A British neuroscientist has proposed that a novel extracellular signalling system, based on adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP), is the mechanism underlying the effects of acupuncture. Recent studies suggest that ATP is released from many cell types in response to gentle mechanical … [Read more...]
Acupuncture for fibromyalgia
A Cochrane Database systematic review has summarised the current evidence for the use of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Nine trials (395 participants) were included in the review. The authors conclude that there is low to moderate-level evidence that, compared with … [Read more...]
Acupuncture provides no additional benefit in subacute stroke
A multi-centre RCT carried out in China has found that adding acupuncture to conventional treatment does not result in any additional benefit for patients with subacute stroke. One hundred eighty-eight patients with subacute stroke were randomised into an acupuncture group and a … [Read more...]
Acupuncture reduces medical costs of brain injury
A retrospective cohort study from a Taiwanese research group suggests that acupuncture treatment results in reduced use of medical services by patients who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of 66,026 new-onset TBI patients, 3495 had received at least 12 acupuncture … [Read more...]
Acupuncture for back and pelvic pain during pregnancy
A Cochrane Database systematic review has concluded that current evidence supports acupuncture as a treatment for pelvic and back pain in pregnancy. The authors included 26 randomised trials examining 4093 pregnant women in their review. Moderate-quality evidence suggested that … [Read more...]
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