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The Effect of 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops on the Ocular Surface in Children for the Control of Myopia-The Primary Results from a Six-Month Prospective Study

CONCLUSION: In this 6-month prospective study, no side effects were observed on the ocular surface after using 0.01% atropine in children.

Efficacy and brain mechanism of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for adolescents with mild to moderate depression: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Depression is a common mental illness in childhood and adolescence, with an incidence of 4%-5%; it can lead to impairments in learning and social functioning. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a commonly used method of auricular acupuncture point (...)

Effect of acupuncture on the prevention of nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized clinical trial

CONCLUSIONS: Auriculoacupuncture can partially prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting when compared to metoclopramide alone after uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Auriculoacupuncture can be recommended as an adjuvant therapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention in (...)

Monday 1 July 2013
by  André Lentz

The relationship of subjective sleep quality and cardiac autonomic nervous system in postmenopausal women with insomnia under auricular acupressure.

The relationship of subjective sleep quality and cardiac autonomic nervous system in postmenopausal women with insomnia under auricular acupressure. Menopause. 2011 Jun;18(6):638-45 Authors: Kung YY, Yang CC, Chiu JH, Kuo TB Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to examine the (...)

Wednesday 6 February 2013
by  André Lentz

Effects of auricular acupressure on weight reduction and abdominal obesity in asian young adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Effects of auricular acupressure on weight reduction and abdominal obesity in asian young adults: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Chin Med. 2011;39(3):433-40 Authors: Hsieh CH, Su TJ, Fang YW, Chou PH The current study was designed to test the efficacy of auricular acupressure on weight (...)

Tuesday 15 January 2013
by  André Lentz

Ear acupuncture in the treatment of migraine attacks: a randomized trial on the efficacy of appropriate versus inappropriate acupoints.

Ear acupuncture in the treatment of migraine attacks: a randomized trial on the efficacy of appropriate versus inappropriate acupoints. Neurol Sci. 2011 May;32 Suppl 1:S173-5 Authors: Allais G, Romoli M, Rolando S, Airola G, Castagnoli Gabellari I, Allais R, Benedetto C Ear acupuncture can (...)

Monday 1 July 2013
by  André Lentz

Systematic review on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture therapy for neurovascular headache.

Systematic review on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture therapy for neurovascular headache. Chin J Integr Med. 2011 Apr 26; Authors: Zhao L, Guo Y, Wang W, Yan LJ OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for neurovascular headache and to (...)

Wednesday 16 January 2013
by  André Lentz

[Thoughts and strategies of developing an international standard of nomenclature and location of auricular acupuncture points].

[Thoughts and strategies of developing an international standard of nomenclature and location of auricular acupuncture points]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2011 Feb;31(2):165-8 Authors: Wang L, Zhou LQ, Zhao BX Abstract The new development on the international standard of nomenclature and location of (...)

Monday 1 July 2013
by  André Lentz

[Effects of magnetic auricular point-sticking on adjuvant anesthesia and postoperative recovery of body function].

[Effects of magnetic auricular point-sticking on adjuvant anesthesia and postoperative recovery of body function]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2011 Apr;31(4):349-52 Authors: Li WS, Cui SS, Li WY, Zhao WX, Wanlai SQ Abstract OBJECTIVE: To prove analgesia and sedative effect of adjuvant anesthesia with (...)

Thursday 15 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Laser acupuncture and auriculotherapy in postural instability—a preliminary report.

Laser acupuncture and auriculotherapy in postural instability—a preliminary report. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2011 Mar;4(1):69-74 Authors: Bergamaschi M, Ferrari G, Gallamini M, Scoppa F Abstract The risk of falling is rather high among elderly people. Indexes obtained through the Romberg (...)

Tuesday 20 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Quality of reporting on randomised controlled trials of auriculotherapy for pain.

Quality of reporting on randomised controlled trials of auriculotherapy for pain. Acupunct Med. 2011 Jun;29(2):122-6 Authors: Asher GN, Motsinger-Reif AA, Jonas DE, Viera AJ Abstract OBJECTIVE: The authors investigated the quality of reporting for randomised controlled trials of (...)

