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A M Schoen

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PubMed2000

Results of a survey on educational and research programs in complementary and alternative veterinary medicine at veterinary medical schools in the United States.

OBJECTIVE: To document educational and research programs in complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) at US veterinary schools and to develop recommendations for additional curriculum development and research in these modalities. DESIGN: Mail questionnaire. SAMPLE POPULATION: Deans, curriculum committees, and interested faculty at US veterinary schools. PROCEDURES: Questionnaires were mailed to personnel at all 27 US veterinary schools. Nonrespondents received a follow-up letter and telephone contact. Information was used to establish the current status of CAVM. RESULTS: Responses were received for 41 of 120 (34%) questionnaires. Responses were received from 23 of 27 veterinary schools, but number of respondents varied at each institution (range, 1 to 4) and some surveys were not complete. Seven of 27 US veterinary schools had an educational program in CAVM. Thirty-six (87%) respondents believed that acupuncture, nutraceuticals, nutritional supplements, and physical therapy should be included in the curriculum, 25 (61%) indicated that botanical (herbal) medicine should be included, and 25 (61%) believed that chiropractic should be included. Only 17 (44%) respondents believed that homeopathy should be included. The majority of respondents believed that CAVM should be offered as elective courses. Research in CAVM has been conducted at 6 responding schools. CONCLUSIONS: Currently, few veterinary schools offer educational or research programs in CAVM. Veterinary schools are aware of the interest in CAVM and acknowledge a lack of educational and research programs in these areas. More veterinary schools are in the process of developing educational and research programs in various aspects of CAVM.

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PubMed1992

Acupuncture for immune-mediated disorders. Literature review and clinical applications.

Acupuncture activates the defense systems. It influences specific and nonspecific cellular and humoral immunities; activates cell proliferation, including blood, reticuloendothelial, and traumatized cells; and activates leucocytosis, microbicidal activity, antibodies, globulin, complement, and interferon. It modulates hypothalamic-pituitary control of the autonomic and neuroendocrine systems, especially microcirculation, response of smooth and striated muscle, and local and general thermoregulation. Immunostimulant points include LI-4, LI-11, ST-36, GB-39, SP-6, GV-14, BL-11, BL-20, BL-23, BL-24, BL-25, BL-26, BL-27, BL-28, and CV-12. Some, such as BL-47, are immunosuppressive. Antifebrile points include GV-14 and ST-36. Reactive reflex SHU points, MU points, and earpoints are useful in organic diseases. In immunomediated diseases, some or all of these points can be used with other points, especially local points and points of the major symptoms or points of the affected body part, area, function, or organ. Applications of acupuncture include treatment of inflammation and trauma; stimulation of tissue healing in burns, ulcers, indolent wounds, ischemia, necrosis, and gangrene; infections; postinfection sequelae; fever; autoimmune disease; allergies; anaphylaxis and shock; and treatment or prevention of side effects from cytotoxic chemotherapy and ionizing radiation. Acupuncture therapy may inhibit neoplastic cells. Examples of acupuncture use in immunomediated conditions in small animals are given.

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PubMed1992

Acupuncture for musculoskeletal disorders.

There are numerous medical and surgical approaches to canine and feline musculoskeletal disorders. Acupuncture was found to be beneficial in cases in which analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications have been ineffective or have demonstrated side effects, and in cases in which surgery was not recommended. It appears that acupuncture not only provides long-term analgesia but also increases circulation to the affected areas and decreases inflammation. Techniques and selection of appropriate acupuncture points depend on the condition treated.

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PubMed1991

Animal illness and human emotion. Decision-making concerning pets with loss of autonomic function.

Appropriate communication with clients is essential when dealing with pets that have conditions associated with loss of autonomic function. These conditions include fecal and urinary incontinence, megaesophagus, and feline constipation. These conditions require a strong commitment to long-term caretaking with frequent frustrations on behalf of the client. Evaluation of the owner's personality types as well as the entire home situation is essential in assisting clients with their decision on how to deal with the problems. Each case should be evaluated based on multiple factors. Ideally, the veterinarian needs to go beyond offering medical advice and should help facilitate the decision-making process based on the ability of the client to deal with the care of a pet with a chronic problem. Different approaches to dealing with these often difficult situations will be discussed.

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PubMed1988

Acupuncture analgesia: a review.

Acupuncture analgesia works by stimulating large myelinated nerve fibres which conduct the stimulus to the spinal cord and higher centres. The ascending pain impulses are blocked by a complicated interaction in which serotonin, endorphins, encephalin, norepinephrine and substance P all play important roles. The practical applications of acupuncture in small animal practice are limited and require the cooperation of the owner and the animal. It is useful especially in caesarian sections, in patients with high risk conditions such as gastric torsion and as a post-surgical analgesic. It can also be used to advantage in combination with conventional anaesthetic agents.

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