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5. A Treatment Trial of Acupuncture in IBS Patients

Author

Lembo, Anthony J., Conboy, Lisa, Kelley, John M., Schnyer, Rosa S., McManus, Claire A., Quilty, Mary T., Kerr, Catherine E., Drossman, Doug, Jacobson, Eric E., Davis, Roger B., and Kaptchuk, Ted J.

Published
2009

7. Acupuncture as treatment for anxiety and depression in persons with Dementia: results of a feasibility and effectiveness study. (Therapeutic Interventions)

Author

Lombardo, Nancy B. Emerson, Dresser, Marguerite V.B., Malivert, Mario, McManus, Claire A., Vehvilainen, Laila, Ooi, Wee Lock, Xu, Guangli, Rosowsky, Erlene, Drebing, Charles, Sheridan, Pamela L., Lewis, Sara, Imada, Toshie, Hohnstein, Jennifer K., and Perry, Korben

Subjects
Dementia -- Care and treatment, Alzheimer's disease -- Care and treatment, Acupuncture -- Evaluation, Depression, Mental -- Care and treatment, Business, Health, Health care industry, Social sciences
Published
2001

10. Rewiring the primary somatosensory cortex in carpal tunnel syndrome with acupuncture

Author

Maeda, Yumi, primary, Kim, Hyungjun, additional, Kettner, Norman, additional, Kim, Jieun, additional, Cina, Stephen, additional, Malatesta, Cristina, additional, Gerber, Jessica, additional, McManus, Claire, additional, Ong-Sutherland, Rebecca, additional, Mezzacappa, Pia, additional, Libby, Alexandra, additional, Mawla, Ishtiaq, additional, Morse, Leslie R., additional, Kaptchuk, Ted J., additional, Audette, Joseph, additional, and Napadow, Vitaly, additional

Published
2017
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11. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sustained Neuromuscular Blockade in the Adult Critically Ill Patient

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Murray, Michael J., primary, DeBlock, Heidi, additional, Erstad, Brian, additional, Gray, Anthony, additional, Jacobi, Judi, additional, Jordan, Che, additional, McGee, William, additional, McManus, Claire, additional, Meade, Maureen, additional, Nix, Sean, additional, Patterson, Andrew, additional, Sands, M. Karen, additional, Pino, Richard, additional, Tescher, Ann, additional, Arbour, Richard, additional, Rochwerg, Bram, additional, Murray, Catherine Friederich, additional, and Mehta, Sangeeta, additional

Published
2016
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12. Functional deficits in carpal tunnel syndrome reflect reorganization of primary somatosensory cortex

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Morse, Leslie R., Kettner, Norman, Napadow, Vitaly, Malatesta, Cristina, Mezzacappa, Pia, McManus, Claire, Gerber, Jessica, Kim, Jieun, Libby, Alexandra, Im, Jaehyun, Cina, Stephen, Park, Kyungmo, Audette, Joseph, Tommerdahl, Mark, Lee, Jeungchan, Maeda, Yumi, and Holden, Jameson

Subjects
body regions
Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome, a median nerve entrapment neuropathy, is characterized by sensorimotor deficits. Recent reports have shown that this syndrome is also characterized by functional and structural neuroplasticity in the primary somatosensory cortex of the brain. However, the linkage between this neuroplasticity and the functional deficits in carpal tunnel syndrome is unknown. Sixty-three subjects with carpal tunnel syndrome aged 20–60 years and 28 age- and sex-matched healthy control subjects were evaluated with event-related functional magnetic resonance imaging at 3 T while vibrotactile stimulation was delivered to median nerve innervated (second and third) and ulnar nerve innervated (fifth) digits. For each subject, the interdigit cortical separation distance for each digit’s contralateral primary somatosensory cortex representation was assessed. We also evaluated fine motor skill performance using a previously validated psychomotor performance test (maximum voluntary contraction and visuomotor pinch/release testing) and tactile discrimination capacity using a four-finger forced choice response test. These biobehavioural and clinical metrics were evaluated and correlated with the second/third interdigit cortical separation distance. Compared with healthy control subjects, subjects with carpal tunnel syndrome demonstrated reduced second/third interdigit cortical separation distance (P < 0.05) in contralateral primary somatosensory cortex, corroborating our previous preliminary multi-modal neuroimaging findings. For psychomotor performance testing, subjects with carpal tunnel syndrome demonstrated reduced maximum voluntary contraction pinch strength (P < 0.01) and a reduced number of pinch/release cycles per second (P < 0.05). Additionally, for four-finger forced-choice testing, subjects with carpal tunnel syndrome demonstrated greater response time (P < 0.05), and reduced sensory discrimination accuracy (P < 0.001) for median nerve, but not ulnar nerve, innervated digits. Moreover, the second/third interdigit cortical separation distance was negatively correlated with paraesthesia severity (r = −0.31, P < 0.05), and number of pinch/release cycles (r = −0.31, P < 0.05), and positively correlated with the second and third digit sensory discrimination accuracy (r = 0.50, P < 0.05). Therefore, reduced second/third interdigit cortical separation distance in contralateral primary somatosensory cortex was associated with worse symptomatology (particularly paraesthesia), reduced fine motor skill performance, and worse sensory discrimination accuracy for median nerve innervated digits. In conclusion, primary somatosensory cortex neuroplasticity for median nerve innervated digits in carpal tunnel syndrome is indeed maladaptive and underlies the functional deficits seen in these patients.

