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The meridian system and mechanism of acupuncture—A comparative review. Part 2: Mechanism of acupuncture analgesia

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2013
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), pain is never merely a sign of discomfort. It is usually an integral part of a particular disease or physiological malfunction.
Shyang Chang
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Unexpected Consequences: Women’s experiences of a self-hypnosis intervention to help with pain relief during labour. [PDF]

, 2015
Background Self-hypnosis is becoming increasingly popular as a means of labour pain management. Previous studies have produced mixed results. There are very few data on women’s views and experiences of using hypnosis in this context.
A Werner, A Werner, A Werner, AM Cyna, AS Landolt, DAE Mairs, G Dick-Read, Helen Carr, Helen Spiby, HM Haines, J Attride-Stirling, J Svensson, JE Lally, K Guthrie, Kenneth Finlayson, KL Madden, L Andersson, L Jones, LE Mehl-Madrona, M Abbasi, M Stefanidou, ML Nolan, N Wainer, NK Lowe, P Hawe, Peter Whorwell, S Adams, S Garthus-Niegel, Soo Downe, Susan Hinder, V Nyman, WA Hall, YH Eng   +32 more
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Integrating Advanced Practice Nurses in Anesthesia to Tackle Gaps in Current Health Care: A Qualitative Study

Nursing &Health Sciences, Volume 28, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Aging population and growing shortage of specialists present increasing challenges to anesthetic care. In Switzerland, advanced practice nurses in anesthesia are not yet integrated, despite their potential to contribute to innovative care models. This qualitative study explored current gaps in anesthetic care and assessed the potential role of
Luzia Vetter, Balthasar L. Hug, Maya Zumstein‐Shaha   +2 more
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Immediate analgesic effect of acupuncture for acute primary dysmenorrhea: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundPrimary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common gynecological disorder that significantly affects women’s work and personal lives, especially in acute episodes when immediate pain relief is often needed.
Gaoyangzi Huang, Wenjun Li, Qifu Li, Xin Tang, Siwen Zhao, Shumin Zhang, Ruqin Yang, Zili Liu, Taipin Guo, Jun Qian   +9 more
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Multidimensional Pain Modulation by Acupuncture Analgesia: The Reward Effect of Acupuncture on Pain Relief. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2022
Pan S, Wang S, Xue X, Yuan H, Li J, Liu Y, Yue Z.   +6 more
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Acupuncture is a feasible treatment for post-thoracotomy pain: results of a prospective pilot trial [PDF]

, 2006
Background Thoracotomy is associated with severe pain that may persist for years. Acupuncture is a complementary therapy with a proven role in pain control.
Malhotra Vivek T, Rusch Valerie W, Vickers Andrew J, Downey Robert J, Cassileth Barrie R   +4 more
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Acupuncture for radicular pain: a review of analgesic mechanism

Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience
Radicular pain, a common and complex form of neuropathic pain, presents significant challenges in treatment. Acupuncture, a therapy originating from ancient traditional Chinese medicine and widely utilized for various pain types, including radicular pain,
Hong-Lin Li, Yi Zhang, Jian-Wei Zhou
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Placebo Analgesia, Acupuncture and Sham Surgery [PDF]

, 2010
Tao Liu, Cuiping Yu
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A Longitudinal Study of the Reliability of Acupuncture Deqi Sensations in Knee Osteoarthritis [PDF]

, 2013
Deqi is one of the core concepts in acupuncture theory and encompasses a range of sensations. In this study, we used the MGH Acupuncture Sensation Scale (MASS) to measure and assess the reliability of the sensations evoked by acupuncture needle ...
Camhi, Stephanie, Edwards, Robert R., Gollub, Randy L., Hashmi, Javeria A., Kong, Jian, Spaeth, Rosa B., Vangel, Mark, Wasan, Ajay D.   +7 more
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Electroanalgesia for the postoperative control pain in dogs Eletroanalgesia para o controle da dor pós-operatória em cães

Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2012
PURPOSE: To evaluate the analgesic and neuroendocrine effects of electroanalgesia in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. METHODS: Eighteen dogs were randomly distributed to three groups of six animals each and received either electrical stimuli at ...
Renata Navarro Cassu, Daniele Alves da Silva, Túlio Genari Filho, Helaine Stevanin   +3 more
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