The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · May 2013
Acupuncture for cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage: a retrospective case-control study.
To examine the possibility of acupuncture as a new promising treatment to prevent delayed cerebral vasospasm, retrospective comparison was done of patient outcomes in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) treated with and without acupuncture. ⋯ Patients with SAH who received acupuncture had a significantly lower incidence of DIND and significantly improved function at discharge, suggesting that acupuncture is effective in preventing cerebral vasospasm. In light of these promising results, a randomized controlled trial is warranted to determine the efficacy of acupuncture in a clinical setting.
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J Altern Complement Med · May 2013
Effect of back massage intervention on anxiety, comfort, and physiologic responses in patients with congestive heart failure.
Patients suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF) frequently feel physical suffering and anxiety. ⋯ Back massage significantly reduced anxiety in the study population. Systolic BP decreased to a greater degree in the male participants, particularly in those with severe heart failure and greater levels of anxiety and higher systolic BP. This study was conducted without a control group. Randomized clinical trials are needed to validate the effectiveness of back massage on patients with CHF.
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J Altern Complement Med · May 2013
Case ReportsAcupuncture helps regain postoperative consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury: a case study.
This report of one case illustrates the potential effect of acupuncture therapy in addition to Western medicine for regaining postoperative consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ We believe that an experienced physician may use acupuncture as complementary therapy in patients with TBI who fail to regain consciousness postoperatively.
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J Altern Complement Med · May 2013
Letter Case ReportsNaturopathy lifestyle intervention: a new dimension in HIV care.
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J Altern Complement Med · Apr 2013
Review Meta AnalysisFactors associated with conflicting findings on acupuncture for tension-type headache: qualitative and quantitative analyses.
This study aimed to identify the factors that might have contributed to the conflicting outcomes about the efficacy of acupuncture for tension-type headache (TTH) through systematically reviewing relevant randomized controlled trials. ⋯ Acupuncture stimulation mode, needle retention, and treatment frequency could be important factors contributing to the outcome of acupuncture for TTH. Further studies are warranted to determine treatment parameters to ensure effective translation of RCTs outcomes of acupuncture for patients with TTH.