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William Chi-Sing . Ed(S): Cho - Acupuncture and Moxibustion as an Evidence-Based Therapy for Cancer - 9789401780704 - V9789401780704
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Acupuncture and Moxibustion as an Evidence-Based Therapy for Cancer

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Description for Acupuncture and Moxibustion as an Evidence-Based Therapy for Cancer Paperback. Required reading for professionals needing a contemporary overview of the wealth of research on acupuncture and moxibustion in cancer care, this survey includes opinions from key experts and is the first to examine in depth the latest scientific evidence. Editor(s): Cho, William Chi-Sing. Series: Evidence-based Anticancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Num Pages: 368 pages, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; MX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 563.

Cancer is one of the leading killers in the world and the incidence is increasing, but most cancer patients and cancer survivors suffer much from the disease and its conventional treatments’ side effects. In the past, clinical data showed that some complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) possessed anticancer abilities, but some clinicians and scientists have queried about the scientific validity of CAM due to the lack of scientific evidence. There is great demand in narrowing the knowledge gap to explore the scientific and evidence-based knowledge of CAM in the anticancer field. With this aim, an unparalleled undertaking of a book ... Read more

Although acupuncture and moxibustion have been practiced for millennia, they have come under scientific investigation only recently. Acupuncture and moxibustion have been used clinically to treat cancer-related symptoms (e.g. cancer pain, anxiety, depression and insomnia), manage treatment-induced side effects (e.g. hot flashes, nausea and vomiting) and enhance immunity (e.g. blood cell count, lymphocyte and natural killer cell activity). This is the first book manages to provide comprehensive and updated scientific evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention for cancer care. Laboratory and animal studies have uncovered the mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer therapy. Promising results of most clinical trials show the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion in cancer management. This book consists of fifteen chapters which address a range of important aspects that will impact on the application of acupuncture and moxibustion. An overview of the safety and side effectsof acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer care are also covered. In addition, the integration of acupuncture with Western medicine in cancer treatment and recent clinical trials are included as well.

Opinion leaders around the world have teamed up to pursue a thorough and up-to-date review of the area, this volume will contribute great to the cancer, clinical and academic community by providing evidence-based information on the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion as an anticancer therapy.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Series
Evidence-based Anticancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Number of Pages
356
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401780704
SKU
V9789401780704
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