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acupuncture needles

Known as: Acupuncture Needle, needle acupuncture 
A stainless steel needle that is slightly thicker than a human hair. Acupuncture needles are inserted through the skin at specific points on the body… 
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2007
2007
Localized cutaneous argyria from an acupuncture needle clinically concerning for metastatic melanoma.
Localized cutaneous argyria presenting as an asymptomatic blue-gray macule has been rarely reported from diverse etiologies… 
2004
2004
Migration of an acupuncture needle into the medulla oblongata
SummaryA case of a delayed lesion of the medulla oblongata caused by migration of an acupuncture needle is presented. The patient… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Acupuncture versus ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative vomiting
This study compares the anti‐emetic effect of acupuncture with that of ondansetron and a placebo. Ninety children undergoing… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Acupuncture versus ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative vomiting: A study of children undergoing dental surgery
This study compares the anti-emetic effect of acupuncture with that of ondansetron and a placebo. Ninety children undergoing… 
2001
2001
Laser Doppler Flowmetry in Combined Needle Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Pilot Study in Healthy Adults
Abstract. Laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) (DRT 4/Moor Instruments Ltd, Devon, UK) was used in this pilot study for monitoring the… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Acupuncture in the management of tinnitus: a placebo-controlled study.
The present study was performed on 20 patients randomly selected from a large group with noise-induced tinnitus in order to… 
1994
1994
Acupuncture and subtypes of chronic pain: assessment of long-term results.
OBJECTIVE To determine patients' opinions of pain relief for a longer time after one treatment period of acupuncture for chronic… 
1991
1991
Deep pain measurement at tender points by pulse algometry with insulated needle electrodes
1975
1975
Suppression of polysynaptic reflex by electro-acupuncture and a possible underlying presynaptic mechanism in the spinal cord of the cat
1973
1973
Acupuncture, electric phenomenon of the skin, and postvagotomy gastrointestinal atony.
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