British Medical Acupuncture Society

23/09/2025

Stimulated by Lee et al 2025.[1] PC6 – the acupuncture point Pericardium 6PONV – post-operative nausea and vomitingTSA – trial sequential analysisNMA – network meta-analysisPON – post-operative nausea (incidence)POV – post-operative vomiting (incidence)CI – confidence interval – key to acronyms It has been 10 years since the last update of this Cochrane review,[2] and this is the fourth version with the same lead author – …...

Stimulated by Lee et al 2025.[1] PC6 – the acupuncture point Pericardium 6PONV – post-operative nausea and vomitingTSA – trial sequential analysisNMA – network meta-analysisPON – post-operative nau…

19/09/2025

Showing the delegates at how it's done

17/09/2025

Stimulated by DeBar et al 2025.[1] Photo of Multnomah Falls in Oregan by Makayla Asuncion from Pexels. cLBP – chronic low back painIF – impact factorEA – enhanced acupuncture (rather confusing I’m afraid)SA – standard electroacupunctureUMC – usual medical careRMDQ – Roland-Morris Disability QuestionnaireMCID – minimal clinically important differencePEG – pain, enjoyment, and general activity (3 items, each on a 0 to 10 scale)...

Stimulated by DeBar et al 2025.[1] Photo of Multnomah Falls in Oregan by Makayla Asuncion from Pexels. cLBP – chronic low back painIF – impact factorEA – enhanced acupuncture (rather confusing I’m …

10/09/2025

Stimulated by Li et al 2025.[1] Photo by Matthew Zheng on Pexels.com EA – electroacupunctureIF – impact factorAPC – article publishing charge (cost to the authors or their institution for publishing a paper)SEA – sham electroacupunctureWL – waiting listNPQ – Northwick Park neck pain questionnaireMCID – minimal clinically important differenceSF-MPQ – short form McGill pain questionnaire…...

http://bmas.blog/2025/09/10/ea-for-chronic-neck-pain-2025/

Stimulated by Li et al 2025.[1] Photo by Matthew Zheng on Pexels.com EA – electroacupunctureIF – impact factorAPC – article publishing charge (cost to the authors or their institution for publishin…

03/09/2025

Stimulated by Sun et al 2025.[1] Photo by Tom fly on Pexels.com MwoA – migraine without auraIF – impact factorRCT – randomised controlled trialHIT-6 – headache impact test 6MSQ – migraine specific questionnaireCGRP – calcitonin gene-related peptideRR50 – responder rate 50 (a 50% or more reduction in the relevant metric)VAS – visual analogue scale…...

http://bmas.blog/2025/09/03/acupuncture-for-mwoa-2025/

Stimulated by Sun et al 2025.[1] Photo by Tom fly on Pexels.com MwoA – migraine without auraIF – impact factorRCT – randomised controlled trialHIT-6 – headache impact test 6MSQ – migraine specific …

27/08/2025

⚡️ Electroacupuncture for Overactive Bladder?

There’s growing evidence that this modern take on an ancient technique may help reduce symptoms like urgency, frequency, and incontinence.

By stimulating key acupuncture points with targeted electrical pulses, electroacupuncture may help regulate bladder function through the nervous system — offering relief without the side effects associated with pharmaceutical treatments.

Explore the science-backed potential of acupuncture in urology.

💻 Learn more or train with us at: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

📘 Discover more in the journal "Acupuncture in Medicine"

25/08/2025

Stimulated by Wang et al 2025.[1] Photo by Gildo Cancelli on Pexels.com ACSEH – acute cervical spinal epidural haematomapaACSEH – post-acupuncture ACSEHSEH – spinal epidural haematomaIF – impact factorrTPA – recombinant tissue plasminogen activator – key to acronyms I thought this was going to be another first for the blog – a paACSEH mimicking a stroke. Certainly this unnecessarily long acronym is new, but on checking the archives, there was a rather similar case I highlighted 5 years ago – …...

http://bmas.blog/2025/08/25/post-acupuncture-acseh/

Stimulated by Wang et al 2025.[1] Photo by Gildo Cancelli on Pexels.com ACSEH – acute cervical spinal epidural haematomapaACSEH – post-acupuncture ACSEHSEH – spinal epidural haematomaIF – impact fa…

23/08/2025

🎉 This weekend's Notting Hill Carnival is a joyful celebration, yet it has much in common with the peaceful practice of acupuncture — each is deeply rooted in time-honoured tradition, but continues to evolve and thrive within contemporary life.

They share a dramatic duality: they’re at once historical and progressive. Whether it’s needles for neuromodulation or sequins stitched to reflect identity, both practices enhance modern life — preserving ritual while embracing innovation.

At BMAS, we honour this beautiful balance in every needle we place.
🌍 Celebrating culture. Celebrating healing.

To find out how you can elevate your healthcare practice with acupuncture see our courses here:
https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/Education/Acupuncturetraining.aspx

20/08/2025

Stimulated by Gyeltshen et al 2025.[1] Photo by Pema Gyamtsho on Pexels.com IF – impact factorEiC – editor in chiefSLR – straight leg raising (the most famous test for sciatica, but not a terribly good one) – key to acronyms This is a somewhat smaller trial (n=70) than the last one I highlighted on sciatic (Acupuncture for chronic sciatic 2024…...

http://bmas.blog/2025/08/20/acupuncture-vs-gabapentin-for-sciatica-in-bhutan/

Stimulated by Gyeltshen et al 2025.[1] Photo by Pema Gyamtsho on Pexels.com IF – impact factorEiC – editor in chiefSLR – straight leg raising (the most famous test for sciatica, but not a terribly …

19/08/2025

Need a refresher? We’ve got just the thing.

The BMAS Refresher Course is the perfect way to top up your skills — and your confidence.

Like a slice of watermelon in summer: 🍉 fresh, revitalising, and good for you.

Sign up for our refresher course on our website: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/Education/Acupuncturetraining/RefresherCourse.aspx

Our refresher course is designed for health professionals who have completed foundation level training in medical acupuncture.

15/08/2025

📘 Chronic pain? We've got your back!

Our Western Medical Acupuncture Protocols for treatment of chronic pain book gives clinicians practical guidance for treating a range of chronic pain conditions with acupuncture — the BMAS way.

Backs, shoulders, heads, hips and heels, we've got you covered!

📚Available on Amazon now. Search for the authors: Cummings, Lawler and Sheikh

13/08/2025

Stimulated by Jun et al 2025.[1] Image of Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda, Iksan. IF – impact factorCV – cardiovasculark – thousand (when written after a numeral)PSM – propensity score matchingCCI – Charleston comorbidity indexCHA₂DS₂-VASc score – a scoring system that predicts the risk of CV eventsAF – atrial fibrillationaHR – adjusted hazard ratio…...

Stimulated by Jun et al 2025.[1] Image of Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda, Iksan. IF – impact factorCV – cardiovasculark – thousand (when written after a numeral)PSM – propensity score matchingCCI – Charle…