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Neurobiology of acupuncture /
This book summarises the recent development in acupuncture research and in particular, the neurobiology of acupuncture. It provides a focus but a diverse range of subjects covering many body systems. The first a few chapters discuss the basic principles of acupuncture, then its modulatory effects on...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Amsterdam :
Elsevier,
2013.
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| Series: | International review of neurobiology ;
v. 111. |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Front Cover; Neurobiology of Acupuncture; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter One: History of Acupuncture Research; 1. Introduction; 2. Acupuncture Research in the Past; 2.1. Clinical research; 2.2. Basic research; 3. Current Research in Acupuncture; 3.1. Clinical research; 3.1.1. Acupuncture analgesia; 3.1.2. Other disorders; 3.2. Basic research; 3.2.1. The nature of acupoints and meridian; 3.2.2. The underlying mechanism of acupuncture effect; 4. Utilization of Modern Technology in Acupuncture Research; 5. Future of Acupuncture Research
- 5.1. Challenges facing acupuncture research5.2. Directions of future acupuncture research; 5.3. Methodology, design, and evaluation of clinical studies; 6. Summary; References; Chapter Two: Effects of Acupuncture Needling with Specific Sensation on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Autonomic Nervous Activ ... ; 1. Background; 2. Neuroimaging Studies of Acupuncture Therapy in Humans; 3. Cerebral Hemodynamic Responses Associated with de-qi Sensations; 4. Pre-SMA and SMA Responses to Acupuncture Stimulation; 5. Prefrontal Cortical Responses to Acupuncture Stimulation
- 6. de-qi Sensation and Autonomic Functions7. What are Acupoints?; 8. Limitations; 9. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter Three: Acupuncture Point Specificity; 1. Background; 2. Literature Research of Acupoint Specificity; 3. Basic Research; 3.1. Brain imaging studies; 3.2. Biological studies; 4. Clinical Trial Studies; 4.1. Chronic pain-related conditions; 4.2. Cardiovascular system; 4.3. Other conditions; 5. Future Research in Acupoint Specificity; References; Chapter Four: Acupuncture Stimulation Induces Neurogenesis in Adult Brain; 1. Introduction; 2. Adult Neurogenesis
- 3. Acupuncture for Adult Neurogenesis3.1. Acupoints-related neurogenesis; 3.1.1. ST36; 3.1.2. GV20; 3.1.3. The other points; 3.2. Mechanism of the neurogenic effect of acupuncture; 3.2.1. Mechanism under a view of traditional medical theories; 3.2.2. Scientific mechanism; 4. Neurogenesis in Neurodegenerative Diseases; 4.1. Alzheimer� s disease; 4.2. Parkinson� s disease; 4.3. Stroke; 5. Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter Five: Acupuncture and Neurotrophin Modulation; 1. Introduction; 1.1. Neurotrophins; 1.2. Acupuncture: Western explanation for the mechanism of action
- 2. Neurotrophins and Acupuncture2.1. Peripheral field; 2.2. Spinal cord; 2.3. Brain; 2.4. How could neurotrophins be regulated by acupuncture?; 3. Relevance of the Link Between NTs and Acupuncture for the Treatment of Diseases; 4. Conclusion; References; Chapter Six: Acupuncture Stimulation and Neuroendocrine Regulation; 1. Introduction; 2. Acupuncture Stimulation and the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland; 3. Acupuncture Stimulation and Cholecystokinin; 4. Acupuncture and Diabetes Mellitus; 5. Acupuncture Stimulation and Female Hormones; 6. Acupuncture Stimulation and Adrenal Glands