Saturday 17 November 2012
by  André Lentz

The effect of auricular acupuncture on fentanyl requirement during hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.

The effect of auricular acupuncture on fentanyl requirement during hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Clin J Pain. 2011 Mar-Apr;27(3):262-7 Authors: Wetzel B, Pavlovic D, Kuse R, Gibb A, Merk H, Lehmann C, Wendt M, Usichenko TI Abstract OBJECTIVES: Although auricular (...)

Tuesday 20 November 2012
by  André Lentz

[Auriculotherapy, an anodyne technique in oncology].

[Auriculotherapy, an anodyne technique in oncology]. Soins. 2011 Sep;(758):45-6 Authors: Brulé S Abstract Auriculotherapy is a complementary therapy recommended for the treatment of chronic pain. Effectively, the whole of the body’s innervation territory is mapped out on the ear auricles, (...)

Friday 16 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Methodological issues in evaluating auricular acupuncture therapy for problems arising from the use of drugs and alcohol.

Methodological issues in evaluating auricular acupuncture therapy for problems arising from the use of drugs and alcohol. Acupunct Med. 2011 Sep;29(3):227-9 Authors: Cowan D Abstract Auricular acupuncture is an accessible, non-confrontational therapy that appears to be effective when used in (...)

Tuesday 20 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Brain-modulated effects of auricular acupressure on the regulation of autonomic function in healthy volunteers.

Brain-modulated effects of auricular acupressure on the regulation of autonomic function in healthy volunteers. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:714391 Authors: Gao XY, Wang L, Gaischek I, Michenthaler Y, Zhu B, Litscher G Abstract Auricular acupuncture has been described in (...)

Thursday 15 November 2012
by  André Lentz

[Effect of electroacupuncture of auricular concha on inflammatory reaction in endotoxaemia rats].

[Effect of electroacupuncture of auricular concha on inflammatory reaction in endotoxaemia rats]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2011 Jun;36(3):187-92 Authors: Zhao YX, He W, Gao XY, Rong PJ, Zhu B Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) of the auricular concha (EA-AC) on (...)

Thursday 17 January 2013
by  André Lentz

[Thirty-eight cases of intractable enuresis treated by auricular point sticking combined with warming moxibustion on ginger].

[Thirty-eight cases of intractable enuresis treated by auricular point sticking combined with warming moxibustion on ginger]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2011 Feb;31(2):144 Authors: Chen JT PMID: 21442818 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Thursday 17 January 2013
by  André Lentz

[Thirty-eight cases of neurodermatitis treated by cutting at auricular point combined with cotton-pave moxibustion].

[Thirty-eight cases of neurodermatitis treated by cutting at auricular point combined with cotton-pave moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2011 Feb;31(2):109 Authors: Tian YP PMID: 21442806 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Thursday 15 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Effects of Auricular Acupuncture on Heart Rate, Oxygen Consumption and Blood Lactic Acid for Elite Basketball Athletes.

Effects of Auricular Acupuncture on Heart Rate, Oxygen Consumption and Blood Lactic Acid for Elite Basketball Athletes. Am J Chin Med. 2011 2011;39(6):1131-1138 Authors: Lin ZP, Chen YH, Fan C, Wu HJ, Lan LW, Lin JG Abstract This study investigated the effects of auricular acupuncture on (...)

Saturday 6 October 2018
by  Abedi P, Rastegar H, Saadati N, Valiani M

The Effect of Auriculotherapy on Labor Pain, Length of Active Phase and Episiotomy Rate Among Reproductive Aged Women.

Related Articles The Effect of Auriculotherapy on Labor Pain, Length of Active Phase and Episiotomy Rate Among Reproductive Aged Women. J Family Reprod Health. 2017 Dec;11(4):185-190 Authors: Abedi P, Rastegar H, Valiani M, Saadati N Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the (...)

Friday 12 October 2018
by  Hacker H, Lotze M, Usichenko T

Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) might be a mechanism behind the analgesic effects of auricular acupuncture.

