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1001 Zhang, R.; Feng, X.-J.; Guan, Q.; Cui, W.; Zheng, Y.; Sun, W.; Han, J.-S.
Increase of success rate for women undergoing embryo transfer by transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
A prospective randomized placebo-controlled study
Fertil Steril, 2011, 96(4), 912-916
Acupuncture, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
1002 Wlasak, R.; Beuth, J.; Leendert, R. van; Schneider, B.
Implantat-Akupunktur beim Restless-Legs-Syndrom
Untersuchung zur Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit
Dt Z Aku, 2011, 54(3), 6-11
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Ear acupuncture, Restless legs syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1003 Li, J.S.; Li, S.Y.; Yu, X.Q.; Xie, Y.; Wang, M.H.; Li, Z.G.; Zhang, N.Z.; Shao, S.J.; Zhang, Y.J.; Zhu, L.; Guo, L.X.; Bai, Y.P.; Wang, Y.F.
Bu-Fei Yi-Shen granule combined with acupoint sticking therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled, 4-center study
J Ethnopharmacol, 2012, 141(2), 584-591
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Bu-Fei Yi-Shen, Emphysema, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1004 Hamid, A.; Parisa, A.; Zhao, B.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Shima, T.; Rahsepar, A.A.; Nemati, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh, S.M.R.; Darbandi, S.; Darbandi, M.; Mohammadi, M.; Ferns, G.
Effects of auricular acupuncture on anthropometric, lipid profile, inflammatory and immunologic markers
A randomized controlled trial study
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S55-S56 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Inflammation, Obesitiy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
1005 Darbandi, M.; Darbani, S.; Owji, A.A.; Mokaram, P.; Mobarhan, M.G.; Abdi, H.; Nematy, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh, M.R.; Abbasi, P.; Zhao, B.; Saberfiroozi, M.; Ferns, G.
The effects of Electro Acupuncture on leptin hormone in Iranian obese and owerweight subjects
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S127-S128 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Endocrinology, Obesitiy, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight, Leptin
1006 Darbandi, S.; Darbandi, M.; Mobarhan, M.G.; Mokaram, P.; Owji, A.A.; Saberfiroozi, M.; Abdi, H.; Nematy, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh, M.R.; Abbasi, P.; Zhao, B.; Ferns, G.
The effects of auricular acupuncture on leptin hormone in Iranian obese and owerweight subjects
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S127-S128 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Obesitiy, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight, Leptin
1007 Rahsepar, A.A.; Tavallaie, S.; Abdi, H.; Zhao, B.; Abbasi, P.; Nematy, M.; Safarian, M.; Parizadeh,S.M.R.; Mohammadi, M.; Darbandi, S.; Darbandi, M.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Ferns, G.
The effects of body acupuncture versus auricular acupuncture on anthropometric, lipid profile, inflammatory and immunologic markers
A randomized controlled trial study
Clin Biochem, 2011, 44(13 Suppl.1), S156 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Inflammation, Obesitiy, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
1008 Landgren, K.; Kvorning, N.; Hallstrom, I.
Feeding, stooling and sleeping patterns of infants with colic
A randomized controlled trial of minimal acupuncture
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 93; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1009 Scheewe, S.; Vogt, L.; Minakawa, S.; Eichmann, D.; Welle, S.; Stachow, R.; Banzer, W.
Acupuncture in children and adolescents with bronchial asthma
A randomised controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(5), 239-246
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1010 Highfield, E.S.; Lama, P.; Grodin, M.A.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Crosby, S.S.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for survivors of torture and refugee trauma
A descriptive report
J Immigr Minor Health, 2012, 14(3), 433-440
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Trauma
1011 Sun, B.; et al.
Acupuncture versus metoclopramide in treatment of postoperative gastroparesis syndrome in abdominal surgical patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Chinese Integr Med, 2010, 8(7), 651-644
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, gastroparesis
1012 Sze, F.K.; Wong, E.; Or, K.K.; Lau, J.; Woo, J.
Does acupuncture improve motor recovery after stroke?
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Stroke, 2002, 33(11), 2604-2619
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1013 Sun, J.H.; Wu, X.L.; Xia, C.; Xu, L.Z.; Pei, L.X.; Li, H.; Han, G.Y.
