“It has been estimated that there is a 17-year time lag in translating clinical research into clinical practice[i]. During this time patients are being deprived of the benefit of a proven therapy. Health policy makers now have eight clear conditions associated with a significant burden of disease where acupuncture should be integrated into current clinical guidelines without further delay” [ii].
J.McDonald and S.Janz
What conditions can acupuncture effectively treat?
In 2017 “The Acupuncture Evidence Project” was commissioned by AACMA. Conducted by J. Mcdonald and S.Janz by AACMA, to date it is the most thorough review of acupuncture that exists.
Strong evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture for
Moderate evidence supporting acupuncture for
For a quick summary about the Acupuncture Evidence Project click here
For further reading on acupuncture research click here
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