Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.

JM, Ezzo; MA, Richardson; A, Vickers; C, Allen; SL, Dibble; BF, Issell; L, Lao; M, Pearl; G, Ramirez; J, Roscoe; J, Shen; JC, Shivnan; K, Streitberger; I, Treish; G, Zhang

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd002285.pub2

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Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Apr 19, 2006 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Ezzo JM

Richardson MA

Vickers A

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>There have been recent advances in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting using 5-HT(3) inhibitors and dexamethasone. However, many still experience these symptoms, and expert panels encourage additional methods to reduce these symptoms.<h4>Objectives</h4>The objective was to as...

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