ACUPUNCTURE has been
studied for decades and the
evidence that it can provide clinical
benefits continues to be weak and
inconsistent, according to Friends
of Science in Medicine (FSM) in a
new review of the data.
FSM has joined a chorus of
disbelievers including the World
Health Organisation (WHO), the
US Center for Inquiry Office of
Public Policy and the Cochrane
Collaborative, all now saying there
is no need for any more studies on
the matter.
Studies that have been completed
have demonstrated equivocal
results no better than placebo
or have been of poor design
disallowing any conclusion, the
FSM summary article said, adding:
“there is no place for acupuncture
in medicine.”The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 26 Jul 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 26 Jul 16
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