Related Articles Transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) might be a mechanism behind the analgesic effects of auricular acupuncture. Brain Stimul. 2017 Nov - Dec;10(6):1042-1044 Authors: Usichenko T, Hacker H, Lotze M Abstract BACKGROUND: Randomized clinical trials (RCT) (...)

Monday 25 February 2013
by  André Lentz

A Systematic Review of Smoking Cessation Intervention Studies in China.

A Systematic Review of Smoking Cessation Intervention Studies in China. Nicotine Tob Res. 2012 Jan 16; Authors: Kim SS, Chen W, Kolodziej M, Wang X, Wang VJ, Ziedonis D Abstract INTRODUCTION: China has the highest number of tobacco smokers among the world’s nations; however, no systematic (...)

Friday 16 November 2012
by  André Lentz

[Acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) and auricular points sticking therapy for 35 cases of gastric mucosal prolapse].

[Acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) and auricular points sticking therapy for 35 cases of gastric mucosal prolapse]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Apr;32(4):329-30 Authors: Guo ZP PMID: 22734383 [PubMed - in process]

Wednesday 14 November 2012
by  André Lentz

[Anatomical characters and classification of acupoint].

Related Articles [Anatomical characters and classification of acupoint]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Apr;32(4):319-23 Authors: Lou XF, Jiang SH Abstract OBJECTIVE: To explore the essence of acupoints by studying its anatomical characteristics and classification. METHODS: Based on numerous (...)

Thursday 22 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Auricular Acupressure for Pain Relief in Adolescents with Dysmenorrhea: A Placebo-Controlled Study.

Related Articles Auricular Acupressure for Pain Relief in Adolescents with Dysmenorrhea: A Placebo-Controlled Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Nov 6; Authors: Yeh ML, Hung YL, Chen HH, Wang YJ Abstract Abstract Objectives: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common problem among menstruating (...)

Tuesday 20 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Acupuncture in the treatment of obesity: a narrative review of the literature.

Related Articles Acupuncture in the treatment of obesity: a narrative review of the literature. Acupunct Med. 2012 Nov 15; Authors: Belivani M, Dimitroula C, Katsiki N, Apostolopoulou M, Cummings M, Hatzitolios AI Abstract Obesity is one of the leading health risk factors worldwide and is (...)

Wednesday 21 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Applicability of auriculotherapy in reducing stress and as a coping strategy in nursing professionals.

Related Articles Applicability of auriculotherapy in reducing stress and as a coping strategy in nursing professionals. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2012 Oct;20(5):980-7 Authors: Kurebayashi LF, Gnatta JR, Borges TP, Silva MJ Abstract AIMS: randomized clinical trial aimed at evaluating the (...)

Tuesday 27 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Semi-self-administered ear acupressure for persistent allergic rhinitis: a randomised sham-controlled trial

Xue CC, Z. C. S., Yang AW, Zhang AL, Li Y, Xia J, Da Costa C, Owe-Young G, Thien F. (2011). Semi-self-administered ear acupressure for persistent allergic rhinitis: a randomised sham-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011 Feb;106(2):168-70, . Edited by Webmaster bibliography on (...)

Tuesday 27 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Hypothesizing Synergy between Acupuncture/ Auriculotherapy and Natural Activation of Mesolimbic Dopaminergic Pathways: Putative Natural Treatment Modalities for the Reduction of Drug Hunger and Relapse

Kenneth Blum, J. G., Siobhan Morse, Arthur Anderson, Javier Carbajal, Roger Waite, Bernarld Downs, Jaclyn Downs, Margaret Madigan, Debmalya Barh, Eric Braverman. (2011). Hypothesizing Synergy between Acupuncture/ Auriculotherapy and Natural Activation of Mesolimbic Dopaminergic Pathways: (...)

Sunday 9 December 2012
by  André Lentz

INNERVATION ET VASCULARISATION DE L’AURICULE ET LES POINTS UTILISES EN AURICULOTHERAPIE

BOSSY J ET AL. (1977). INNERVATION ET VASCULARISATION DE L’AURICULE ET LES POINTS UTILISES EN AURICULOTHERAPIE. acupuncture and electrotherapeutics research. 1977;2(3-4):247-57 (eng)., . Edited by Webmaster bibliography on Sun, 09 Dec 2012 17:40:29 (...)

