In einer Doppelblindstudie lag während einer endoskopischen Ultraschalluntersuchung der selbstkontrollierte Verbrauch an Propofol und Alfentanil bei Patienten mit begleitender Elektroakupunkturbehandlung deutlich niedriger als in der Kontrollgruppe. Im Rahmen der Diagnostik bei Patienten mit Leber-Gallen-Problemen ist oftmals eine endoskopische Ultraschalluntersuchung (Endosonografie) erforderlich. Um die Untersuchung für die Betroffenen möglichst angenehm zu gestalten und sie erfolgreich durchführen zu können, werden den Patienten Beruhigungs- und Schmerzmittel verabreicht. Optimalerweise...Weiterlesen

DGP – Akupunktur konnte bei älteren Brustkrebspatientinnen Gelenkschmerzen mindern, die durch die Behandlung mit Aromatasehemmern hervorgerufen werden. Unklar bleibt, ob die Reduktion der Schmerzen durch die Akupunktur deutlich genug ist. Original Titel: Effect of Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture or Waitlist Control on Joint Pain Related to Aromatase Inhibitors Among Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial Eine Antihormontherapie mit Aromatasehemmern führt bei Brustkrebspatientinnen häufig zu Gelenkschmerzen, die einen Abbruch der Therapie...Weiterlesen

Original Titel: Effects of acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Die traditionelle chinesische Medizin (TCM) umfasst chinesische Arzneimitteltherapie, Akupunktur, Massagen, Bewegungsübungen und Ernährungslehre. Obwohl die Wirksamkeit der alternativen Heilverfahren immer wieder hinterfragt und angezweifelt wird, hat sich vor allem die Akupunktur auch in Deutschland etabliert. Eine Studie aus China hat jetzt die Wirksamkeit von Akupunktur bei Schmerzen durch Endometriose untersucht. Die Akupunktur...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture therapy and carbamazepine therapy for primary trigeminal neuralgia. Methods: A total of 150 patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia treated in Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Linyi Central Hospital from January 2010 to December 2016 were selected. They were divided into acupuncture group (n=75) and drug group (n=75). The patients in the acupuncture group received acupuncture based...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objective: Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDN) is one of the most common complications of diabetes. In patients with PDN, greater pain intensity leads to poorer quality of life, sleep, function, and work productivity (1–3). According to the clinical practice guideline, electrical stimulation is probably effective and should be considered for the treatment of PDN (evidence level B) (4). The aim of this study is...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objective: The Department of Veterans Affairs trained primary-care providers to deliver Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), a subset of auricular acupuncture, to patients. However, little is known about BFA effectiveness in group or individual sessions or repeated administrations versus singular use. The aim of this study was to examine the use and effectiveness of BFA for back pain and four pain-comorbid conditions in group and individual...Weiterlesen

Abstract Objectives: There are no curative treatments for cervical dystonia (CD), therefore conventional management is aimed at pain relief and muscle relaxation. Many patients with CD use complementary and integrative medicine interventions to manage symptoms, yet there are limited data on the use of acupuncture for CD. The aim of the current study was to determine the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of adjuvant acupuncture. Materials...Weiterlesen

Abstract Within the last 10 years, the percentage of low back pain (LBP) prevalence increased by 18%. The management and high cost of LBP put a tremendous burden on the healthcare system. Many risk factors have been identified, such as lifestyle, trauma, degeneration, postural impairment, and occupational related factors; however, as high as 95% of the cases of LBP are non-specific. Currently, LBP is treated...Weiterlesen

Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine researchers find acupuncture effective for hemorrhoid surgery postoperative relief. The research team integrated acupuncture into a standard hemorrhoidectomy postoperative care protocol. [1] Patients receiving both postoperative care and acupuncture in a combined treatment protocol had superior patient outcomes compared with patients receiving only postoperative care. The researchers conclude that the addition of acupuncture to a standard postoperative regimen improves...Weiterlesen

ABSTRACT Background Headaches are prevalent among Service members with traumatic brain injury (TBI); 80{44c7f096ae4a0f956ab9167e2bacde9c804851a57290d0086ec17557d44e93e0} report chronic or recurrent headache. Evidence for nonpharmacologic treatments, such as acupuncture, are needed. Objective: The aim of this research was to determine if two types of acupuncture (auricular acupuncture [AA] and traditional Chinese acupuncture [TCA]) were feasible and more effective than usual care (UC) alone for TBI–related headache. Materials and...Weiterlesen