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Mayo Clinic researchers say that adolescents with chronic pain need to avoid medical marijuana

Adolescents can have chronic pain, just like adults. It can interfere with normal development, making it difficult for teens to attend school, socialize or be physically active, the cause may be hard to find, and medications are sometimes tried without success. As patients, their parents and physicians search for solutions, there is one increasingly available option they should avoid, Mayo Clinic researchers say: medical marijuana.

17 Jun 2013

Revised CPG on treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee addresses two key changes

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently released its revised clinical practice guideline on the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, addressing two key changes.

5 Jun 2013

Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle.

20 May 2013

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

The American College of Chest Physicians third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.

8 May 2013

Auricular point acupressure shows promise for chronic back pain

Auricular point acupressure may have potential for the treatment of chronic low back pain, findings from a feasibility study show.

25 Apr 2013

Researchers map use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients

A major Nordic research project involving researchers from the University of Copenhagen has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients - knowledge which is important for patients with chronic disease and the way in which society meets them.

19 Apr 2013

High frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of brain reduces cravings for nicotine

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to quit resulting in relapse

17 Apr 2013

Science behind medical acupuncture

A special issue of Medical Acupuncture presents a series of articles by authors from around the world who provide diverse and insightful perspectives on the science and physiologic responses underlying medical acupuncture.

17 Apr 2013

Most Americans concerned about misuse of pain medication to treat chronic pain

A new national public opinion poll commissioned by Research!America shows only 18% of respondents believe chronic pain is a major health problem, even though a majority of Americans (63%) say they know someone who experienced pain so severe that they sought prescription medicines to treat it.

10 Apr 2013

Researchers: Acupuncture can reduce stress hormone response in animal model of chronic stress

While acupuncture is used widely to treat chronic stress, the mechanism of action leading to reported health benefits are not understood. In a series of studies at Georgetown University Medical Center, researchers are demonstrating how acupuncture can significantly reduce the stress hormone response in an animal model of chronic stress.

15 Mar 2013

Intense acupuncture shows promise for Bell’s palsy rehabilitation

Intense or “de qi” acupuncture produces significantly better results when added to prednisone treatment than low-intensity acupuncture for patients with Bell’s palsy, show findings from a randomized controlled trial.

26 Feb 2013

Acupuncture with de qi improves facial muscle recovery in Bell palsy patients

Patients with Bell palsy who received acupuncture that achieves de qi, a type of intense stimulation, had improved facial muscle recovery, reduced disability and better quality of life, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

26 Feb 2013

External qigong therapy can help control cocaine craving early in recovery

Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs of abuse. Few effective treatments are available to help control cravings and withdrawal symptoms among individuals undergoing therapy to overcome cocaine abuse.

26 Feb 2013

Maryland Higher Education Commission awards university status to Tai Sophia Institute

Maryland now has an accredited university dedicated to integrative health. Howard County–based Tai Sophia Institute announced today that it has been awarded university status by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and will change its name to Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) effective March 1.

11 Feb 2013

Sympathetic nervous system implicated in acupuncture analgesia

Acupuncture appears to activate the sympathetic nervous system in people experiencing pain, a randomized study indicates.

6 Feb 2013

Bilateral and multiple ‘popping’ characterizes upper cervical HVLA

Cavitation during upper cervical high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation is significantly more likely to occur bilaterally than unilaterally, say investigators.

31 Jan 2013

Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine announces change of name

Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine announces the change of its name to Texas Health and Science University. "Our name change means another giant step to move the school's global efforts to work with more universities and implement our strategic initiatives!" says Lisa Ping Hui Lin, E.M.B.A., President and Chief Executive Officer.

31 Jan 2013

Acupuncture ‘promising’ way to boost exercise response, recovery

Results from a systematic review suggest that acupuncture may improve exercise performance and postexercise recovery.

21 Jan 2013

Markey practitioner receives Lexington Cancer Foundation grant to continue JSJ program

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Jennifer Bradley has received funding from the Lexington Cancer Foundation to continue the Jin Shin Jyutsu program in 2013.

4 Jan 2013

Electrotherapy not effective pain treatment in the aftermath of pancreatic surgery

Osteopathy may help reduce chronic pain and stiffness after thoracic surgery. However, electrotherapy is not effective pain treatment in the aftermath of pancreatic surgery. These are the findings of a thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, that studied complementary and alternative therapies.

6 Dec 2012

Acupuncture News and Research

Latest Acupuncture News and Research

Mayo Clinic researchers say that adolescents with chronic pain need to avoid medical marijuana

Revised CPG on treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee addresses two key changes

Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

Auricular point acupressure shows promise for chronic back pain

Researchers map use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients

High frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of brain reduces cravings for nicotine

Science behind medical acupuncture

Most Americans concerned about misuse of pain medication to treat chronic pain

Researchers: Acupuncture can reduce stress hormone response in animal model of chronic stress

Intense acupuncture shows promise for Bell’s palsy rehabilitation

Acupuncture with de qi improves facial muscle recovery in Bell palsy patients

External qigong therapy can help control cocaine craving early in recovery

Maryland Higher Education Commission awards university status to Tai Sophia Institute

Sympathetic nervous system implicated in acupuncture analgesia

Bilateral and multiple ‘popping’ characterizes upper cervical HVLA

Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine announces change of name

Acupuncture ‘promising’ way to boost exercise response, recovery

Markey practitioner receives Lexington Cancer Foundation grant to continue JSJ program

Electrotherapy not effective pain treatment in the aftermath of pancreatic surgery

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