Editorial Board
Publication date: October 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 5Author(s): (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 25, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Chronic Electrical Stimulation at Acupoints Reduces Body Weight and Improves Blood Glucose in Obese Rats via Autonomic Pathway
Publication date: October 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 5Author(s): J. Liu, H. Jin, R.D. Foreman, Y. Lei, X. Xu, S. Li, J. Yin, J.D.Z. Chen (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 25, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Decreases Adherence to Prescribed Medication in Diabetes Patients
Publication date: October 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 5Author(s): S.D. Alfian, H. Sukandar, N. Arisanti, R. Abdulah (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 25, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Electroacupuncture at the Zusanli And Baihui Acupoints Ameliorates Type-2 Diabetes-Induced Reductions in Proliferating Cells and Differentiated Neuroblasts in the Hippocampal Dentate Gyrus With Increasing Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels
Publication date: October 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 5Author(s): J.Y. Chung, D.Y. Yoo, W. Im, J.H. Choi, S.S. Yi, H.Y. Youn, I.K. Hwang, J.K. Seong, Y.S. Yoon (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 25, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Interaction of energetic points, tendinomuscular meridian and 5 elements in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee in patients over 45 years old: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsEnergetic points of tendinomuscular meridian and the 5 elements related are equal or better than local acupuncture in the treatment of pain, quality of life and function in osteoarthritis of the knee. However, it is necessary to have more research with more tracing and poblation to improve the quality of the results. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 20, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Horses Referred to a Teaching Hospital Exclusively for Acupuncture and Herbal Treatment: A 3-Year Retrospective Analysis
Publication date: Available online 27 September 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Justin Shmalberg, Huisheng Xie, Mushtaq A. MemonAbstractEquine acupuncture and herbal medicine are increasingly popular and have been anecdotally used in the treatment of a number of conditions. There is, however, a lack of data on the most commonly treated conditions in horses. The medical records of 164 horses presented exclusively for acupuncture and herbal therapy over a 3-year period from October 2012 to October 2015 were evaluated from a mixed animal integrative medicine service at a veterinary academic t...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 15, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The Application of Auriculotherapy to the Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Libing Zhu, Yunjin Kim, Zongbao YangAbstractAuriculotherapy has been extensively used for chronic spontaneous urticaria in China. However, the evidence of its effectiveness and safety for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria is insufficient. Hence, we conducted this study to compare auriculotherapy or auriculotherapy joint treatment with Western medicine for the cure of chronic spontaneous urticaria. This meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials showed that auriculotherapy or auriculotherapy...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Horses Referred to a Teaching Hospital Exclusively for Acupuncture and Herbs: A Three-Year Retrospective Analysis
Publication date: Available online 27 September 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Justin Shmalberg, Huisheng Xie, Mushtaq A. MemonAbstractEquine acupuncture and herbal medicine are increasingly popular and have been anecdotally used in the treatment of a number of conditions. There is, however, a lack of data on the most commonly treated conditions in horses. The medical records of 164 horses presented exclusively for acupuncture and herbal therapy over a three-year period from October 2012 to October 2015 were evaluated from a mixed animal integrative medicine service at a veterinary academ...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - October 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The Application of Auriculotherapy to the Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticarial: a SystematicReview and Meta-analysis
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian StudiesAuthor(s): Libing Zhu, Yunjin Kim, Zongbao YangAbstractAuriculotherapy has been extensively used for chronic spontaneous urticaria in China. However, the evidence of its effectiveness and safety for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria is insufficient. Hence, we conducted this study to compare auriculotherapy or auriculotherapy joint treatment with western medicine for the cure of chronic spontaneous urticaria. This meta-analysis of seven RCTs showed that auriculotherapy or auriculotherapy joint treatment was sig...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 7, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) in Breast Cancer: ACU-CIPN a Pilot Study
Publication date: August 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 4Author(s): A. Poini, A. Pavesi, S. Magno, C. Maggiore, C. Zamagni, D. Rubino, M. Devecchi, G.M.G. Farella, U. Mazzanti, D. Trevisan, C.M. Giovanardi (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Medical Acupuncture as a Tool of Lifestyle Medicine
Publication date: August 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 4Author(s): K. Theodoratou (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The Treatment of Panic Disorder with Acupuncture and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy
Publication date: August 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 4Author(s): T. Ots (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Depression and Dementia - Integrative Nutrition and Chinese Dietetics
Publication date: August 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 4Author(s): U. Siedentopp (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Psychotonik Glaser® - A Body Therapy Based on the System of Acupuncture
Publication date: August 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 4Author(s): N. Behrens (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Acupuncture versus Patient Education: A Non-randomized, Open-Label, Controlled, Longitudinal Observational Study
Publication date: August 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 4Author(s): M. Tesfaye, P. Bäumler, M. Siebeck, M. Tesfaye, D. Irnich (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - September 4, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research