Clinical evaluation of Soothing Gan and invigorating Pi acupuncture treatment on diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(10), 780-785
Acupuncture, Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1014 Donald, G.K.; Tobin, I.; Stringer, J.
Evaluation of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(3), 230-233
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
1015 Chang, B.H.; Sommers, E.
Acupuncture and the relaxation response for treating gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(3), 180-187
Acupuncture, Relaxation, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1016 Takakura, N.; Takayama, M.; Kawase, A.; Yajima, H.
Double blinding with a new placebo needle
A validation study on participant blinding
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(3), 203-207
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1017 Feng, Y.; Wang, X.Y.; Li, S.D.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, H.M.; Li, M.; Cao, K.; Ye, Y.F.; Zhang, Z.
Clinical research of acupuncture on malignant tumor patients for improving depression and sleep quality
J Trad Chin Med, 2011, 31(3), 199-202
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
1018 Gribel, G.P.; Coca-Velarde, L.G.; Moreira, de Sá, R.A.
Electroacupuncture for cervical ripening prior to labor induction
A randomized clinical trial
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2011, 283(6), 1233-1238
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
1019 Yeh, M.L.; Chung, Y.C.; Chen, K.M.; Chen, H.H.
Pain reduction of acupoint electrical stimulation for patients with spinal surgery
A placebo-controlled study
Int J Nurs Stud, 2011, 48(6), 703-709
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine
1020 Kung, Y.Y.; Yang, C.C.; Chiu, J.H.; Kuo, T.B.
The relationship of subjective sleep quality and cardiac autonomic nervous system in postmenopausal women with insomnia under auricular acupressure
Menopause, 2011, 18(6), 638-645
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Nervous system, Ear acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1021 Park, J.-E.; Sul, J.-U.; Kang, K.; Shin, B.-C.; Hong, K.-E.; Choi, S.-M.
The effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of functional constipation
A randomized, sham-controlled, patient blinded, pilot clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 124; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Moxibustion, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation
1022 Okada, D.M.; Onishi, E.T.; Chami, F.I.; Borin, A.; Cassola, N.; Guerreiro, V.M.
Acupuncture for tinnitus immediate relief
Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol, 2006, 72(2), 182-186
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1023 Azevedo, R.F. de; Chiari, B.M.; Okada, D.M.; Onishi, E.T.
Impact of acupuncture on otoacoustic emissions in patients with tinnitus
Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol, 2007, 73(5), 599-607
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
1024 Schroeder, S.; Meyer-Hamme, G.; Epplée, S.
Acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
A pilot study using neurography
Acupunct Med, 2012, 30(1), 4-7
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
1025 Smith, C.A.; Ussher, J. M.; Perz, J.; Carmady, B.; Lacey, S. de
The effect of acupuncture on psychosocial outcomes for women experiencing infertility
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 923-930
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1026 Nielsen, O.J.; Moller, K.; Jorgensen, K.E.
Effekten af traditionel kinesisk akupunktur på svær tinnitus
En dobbeltblind, placebokontrolleret klinisk undersøgelse med åben terapeutisk styring
Ugeskr Laeger, 1999, 161(4), 424-429
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1027 Latifpour, D.H.; Grenner, J.; Sjödahl, C.
The effect of a new treatment based on somatosensory stimulation in a group of patients with somatically related tinnitus
Int Tinnitus J, 2009, 15(1), 94-99
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Ear noises, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1028 Vilholm, O.J.; Moller, K.; Jorgensen, k.
Effect of traditional Chinese acupuncture on severe tinnitus
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical investigation with open therapeutic control
Brit J Audiol, 1998, 32(3), 197-204
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1029 Axelsson, A.; Andersson, S.; Gu, L.D.
Acupuncture in the management of tinnitus
A placebo-controlled study
Audiology, 1994, 33(6), 351-360
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1030 Nilsson, S.; Axelsson, A.; Li De, G.