Wednesday 28 November 2012
by  André Lentz

Efficacité de la stimulation par acupuncture d’oreille réelle et placebo chez des sujets bénévoles atteints d’anxiété. Etude à l’aveugle contre placebo. Données préliminaires

Dr. Guiseppe GAGLIARDI. (2012). Efficacité de la stimulation par acupuncture d’oreille réelle et placebo chez des sujets bénévoles atteints d’anxiété. Etude à l’aveugle contre placebo. Données préliminaires. In Sumposium Lyon 2012. Edited by Webmaster bibliography on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:33 (...)

Tuesday 11 December 2012
by  André Lentz

Effect of auricular acupuncture on gastrointestinal motility and its relationship with vagal activity.

Effect of auricular acupuncture on gastrointestinal motility and its relationship with vagal activity. Acupunct Med. 2012 Dec 4; Authors: Li H, Wang YP Abstract BACKGROUND: Vagus nerve stimulation is capable of regulating autonomic nerve function. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the effect (...)

Monday 10 December 2012
by  André Lentz

[An Auriculotherapy protocol to enrich substance addictions’s management].

[An Auriculotherapy protocol to enrich substance addictions’s management]. Rev Infirm. 2012 Oct;(184):28-30 Authors: Mouy E PMID: 23092079 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Tuesday 11 December 2012
by  André Lentz

An Auriculotherapy protocol to enrich substance addictions’s management

Mouy E. (2012). An Auriculotherapy protocol to enrich substance addictions’s management. Rev Infirm. 2012 Oct;(184):28-30., . Edited by Webmaster bibliography on Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:23:29 +0100.

Thursday 13 December 2012
by  André Lentz

Auriculotherapy effectiveness in the reduction of anxiety in nursing students.

Auriculotherapy effectiveness in the reduction of anxiety in nursing students. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2012 Oct;46(5):1200-1206 Authors: Prado JM, Kurebayashi LF, Silva MJ Abstract The objective of this single-blinded randomized controlled trial was to assess anxiety levels in nursing school (...)

Thursday 13 December 2012
by  André Lentz

Patients’ experience of auricular acupuncture during protracted withdrawal.

Patients’ experience of auricular acupuncture during protracted withdrawal. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2012 Dec 12; Authors: Bergdahl L, Berman AH, Haglund K Abstract ACCESSIBLE SUMMARY: ● Interest has grown in complementary treatment methods such as acupuncture. In addiction treatment (...)

Thursday 13 December 2012
by  André Lentz

[Migraine without aura treated by comprehensive auricular acupuncture: a multicentral controlled study].

[Migraine without aura treated by comprehensive auricular acupuncture: a multicentral controlled study]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Nov;32(11):971-4 Authors: Yang DH, Ma ZB, Han J, Ju YL, Wang JL, Zhang YC, Shan QH Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess objectively the efficacy of migraine without aura (...)

Tuesday 18 December 2012
by  André Lentz

Trancutanous vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of depression: a study protocol for a double blinded randomized clinical trails.

Trancutanous vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of depression: a study protocol for a double blinded randomized clinical trails. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012 Dec 14;12(1):255 Authors: Rong P, Fang J, Kong J, Wang L, Meng H, Liu J, Ma Y, Ben H, Li L, Liu R, Li X, Zhu B Abstract (...)

Monday 17 December 2012
by  André Lentz

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Acupuncture for Cocaine Dependence

S. Kelly Avants, P. D., Arthur Margolin, P. D., Theodore R. Holford, P. D., & Thomas R. Kosten, M. D. (2000). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Auricular Acupuncture for Cocaine Dependence. Arch Intern Med. 2000;160(15):2305-2312. doi:10-1001, . Retrieved December 19, 2012, from (...)

Monday 17 December 2012
by  André Lentz

Auricular acupuncture: a potential treatment for anxiety.

