Enlighten Therapeutics

03/01/2024

Very cool article demonstrating how electroacupuncture can be used to systemically reduce inflammation

Neurons that express a specific molecular marker are activated by ‘electroacupuncture’ stimulation. They can then mediate the treatment’s anti-inflammatory effects in a mouse model of the inflammatory condition sepsis.

02/07/2024

FYI to Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO/PPO members! Most plan have standard acupuncture coverage now.

All BCBSMA members are covered for 12 acupuncture sessions annually – and receive a 30% discount after that.

02/07/2024

There are many other studies supporting the efficacy of acupuncture for osteoarthritis, but I particularly love the imaging in this one

Acute pain flare-up of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common disease in orthopedics and is mainly treated with analgesic drugs. Patients usually refuse to...

01/30/2024

09/13/2023

Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration unanimously agreed on Tuesday.