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Clinical and endocrinological changes after electro-acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Pain, 09/23/09
Ahsin S et al. – Neurobiological mechanisms invoking the release of endogenous opioids and depression of stress hormone release are believed to be the basis of acupuncture analgesia. This study compared plasma beta–endorphin and cortisol levels with self assessment scores of intensity of pain, before and after 10 days of electro–acupuncture treatment in patients suffering from chronic pain as a result of osteoarthritis knees...Electro–acupuncture resulted in an improvement in pain, stiffness and disability. Of clinical importance is that an improvement in objective measures of pain and stress/pain associated biomarkers was shown above that of a sham treatment; hence demonstrating acupuncture associated physiological changes beyond that of the placebo effects.
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Effect of biomagnetic therapy versus physiotherapy for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 11/20/09
Olive tree (Olea europaea) leaves: potential beneficial effects on human health
Nutrition Reviews, 11/09/09
Acupuncture Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Six Months Follow-up
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 11/24/09
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Effect of biomagnetic therapy versus physiotherapy for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 11/20/09
Bisphosphonate therapy: When not to monitor BMD
The Journal of Family Practice, 11/02/09
Osteoarthritis: A review of treatment options
Geriatrics, 10/21/09
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Osteoarthritis: A review of treatment options
Geriatrics, 10/21/09
Use of oral ketamine in chronic pain management: A review
European Journal of Pain, 11/02/09
Acute back pain: benefits and risks of current treatments
Current Medical Research and Opinion, 11/20/09
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Treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica
Archives of Internal Medicine, 11/10/09
Osteonecrosis of the jaw correlated to bisphosphonate therapy in non-oncologic patients: Clinicopathological features of 24 patients
Journal of Rheumatology, 11/09/09
Effect of biomagnetic therapy versus physiotherapy for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 11/20/09
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