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Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome:primary care based pragmatic randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Acupuncture is used by patients as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but the evidence on effectiveness is limited. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome in primary ...
Bloor, Karen, Ian Watt, Kang'ombe, Arthur Ricky, Whorwell, Peter; id_orcid, Helen Cox, Tilbrook, Helen, Bland, J. Martin, Watt, Ian, Kang’ombe, Arthur Ricky, David Torgerson, Stuardi, Tracy, Arthur Ricky Kang’ombe, Whorwell, Peter, Brabyn, Sally, Bland, J Martin, Hugh MacPherson, Peter Whorwell, Torgerson, David, Man, Mei See, Karen Bloor, Man, Mei-See, Mei-See Man, MacPherson, Hugh, J Martin Bland, Cox, Helen, Helen Tilbrook, Sally Brabyn, Tracy Stuardi   +27 more
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Plasma and Synovial Fluid VEGF‐A and Neuropilin‐1 in Knee Osteoarthritis: Associations With Radiographic Severity, Pain Sensitization‐Related Features, and Disease Burden

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate associations of plasma and synovial fluid vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF‐A) and neuropilin‐1 (NRP1) levels with radiographic severity, pain sensitization‐related features, and disease burden in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Plasma VEGF‐A and NRP1 were measured by sandwich ELISA in 120 patients with KOA (
Cheng‐Ju Tan
wiley   +1 more source

The Neuroanatomic Basis of the Acupuncture Principal Meridians [PDF]

, 2009
Acupuncture involves treating illness by inserting needles at specified body locations (acupoints). The Principal meridians are pathways that join acupoints with related physiologic effects.
Peter Dorsher
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Nonpharmacologic Therapy for Pediatric Posttonsillectomy Pain: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To understand efficacies of nonpharmacologic therapy for pediatric posttonsillectomy pain. Data Sources CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Scopus. Review Methods Studies on nonpharmacologic interventions for pediatric posttonsillectomy pain were included in this systematic review.
Justina T. Sargios, David Kayekjian, Shaun A. Nguyen, Pete Peters, Clarice S. Clemmens, William W. Carroll   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Placebo devices as effective control methods in acupuncture clinical trials : a systematic review [PDF]

, 2015
Acupuncture has been widely used to treat certain conditions in clinical practice. However, clinical trials with control groups have yielded conflicting results.
Xie, Yimin, Zhang, Shengxi (George), Tan, Hsiewe (Amy) (R19043), Tan, Hsiewe (Amy), Zhang, Lin (Anthony), Zhang, Claire S., Xue, Charlie C. L., Zhang, Shengxi (George) (R19803)   +7 more
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EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTURE ANESTHESIA ON THE PITUITARY GLAND [PDF]

, 1984
The skin pain threshold was elevated significantly by weak and nonstressful acupuncture stimulation. Although an analgesic effect was obtained by acupuncture stimulation, the β-E, ACTH, GH and TSH levels were not changed.
Yasuya, KUBOTA, Masahiro, UMINO, Masahiko, SHIMADA   +2 more
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Biofeedback‐Based Therapy in Patients With Myofascial Orofacial Pain and Bruxism: An Umbrella Review

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This umbrella review of 11 systematic reviews found that biofeedback may reduce masticatory muscle activity, but its effects on myofascial orofacial pain and bruxism remain uncertain. Methodological limitations, heterogeneous protocols, and predominantly low‐quality evidence underscore the need for rigorous, standardized clinical trials.
Celine Beriger, Kathrin Kohout, Aleksandra Zumbrunn, Edwin Ruales‐Carrera, Tan Fırat Eyüboğlu, Mutlu Özcan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘Forging a conviction’ – participants’ experiences of a western acupuncture randomised controlled trial

, 2009
Research into acupuncture has shown that individuals continue to reportfavourable clinical effects despite the lack of systematic evidence supporting apoint specific therapeutic effect for real acupuncture treatment.
Hill, Clare Marie
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Clinical practices in the management of cervical Hansen type I intervertebral disc herniation among veterinary neurologists in North America and Europe

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Objectives To describe current clinical practices in the management of cervical Hansen type I intervertebral disc herniation among American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/European College of Veterinary Neurology neurologists. Materials and Methods An anonymous web‐based survey was distributed via professional listservs between October and ...
A. Mondino, M. Riobó, N. J. Olby, S. Moore, P. J. Early   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative analgesia between acupuncture and dipyrone in odontalgia [PDF]

, 2020
The aim of this study was to assess whether the effectiveness of acupuncture is similar to the use of analgesics in the management of toothache.
Wada, Ronaldo S., Almeida, Talita B. de, Sousa, Maria L.R., Zotelli, Vera L.R.   +3 more
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