Use of Noninvasive Electroacupuncture for the Treatment of HIV-Related Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot Study

Galantino, Mary Lou; Eke-Okoro, Sunday T.; Findley, Thomas; Condoluci, David

doi:10.1089/acm.1999.5.135

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“…These investigations have shown positive clinical effects, how ever, most studies are still challenged by small sample sizes, difficulties with blinding, standardisation and poor iso lation of treatment, due to the nature of treating HIV. (Fulk et al, 2004;Galantino et al, 1999;Posner et al, 2004;Shor Posner et al, 2004;Worthington et al, 2005). Incorporation into teaching should therefore take cognisance of the levels of evidence.…”

Section: Applying Mainstreaming Principlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

HIV/AIDS in Physiotherapy Education – Mainstreaming Using UN Principles

Myezwa

Stewart

2012

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Section: Applying Mainstreaming Principlesmentioning

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HIV/AIDS in Physiotherapy Education – Mainstreaming Using UN Principles

Myezwa

Stewart

2012

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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“…Some studies have examined the effect of acupuncture on HIV-associated neuropathic pain, but the results are inconsistent. [33][34][35] In one prospective study 33 evaluating acupuncture for the treatment of HIV/acquired immunodeficiency disease patients with antiretroviral drug-induced neuropathy, noninvasive skin electrodes were placed on leg acupuncture points BL60, ST36, K1, and LIV3. Low-frequency current was applied for 20 minutes every day for 30 days.…”

Section: Acupuncture In the Treatment Of Neuropathy And Neuropathic Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multiple Myeloma, Painful Neuropathy, Acupuncture?

Zhou

Garcia

Chang

et al. 2009

American Journal of Clinical Oncology

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Thalidomide and bortezomib are remarkably efficacious in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Unfortunately, their use can cause sensory neuropathy, a common and serious adverse event that frequently limits dose and duration of treatment. Although the relationship between peripheral neuropathy and therapeutic dose is controversial, many authors have demonstrated a positive correlation between neuropathy and cumulative dose, dose intensity, and length of therapy. Peripheral neuropathic pain is the most troublesome symptom of neuropathy. Spontaneous pain, allodynia, hyperalgesia, and hyperpathia are often associated with decreased physical activity, increased fatigue, mood, and sleep problems. Symptoms are often difficult to manage, and available treatment options rarely provide total relief. Moreover, the adverse effects of these treatments often limit their use. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of acupuncture, with fewer adverse effects than analgesic drugs, in the treatment of painful diabetic and human immunodeficiency virus-related neuropathy. However, the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating toxic neuropathy has not been assessed. Although its putative mechanisms remain elusive, acupuncture has strong potential as an adjunctive therapy in thalidomide- or bortezomib-induced painful neuropathy, and a better understanding might guide its use in the management of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain. Well-designed clinical trials with adequate sample size and power are warranted.

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“…Tables 5 and 7 Butters et al (1993) To compare the views of palliative care reported by patients, informal carers and the community care team, a multidisciplinary team caring for people with late stage HIV/AIDS illness. Galantino et al (1999) To evaluate the effect of electroacupuncture in improving the condition of neuropathic HIV/AIDS patients Hardy et al (1999) To assess the quality of life of patients in palliative care by using the Rotterdam Symptom Checklist (2002) To evaluate information about the variability in the documentation and the services among the palliative care units and on factors influencing this variability Goodwin et al (2003) To evaluate the effectiveness of palliative day care in improving pain, symptom control, and quality of life herbal formulation, cognitive behavioural group therapy (CBT) and peer support/ counselling group therapy (PSC) used in palliative care in improving the quality of life of patients. The findings demonstrate that complementary or alternative therapies such as massage therapy, CBT and PSC were effective in palliative care.…”

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confidence: 99%