Acupuncture for tinnitus management
Scand Audiol, 1992, 21(4), 245-251
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
1031 Podoshin, L.; Ben-David, Y.; Fradis, M.; Gerstel, R.; Felner, H.
Idiopathic subjective tinnitus treated by biofeedback, acupuncture and drug therapy
Ear Nose Throat J, 1991, 70(5), 284-289
Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Ear noises, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1032 Thomas, M.; Laurell, G.; Lundeberg, T.
Acupuncture for the alleviation of tinnitus
Laryngoscope, 1988, 98(6 Pt.1), 664-667
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Traditional Chinese medicine
1033 Marks, N.J.; Emery, P.; Onisiphorou, C.
A controlled trial of acupuncture in tinnitus
J Laryngol Otol, 1984, 98(11), 1103-1109
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1034 Steinberger, A.; Pansini, M.
The treatment of Meniere's disease by acupuncture
Am J Chin Med, 1983, 11(1-4), 102-105
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menière's disease, Traditional Chinese medicine
1035 Hansen, P.E.; Hansen, J.H.; Bentzen, O.
Acupuncture treatment of chronic unilateral tinnitus
A double-blind cross-over trial
Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, 1982, 7(5), 325-329
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1036 Fischer, M.V.
Akupunkturtherapie in der Anaesthesieambulanz des Universitätsklinikums Heidelberg
Anästhesist, 1982, 31(1), 25-32
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1037 Shin, J.-S.; Ha, I.-H.; Lee, T.-G.; Choi, Y.; Park, B.-Y.; Kim, M.; Lee, M.S.
Motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) for acute low back pain with severe disability
A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial protocol
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 127; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1038 Bazarganipour, F.; Lamyian, M.; Heshmat, R.; Abadi, M.A.; Taghavi, A.
A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple acupressure protocol to the Taichong point in relieving dysmenorrhea
Int J Gynecol Obstetr, 2010, 111(2), 105-109
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1039 Zhou, K.; Fang, J.; Wang, X.; Wang, Y.; Hong, Y.; Liu, J.; Wang, L.; Xue, C.; Wang, P.; Liu, B.; Zhu, B.
Characterization of de qi with electroacupuncture at acupoints with different properties
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(11), 1007-1013
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1040 Zhou, S.; Huang, L.-P.; Liu, J.; Yu, J.-H.; Tian, Q.; Cao, L.-J.
Bilateral effects of 6 weeks' unilateral acupuncture and electroacupuncture on ankle dorsiflexors muscle strength
A pilot study
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(1), 50-55
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Joints, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Traditional Chinese medicine
1041 Joos, S.
Stellenwert von Komplementärmedizin in der Primärversorgung
Evaluation von Nutzen, Patientensichtweisen und ärztlicher Expertise
2009, 1-75 + Anh. (Dissertation (Habilitationsschrift))
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Ulcerative colitis, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Patient satisfaction, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
1042 Ma, T.T.; Yu, S.Y.; Li, Y.; Liang, F.R.; Tian, X.P.; Zheng, H.; Yan, J.; Sun, G.J.; Chang, X.R.; Zhao, L.; Wu, X.; Zeng, F.
Randomised clinical trial
An assessment of acupuncture on specific meridian or specific acupoint vs. sham acupuncture for treating functional dyspepsia
Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2012, 35(5), 552-561
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1043 Yang, C.P.; Chang, M.H.; Liu, P.E.; Li, T.C.; Hsieh, C.L.; Hwang, K.L.; Chang, H.H.
Acupuncture versus topiramate in chronic migraine prophylaxis
A randomized clinical trial
Cephalalgia, 2011, 31(15), 1510-1521
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1044 Kashefi, F.; Khajehei, M.; Ashraf, A.R.; Jafari, P.
The efficacy of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point in the improvement of women's general health
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(12), 1141-1147
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1045 Zhu, T.M.; Li, H.; Jin, R.J.; Zheng, Z.; Luo, Y.; Ye, H.; Zhu, H.M.
Effects of electroacupuncture combined psycho-intervention on cognitive function and event-related potentials P300 and mismatch negativity in patients with internet addiction
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(2), 146-151
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
1046 Witt, C.M.; Meissner, K.; Pach, D.; Thiele, C.; Lüdtke, R.; Ghadiyali, Z.; Deter, H.C.; Zimmermann-Viehoff, F.
Stimulation of gastric slow waves with manual acupuncture at acupuncture points ST36 and PC6
A randomized single blind controlled trial
Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2012, 24(5), 438-445, e211-e212
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1047 Fasmer, O.B.; Liao, H.; Huang, Y.; Berle, J.O.; Wu, J.; Oedegaard, K.J.; Wik, G.; Zhang, Z.
