Written by over seventy scientists and clinicians worldwide from
China, USA, Germany, Canada, Japan and other countries, this
monograph, with nearly 450 figures and tables, covers a wide range
of advanced progress in acupuncture research, from experimental
research to clinical applications. In addition to exploring the
histopathological basis for acupuncture and mathematical simulation
of acupoint response to stimulation, initiation and transduction of
acupuncture signals and cellular mechanisms during acupuncture
effects as well as chemical and physical characteristics of
moxibustion on acupoints are broadly discussed. The topics also
include novel data on acupuncture effect with advanced imaging
techniques, a unique understanding of meridian-viscera correlation,
specific interactions between meridians and neurosensory organs
within the system of homeostatic regulation and the
acupuncture-induced influences on autonomic function. Several
chapters introduce specific approaches with dry needling, silver
needling and stainless needling for certain diseases, such as
myofascitis, supportive care for breast cancer and
chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy as well as perioperative
care of surgical patients. Moreover, this book discusses recent
research on acupuncture therapy and potential mechanisms for a
number of severe and refractory neurological disorders, including
hyperactivity of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, orofacial
pain, chronic pain, itch, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum
disorders, cerebral palsy, depressive disorders, Alzheimer's
disease and ischemic brain injury. The vast amount of information
offered in this book provides a comprehensive perspective on
advanced acupuncture research to not only acupuncturists, but also
to neuroscientists, neurologists, and other clinicians. For medical
students and graduate and undergraduate students majoring in
biology, physiology and neuroscience, this book offers an advanced
course in learning about the mechanism-driven advances in
alternative and complementary medicine.
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