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Heterogeneity in search strategies among Cochrane acupuncture reviews: Is there room for improvement? [PDF]

, 2010
Objective: Given the international focus and rigorous literature searches employed in Cochrane systematic reviews, this study was undertaken to evaluate strategies employed in Cochrane reviews and protocols assessing acupuncture as a primary or secondary
Terplan, Mishka, Erica J Smith, Smith, Erica J., Lui, Steve, Steve Lui, Mishka Terplan   +5 more
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A Case Report on the Effect of Sham Acupuncture

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 2016
When nausea, an extremely unpleasant symptom, is experienced during dental treatment, it generates disorders and obstacles for both the patient and the professional, compromising the good quality of dental care. Clinical studies have confirmed the antiemetic action of acupuncture and shown its use for the treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Zotelli, Vera Lucia Rasera, Grillo, Cássia Maria, Sousa, Maria da Luz Rosário de   +2 more
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Acupuncture for cancer-induced bone pain? [PDF]

, 2011
Bone pain is the most common type of pain in cancer. Bony metastases are common in advanced cancers, particularly in multiple myeloma, breast, prostate or lung cancer.
Mark I. Johnson, Johnson, Mark I., Bennett, Michael I., Bennett, MI, Michael I. Bennett, Carole A. Paley, Paley, Carole A., Johnson, MI, Paley, CA   +8 more
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Methodological problems in fMRI studies on acupuncture: a critical review with special emphasis on visual and auditory cortex activations [PDF]

, 2011
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been used for more than a decade to investigate possible supraspinal mechanisms of acupuncture stimulation. More than 60 studies and several review articles have been published on the topic.
Beißner, Florian, Henke, Christian
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Is Sham Laser a Valid Control for Acupuncture Trials? [PDF]

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2011
Methodological problems of acupuncture trials focus on adequate placebo controls. In this trial we evaluated the use of sham laser acupuncture as a control procedure. Thirty‐four healthy volunteers received verum laser (invisible infrared laser emission and red light, 45 s and 1 J per point) and sham laser (red light) treatment at three acupuncture ...
Irnich, Dominik, Salih, Norbert, Offenbächer, Martin, Fleckenstein, Johannes   +3 more
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Analysis on Current State of Acupuncture Clinical Trials with Sham Acupuncture Design in Western Countries

针刺研究, 2015
The design of"sham acupuncture"is necessary in clinical trials of acupuncture for confirming its effectiveness in the treatment of different disorders.The authors of the present paper made a comprehensive analysis on"sham acupuncture"or"placebo ...
HE Wei, TONG Yuan-yuan, ZHAO Ying-kai, Li Yan-wen, ZHANG Li, LIU Zhao-hui   +5 more
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) changes and saliva production associated with acupuncture at LI-2 acupuncture point: a randomized controlled study

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2008
Background Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture can stimulate saliva production and reduce xerostomia (dry mouth). We were interested in exploring the neuronal substrates involved in such responses.
Holodny Andrei I, Hou Bob L, Deng Gary, Cassileth Barrie R   +3 more
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Acupuncture for women with refractive Overactive Bladder Syndrome [PDF]

, 2010
To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in refractive OAB. The primary aim was to evaluate the effect on frequency, nocturia and urge urinary incontinence.
Cloete, Marinus
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Quantitative assessment of acupuncture’s effectiveness in osteoarthritis: a model-based meta-analysis

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Objective:. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for osteoarthritis and its influencing factors. It compared the effects of different types of acupuncture with sham acupuncture, as well as sham acupuncture with ...
Aobo Feng, Jihan Huang, Yinghua Lv, Ling Xu, Yuan Liu, Qingshan Zheng, Luyi Wu, Lujin Li   +7 more
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Influence of control group on effect size in trials of acupuncture for chronic pain: a secondary analysis of an individual patient data meta-analysis.

PLoS ONE, 2014
BackgroundIn a recent individual patient data meta-analysis, acupuncture was found to be superior to both sham and non-sham controls in patients with chronic pain.
Hugh MacPherson, Emily Vertosick, George Lewith, Klaus Linde, Karen J Sherman, Claudia M Witt, Andrew J Vickers, Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration   +7 more
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