A naturalistic study of the effect of acupuncture on heart-rate variability
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2012, 5(1), 15-20
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1048 Tachibana, K.; Ueki, N.; Uchida, T.; Koga, H.
Randomized comparison of the therapeutic effect of acupuncture, massage, and Tachibana-Style-Method on stiff shoulders by measuring muscle firmness, VAS, pulse, and blood pressure
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 989705; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
1049 Litscher, G.; Cheng, G.; Cheng, W.; Wang, L.; Niu, Q.; Feng, X.; Gaischek, I.; Kuang, H.
Sino-European transcontinental basic and clinical high-tech acupuncture studies
Part 2: Acute stimulation effects on heart rate and its variability in patients with insomnia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 916085; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1050 Langenbach, M.R.; Aydemir-Dogruyol, K.; Issel, R.; Sauerland, S.
Randomized sham-controlled trial of acupuncture for postoperative pain control after stapled hemorrhoidopexy
Colorectal Dis, 2012, 14(8), e486-e491
Acupuncture, Hemorrhoids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
1051 Witt, C.M.; Pach, D.; Reinhold, T.; Wruck, K.; Brinkhaus, B.; Mank, S.; Willich, S.N.
Treatment of the adverse effects from acupuncture and their economic impact
A prospective study in 73,406 patients with low back or neck pain
Eur J Pain, 2011, 15, 193-197
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Neck pain, Economy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect, Cost-effectiveness
1052 Sinha, A.; Paech, M.J.; Thew, M.E.; Rhodes, M.; Luscombe, K.; Nathan, E.
A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of acupressure wristbands for the prevention of nausea and vomiting during labour and delivery
Int J Obstet Anaesth, 2011, 20(2), 110-117
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Vomiting, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1053 Holzer, A.; Leitger, U.; Spacer, A.; Wenzl, R.; Herkner, H.; Kettner, S.
Auricular acupuncture for postoperative pain after gynaecolgical surgery
A randomized controlled trial
Minerva Anestesiol, 2011, 77, 298-304
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1054 Miller, E.; Maimon, Y.; Rosenblatt, Y.; Mendler, A.; Hasner, A.; Barad, A.; Amir, H.; Dekel, S.; Lev-Avri
Delayed effect of acupuncture treatment in OA of the knee
A blinded, randomized, controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 792975
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1055 Allais, G.; Romoli, M.; Rolando, S.; Airola, G.; Castagnoli Gabellari, I.; Allais, R.; Benedetto, C.
Ear acupuncture in the treatment of migraine attacks
A randomized trial on the efficacy of appropriate versus inappropriate acupoints
Neurol Sci, 2011, 32(Suppl.1), S173-S175
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1056 Lu, W.; Wayne, P.M.; Davis, R.B.; Buring, J.E.; Li, H.; Goguen, L.A.; Rosenthal, D.S.; Tishler, R.B.; Posner, M.R.; Haddad, R.I.
Acupuncture for dysphagia after chemoradiation in head and neck cancer
Rationale and design of a randomized, sham-controlled trial
Contemp Clin Trials, 2012, 33(4), 700-711
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
1057 Yao, E.; Gerritz, P.K.; Henricson, E.; Abresch, T.; Kim, J.; Han, J.; Wang, K.; Zhao, H.
Randomized controlled trial comparing acupuncture with placebo acupuncture for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
PM R, 2012, 4(5), 367-373
Acupuncture, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1058 Fragoso, A.P.; Ferreira, A.S.
Immediate effects of acupuncture on biceps brachii muscle function in healthy and post-stroke subjects
Chin Med, 2012, 7(1), 7; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1059 Siegler, N.
Einfluss von Reizstärke der Nadelung und Reizverarbeitungstypus des Individuums auf die psychovegetative Reaktion bei Gesunden
2008, 1-97 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1060 Billhult, A.C.; Stener-Victorin, E.
