The article “National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement” is a draft statement that addresses key questions about acupuncture after presentations and audience discussion.
The summary report follows the findings found in clinical studies. This article describes the clinical characteristics of the subjects. It talks about the reason for the paradox that some clinical experiences suggest that the majority of subjects respond to acupuncture but some of the clinical research outcomes suggest that a larger percentage may not respond. Moreover, this article shows that ample clinical experience suggests that acupuncture is a reasonable option for many clinical conditions. It points out that, the physiological changes mediate clinical effects are at present as well. In addition, it presents that many …show more content…
It states that acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention is already practiced in the United States, and the incorporation of acupuncture as a treatment raises numerous questions of public policy. It suggests that further research is likely to uncover additional areas where acupuncture interventions will be useful. It also suggest that studies should examine fixed acupuncture points and the Eastern medical systems in order to fully assess the efficacy of acupuncture. The article also mentions that it is encouraging that mechanisms that provide a Western scientific explanation for some acupuncture effects begins to emerge which may provide novel insights into neural, endocrine, and other physiological processes.
According to the article, both animal and human laboratory and clinical experience suggest that the majority of subjects respond to acupuncture. So how do they evaluate the effect of acupuncture on animals? Is any biological method involved in the evaluation? Since the biological mechanisms of acupuncture are still unknown, how do they know the biological method will evaluate
The summary report follows the findings found in clinical studies. This article describes the clinical characteristics of the subjects. It talks about the reason for the paradox that some clinical experiences suggest that the majority of subjects respond to acupuncture but some of the clinical research outcomes suggest that a larger percentage may not respond. Moreover, this article shows that ample clinical experience suggests that acupuncture is a reasonable option for many clinical conditions. It points out that, the physiological changes mediate clinical effects are at present as well. In addition, it presents that many …show more content…
It states that acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention is already practiced in the United States, and the incorporation of acupuncture as a treatment raises numerous questions of public policy. It suggests that further research is likely to uncover additional areas where acupuncture interventions will be useful. It also suggest that studies should examine fixed acupuncture points and the Eastern medical systems in order to fully assess the efficacy of acupuncture. The article also mentions that it is encouraging that mechanisms that provide a Western scientific explanation for some acupuncture effects begins to emerge which may provide novel insights into neural, endocrine, and other physiological processes.
According to the article, both animal and human laboratory and clinical experience suggest that the majority of subjects respond to acupuncture. So how do they evaluate the effect of acupuncture on animals? Is any biological method involved in the evaluation? Since the biological mechanisms of acupuncture are still unknown, how do they know the biological method will evaluate