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1 online resource |
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2012-2013 Springer E-Books - Biomedical & Life Sciences
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| Contents |
Acupuncture Modulation of Neural Transmitters/Modulators / Jianfeng Liang and Ying Xia -- Cellular Mechanisms in Acupuncture Points and Affected Sites / Wolfgang Schwarz and Quanbao Gu -- Function of Collagen and Mast Cells in Acupuncture Points / Guanghong Ding, Di Zhang, Meng Huang, Lina Wang and Wei Yao -- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Basic Acupuncture Research / Florian Beissner -- Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Moxibustion / Ling Zhao and Xueyong Shen -- Acupuncture Treatment of Epilepsy / Dongman Chao and Ying Xia -- Acupuncture Treatment for Parkinson's Disease / Tetsuya Asakawa and Ying Xia -- Can Acupuncture Treat Alzheimer's Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders? / Tetsuya Asakawa and Ying Xia -- Acupuncture Therapy for Vascular Cognitive Impairment / Guoqiang Wen, Tao Liu, Shixiong Huang, Qiao Fu and Tao Chen, et al. -- Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Antiaging / Huangan Wu -- Development and Progression of Auricular Acupuncture as a Treatment for Anxiety and Pain / Shu-Ming Wang -- Abdominal Acupuncture for Nerve Root Cervical Spondylosis / Xiangrui Wang and Yongjun Zheng |
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Electro-acupuncture Regulation of Central Monoamine Neurotransmitters in Ischaemia-Reperfusion / Mingshu Xu, Linbao Ge and Dan Zhao -- Protective Effect of Acupuncture on Myocardium / Xianrui Wang and Yongjun Zheng -- Acupuncture's Role in Cardiovascular Homeostasis / Peng Li, Stephanie C. Tjen-A-Looi and John C. Longhurst -- Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Potential and Challenge / Yi Feng, Elisabet Stener-Victorin and Boying Chen -- Auricular Acupuncture for Pain and Inflammation / Shi Ping Zhang, Wai Yeung Chung and Yi Jie Zhan -- Glial-Neuronal Interactions in Electroacupuncture Analgesia / Hong Cao, Zhi-Qi Zhao, Gen-Cheng Wu and Yu-Qiu Zhang -- Meridian-Viscera Correlationship / Yiping Zhou, Keming Wang, Ling Hu, Meiqi Zhou and Zijian Wu, et al. -- Theory and Methodology of Evidence-Based Medicine in Acupuncture Research / Fanrong Liang, Tingting Ma, Wenjing Huang, Xi Wu and Ying Li, et al. -- Chinese Medicine as a Model of System Biology: Diagnosis as the Foundation of Acupoint Selection / Henry Johannes Greten -- Modernization of Acupuncture Using High-Tech Methods: Teleacupuncture Bridges Science and Practice / Gerhard Litscher -- Future Research in Acupuncture: Better Design and Analysis for Novel and Valid Findings / Tetsuya Asakawa and Ying Xia |
| Summary |
The final chapter comments on the pitfalls and problems of the previous studies and suggests direction for future research towards in-depth understanding of acupuncture, along with better application of acupuncture in modern medicine. Each chapter is written by one or more experts in the field. This unique book provides a broad perspective on the principles of acupuncture for acupuncture researchers and neuroscientists. The laboratory and clinical investigations of various acupoints and optimal conditions provide unique clues to acupuncturists for improved clinical efficacy. For a medical student, this book is a modern course in ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, especially acupuncture. Ying Xia, the chief editor, is Professor and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas, USA |
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Guanghong Ding is Professor in the Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science at Fudan University and Director of Shanghai Research Center for Acupuncture and Meridians, Shanghai, China. Gen-Cheng Wu is Professor of Neurobiology; Chairman, Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology; Director, Institute of Acupuncture Research; and Director, WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine, at Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China |
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Medicine |
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Neurosciences |
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Acupuncture |
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Neurology |
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Biomedicine |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Acupuncture.
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Acupuncture Therapy
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Acupressure & Acupuncture.
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MEDICAL -- Acupuncture.
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Acupuncture
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Xia, Ying, 1955-
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Ding, Guanghong
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Wu, Gen-Cheng
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| LC no. |
2012939116 |
| ISBN |
9781461433576 |
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1461433576 |
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1461433568 |
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9781461433569 |
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