Journal article
Acupuncture reveals no specific effect on primary auditory cortex: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study
Abstract
Although acupuncture is effective in the treatment of several clinical conditions, its specificity has been questioned. We studied the effects of needle stimulation applied to 'ear-specific' acupuncture point GB43 on activations in primary auditory cortex using functional magnetic resonance imaging in comparison with sham acupuncture. Twenty healthy volunteers participated in this cross-over investigation. Multi-subject analysis showed no …
Authors
Wesolowski T; Lotze M; Domin M; Langner S; Lehmann C; Wendt M; Usichenko TI
Journal
Neuroreport, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 116–120
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 28, 2009
DOI
10.1097/wnr.0b013e328321004d
ISSN
0959-4965