Researchers at the Center for Integrative Medicine, at the University of Maryland, in Baltimore, reviewed the effects of acupuncture on pregnancy success rates when added to in vitro fertilization. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture for women undergoing in vitro fertilization
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Evidence for acupuncture to treat cancer-related fatigue
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea, reviewed the evidence for treatment.
And, researchers from the University of Manchester, in the UK reviewed the response to self-needling maintenance treatments. Continue reading Evidence for acupuncture to treat cancer-related fatigue
Pain sensitivity as a predictor of response to sham acupuncture
Studies of acupuncture to treat chronic pain have largely failed to demonstrate an advantage of traditional acupuncture over sham acupuncture.
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Harvard Medical School studied whether the degree of enhanced sensitivity to experimental-pressure pain (hyperalgesia) may be a factor in determining whether a patient responds to sham acupuncture treatment. Continue reading Pain sensitivity as a predictor of response to sham acupuncture
Self-acupuncture among people with beast cancer
Maintenance acupuncture is recommended following successful clinic-based acupuncture.
Researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, assessed the effectiveness of self-maintenance acupuncture in the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Continue reading Self-acupuncture among people with beast cancer
Acupuncture for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Researchers from the US, Germany, and China studied the proposed benefits.
The results offer an opportunity to compare acupuncture to other treatment options. Continue reading Acupuncture for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain
Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management. Continue reading Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain
Acupuncture: Effective to treat chronic pain
Although it’s widely used for chronic pain, there’s controversy as to its value.
Now, researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City, reviewed the evidence in 4 chronic pain conditions. Continue reading Acupuncture: Effective to treat chronic pain
SIT and the co-disciplinary pain clinic
Clinicians in California described their clinical practice, which uses the simultaneous interview technique (SIT). Continue reading SIT and the co-disciplinary pain clinic
Smart acupuncture
Fast Company reports that a new system links to a readout and shows how much electrical activity the needles are stimulating in a patient’s muscles. Continue reading Smart acupuncture
Improvement in symptoms with acupuncture treatment of COPD
Last year, the Canadian Thoracic Society clinical practice guidelines, advised there was insufficient evidence to support the routine use of acupuncture to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Since then, 2 more studies have been published. Continue reading Improvement in symptoms with acupuncture treatment of COPD
CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Researchers in Winnipeg, Manitoba surveyed the prevalence of CAM use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Continue reading CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis
Former Medical Director, of the Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City, Dr. James Dillard, reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Complementary treatments for osteoarthritis
Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Aside from surgery, splinting, exercises, and other alternative therapies have been used.
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Acupuncture is commonly used for pain control, but doubts about its effectiveness and safety remain.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn
Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological (Ob/Gyn) conditions.
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture in Ob/Gyn
Risk of cardiac tamponade with acupuncture
Cardiac tamponade (aka pericardial tamponade) is an emergency condition in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium (the sac in which the heart is enclosed).
Prof. Ernst and colleague reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Risk of cardiac tamponade with acupuncture
CAM treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Standard therapies are of limited value for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology, in Australia, reviewed the value of CAM, self-help techniques, and lifestyle interventions. Continue reading CAM treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy treated with acupuncture
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy can produce severe neurological deficits and neuropathic pain.
Researchers at the University Medical Center, in Hamburg, Germany, evaluated the response to acupuncture. Continue reading Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy treated with acupuncture
Acupuncture for pain relief during labor
Researchers at the University of Oxford, in the UK, assessed the role of acupuncture for epidural pain. Continue reading Acupuncture for pain relief during labor
Is acupuncture safe for children?
Researchers at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Is acupuncture safe for children?