Acupuncture with manual and low frequency electrical stimulation as experienced by women with polycystic ovary syndrome
A qualitative study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12(1), 32; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
1061 Suh, J.D.; Wu, A.W.; Taw, M.B.; Nguyen, C.; Wang, M.B.
Treatment of recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis with integrative East-west medicine
A pilot study
Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2012, 138(3), 294-300
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Sinusitis, Cold, Traditional Chinese medicine
1062 Haddad, M.L.; Medeiros, M.; Marcon, S.S.
Sleep quality of obese workers of a teaching hospital
Acupuncture as a complementary therapy
Rev Esc Enferm USP, 2012, 46(1), 82-85
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Observational trial, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1063 Lu, C.J.; Xiang, Y.; Xie, X.L.; Xuan, M.L.; He, Z.H.
A randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial on 84 outpatients with psoriasis vulgaris by auricular therapy combined with optimized Yinxieling formula
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(3), 186-191
Acupuncture, Arnebia, Curcuma, Curcuma sarcandra, Glycyrrhiza, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Paeonia, Paeonia rubra, Prunus, Prunus mume, Randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris, Smilax, Smilax glabra, Traditional Chinese medicine
1064 Lenz, C.
Kontrollierte, randomisierte, einfach blinde Studie zur Wirksamkeit einer einmaligen augmentierten Akupunkturbehandlung bei akuter Rhinitis allergica
2008, 1-94 (Dissertation)
Acupuncture, Allergies, Hay fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1065 Hui, F.; Boyle, E.; Vayda, E.; Glazier, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted integrated complementary-alternative therapy for chronic herpes zoster-related pain
Altern Med Rev, 2012, 17(1), 57-68
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Neural therapy, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
1066 Zhang, Q.H.; Sun, Z.R.; Yue, J.H.; Ren, X.; Qiu, L.B.; Lv, X.L.; Du, W.
Traditional Chinese medicine for pressure ulcer
A meta-analysis
Int Wound J, 2013, 10(2), 221-231
Acupuncture, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
1067 Mischoulon, D.; Brill, C.D.; Ameral, V.E.; Fava, M.; Yeung, A.S.
A pilot study of acupuncture monotherapy in patients with major depressive disorder
J Affect Disord, 2012, 141(2-3), 469-473
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1068 Wang, L.P.; Zhang, X.Z.; Guo, J.; Liu, H.L.; Zhang, Y.; Liu, C.Z.; Yi, J.H.; Wang, L.P.; Zhao, J.P.; Li, S.S.
Efficacy of acupuncture for acute migraine attack
A multicenter single blinded, randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2012, 13(5), 623-630
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1069 Li, Y.; Zheng, H.; Witt, C.M.; Roll, S.; Yu, S.G.; Yan, J.; Sun, G.J.; Zhao, L.; Huang, W.J.; Chang, X.R.; Zhang, H.X.; Wang, D.J.; Lan, L.; Zou, R.; Liang, F.R.
Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis
A randomized controlled trial
CMAJ, 2012, 184(4), 401-410
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1070 Hou, L.L.; Yao, L.W.; Niu, Q.M.; Xu, L.; Yu, Q.H.; Sun, W.Q.; Yin, P.H.; Li, Q.
Preventive effect of electrical acupoint stimulation on lower-limb thrombosis
A prospective study of elderly patients after malignant gastrointestinal tumor surgery
Cancer Nurs, 2013, 36(2), 139-144
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Postoperative complaints, Prevention, Randomized trial, Thrombosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
1071 Duncan, B.; Shen, K.; Zou, L.P.; Han, T.L.; Lu, Z.L.; Zheng, H.; Walsh, M.; Venker, C.; Su, Y.; Schnyer, R.; Caspi, O.
Evaluating intense rehabilitative therapies with and without acupuncture for children with cerebral palsy
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(5), 808-815
Acupuncture, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
1072 Samuels, N.; Elstein, D.; Lebel, E.; Zimran, A.; Oberbaum, M.
Acupuncture for symptoms of Gaucher disease
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(3), 131-134
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1073 Vicente-Barrero, M.; Si-Lei, Y.L.; Bingxin, Z.; Bocanegra-Perez, S.; Duran-Moreno, D.; Lopez-Marquez, A.; Knezevic, M.; Castellano-Navarro, J.M.; Liminana-Canal, J.M.
