Acubriefs Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 11

November 2002

Recent articles reviewed in this edition:

1. 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

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read the review

2. 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

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read the review

3. 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

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read the review

4. 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

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read the review

5. Placebo controls in randomized trials of acupuncture. Vickers, A. J.; Eval Health Prof 2002, Vol. 25(4) p.421-435 PubMed Abstract

Reviewed by James K. Rotchford MD, MPH

Click here to read the review

Acubriefs Newsletter has three objectives:
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 http://www.acubriefs.com/ . The editor for the newsletter is J.K. Rotchford MD MPH, former President of the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation

We invite readers to:

• Comment on Acubriefs reviews
• Read comments others have made
  
• Email reviews to friends
  
• Search the Acubriefs Database for similar articles
  
• Search the Acubriefs Review Database for past reviews
  
• Submit references to our database, using our online form, or by email to admin@acubriefs.com

If you are interested in placing an ad or sponsoring Acubriefs Newsletter, please contact us at admin@acubriefs.com

Acupuncture Research Award
Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation
Sponsored by SEIRIN-America
Represented by Mr. Thomas Riihimaki

First Place: $3,000 plus
Paper to be presented at the AAMA Symposium in Baltimore, April 2003
Symposium registration, travel to $500, 3 nights' hotel lodging for the presenting author

Second Place: $2,000 plus
Symposium registration, travel to the AAMA Symposium paid to $500

Third Place: $1,000 plus
Symposium registration for the AAMA Symposium in Los Angeles

Papers for second and third place to be announced at the 2003 AAMA Symposium.
Authors to be acknowledged.

Rules:

1. Submissions must be original work, in either clinical research or basic biochemical or physiological research pertaining to acupuncture. The work must not be previously published. Work done and accepted for publication during the 2001-2002 year period will be considered, if the publishing journal will allow presentation at the AAMA meeting.

2. Papers should include the name and degree of the principle author and any coworkers, the institution or affiliation (if any), mailing address, and telephone/FAX numbers. The email address is desirable but not mandatory.

3. Submissions should be received by January 31, 2003. Beyond that date, due to judging time and notification needs prior to the spring Symposium, papers cannot be guaranteed acceptance for this year.

4. Submissions will be judged and rated on originality, suitability for publication, research design, and clinical or basic science relevance.

5. If human subjects are involved in the research, proper informed consent must have been obtained and approval of appropriate institutional review committees obtained where applicable.

6. All submissions must be in English. All proprietary rights to the research 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.

8. Five copies of the paper should be sent to:
MARF Research Award
12930 Ventura Blvd., #923
Studio City, CA, 91604

New references entered into Acubriefs database this month: 62

Acupuncture May Break Cycle of Urinary Tract Infections. Devitt, M.; Acupuncture Today 2003, Vol. 4(1) Full Text online

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture: Changing the Face of Aging, Part Two; Treating Rosacea: A Chronic Condition. Bennett, A. and Wakefield, M. E.; Acupuncture Today 2002, Vol. 3(12) Full text online

Convulsive syncope associated with acupuncture. Cole, M., Shen, J., and Hommer, D.; Am J Med Sci 2002, Vol. 324(5) p.288-289 PubMed Summary

Effect of electroacupuncture on pressor reflex during gastric distension. Li, P., Rowshan, K., Crisostomo, M., Tjen, A. L. S., and Longhurst, J. C.; Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2002, Vol. 283(6) p.R1335-R1345 PubMed Abstract

Relationship of acupuncture points and meridians to connective tissue planes. Langevin, H. M. and Yandow, J. A.; Anat Rec 2002, Vol. 269(6) p.257-265 PubMed Abstract

Advising patients who seek complementary and alternative medical therapies for cancer. Weiger, W. A., Smith, M., Boon, H., Richardson, M. A., Kaptchuk, T. J., and Eisenberg, D. M.; Ann Intern Med 2002, Vol. 137(11) p.889-903 PubMed Abstract

Acupuncture has no immediate treatment effect on the neutrophil respiratory burst: A randomized single-blinded two-period crossover study. Karst, M., Scheinichen, D., Rueckert, T., Wagner, T., Wiese, B., and Fink, M.; Brain Behav Immun 2002, Vol. 16(6) p.813-816 PubMed Abstract

Long-term high-frequency electro-acupuncture stimulation prevents neuronal degeneration and up-regulates BDNF mRNA in the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area following medial forebrain bundle axotomy. Liang, X. B., Liu, X. Y., Li, F. Q., Luo, Y., Lu, J., Zhang, W. M., Wang, X. M., and Han, J. S.; Brain Res Mol Brain Res 2002, Vol. 108(1-2) p.51-59 PubMed Abstract

