| Invited commentary on "Discrimination of real and sham acupuncture needles using the park sham device: a preliminary study". | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20684914 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Peter T. Dorsher, MS, MD, provides an interesting commentary on the findings of a study by Tan and colleagues that was highlighted in the December issue of the Archives as displaying potential deficiencies in a number of sham acupuncture devices. Dr. Dorsher's comments, while focused on acupuncture, are interesting in their own right. However, a little thought shows that his insights into the nature of an adequate placebo provide an improved understanding of the issues involved in the design and validation of control interventions in general. |
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Authors:
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Peter T Dorsher |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comment; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 91 ISSN: 1532-821X ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-05 Completed Date: 2010-08-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1306-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA. dorsher.peter@mayo.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acupuncture Points Acupuncture Therapy / instrumentation* Humans Needles Placebos Reproducibility of Results Research Design* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Placebos |
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Comment On:
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Dec;90(12):2141-5
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19969182
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