Clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of irradiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Cork University Dental School and Hospital, UCC, Wilton, Cork 9999, Ireland. eleanor.osullivan@ucc.ieIssue Date
2010-12MeSH
Acupuncture PointsAcupuncture Therapy
Cranial Irradiation
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Humans
Quality of Life
Radiation Injuries
Safety Management
Saliva
Salivary Glands
Severity of Illness Index
Xerostomia
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Clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of irradiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review. 2010, 28 (4):191-9 Acupunct MedJournal
Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture SocietyDOI
10.1136/aim.2010.002733PubMed ID
21062848Abstract
Limited evidence suggests that acupuncture is beneficial for irradiation-induced xerostomia. Although current evidence is insufficient to recommend this intervention, it is sufficient to justify further studies. Highlighted methodological limitations must be dealt with.Item Type
ArticleLanguage
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0964-5284ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1136/aim.2010.002733