P6 acupressure may relieve nausea and vomiting after gynecological surgery: an effectiveness study in 410 women [L'acupression en P6 peut soulager les nausées et les vomissements postopératoires gynécologiques : une étude d'efficacité auprès de 410 femmes]. Alkaissi, A., Evertsson, K., Johnsson, V.-A., Ofenbartl, L., and Kalman, S.; Can J Anaesth 2002, Vol. 491034-1039 Abstract

Historical research in Chinese medicine: the relationship between historical research and clinical use of medicinals. Sheng, Z. J.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(3) p.129-137

Perspectives in Chinese medicine: an interview with Andew Ellis. Pritzker, S.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(3) p.166-170

Points in time: some reflections upon the origins of acupuncture. Cochran, W. M.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(3) p.119-128

Subjective evidences and propagated sensation transmission (proof of the power and arousal of Chi). Chen, E.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(3) p.138-165

Wiseman answers Karen Cutler, LAc, DiplAc (NCCA). Wiseman, N.; Clin Acupunct Orient Med 2002, Vol. 3(3) p.171-175

CAM regulation (Editorial). Mills, S.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(1) p.2 PubMed Citation

CAM regulation in the United States. Cohen, M. H.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(1) p.3-7 PubMed Citation

Regulation of complementary/alternative medicine: a Canadian perspective. Boon, H.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(1) p.14-19 PubMed Abstract

The Cavendish Centre for integrated cancer care: assessment of patients' needs and responses. Peace, G. and Manasse, A.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(1) p.33-41 PubMed Abstract

UK: the current state of regulation of complementary and alternative medicine. Walker, L. A. and Budd, S.; Complement Ther Med 2002, Vol. 10(1) p.8-13 PubMed Abstract

Complementary medicine in pediatrics: A review of acupuncture, homeopathy, massage, and chiropractic therapies. Breuner, C. C.; Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care 2002, Vol. 32(10) p.353-384, PubMed Citation

Dao of Chinese Medicine - Understanding an Ancient Healing Art. (Book) Kendall, D. E.; 2002, Oxford University Press; pp.1-370 Publisher's Abstract

Atropine-induced gastric dysrhythmia is not normalized by electroacupuncture. Chang, C. S., Chou, J. W., Wu, C. Y., Chang, Y. H., Ko, C. W., and Chen, G. H.; Dig Dis Sci 2002, Vol. 47(11) p.2466-2472 PubMed Abstract

Effizienz der Yamamoto Neue Schadelakupunktur (YSNA) bei Schmerzen mam Bewegungsapparat - eine offene, prospektive, topometrisch knotrollierte Studie (in German). Schockert, T.; Dtch Z Akup 2002, Vol. 293-94

Localized argyria 20-years after embedding of acupuncture needles. Takeishi, E., Hirose, R., Hamasaki, Y., and Katayama, I.; Eur J Dermatol 2002, Vol. 12(6) p.609-611 PubMed Summary

Acupuncture as an adjunct is better for back pain than physioptherapy alone. White, A. R.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.362-363

Acupuncture for persistent hiccups. FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.402-402

Acupuncture imprives symptoms of chronic epicondylitis. Sherman, K. J.; FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.360-361

Acupuncture may affect gastric dysrhythmia. FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.401-401

Acupuncture only has the anticipated effects on brain cortex. FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.401-401

Electro-acupuncture does not reduce anaesthetic requirement. FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.402-402

Mycobacterial infections through acupuncture.FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.403-403

Review of "Dao of Chinese Medicine - Understanding an Ancient Healing Art " (Kendall, D.E.). FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.413-413

Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture. FACT 2002, Vol. 7(4) p.402-402

Role of acupuncture in the treatment of female infertility. Chang, R., Chung, P. H., and Rosenwaks, Z.; Fertil Steril 2002, Vol. 78(6) p.1149-1153 PubMed Abstract

Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions. (Book) Shaojie, L.; Published by Donica; 2002, 1-192 Publisher's Abstract

Use of alternative and complementary medicine in menopause. Kang, H. J., Ansbacher, R., and Hammoud, M. M.; Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2002, Vol. 79(3) p.195-207 PubMed Abstract

Treatment of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis by acupuncture: A preliminary study. Honjo, H., Kawauchi, A., Ukimura, O., Soh, J., Mizutani, Y., and Miki, T.; Int J Urol 2002, Vol. 9(12) p.672-676 PubMed Abstract

