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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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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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Getting the grip on nonspecific treatment effects: emesis in patients randomized to acupuncture or sham compared to patients receiving standard care. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2011
It is not known whether or not delivering acupuncture triggers mechanisms cited as placebo and if acupuncture or sham reduces radiotherapy-induced emesis more than standard care.Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy over abdominal/pelvic regions were ...
Anna Enblom, Mats Lekander, Mats Hammar, Anna Johnsson, Erik Onelöv, Martin Ingvar, Gunnar Steineck, Sussanne Börjeson   +7 more
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Resting-State Functional Connectivity Patterns Predict Acupuncture Treatment Response in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2020
Primary dysmenorrhea (PDM) is a common complaint in women throughout the menstrual years. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in dysmenorrhea; however, there are large interindividual differences in patients’ responses to acupuncture treatment ...
Siyi Yu, Mingguo Xie, Shuqin Liu, Xiaoli Guo, Jin Tian, Wei Wei, Qi Zhang, Fang Zeng, Fanrong Liang, Jie Yang   +9 more
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Acupuncture as a complex intervention for depression: A consensus method to develop a standardised treatment protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2007
Objective: To standardise a complex intervention by defining the characteristic (specific) components of treatment for a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture as an intervention for individuals who have been diagnosed with depression using a ...
MacPherson, Hugh, Schroer, Sylvia
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Therapeutic Effect of Acupuncture on Migraine

Frontiers in Neurology, 2020
Background: Migraine is an intractable headache disorder, manifesting as periodic attacks. It is highly burdensome for patients and society. Acupuncture treatment can be beneficial as a supplementary and preventive therapy for migraine.Objectives: This ...
Ming-Qian Ou, Ming-Qian Ou, Wei-Hao Fan, Wei-Hao Fan, Fu-Rong Sun, Fu-Rong Sun, Wan-Xin Jie, Mei-Jun Lin, Yu-Jie Cai, Yu-Jie Cai, Shi-Yun Liang, Yang-Sheng Yu, Min-Hua Li, Li-Li Cui, Li-Li Cui, Hai-Hong Zhou, Hai-Hong Zhou   +16 more
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Acupuncture Point Localization Varies Among Acupuncturists [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Studies assessing the point-specific effect of acupuncture or the characteristics of acupuncture points (APs) tend to yield inconclusive results.
Ahn AC, Ahn AC, Aird M, Campbell A, Colbert AP, Coyle M, Cummings M, Dhond RP, Dincer F, Dominik Irnich, Dorsher PT, Dung HC, Fang JL, Fink M, Harris RE, Heine H, Hsiu H, Irnich D, Kramer S, Langevin HM, Langevin HM, Langevin HM, Lee A, Melzack R, Michael Simang, Petra I. Bäumler, Sybille Kramer, Wick F   +27 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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Acupuncture and moxibustion for lateral elbow pain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Acupuncture and moxibustion have widely been used to treat lateral elbow pain (LEP). A comprehensive systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including both English and Chinese databases was conducted to assess the efficacy of
Bangrazi, S, Bian, ZX, Chung, KF, Gadau, M, Liu, H, Tan, YS, Wang, FC, Yeung, WF, Zaslawski, C, Zhang, SP   +9 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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