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IFHF dedicates new $11 million centre to provide crucial treatment of TBI and PTS to returning veterans

Since September 11, 2001, more than 2.5 million U.S. troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and hundreds of thousands of service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, due to IEDs, combat related incidents and training activities.

12 Sep 2013

Electroacupuncture treatment improves visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome patients extensively suffer from chronic visceral hypersensitivity, with involvement of all levels of the brain-gut axis, as well as various neurotransmitters.

12 Sep 2013

5LINX offers easy access to affordable healthcare from anywhere

5LINX enhancedcareMD offers easy access to affordable healthcare from anywhere, all day, every day for everyone in your household. This comprehensive, supplemental health care solution provides members with prompt access to registered nurses and medical doctors over the phone.

31 Aug 2013

First Edition: July 26, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about an effort by some GOP lawmakers to force a showdown over health law funding.

26 Jul 2013

Weekly yoga class provides similar lower back pain relief as twice weekly classes for low-income patients

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center have found that a weekly yoga class provided similar lower back pain relief and reduced the need for pain medication as twice weekly classes in lower income minority patients.

3 Jul 2013

Mixed results for acupuncture in improving IVF rates

Acupuncture, when used as a complementary or adjuvant therapy for in vitro fertilization (IVF), may be beneficial depending on the baseline pregnancy rates of a fertility clinic, according to research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The analysis from the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine is published in the June 27 online edition of the journal Human Reproduction Update.

2 Jul 2013

State highlights: Texas pharmacists want Medicaid price transparency

Pennsylvania is joining about 20 other states in limiting coverage of abortions under health care insurance policies offered in a federally-run insurance marketplace starting next year under a sweeping federal law. The office of Gov. Tom Corbett, a Republican who opposes abortion rights, said he signed the bill Monday, without offering any comment (6/17).

19 Jun 2013

Mayo Clinic researchers say that adolescents with chronic pain need to avoid medical marijuana

Adolescents can have chronic pain, just like adults. It can interfere with normal development, making it difficult for teens to attend school, socialize or be physically active, the cause may be hard to find, and medications are sometimes tried without success. As patients, their parents and physicians search for solutions, there is one increasingly available option they should avoid, Mayo Clinic researchers say: medical marijuana.

17 Jun 2013

Revised CPG on treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee addresses two key changes

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently released its revised clinical practice guideline on the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, addressing two key changes.

5 Jun 2013

Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle.

20 May 2013

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

The American College of Chest Physicians third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.

8 May 2013

Auricular point acupressure shows promise for chronic back pain

Auricular point acupressure may have potential for the treatment of chronic low back pain, findings from a feasibility study show.

25 Apr 2013

Researchers map use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients

A major Nordic research project involving researchers from the University of Copenhagen has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients - knowledge which is important for patients with chronic disease and the way in which society meets them.

19 Apr 2013

High frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of brain reduces cravings for nicotine

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to quit resulting in relapse

17 Apr 2013

Science behind medical acupuncture

A special issue of Medical Acupuncture presents a series of articles by authors from around the world who provide diverse and insightful perspectives on the science and physiologic responses underlying medical acupuncture.

17 Apr 2013

Most Americans concerned about misuse of pain medication to treat chronic pain

A new national public opinion poll commissioned by Research!America shows only 18% of respondents believe chronic pain is a major health problem, even though a majority of Americans (63%) say they know someone who experienced pain so severe that they sought prescription medicines to treat it.

10 Apr 2013

Researchers: Acupuncture can reduce stress hormone response in animal model of chronic stress

While acupuncture is used widely to treat chronic stress, the mechanism of action leading to reported health benefits are not understood. In a series of studies at Georgetown University Medical Center, researchers are demonstrating how acupuncture can significantly reduce the stress hormone response in an animal model of chronic stress.

15 Mar 2013

Intense acupuncture shows promise for Bell’s palsy rehabilitation

Intense or “de qi” acupuncture produces significantly better results when added to prednisone treatment than low-intensity acupuncture for patients with Bell’s palsy, show findings from a randomized controlled trial.

26 Feb 2013

Acupuncture with de qi improves facial muscle recovery in Bell palsy patients

Patients with Bell palsy who received acupuncture that achieves de qi, a type of intense stimulation, had improved facial muscle recovery, reduced disability and better quality of life, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

26 Feb 2013

External qigong therapy can help control cocaine craving early in recovery

Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs of abuse. Few effective treatments are available to help control cravings and withdrawal symptoms among individuals undergoing therapy to overcome cocaine abuse.

26 Feb 2013

Acupuncture News and Research

Latest Acupuncture News and Research

IFHF dedicates new $11 million centre to provide crucial treatment of TBI and PTS to returning veterans

Electroacupuncture treatment improves visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome

5LINX offers easy access to affordable healthcare from anywhere

First Edition: July 26, 2013

Weekly yoga class provides similar lower back pain relief as twice weekly classes for low-income patients

Mixed results for acupuncture in improving IVF rates

State highlights: Texas pharmacists want Medicaid price transparency

Mayo Clinic researchers say that adolescents with chronic pain need to avoid medical marijuana

Revised CPG on treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee addresses two key changes

Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

Auricular point acupressure shows promise for chronic back pain

Researchers map use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients

High frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation of brain reduces cravings for nicotine

Science behind medical acupuncture

Most Americans concerned about misuse of pain medication to treat chronic pain

Researchers: Acupuncture can reduce stress hormone response in animal model of chronic stress

Intense acupuncture shows promise for Bell’s palsy rehabilitation

Acupuncture with de qi improves facial muscle recovery in Bell palsy patients

External qigong therapy can help control cocaine craving early in recovery

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Acupuncture News and Research

Latest Acupuncture News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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