An international collaboration, involving some of the UK’s top acupuncture researchers, has provided definitive evidence that acupuncture is effective for chronic pain. The Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration analysed raw individual patient data, which was available for 17,922 … [Read more...]

A qualitative study has explored the experiences of women receiving acupuncture for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers interviewed eight Swedish women with PCOS, following multiple acupuncture treatments. For women suffering from PCOS, the positive results of … [Read more...]

There are currently no recommended medical treatment options for threatened miscarriage. In a debate article, Australian authors discuss the physiological processes of early pregnancy loss, together with the possible benefits of providing supportive acupuncture care. Since … [Read more...]

A Turkish pilot study suggests that acupuncture may be an effective method of analgesia in newborn infants. Ten pre-term neonates requiring a heel prick for blood gas analysis were randomly assigned to receive acupuncture or no acupuncture before the procedure, and the groups … [Read more...]

Acupuncture can reduce anxiety symptoms in women undergoing IVF, according to a team of Brazilian researchers. Forty-three women undergoing IVF were randomly allocated to two groups: a test group who received verum acupuncture (at Shenmen HE-7, Neiguan P-6, Shanzhong REN-17, … [Read more...]