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Review examines surgical and non-surgical treatments available for patients with knee arthritis

Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain active in the sports they love, according to a review published in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

8 Jul 2010

Clinical study proves effectiveness of acupuncture for heart patients

Acupuncture can improve exercise tolerance in patients suffering from chronic heart failure. This was determined in a clinical pilot study by the team headed by Dr. Johannes Backs, physician and study director at the Department of Internal Medicine III (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology - Medical Director: Professor Dr. Hugo Katus) of Heidelberg University Hospital.

2 Jul 2010

Majority of respondents receiving CAM therapy for back pain report great benefit: Study

A recent study, "Perceived Benefit of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Back Pain" (Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, May - June 2010, Vol. 23 No.3), found the majority of respondents receiving CAM for back pain reported great benefit from the various treatments.

1 Jul 2010

Study provides personalized strategies to boost AIAA compliance in breast cancer patients

Aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia (AIAA) is a major side effect in breast cancer survivors, producing joint pain so severe that as many as ten percent of women discontinue their therapy prematurely while undergoing treatment with these lifesaving drugs.

3 Jun 2010

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

2 Jun 2010

Adenosine plays major role in parlaying effects of acupuncture

Scientists have taken another important step toward understanding just how sticking needles into the body can ease pain.

31 May 2010

Patients Medical offers innovative stroke treatments to live longer, healthier life

Patients Medical, a leading integrative medical center in New York City, offers innovative stroke treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, diet therapy and customized intravenous nutrition drips. Daniel Silverstein, MD, holistic physician, recommends focusing on prevention to avoid a stroke and to live a longer, healthier life.

29 May 2010

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Chronic pain -- whether from headaches, back pain or conditions such as fibromyalgia -- can interfere with work, day-to-day activities and relationships. All too often, pain relief treatments are ineffective and can lead to a downward spiral of frustration, decreased functioning, stress, isolation -- and worsening pain.

13 May 2010

Research may aid in developing new cancer therapies

Immortality and uncontrolled cell division are the fundamental differences between cancer cells and normal cells.

11 May 2010

New documentary film reveals effective alternative therapies for health problems

Soft Touch Chiropractic and Acupuncture will be hosting the following free movie screenings at their wellness center located at 19474 Rinaldi St. Northridge, CA 91326.

7 May 2010

Scientific validity of traditional Chinese medicine for pain treatment receives support

The scientific validity of traditional Chinese medicine for pain treatment of pain received a nod of support in the May issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

3 May 2010

Race and age play a major role in use of alternative therapies for chronic pain

In a University of Michigan Health System study, 1 out of 3 patients with chronic pain reported using complementary and alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits for pain relief.

30 Apr 2010

Elderly and whites seek alternative therapies for pain relief: Study

29 Apr 2010

New textbook series entitled Essentials of Chinese Medicine launched

The Baptist University of Hong Kong and Springer Science+Business Media have launched a new textbook series entitled Essentials of Chinese Medicine. The three-volume English language set is of fundamental significance for the subject. Spearheaded by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the School of Chinese Medicine HKBU, the books were co-written by 14 distinguished scholars from Hong Kong, mainland China and the USA.

26 Apr 2010

Psychological acupuncture successful in reducing food cravings in obese people: Study

Psychological acupuncture has been shown to be successful in reducing food cravings for up to six months in people who are overweight or obese.

24 Apr 2010

Survey investigates procurement procedures, expenditures and consumption of medical devices

Centralised purchasing of medical devices does not reduce prices and medical devices are often undervalued as analyses focus only on the short-term financial and economic perspectives.

16 Apr 2010

ASH named fourth healthiest large-group business employer in San Diego county

American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH), a leading national health and wellness organization, announced that it was named the fourth healthiest large-group business in San Diego county in the first annual "San Diego's Healthiest Employers Awards," produced by the San Diego Business Journal. Certificates were presented to 50 finalists, and only the top five companies in small, medium, and large categories were named as honorees.

16 Apr 2010

Sunlight Research's Stem Cell Industry Report analyzes U.S. Stem Cell patent landscape

Sunlight Research – The Source for Patent Analysis, today announced the release of its comprehensive Stem Cell Industry Report analyzing the U.S. Stem Cell patent landscape. Stem cells are particularly attractive for use as cellular therapies because they self-renew and have the capacity to produce many different specialized cell types.

16 Apr 2010

Boston Scientific receives FDA clearance to resume distribution of COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for the two validated manufacturing changes affecting all of its cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and that it will immediately resume distribution of its COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs.

16 Apr 2010

Watson Laboratories' ANDA for generic Toprol XL tablets receives FDA approval

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Watson Laboratories, Inc. - Florida, has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration on its Abbreviated New Drug Application for metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets USP in the 100 and 200 mg strengths, the generic equivalent to AstraZeneca's Toprol XL® tablets.

16 Apr 2010

Acupuncture News and Research

Latest Acupuncture News and Research

Review examines surgical and non-surgical treatments available for patients with knee arthritis

Clinical study proves effectiveness of acupuncture for heart patients

Majority of respondents receiving CAM therapy for back pain report great benefit: Study

Study provides personalized strategies to boost AIAA compliance in breast cancer patients

Genes influence AIAA side effect in breast cancer survivors

Adenosine plays major role in parlaying effects of acupuncture

Patients Medical offers innovative stroke treatments to live longer, healthier life

Pain rehabilitation programs can help patients break the cycle of worsening pain: Mayo Clinic Health Letter

Research may aid in developing new cancer therapies

New documentary film reveals effective alternative therapies for health problems

Scientific validity of traditional Chinese medicine for pain treatment receives support

Race and age play a major role in use of alternative therapies for chronic pain

Elderly and whites seek alternative therapies for pain relief: Study

New textbook series entitled Essentials of Chinese Medicine launched

Psychological acupuncture successful in reducing food cravings in obese people: Study

Survey investigates procurement procedures, expenditures and consumption of medical devices

ASH named fourth healthiest large-group business employer in San Diego county

Sunlight Research's Stem Cell Industry Report analyzes U.S. Stem Cell patent landscape

Boston Scientific receives FDA clearance to resume distribution of COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs

Watson Laboratories' ANDA for generic Toprol XL tablets receives FDA approval

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Acupuncture News and Research

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