(2001). Auricular acupuncture: a potential treatment for anxiety. Anesth Analg. 2001 Feb;92(2):548-53., . Retrieved December 19, 2012, from http://www.anesthesia-analgesia.org/content/92/2/548.long Edited by Webmaster bibliography on Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:11:52 (...)

Thursday 27 December 2012
by  André Lentz

[Observation on the efficacy of female obesity complicated with climacteric syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion].

[Observation on the efficacy of female obesity complicated with climacteric syndrome treated by acupuncture and moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Oct;32(10):871-6 Authors: Ren BB, Liu ZC, Xu B Abstract OBJECTIVE: To observe the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion on female obesity (...)

Friday 28 December 2012
by  André Lentz

Auricular acupuncture for chemically dependent pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial of the NADA protocol.

Auricular acupuncture for chemically dependent pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial of the NADA protocol. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2012 Dec 23;7(1):48 Authors: Janssen P, Demorest LC, Kelly A, Thiessen P, Abrahams R Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The prevalence of maternal (...)

Monday 7 January 2013
by  André Lentz

Acupuncture on Yintang Point Decreases Preoperative Anxiety.

Related Articles Acupuncture on Yintang Point Decreases Preoperative Anxiety. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Dec 27; Authors: Acar HV, Cuvaş O, Ceyhan A, Dikmen B Abstract Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ear-press needle acupuncture on Yintang point (...)

Thursday 10 January 2013
by  André Lentz

[Senile habitual constipation treated with auricular therapy based on the pattern/syndrome differentiation: a randomized controlled trial].

Related Articles [Senile habitual constipation treated with auricular therapy based on the pattern/syndrome differentiation: a randomized controlled trial]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Dec;32(12):1090-2 Authors: Zhou XX, Zhong Y, Teng J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy on senile (...)

Friday 11 January 2013
by  André Lentz

Auricular acupuncture and vagal regulation.

Related Articles Auricular acupuncture and vagal regulation. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:786839 Authors: He W, Wang X, Shi H, Shang H, Li L, Jing X, Zhu B Abstract Auricular acupuncture has been utilized in the treatment of diseases for thousands of years. Dr. Paul Nogier (...)

Tuesday 8 January 2013
by  André Lentz

[Effects of electroacupuncture on supplementary analgesia and improvement of adverse reactions induced by dolantin in oocyte retrieval].

Related Articles [Effects of electroacupuncture on supplementary analgesia and improvement of adverse reactions induced by dolantin in oocyte retrieval]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Dec;32(12):1113-6 Authors: Chen QQ, Wei QL, Zhang XH Abstract OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of (...)

Tuesday 15 January 2013
by  André Lentz

Sommaire du n°8

Sommaire — English — Español — Portugues Editorial Epistémologie Analyse épistémologique de l’investigation spatiale de l’organisme humain : géométrie en R2 des parcelles cutanées et lecture en R3 des champs d’interface dans les approches issues du Dr Paul Nogier Daniel Courty Auriculothérapie (...)

Friday 1 February 2013
by  André Lentz

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation protects endotoxemic rat from lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation.

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation protects endotoxemic rat from lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:627023 Authors: Zhao YX, He W, Jing XH, Liu JL, Rong PJ, Ben H, Liu K, Zhu B Abstract Background. Transcutaneous auricular (...)

Monday 4 February 2013
by  André Lentz

Effects of auricular acupressure combined with low-calorie diet on the leptin hormone in obese and overweight Iranian individuals.

Related Articles Effects of auricular acupressure combined with low-calorie diet on the leptin hormone in obese and overweight Iranian individuals. Acupunct Med. 2012 Sep;30(3):208-13 Authors: Darbandi M, Darbandi S, Mobarhan MG, Owji AA, Zhao B, Iraji K, Abdi H, Saberfiroozi M, Nematy M, (...)

Monday 4 February 2013
by  André Lentz

[Application and effect of auricular acupoint pressing for analgesia in perioperative period of total knee joint replacement].

Related Articles [Application and effect of auricular acupoint pressing for analgesia in perioperative period of total knee joint replacement]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2010 Sep;30(9):931-4 Authors: Tong PJ, Wang HD, Ma ZC Abstract OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of auricular (...)