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2014
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13. Primary somatosensory/motor cortical thickness distinguishes paresthesia-dominant from pain-dominant carpal tunnel syndrome

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Maeda, Yumi, primary, Kettner, Norman, additional, Kim, Jieun, additional, Kim, Hyungjun, additional, Cina, Stephen, additional, Malatesta, Cristina, additional, Gerber, Jessica, additional, McManus, Claire, additional, Libby, Alexandra, additional, Mezzacappa, Pia, additional, Mawla, Ishtiaq, additional, Morse, Leslie R., additional, Audette, Joseph, additional, and Napadow, Vitaly, additional

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2016
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16. Acupuncture Produces Brain Structural Plasticity Associated with Improved Clinical Outcomes for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Kim, Hyungjun, primary, Maeda, Yumi, additional, Kettner, Norman, additional, Holden, Jameson, additional, Lee, Jeungchan, additional, Kim, Jieun, additional, Cina, Stephen, additional, Malatesta, Cristina, additional, Gerber, Jessica, additional, McManus, Claire, additional, Im, Jaehyun, additional, Libby, Alexandra, additional, Mezzacappa, Pia, additional, Morse, Leslie, additional, Park, Kyungmo, additional, Audette, Joseph, additional, Tommerdahl, Mark, additional, and Napadow, Vitaly, additional

Published
2015
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17. A Treatment Trial of Acupuncture in IBS Patients

Author

Kaptchuk, Ted J, McManus, Claire A, Drossman, Doug, Kelley, John M, Kerr, Catherine E, Conboy, Lisa, Jacobson, Eric E, Quilty, Mary T, Davis, Roger B, Schnyer, Rosa S, and Lembo, Anthony J

Abstract

To compare the effects of true and sham acupuncture in relieving symptoms of IBS.

Published
2009
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19. Acupuncture Evoked Response in Contralateral Somatosensory Cortex Reflects Peripheral Nerve Pathology of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Author

Maeda, Yumi, primary, Kettner, Norman, additional, Lee, Jeungchan, additional, Kim, Jieun, additional, Cina, Stephen, additional, Malatesta, Cristina, additional, Gerber, Jessica, additional, McManus, Claire, additional, Im, Jaehyun, additional, Libby, Alexandra, additional, Mezzacappa, Pia, additional, Morse, Leslie R., additional, Park, Kyungmo, additional, Audette, Joseph, additional, and Napadow, Vitaly, additional

Published
2013
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20. Acupuncture-Evoked Response in Somatosensory and Prefrontal Cortices Predicts Immediate Pain Reduction in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Author

Maeda, Yumi, primary, Kettner, Norman, additional, Lee, Jeungchan, additional, Kim, Jieun, additional, Cina, Stephen, additional, Malatesta, Cristina, additional, Gerber, Jessica, additional, McManus, Claire, additional, Im, Jaehyun, additional, Libby, Alexandra, additional, Mezzacappa, Pia, additional, Morse, Leslie R., additional, Park, Kyungmo, additional, Audette, Joseph, additional, and Napadow, Vitaly, additional

Published
2013
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25. The Modern Language Review

Author

Meek, Richard, primary, Fernie, Ewan, additional, Wray, Ramona, additional, Burnett, Mark Thornton, additional, and McManus, Claire, additional

Published
2007
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29. Componentes del efecto placebo: ensayo aleatorizado comparativo en pacientes con síndrome del intestino irritable.

