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Comparison of the Cost-utility Analysis of Electroacupuncture and Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
ConclusionThe results indicate a significant difference between EA and NSAIDs in cases of both utility and total cost. The findings demonstrate that EA is more cost-effective than NSAIDs, as therefore can be considered as an alternative treatment for CLBP, with reasonable cost-utility. (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Single or Multiple Electroacupuncture Sessions in Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Are We Low-Responders to Electroacupuncture?
The objective of this study was to compare the effects of one or multiple sessions of electroacupuncture (EA) in patients with chronic low back pain. The outcome measures were visual analog score (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ), Roland Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ), low back skin temperature, surface electromyography of longissimus muscle (contraction/rest) and blood cytokines. After examination (AV0), patients were submitted to EA (2 Hz, 30 minutes, bilaterally at the SP6, BL23, BL31, BL32, BL33, and BL60) and were revaluated after one week (AV1). Patients with VAS <3 ...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

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Publication date: April 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

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Publication date: April 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies)
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Scalp Acupuncture for the Treatment of Motor Function in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report
Publication date: April 2018Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, Volume 11, Issue 2Author(s): Colette WidrinAbstractAn acute spinal cord injury is the result of a traumatic injury to the spinal cord caused by a contusion, compression, or severing of the spinal cord. There are approximately 17,000 new cases each year, of which, males account for 80%. Approximately 65% of these injuries cause incomplete or partial damage to the spinal cord. Comprehensive treatment is essential to restore maximum function. Surgical procedures, stem cell therapy, pharmaceutical agents, and physical therapy are employed to mi...
Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research