Acupuncture in Hospitals (Vol 29 No 1)

In choosing a doctoral program, study time in China was essential to me. Prior to starting my Chinese medicine education I had traveled to China for several years for martial arts and Daoist studies, and through the years I had the great opportunity to observe several...

Full title: “Teishin Treatment in Inpatient Setting - Gentle Touch of Contact Needle” Abstract During the first year of inpatient acupuncture program at University of California, Irvine, Medical Center, a number of patients have been successfully treated with teishin,...

Full title: "Acupuncture Treatment of Cognitive Impairment After Stroke: A Case Study" Abstract Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world, according to the World Health Organization. As many as 70 to 80...

Full title: “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Traditional Chinese Medicine in California: SWOT Analysis using Qualitative Research” Abstract Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in California (CA) is a profession with capacity for continued growth and...

Full title: "TCM Integrative Medicine Residency Program at Highland Hospital" Abstract In response to the opioid crisis, the Joint Commission mandated that all U.S. hospitals provide non-pharmacological alternatives to manage pain beginning January 1, 2018. Many...

Full title: “The International Classification of Traditional Medicine: ICD-11 Codes in Practice” Abstract The integration of medicine across disciplines has motivated dialogue between patients and their providers, insurance companies and practitioners, and even...

Abstract Integrative Medicine, specifically acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is gaining popularity within western medical systems and hospitals in the United States. This article reviews the challenges faced and the progress made through the eyes of...

Full title: "Worldwide Progression of Chinese Herbal Medicine into Healthcare System: An Integrative Model for the US." Introduction Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a traditional medical system that has existed in China for thousands of years and is considered...

Full title: "Integrated Acupuncture Services at Employer-Sponsored Health Centers Improve Access to Care at Reduced Cost."  ABSTRACT Background: Musculoskeletal complaints represent a top health care expense for employers and are the leading cause of long-term...

Full title: "Shonishin as a Non-Pharmacologic Approach in Pediatric Pain Management" Related: NPR feature story with Dr. Adcock, Pain Rescue Team Helps Seriously Ill Kids Cope In Terrible Times Abstract Pediatric pain is often under diagnosed, under treated, and...

Full title: "Clinically Investigating Chinese Medicine Within the Evidence-Based Western Medical Paradigm" Abstract Western and Chinese medical paradigms have evolved completely independent of one another. Presently, there remain fundamental differences in the theory...