Unclear whether acupuncture helps fertility: studies
BARCELONA (Reuters) - There is insufficient evidence to say whether acupuncture helps women conceive when undergoing fertility treatments, British researchers told a conference on Tuesday.
Nations:U.K. Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-08
Study: Acupuncture may boost pregnancy
It sounds far-fetched -- sticking needles in women to help them become pregnant -- but a scientific review suggests that acupuncture might improve the odds of conceiving if done right before or after embryos are placed in the womb.
Nations:U.S. Denmark Netherlands
2008-02-07
Studies find acupuncture cuts post-surgical pain
The use of acupuncture before and during surgery reduces patients' post-operative pain as well as the need for pain-killing medication, researchers said on Tuesday.
Nations:U.S.
2007-10-17
Herbs "more helpful" than drugs for period pain
A study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.
Nations:Australia Netherlands Japan China
2007-10-17
Study: Acupuncture works for back pain
Fake acupuncture works nearly as well as the real thing for low back pain, and either kind performs much better than usual care, German researchers have found.
Nations:Germany
2007-09-24
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