Japanese investigators have used colour doppler ultrasound imaging (CDI) to non-invasively evaluate haemodynamic changes caused by acupuncture. The authors hypothesised that, based on traditional point indications for Taichong LIV-3 (‘regulating the blood’ and ‘opening into the … [Read more...]

A UK-based study looking at acupuncture carried out in a busy GP practice by an experienced traditional acupuncturist, found that it resulted in clinically relevant improvements in patients’ MYMOP scores for a variety of conditions. Evaluation was conducted on 46 patients (mean … [Read more...]

Acupuncture is cost-effective for the treatment of chronic pain, according to a systematic review carried out by UK researchers. The authors synthesised data from eight economic evaluations, seven cost-utility analyses and one cost-effectiveness analysis, which covered … [Read more...]

Chinese researchers have found electro-acupuncture at points on the head to be helpful for increasing neuroplasticity in cerebral motor regions following ischaemic stroke. The scientists used PET to observe the cerebral function of six patients who had suffered a stroke. The … [Read more...]

Using fMRI, Chinese researchers have shown that the organisation of functional brain networks is altered after acupuncture and that these alterations exhibit point specificity. Eighteen healthy young adults were scanned before and after acupuncture at Zusanli ST-36 and a sham … [Read more...]