Tag: Acupuncture
Acupuncture Reduces Frequency of Chronic Tension-Type Headaches
Responder rate higher with true acupuncture (needling to achieve deqi sensation) versus superficial acupuncture (sham control)
Insurance Coverage for Acupuncture Up From 2010 to 2019
However, most costs are paid out of pocket
Acupuncture Alleviates Chronic Prostatitis, Pelvic Pain in Men
At 24-week follow-up, more patients experienced symptomatic relief with eight weeks of acupuncture sessions versus sham treatments
Acupuncture Beneficial for Postprandial Distress Syndrome
Response rate and elimination rate of all three cardinal symptoms increased versus sham acupuncture
Prophylactic Manual Acupuncture Reduces Migraine Days
Manual versus sham acupuncture resulted in greater reduction in migraine days, attacks
Acupuncture, Acupressure May Help Cancer Patients Control Pain
Review also shows link between acupuncture or acupressure and reduction in analgesic use
Fewer Cases of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia Found With Acupuncture
Patients receiving true acupuncture have significantly lower least square mean xerostomia score
Acupuncture Alleviates Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Symptoms
Decreases seen in hot flushes, day-and-night sweats, sleep problems, emotional and physical symptoms
Acupuncture May Cut Arthralgia From Aromatase Inhibitors
Clinical significance of the pain reduction remains uncertain
Acupuncture Doesn’t Up Live Birth Rate for Women Having IVF
Acupuncture no better than sham at the time of ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer
