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Effect of Spinal Cord Response on Changes in Pain Thresholds of Each Tissue Due to Electroacupuncture. 电针对脊髓各组织疼痛阈值变化的影响。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-06-11 eCollection Date: 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2023.0108
Miho Oba, Shingo Saito, Kazunori Itoh
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Structure-Based Medical Acupuncture: New Perspective on an Ancient Technique. 以结构为基础的医学针灸:一项古老技术的新视角。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-06-11 eCollection Date: 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0125
Chi-Tsai Tang, Ling Guan
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Observational Cross-Sectional Study with Guatemalan Lay Midwives About Acupressure Use for Preeclampsia. 危地马拉外行助产士穴位按压治疗子痫前期的观察性横断面研究。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-05-26 eCollection Date: 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0190
Lisa J Taylor-Swanson, Cheryl Armstrong, Jill Johnson, Eli Iacob, Claudia Citkovitz, Zena Kocher, Kayla Madsen, Emily Flynn, Ashlee Taft Nelson, Wen Tu, Caroline Howell, Kimberly Garcia
{"title":"Observational Cross-Sectional Study with Guatemalan Lay Midwives About Acupressure Use for Preeclampsia.","authors":"Lisa J Taylor-Swanson, Cheryl Armstrong, Jill Johnson, Eli Iacob, Claudia Citkovitz, Zena Kocher, Kayla Madsen, Emily Flynn, Ashlee Taft Nelson, Wen Tu, Caroline Howell, Kimberly Garcia","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0190","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Preeclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in Guatemala, where the maternal mortality rate (MMR) is second highest in Central America. Lay midwives (LMs), who attend most births in their country at home, are forbidden from providing biomedicine to treat disorders, such as preeclampsia. Acupressure, which has been shown to decrease blood pressure, is a promising treatment LMs could offer while transferring hypertensive patients to hospitals, particularly in the remote Peten Department where this study took place.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Educational sessions regarding preeclampsia were held in 11 locations. A total of 179 LMs who participated in the educational sessions were taught six acupressure points to address preeclampsia and given laminated Reminder Cards with culturally appropriate drawings of the acupressure points to reinforce knowledge retention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants experienced a significant increase in knowledge (possible 0-6) from pre-test (M = 0, SD = 0) to post-test (M = 4.29, SD = 1.722), paired <i>t</i>-test <i>p</i> < 0.001. No participants were aware of any acupressure sites on the pre-test (0%) compared with >71% who identified at least one site on the post-test.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Given no participants knew acupressure sites to address preeclampsia before the educational sessions, a change in knowledge is not surprising, yet significant. Providing these well-respected community leaders with tools, such as acupressure, to address preeclampsia could help reduce Guatemala's MMR. Educating LMs about acupressure points to treat other pregnancy-related issues, such as encouraging and discouraging labor, turning breech babies, treating back and labor pain, and nausea and vomiting, would expand the care pregnant patients receive, particularly in remote areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 3","pages":"211-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13158480/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147934311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pines and Needles: Experience of an Acupuncture Practice at an Academic Medical Center in Rural New England. 松针:在新英格兰农村一个学术医疗中心针灸实践的经验。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-05-09 eCollection Date: 2026-08-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2025.0009
James E Stahl
{"title":"Pines and Needles: Experience of an Acupuncture Practice at an Academic Medical Center in Rural New England.","authors":"James E Stahl","doi":"10.1089/acu.2025.0009","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2025.0009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To report on our experience treating patients in an academic medical acupuncture practice in a rural setting and set the stage for future research.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Our healthcare systems electronic medical record was queried for all patients seen in the general internal medicine clinic for acupuncture since the service was first offered. Data on demographics, medical diagnoses were extracted and anonymized. Diagnoses were grouped by their ICD-10 codes. Zip code was collected to help ask the question whether distance or socioeconomic and education status had an impact on use of this service. Data was analyzed using standard descriptive and analytics methods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 200 patients over a 7 year period for a total of 1534 visits. Average number of visits was 7.75, age 66 yrs old and were 63.8 % female. The majority of patients terminal degree was High School, had a median income of $82 K and the and a median distance travel of 34 miles. The lower the terminal degree the greater distance travelled. The top three diagnostic categories were musculoskeletal, mental health and neurologic. Pain was the secondary complaint in 27.4% of cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Acupuncture appears to be an acceptable therapeutic option for rural patients. This is evidenced by the willingness-to-travel, the broad range of problems being addressed and the wide socioeconomic profile taking advantage of the service.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"38 4","pages":"277-283"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13329023/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Integrating Medical and Traditional Acupuncture Education in the United States: Enhancing Patient Care Through Combined Expertise. 在美国整合医学和传统针灸教育:通过综合专业知识加强患者护理。