Author

Kaptchuk, Ted J., Kelley, John M., Conboy, Lisa A., Davis, Roger B., Kerr, Catherine E., Jacobson, Eric E., Kirsch, Irving, Schyner, Rosa N., Bong Hyun Nam, Nguyen, Long T., Min Park, Rivers, Andrea L., McManus, Claire, Kokkotou, Efi, Drossman, Douglas A., Goldman, Peter, and Lembo, Anthony J.

Abstract

Copyright of British Medical Journal - Edición Española is the property of Grupo ARS XXI de Comunicacion, S.A. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Published
2008

30. Acupuncture as Treatment for Anxiety and Depression in Persons with Dementia: Results of a Feasibility and Effectiveness Study.

Author

Emerson Lombardo, Nancy B., Dresser, Marguerite V.B., Malivert, Mario, McManus, Claire A., Vehvilainen, Laila, Ooi, Wee Lock, Xu, Guangli, Rosowsky, Erlene, Drebing, Charles, Sheridan, Pamela L., Lewis, Sara, Imada, Toshie, Hohnstein, Jennifer K., and Perry, Korben

Subjects
ACUPUNCTURE, ALZHEIMER'S disease treatment, TREATMENT of dementia
Abstract

Acupuncture Pilot Study for Persons with Dementia is the first study in the United States to examine acupuncture as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VD). Funded by the Helen Bader Foundation, the study was conducted from 1997 to 1999 at Wellesley College's Center for Research on Women. The study, which included 11 treatment participants and no controls, demonstrated that acupuncture may be a feasible and effective treatment for depression and anxiety in Americans with AD or VD. All enrolled participants completed at least 22 acupuncture needling treatments and every required evaluation. Using paired sample t-tests, statistically significant improvements were found in three of the four scales used to assess the effect of acupuncture on mood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2001

31. Electrical Impedance of Acupuncture Meridians: The Relevance of Subcutaneous Collagenous Bands

Author

Shaw, Jessica R., McManus, Claire A., Langevin, Helene M., Orgel, Joseph P. R. O., Ahn, Andrew Cei, Park, Min, and Kaptchuk, Ted Jack

Subjects
biophysics, physiology, muscle and connective tissue, radiology and medical imaging, ultrasonography, cell biology, extra-cellular matrix
Abstract

Background: The scientific basis for acupuncture meridians is unknown. Past studies have suggested that acupuncture meridians are physiologically characterized by low electrical impedance and anatomically associated with connective tissue planes. We are interested in seeing whether acupuncture meridians are associated with lower electrical impedance and whether ultrasound-derived measures – specifically echogenic collagenous bands - can account for these impedance differences. Methods/Results: In 28 healthy subjects, we assessed electrical impedance of skin and underlying subcutaneous connective tissue using a four needle-electrode approach. The impedances were obtained at 10 kHz and 100 kHz frequencies and at three body sites - upper arm (Large Intestine meridian), thigh (Liver), and lower leg (Bladder). Meridian locations were determined by acupuncturists. Ultrasound images were obtained to characterize the anatomical features at each measured site. We found significantly reduced electrical impedance at the Large Intestine meridian compared to adjacent control for both frequencies. No significant decrease in impedance was found at the Liver or Bladder meridian. Greater subcutaneous echogenic densities were significantly associated with reduced impedances in both within-site (meridian vs. adjacent control) and between-site (arm vs. thigh vs. lower leg) analyses. This relationship remained significant in multivariable analyses which also accounted for gender, needle penetration depth, subcutaneous layer thickness, and other ultrasound-derived measures. Conclusion/Significance: Collagenous bands, represented by increased ultrasound echogenicity, are significantly associated with lower electrical impedance and may account for reduced impedances previously reported at acupuncture meridians. This finding may provide important insights into the nature of acupuncture meridians and the relevance of collagen in bioelectrical measurements.

Published
2010
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32. An Overview of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations, BC(A)R.

Author

McManus, Claire

Subjects
BUILDING design & construction, BUILDINGS -- Law & legislation, BUILDING inspection, HOUSING development, BUILDING additions
Abstract

The article offers information on an overview of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations for the construction of buildings. Topics discussed include certificate issue by the building surveyor mentioning that the building design complies with the building regulations under S.I.9; importance of mandatory local authority inspection sofa speculative residential developments and latent defects insurance; and Statutory Instrument 365 allowing house extensions.

Published
2016

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