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Research Archive
Welcome to our Chinese medicine and acupuncture research news pages. We add to the content of these pages continuously as more research news comes in. Browse through the complete archive below or use the category links on the right.
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ACUPUNCTURE & RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Categories: Arthritis
A small study has demonstrated that acupuncture, and particularly electro-acupuncture, appears to be effective in reducing joint pain, stiffness and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
ACUPUNCTURE FOR HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS
A large German trial has found that acupuncture is of significant benefit in controlling the pain of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.
ACUPUNCTURE COST-EFFECTIVE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS
Categories: Arthritis
Analysis of the results of a large German randomised, controlled trial (RCT) has led to the conclusion that acupuncture can be a cost-effective adjunctive treatment for chronic osteoarthritis pain.
OPTIMAL ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Categories: Arthritis
A review of recent research into acupuncture treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee explores whether any aspects of treatment are more likely to be associated with good outcomes.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE
Categories: Arthritis
A meta-analysis by American researchers has evaluated the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA).
ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTIVE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Categories: Arthritis
A review, carried out by American researchers, of ten randomised, controlled trials (1456 participants) of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee have concluded that it is an effective treatment for the pain and physical dysfunction caused by the ...
ACUPUNCTURE IMPROVES SYMPTOMS OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Categories: Arthritis
A blinded randomised trial of acupuncture has compared the effect of acupuncture with that of a non-penetrating sham in patients with osteoarthritic knee pain.
TAI CHI FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Categories: Arthritis
Tai chi appears to be safe and may be beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
ACUPUNCTURE IMPROVES RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS WITHOUT AFFECTING INFLAMMATION
Categories: Arthritis
Acupuncture relieves symptoms, improves physical function and improves quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, but appears to have no or very limited anti-inflammatory effect.
Acupuncture is an alternative for treating overactive bladder
Categories: Kidney / Urinary disorders
Acupuncture could be a potential treatment option for overactive bladder (OAB), according to Turkish researchers...
Acupuncture, diet & tuina reduce menopausal symptoms
Categories: Menopausal syndrome, Lifestyle research
Acupuncture, dietary therapy and tuina self-massage can be successfully used to treat hot flushes and other symptoms in postmenopausal women...