. B., Odenbring, S., and Lundeberg, T.; J Rehabil Med 2002, Vol. 34(5) p.231-238 PubMed Abstract

Ultrasonographic Observation of Intestinal Mobility of Dogs after Acupunctural Stimulation on Acupoints ST-36 and BL-27. Choi, M., Jung, J., Seo, M., Lee, K., Nam, T., Yang, I., Yoon, Y., and Yoon, J.; J Vet Sci 2001, Vol. 2(3) p.221-226 PubMed Abstract

Cerebral Vascular Effects of Non-invasive Laserneedles Measured by Transorbital and Transtemporal Doppler Sonography. Litscher, G. and Schikora, D.; Lasers Med Sci 2002, Vol. 17(4) p.289-295 PubMed Abstract

[Assessment of variations in heart rate and in daily monitorings of arterial blood pressure in patients with circulatory encephalopathy] (in Ukranian). Khanenko, N. V.; Lik Sprava 2002, (2) p.34-36 PubMed Abstract

[Correction of the gastric and duodenal motility by laser puncture in pancreatobiliary diseases] (in Russian). Gontar, A. A.; Lik Sprava 2002, (1) p.126-129 PubMed Abstract

[Treatment of local hyperkinesis] (in Russian). Macheret, E. L., Korkushko, A. O., and Kovalenko, O. E.; Lik Sprava 2002, (1) p.122-126 PubMed Abstract

Abstract of "Acupuncture exercises for the sixth sense" (Dale,R.A.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.54-54

Abstract of "Nuclear medicine and acupuncture : a study on the migration of radioactive tracers after injection at acupoints" (Darras,J.C.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.55-55

Abstract of "The effect of acupuncture needle stimulation of the phrenic nerve in resuscitation during respiratory arrest" (Huang,M.Z.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.54-55

Abstract of "The future of Oriental Medicine in the West, part iv: Balance and health of body, mind and spirit" (Worsley,J.R.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.55-55

Abstract of "The intersecting (Jiao Hui) points and channels of acupuncture"(Dale,R.A.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.55-55

Abstract of "Triggerfinger relieved by activation of distal Ahshi points in the area of the pericardium and heart meridians: a pilot study" (Sternfeld,M.). Erickson, R. J.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.50-50

Acupuncture and the cancer patient. Conklin, K. A.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.23-32

Acupuncture for blepharospasm. Dave, M. R.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.47-47

Acupuncture for the management of cluster headaches. Dana, G.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.14-15

Acupuncture for the management of pediatric pain: a pilot study. Lin, Y. C., Bioteau, A. B., and Lee, A. C.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.45-46

Are frequency outputs of commercial electro-acupuncture stimulators accurate? Niemtzow, R. C., Clydesdale, D., Cho, Z. H., Oleson, T., Son, Y. D., and Johnstone, P. A. S.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.41-44

fMRI neurophysiological evidence of acupuncture mechanisms. Cho, Z. H., Son, Y. D., Han, J. Y., and et al; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.16-22

Medical acupuncture at a complementary medicine clinic: a 2-year retrospective study. Fredericson, M., Pun, S., Nelson, L., and Speigel, D.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.36-38

Medical acupuncture in the emergency department. Grout, M.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.39-40

Obesity treatment through auricular therapy and auricular medicine. Frank, B. L. and Soliman, N.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.33-35

Quality issues of electroacupuncture stimulators (editorial). Niemtzow, R. C.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.3-4

Review of "Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China: Plurality and Synthesis" (Scheid,V.). Flaws, B.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.48-48

Review of "The Acupuncture Response" (Rothfeld, G.). Dolson, A. L.; Med Acup 2002, Vol. 14(1) p.48-48

Thalamic neuron theory: meridians=DNA. The genetic and embryological basis of traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture. Lee, T.; Med Hypotheses 2002, Vol. 59(5) p.504 PubMed Abstract

Enhanced expression of phospho-Akt by electro-acupuncture in normal rat brain. Wang, S. J., Omori, N., Li, F., Zhang, W. R., Jin, G., Hamakawa, Y., Sato, K., Nagano, I., Shoji, M., and Abe, K.; Neurol Res 2002, Vol. 24(7) p.719-724 PubMed Abstract

Different modes of manual acupuncture stimulation differentially modulate cerebral blood flow velocity, arterial blood pressure and heart rate in human subjects. Backer, M., Hammes, M. G., Valet, M., Deppe, M., Conrad, B., Tolle, T. R., and Dobos, G.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 333(3) p.203-206 PubMed Abstract

