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Acupuncture Improves Gait Function in Parkinson’s Disease

Significant improvement in gait speed, step length, floor reaction force, and cadence
Various dermatological adverse events may occur after acupuncture

Various Dermatoses May Occur After Acupuncture

Most common adverse event is infectious skin disease, such as atypical mycobacterial infection
Blood pressure levels declined slightly in a small study of patients treated 30 minutes a week with electroacupuncture. The findings were published in the August issue of Medical Acupuncture.

Acupuncture Linked to Reduced Blood Pressure in Small Study

Noticeable drop in blood pressure observed in 70 percent of patients studied
Acupuncture appears to be more efficacious than oral medication for treating hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

Acupuncture Beats Pills for Hot Flashes in Breast CA Survivors

Even 'sham' acupuncture beat one frequently used medication
Many Americans with chronic pain who use alternative therapies -- such as acupuncture -- don't discuss these treatments with their doctors

Patients Not Talking About Using Alternative Therapies for Pain

Although most said they'd let their physician know if asked, survey finds
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Acupuncture Effective for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children

Less pain, analgesic drug consumption for children treated with acupuncture, standard analgesics
Acupuncture seems feasible for treatment of women with vulvodynia

Acupuncture Deemed Feasible for Vulvodynia

Reduction in vulvar pain and dyspareunia; improvement in overall sexual function
Acupuncture is a feasible adjunct therapy for short-term postsurgical pain management in total joint replacement

Acupuncture Viable for Pain Relief After Joint Replacement

Short-term pain reduction with adjunct acupuncture offered after hip, knee replacement