IF 1.1
Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0140
Weidong Lu
{"title":"Integrating Medical and Traditional Acupuncture Education in the United States: Enhancing Patient Care Through Combined Expertise.","authors":"Weidong Lu","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0140","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In the United States, acupuncture education is divided into two primary pathways: medical acupuncture for licensed physicians and traditional acupuncture rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for nonphysician practitioners. These pathways reflect the distinct educational needs and historical development of acupuncture in the United States.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare medical and traditional acupuncture educational systems, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and the potential for integration to enhance patient care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This narrative review utilized comprehensive literature searches, analyzing peer-reviewed articles, institutional reports, and accreditation documents. The study focused on programs approved by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Medical acupuncture programs are shorter and emphasize evidence-based practice, allowing physicians to integrate acupuncture into conventional medical treatment. These programs focus on Western medical terminology and concepts but may lack depth in TCM principles. Traditional acupuncture programs offer extensive training in TCM principles and practices, including herbal medicine, with comprehensive clinical training but may lack emphasis on modern medical science and research-based evidence. There is a significant workforce disparity between licensed traditional acupuncturists and the much smaller number of medical acupuncturists in practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Integrating both educational pathways can enhance patient care through comprehensive treatment approaches. Successful integration examples demonstrate improved patient outcomes. Future efforts should focus on developing joint training programs, promoting research collaboration, and increasing hospital-based internships to foster interdisciplinary learning and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 2","pages":"112-123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12038309/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143986979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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TCM Academy-Online Platform for Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Education: Advancing Global Standards. 中医学院——针灸和中医教育在线平台:推进全球标准。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0122
Yair Maimon, Guy Traiber
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Clinical Training in Acupuncture Schools-From Virginia University of Integrative Medicine to International Perspectives. 针灸学校的临床培训——从弗吉尼亚大学中西医结合到国际视野。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0104
Lixing Lao, Yaron Cohen, John Yoo
{"title":"Clinical Training in Acupuncture Schools-From Virginia University of Integrative Medicine to International Perspectives.","authors":"Lixing Lao, Yaron Cohen, John Yoo","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0104","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0104","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acupuncture is widely practiced globally, with significant variations in the length and quality of clinical training across different countries and regions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This article examines the acupuncture program at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine to illustrate typical training in the United States. It also compares acupuncture training in mainland China and Hong Kong.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>By identifying the strengths and weaknesses of these programs, this study aims to propose strategies to enhance the quality of acupuncture education.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is essential for US acupuncture schools to collaborate closely with hospitals and medical schools to improve acupuncture education and training.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 2","pages":"92-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12038354/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Education of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina in Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. 南京中医药大学针灸学与推拿学教育
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0121
Jinhong Yuan, Yunchuan Wu
{"title":"Education of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina in Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.","authors":"Jinhong Yuan, Yunchuan Wu","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0121","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In contemporary China, acupuncture and moxibustion education is a part of higher education. A complete system of acupuncture education has been established.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This article provides a detailed account of the curriculum system, teaching mode, practical requirements, the path to obtaining the qualification of a practicing physician, employment situation, and the challenges faced by acupuncture education in the Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Tuina major at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The Acupuncture and Moxibustion and Tuina major at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine covers both university degree education (including international education) and non-degree education. The teaching mode includes both online and offline teaching. The majority of acupuncture and moxibustion practitioners have undergone rigorous and systematic university training, obtained a university diploma, and passed the examination for practicing Chinese medicine physicians to become licensed acupuncturists. Academic groups of acupuncture regularly hold various forms of continuing education and exchanges in acupuncture. Participation in continuing education is a necessary condition for practitioners to renew their licenses and also provides learning opportunities for non-degree education enthusiasts of acupuncture.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Taking Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine as an example, the acupuncture education system in China ensures the educational quality and high-level development trend of the acupuncture profession and is also an important participant in the global exchange of acupuncture.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 2","pages":"132-138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12038305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Challenges and Issues in Acupuncture Education in Malaysia. 马来西亚针灸教育面临的挑战和问题。
