| A new study of acupuncture in IVF: pointing in the right direction. | |
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PMID: 20650689 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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New emerging evidence from clinical trials demonstrates that acupuncture performed at the time of embryo transfer does not improve the pregnancy or live birth outcome after treatment. This evidence raises questions regarding the futility of conducting further research in this area and the quality of evidence needed before any specific intervention is incorporated into routine clinical practice, particularly when a scientific rationale is lacking. |
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Authors:
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Tarek El-Toukhy; Yacoub Khalaf |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comment; Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-06-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Reproductive biomedicine online Volume: 21 ISSN: 1472-6491 ISO Abbreviation: Reprod. Biomed. Online Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-30 Completed Date: 2010-12-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101122473 Medline TA: Reprod Biomed Online Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 278-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
Affiliation:
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Assisted Conception Unit, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. tarek.el-toukhy@gstt.nhs.uk |
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Acupuncture Therapy* Embryo Transfer Female Fertilization in Vitro* Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome |
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Comment On:
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Reprod Biomed Online. 2010 Sep;21(3):366-72
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