Effects of acupuncture on the 5-hydroxytryptamine synthesis and tryptophan hydroxylase expression in the dorsal raphe of exercised rats. Lee, S., Chung, S., Lee, J., Kim, S., Shin, H., Lim, B., Jang, M., Kim, H., Kim, E., and Kim, C.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 332(1) p.17 PubMed Abstract

Reproduction of scalp acupuncture therapy on strokes in the model rats, spontaneous hypertensive rats-stroke prone (SHR-SP). Inoue, I., Chen, L., Zhou, L., Zeng, X., and Wang, H.; Neurosci Lett 2002, Vol. 333(3) p.191-194 PubMed Abstract

Effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment and rehabilitation of accident-related musculoskeletal disorders. A systematic review of the literature. Hodges, I. and Maskill, C.; New Zealand Health Technology Assessment (NZHTA) 2002, Vol. 5(3) p.92 Abstract online

The assessment and management of chronic pain in children. Chambliss, C. R., Heggen, J., Copelan, D. N., and Pettignano, R.; Paediatr Drugs 2002, Vol. 4(11) p.737-746 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture analgesia in a new rat model of ankle sprain pain. Koo, S. T., Park, Y. I., Lim, K. S., Chung, K., and Chung, J. M.; Pain 2002, Vol. 99(3) p.423-431 PubMed Abstract

Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of chronic low back pain - a randomized, blinded, controlled trial with 3 months follow up. Molsberger, A. F., Mau, J., Pawelec, D. B., and Winkler, J.; Pain 2002, Vol. 99(3) p.579-587 PubMed Abstract

Excitatory amino acid receptor antagonists and electroacupuncture synergetically inhibit carrageenan-induced behavioral hyperalgesia and spinal fos expression in rats. Zhang, Y. Q., Ji, G. C., Wu, G. C., and Zhao, Z. Q.; Pain 2002, Vol. 99(3) p.525-535 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture. Nasir, L. S.; Prim Care 2002, Vol. 29(2) p.393-405 PubMed Abstract

Anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Larzelere, M. M. and Wiseman, P.; Prim Care 2002, Vol. 29(2) p.339-60, vii PubMed Abstract

Diabetes mellitus and obesity. Roth, A.; Prim Care 2002, Vol. 29(2) p.279-295 PubMed Abstract

A primer of complementary and alternative medicine and its relevance in the treatment of mental health problems. Mamtani, R. and Cimino, A.; Psychiatr Q 2002, Vol. 73(4) p.367-381 PubMed Abstract

Reviews of acupuncture for chronic neck pain: pitfalls in conducting systematic reviews. White, P., Lewith, G., Berman, B., and Birch, S.; Rheumatology (Oxford) 2002, Vol. 41(11) p.1224-1231 PubMed Summary

[Recognition of multiple information of human auricular points by linear model] (in Chinese). Goa, J., Shi, X., Wang, J., Zhu, B., Hu, Z., Yu, M., Zhong, Y., and Xing, J.; Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 2000, Vol. 17(3) p.316-319 PubMed Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the abdominal aorta caused by acupuncture therapy. Kim, D. I., Huh, S. H., Lee, B. B., Kim, D. K., and Do, Y. S.; Surg Today 2002, Vol. 32(10) p.942-943 PubMed Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine in asthma: do they work? Steurer-Stey, C., Russi, E. W., and Steurer, J.; Swiss Med Wkly 2002, Vol. 132(25-26) p.338-344 Full text online

The Acupuncture Response (book). Rothfeld, G. S.; 2001, p.1-256 McGraw-Hill; Publisher's Abstract

Pseudomembranous Colitis, Bacterial Vaginosis, and Antibiotics. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2002, Vol. 2(11) p.1-4 Full text online

[Blood donation!] (letter) (in Danish). Jorgensen, V. R. and Rosted, P.; Ugeskr Laeger 2002, Vol. 164(32) p.3789-3790 PubMed Citation

In Process Citation] (in Russian). Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2002, (4) p.30-32 PubMed Abstract (ENG)

[Modulation and its mechanism of low power laser on gastric acid secretion in rat] (in Chinese). Sun, J. L. and An, S. C.; Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi 2000, Vol. 16(4) p.313-338 PubMed Citation

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