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Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0096
Yun Jin Kim
{"title":"Challenges and Issues in Acupuncture Education in Malaysia.","authors":"Yun Jin Kim","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0096","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice, has become globally recognized as a complementary therapeutic approach for various health conditions. In Malaysia, acupuncture occupies a significant role in the country's diverse healthcare system, reflecting its cultural heritage. However, the education and training of acupuncture practitioners face numerous challenges, including variability in educational approaches, accreditation, and integration with conventional medical practices.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This article aims to explore the complexities of acupuncture education in Malaysia, providing an overview of the current landscape. It addresses the regulatory frameworks, educational challenges, and the implications these have on professional standards and patient care. The article also highlights potential solutions for improving acupuncture education in the country.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive review of existing literature, regulatory frameworks, and educational practices related to acupuncture in Malaysia is presented. The article examines the variability in training programs, accreditation standards, and the integration of acupuncture with conventional healthcare models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The education and training of acupuncture practitioners in Malaysia are hindered by inconsistent curricula, lack of standardized guidelines, and differing levels of accreditation. These challenges contribute to variations in educational quality across institutions, complicating efforts to ensure competent practitioners. Furthermore, acupuncture's integration with mainstream medical practices remains unclear, affecting its overall acceptance and effectiveness within the broader healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Addressing the challenges in acupuncture education is crucial for enhancing the competence of practitioners and ensuring quality patient care. Key areas for improvement include the standardization of curricula, strengthening accreditation processes, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and increasing public awareness. Proactive efforts in these areas can enhance the quality of acupuncture education in Malaysia and foster better integration of acupuncture into the national healthcare framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 2","pages":"127-131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12038326/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Acupuncture Education for Nonphysician Practitioners in the UK: An Overview. 针灸教育在英国非医师从业人员:概述。
IF 1.1
Medical Acupuncture Pub Date : 2025-04-17 eCollection Date: 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1089/acu.2024.0133
Vivien Shaw, Nina Paterson, Felicity Moir
{"title":"Acupuncture Education for Nonphysician Practitioners in the UK: An Overview.","authors":"Vivien Shaw, Nina Paterson, Felicity Moir","doi":"10.1089/acu.2024.0133","DOIUrl":"10.1089/acu.2024.0133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acupuncture is not regulated in the United Kingdom, and in this review article, we look at how voluntary regulation, predicated on accredited degree-level acupuncture courses, is structured for professional nonphysician acupuncturists. These are practitioners for whom acupuncture is their primary mode of treatment, and who do not have an additional medical qualification.</p><p><strong>Overview of education: </strong>We describe how acupuncture education is set up and accredited, at the common syllabus shared by accredited acupuncture colleges, and how best teaching practices are employed.</p><p><strong>Regulation: </strong>Patient safety is an essential component of any healthcare training program, and we explore how professional acupuncturists meet the same standards required of other healthcare professionals through registration with the UK government Professional Standards Authority. There are also a number of nonaccredited courses available within the United Kingdom that do not meet this standard, and we explain how a patient can ensure that they find an appropriately qualified practitioner.</p><p><strong>Impact beyond the uk: </strong>The voluntary accreditation system that underpins the high-level college education available in the United Kingdom also makes it possible for there to be reciprocal agreements with organisations globally, such as the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the United States. These reciprocal agreements allow students from around the world to come to the United Kingdom to train, knowing that their qualifications will be recognized in their home country.</p>","PeriodicalId":45511,"journal":{"name":"Medical Acupuncture","volume":"37 2","pages":"100-105"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12038304/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144029604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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