Infected left atrial myxoma. Uchino, K., Mochida, Y., Ebina, T., Tobe, M., Kobayashi, S., Yano, Y., Kobayashi, T., Nakazawa, I., Ishikawa, T., Kimura, K., Takanashi, Y., and Umemura, S.; Intern Med 2002, Vol. 41(11) p.957-960 PubMed Abstract

A Preliminary Study of the Effect of External Qigong on Lymphoma Growth in Mice. Chen, K. W., Shifleft, S. C., Ponzio, N. M., and et al; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.615-621 PubMed Abstract

A Study of the Relative Precision of Acupoint Location. Aird, M., Cobbin, D., and Rogers, C.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.635-642 PubMed Abstract

An Overview of Acupuncture Medicine. Hurtak, J. J.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.535-538; PubMed Citation

Asian Therapies for Cancer. A First International Conference February 28-March 3, 200, New York, NY: Asian Spiritual Traditions and Their Usefulness to Practitioners and Patients Facing Life and Death. Gordon, J. S., Blackhall, L., Bastis, M. K.-I., and Thurman, R. A. F.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.603-608; PubMed Citation

Asian Therapies for Cancer-Coming of Age. Chang, R. and White, J. D.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.541-543 PubMed Abstract

Bridging the Gap in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research: Manualization as a Means of Promoting Standardization and Flexibility of Treatment in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture. Schyner, R. N. and Allen, J. J. B.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.623-634 PubMed Abstract

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: 24-Hour Technical Support Needed? Niemtzow, R. C.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.527-528; PubMed Citation

Determinants of the Degree of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Patients with Cancer. Shumay, D. M., Maskarinec, C. C., Gotay, E. M., and et al; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.661-671 PubMed Abstract

External Qigong Therapy for Chronic Orofacial Pain (letter). Chen, K. W. and Marbach, J. J.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.532-534; PubMed Citation

Review of "The Art of Palpatory Diagnosis in Oriental Medicine" (Gardner-Abbate,S.). Stump, J. L.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.688-689

Teaching Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: 4. Appraising the Evidence for Papers on Therapy. Wilson, K., Mills, E. J., Ross, C., and Guyatt, G.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.673-678 PubMed Abstract

The National Cancer Institute's Perspective and Agenda for Promoting Awareness and Research on Alternative Therapies for Cancer. White, J. D.; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.545-550 PubMed Abstract

Use of the Cochrane Electronic Library in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Courses in Medical Schools: Is the Giant Lost in Cyberspace? Ezzo, J., Wright, K., Hadhazy, V., Bahr-Robinson, W., and et al; J Altern Complement Med 2002, Vol. 8(5) p.681-686 PubMed Abstract

Hua Tuo, the Chinese god of surgery. Fu, L. K.; J Med Biogr 2002, Vol. 10(3) p.160-166; PubMed Citation

[In Process Citation] (in Swedish). Roos, E.; Lakartidningen 2002, Vol. 99(45) p.4484-4489 PubMed Abstract

Microcurrent Electro-Acupuncture. Starwynn, D.; 2002, Published by www.DesertHeartPress.com

Animal Acupuncture: More Pets Get the Point. Markey, S.; National Geographic News 2002, Full text online

Chronic shoulder pain in stroke. Are we missing the acupoint? Lindfield, H.; Physiother Res Int 2002, Vol. 7(1) p.44-50; PubMed Citation

General and oral characteristics in Rett syndrome. Magalhaes, M. H., Kawamura, J. Y., and Araujo, L. C.; Spec Care Dentist 2002, Vol. 22(4) p.147-150 PubMed Summary

Acupuncture and Cortisol Levels: Medical Acupuncture Research. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2002, Vol. 2(16) Full text online

Preventing Ulcerative Colitis & Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Carter, B. B.; The Pulse of Oriental Medicine 2002, Vol. 2(15) Full text online

Acupuncture: neuropeptide release produced by electrical stimulation of different frequencies. Han, J. S.; Trends Neurosci 2003, Vol. 26(1) p.17-22 PubMed Summary

[Role of auriculotherapy in smoking cessation. Personal experience] (in French). Sakka, F.; Tunis Med 2002, Vol. 80(4) p.217-219 PubMed Summary

[Effects of rehabilitation on neurohumoral regulation of the lower esophageal sphincter in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease] (in Russian). Efendieva, M. T., Razumov, A. N., and Poroikova, M. V.; Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2002, (4) p.30-32 PubMed Abstract