The efficacy of acupuncture and decompression splints in the treatment of temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome
Med Oral Patol Cir Bucal, 2012, 17(6), e1028-e1033
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1074 Kim, K.S.; Kim, Y.B.
Anti-inflammatory effect of Keigai-rengyo-to extract and acupuncture in male patients with acne vulgaris
A randomized controlled pilot trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(5), 501-508
Acne, Acupuncture, Andrology, Skin diseases, Keigai-rengyo-to, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine
1075 Yeh, C.H.; Chien, L.C.; Chiang, Y.C.; Lin, S.W.; Huang, C.K.; Ren, D.
Reduction in nausea and vomiting in children undergoing cancer chemotherapy by either appropriate or sham auricular acupuncture points with standard care
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(4), 334-340
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Ear acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1076 Hsing, W.T.; Imamura, M.; Weaver, K.; Fregni, F.; Azevedo, Neto R.S.
Clinical effects of scalp electrical acupuncture in stroke
A sham-controlled randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(4), 341-346
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1077 Huang, W.; Taylor, A.; Howie, J.; Robinson, N.
Is the diurnal profile of salivary cortisol concentration a useful marker for measuring reported stress in acupuncture research?
A randomized controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(3), 242-250
Acupuncture, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cortisone
1078 Wu, L.L.; Su, C.H.; Liu, C.F.
Effects of noninvasive electroacupuncture at Hegu (LI4) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoints on dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 137-142
Acupuncture, Dysmenorrhea, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
1079 Yun, M.; Shao, Y.; Zhang, Y.; He, S.; Xiong, N.; Zhang, J.; Guo, M.; Liu, D.; Luo, Y.; Guo, L.; Yan, J.
Hegu acupuncture for chronic low-back pain
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(2), 130-136
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1080 Carvalho, A.O. de; Cabral, L.; Rubini, E.
Acupuncture improves flexibility
Acute effect of acupuncture before a static stretch of hip adductors
Med Acupunct, 2011, 23(1), 27-33
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1081 Li, X.W.; Yang, Y.K.; Xie, X.M.; Bai, L.N.; Zhang, X.S.
Economic evaluation of treating herpes zoster with various methods of acupuncture and moxibustion
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 125-128
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Skin diseases, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
1082 McFadden, K.L.; Healy, K.M.; Hoversten, K.P.; Ito, T.A.; Hernandez, T.D.
Efficacy of acupressure for non-pharmacological stress reduction in college students
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(4), 175-182
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
1083 Karaman, I.; Koca, O.; Kücük, E.V.; Öztürk, M.; Günes, M.; Kaya, C.
Laser acupuncture therapy for primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis
J Urol, 2011, 185(5), 1852-1856
Acupuncture, Bedwetting, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1084 Carter, K.O.; Olshan-Perlmutter, M.; Norton, H.J.; Smith, M.O.
NADA acupuncture prospective trial in patients with substance use disorders and seven common health symptoms
Med Acupunct, 2011, 23(3), 131-135
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Addiction, Traditional Chinese medicine
1085 Deneen, K.M. von; Wei, Q.; Peng, L.; Hao, D.M.; Peng, C.; Xie, H.; Tian, J.; Gold, M.S.; Liu, Y.
Randomized fMRI trial of the central effects of acute acupuncture on glucose levels and core body temperature in "overweight" males
Med Acupunct, 2011, 23(3), 165-173
Acupuncture, Andrology, Chemistry, FMRI, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight, Vegetative nervous system
1086 Zunhammer, M.; Eichhammer, P.; Franz, J.; Hajak, G.; Busch, V.
Effects of acupuncture needle penetration on motor system excitability
Neurophysiol Clin, 2012, 42(4), 225-230
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1087 Allais, G.; Rolando, S.; Castagnoli Gabellari, I.; Burzio, C.; Airola, G.; Borgogno, P.; Schiapparelli, P.; Allais, R.; Benedetto, C.
