| Title |
The role of acupuncture in the treatment of urologic conditions
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|---|---|
| Published in |
World Journal of Urology, October 2002
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00345-002-0297-9 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Emmey Ripoll, Tom Bunn |
| Abstract |
Although acupuncture is a primary treatment for urologic disorders in China, this is not always the case throughout the world. The purpose of this paper is to expose the benefits of acupuncture as both a primary and complementary treatment. Specific treatments for multiple urologic conditions are presented in this paper as a guideline. It is important to realize that there are additional useful treatments that belong to other acupuncture types and traditions. In our experience, acupuncture has been a useful treatment modality for urologic conditions. Patients have responded positively, having choices in their treatment with a modality that is associated with minimal side effects and knowing that traditional urologic treatments are available if needed. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 9% |
| Unknown | 10 | 91% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 4 | 36% |
| Other | 2 | 18% |
| Student > Bachelor | 1 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 1 | 9% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 1 | 9% |
| Other | 1 | 9% |
| Unknown | 1 | 9% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 82% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 9% |
| Unknown | 1 | 9% |
Attention Score in Context
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#4,837,286
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#447
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#7,938
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#3
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