针灸：对其历史、理论及适应症的综述
Acupuncture: a review of its history, theories, and indications.
作者信息
Ceniceros S, Brown G R
机构信息
Department of Psychiatry, East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, and James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center, Johnson City 37614, USA.
出版信息
South Med J. 1998 Dec;91(12):1121-5. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199812000-00005.
BACKGROUND
The National Institutes of Health recently recommended acupuncture as an effective tool for the treatment of various health problems. Acupuncture is an old technique but has been popular in the United States only since 1972. Its history, theories, and indications are not well known to the medical community.
METHODS
We reviewed the literature to gather information on the history, techniques, physiology, indications, adverse effects, and opposing views to acupuncture.
RESULTS
The mechanism by which acupuncture works involves neurotransmitters and adrenocorticotropic hormones. It appears to be effective in the treatment of pain, nausea, and drug detoxification and in stroke victims. Studies suggest acupuncture is no more effective than placebo. Acupuncture side effects have rarely been reported.
CONCLUSIONS
Acupuncture appears to be a safe and effective alternative medical therapy for certain health problems. More controlled research is necessary to better understand the range of its clinical application.
背景
美国国立卫生研究院最近推荐针灸作为治疗各种健康问题的有效工具。针灸是一项古老的技术，但直到1972年才在美国流行起来。医学界对其历史、理论和适应症并不十分了解。
方法
我们查阅了文献，以收集有关针灸的历史、技术、生理学、适应症、不良反应及反对观点的信息。
结果
针灸起作用的机制涉及神经递质和促肾上腺皮质激素。它似乎在治疗疼痛、恶心、药物解毒以及中风患者方面有效。研究表明针灸并不比安慰剂更有效。针灸的副作用鲜有报道。
结论
针灸似乎是治疗某些健康问题的一种安全有效的替代医学疗法。需要进行更多对照研究，以更好地了解其临床应用范围。
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