Acupressure in the control of migraine-associated nausea
Neurol Sci, 2012, 33(Suppl.1), 207-210
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Migraine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
1088 Zeng, F.; Yin, W.; Ma, T.; Sun, J.; Yang, Y.; Yuan, K.; Li, Y.; Liu, J.; Liu, X.; Song, W.; Lan, L.; Liu, M.; Yu, S.; Gao, X.; Tian, J.; Liang, F.
Influence of acupuncture treatment on cerebral activity in functional dyspepsia patients and its relationship with efficacy
Am J Gastroenterol, 2012, 107(8), 1236-1247
Acupuncture, Dyspepsia, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1089 Cho, S.Y.; Shim, S.R.; Rhee, H.Y.; Park, H.J.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Ko, C.N.; Cho, K.H.; Park, S.U.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and bee venom acupuncture in idiopathic Parkinson's disease
Parkinsonism Related Disord, 2012, 18(8), 948-952
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
1090 Chan, S.L.; Or, K.H.; Sun, W.Z.; Ng, K.Y.; Lo, S.K.; Lee, Y.S.
Therapeutic effects of acupuncture for neurogenic dysphagia
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 25-30
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
1091 Zhang, G.C.; Fu, W.B.; Xu, N.G.; Liu, J.H.; Zhu, X.P.; Liang, Z.H.; Huang, Y.F.; Chen, Y.F.
Meta analysis of the curative effect of acupuncture on post-stroke depression
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 6-11
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1092 Wolever, R.Q.; Webber, D.M., Meunier, J.P.; Greeson, J.M.; Lausier, E.R.; Gaudet, T.W.
Modifiable disease risk, readiness to change, and psychosocial functioning improve with integrative medicine immersion model
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(4), 38-47
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Stroke, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
1093 Azizi, H.; Liu, Y, F.; Wang, C.H.; Bahrami-Taghanaki, H.; Esmaily, H.O.; Azizi, H.; Xue, X.O.
Menopause-related symptoms
Traditional Chinese medicine vs hormone therapy
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(4), 48-53
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1094 Ngai, S.P.C.; Jones, A.Y.M.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.; Yu, H.P.M.; He, C.Q.
Acute effects of Acu-TENS on FEV1 and blood beta-endorphin level in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(5), 8-13
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Electrotherapy, Emphysema, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine, Endorphin
1095 Yang, Y.Q.; Chen, H.P.; Wang, Y.; Yin, L.M.; Xu, Y.D.; Ran, J.
Considerations for use of acupuncture as supplemental therapy for patients with allergic asthma
Clin Rev All Immunol, 2013, 44(3), 254-261
Acupuncture, Allergies, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
1096 Suzuki, M.; Muro, S.; Ando, Y.; Omori, T.; Shiota, T.; Endo, K.; Sato, S.; Aihara, K.; Matsumoto, M.; Suzuki, S.; Itotani, R.; Ishitoko, M.; Hara, Y.; Takemura, M.; Ueda, T.; Kagioka, H.; Hirabayashi, M.; Fukui, M.; Mishima, M.
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of acupuncture in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The COPD-Acupuncture Trial (CAT)
Arch Intern Med, 2012, 172(11), 878-886
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1097 Cohen, M.; Parker, S.; Taylor, D.; Smit, V. de; Ben-Meir, M.; Cameron, P.; Xue, C.
Acupuncture as analgesia for low bach pain, ankle sprain and migraine in emergency departements
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 241; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sprain
1098 Zhuang, L.X.; Xu, S.F.; D'Adamo, C.R.; Jia, C.; He, J.; Han, D.X.; Lao, L.X.
An effectiveness study comparing acupuncture, phystiotherapy, and their combination in poststroke rehabilitation
A multicentered, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(3), 8-14
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
1099 Wang, Q.-p.; Bai, M.; Lei, D.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in treatment of facial spasm
A meta-analysis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(3), 45-52
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
1100 Valois, B. de; Young, T.; Maher, E.J.
From research to practice
Do users of an ear acupuncture service to manage breast cancer related hot flushes and night sweats do as well as research
Eur J Integr Med, 2011, 3(2), e112 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ear acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine