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Acupuncture in Clinical Neurology
The Neurologist 9:137-148, Rabinstein,A.A. &Shulman,L.M., 2003
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Article Abstract
Based on the current literature, no definitive recommendation can be made regarding the efficacy of acupuncture for common pain syndromes including headache, and neck and back pain. Better quality clinical trials fail to demonstrate efficacy for the use of acupuncture as part of a rehabilitation program following stroke or as a treatment for drug addiction. Acupuncture may have a role in the treatment of sleep disturbance associated with ParkinsonÆs disease but was not efficacious for the primary symptoms of either ParkinsonÆs disease or multiple sclerosis. In light of increasing public interest and use of alternative therapies, this review may be helpful in promoting more discussion between patients and physicians about the use of acupuncture.
 
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