An American study suggests that acupuncture may be an effective adjunct to medication in patients with depression who do not respond to anti-depressant medication. Thirty subjects with major depressive disorder (MDD) and partial or non-response after ≥8 weeks of anti-depressant … [Read more...]

A Korean pilot study suggests that acupuncture can help with symptom management in patients undergoing haemodialysis. Twenty-four patients received individualised acupuncture treatment for their symptoms twice a week for six consecutive weeks. Patients experienced a significant … [Read more...]

Patients with advanced incurable cancer appear to benefit from incorporating acupuncture in their treatment. Twenty patients receiving palliative care were randomised to receive weekly acupuncture or nurse-led supportive care for four weeks. Total symptom scores were reduced by … [Read more...]

To the Editor: Re ''Answers Fall Short for Nausea After Surgery'' (Second Opinion, Oct. 3): As an academic integrative pediatrician often consulted to work with children suffering from postoperative nausea and vomiting, I read Denise Grady's piece this morning with … [Read more...]

JANE BECKER, a composer and solo pianist, celebrated her 50th birthday at the dermatologist, paying $1,500 for shots of Restylane and Botox. But three months later, their wrinkle-smoothing effects wore off. So, she turned to a less-artificial youth tonic: facial acupuncture. … [Read more...]