Clinical Introduction to Medical Acupuncture
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Clinical Introduction to Medical Acupuncture (Thieme, 2007, 336 pp.) is the go-to hardcover for health-science professionals who want a rigorous, evidence-based bridge between conventional Western medicine and the ancient art of acupuncture. Written by two renowned physician-acupuncturists—Steven K. H. Aung, O.M.D., Ph.D., and William Pai-Dei Chen, M.D., L.Ac.—the text is organized like a classic clinical manual: concise pathophysiology, Western diagnostic work-up, and then point-specific protocols that have been refined in both hospital and private-practice settings. Every technique is paired with anatomical illustrations and MRI/CT correlations, so you can needle safely and explain to colleagues precisely why it works.
What sets this edition apart is its systematic integration of neurophysiology, fascial plane anatomy, and traditional Chinese meridian theory. Readers learn to treat pain, nausea, addiction, headaches, and a host of internal-medicine complaints with protocols that are backed by peer-reviewed studies and reproducible outcome data. The authors include quick-reference tables on point indications, needle depth angles, and electrical-stimulation parameters, making it ideal for busy clinicians who need answers fast. Case studies at the end of each chapter walk through real patient presentations, showing how to layer acupuncture into an existing treatment plan without disrupting standard care.
Collectors and students alike prize the durable Thieme hardcover for its library-grade binding and high-resolution color plates. This copy is especially appealing: the pages are crisp, unmarked, and obviously unread, while the only flaw is light shelf wear to the inside front cover—minor cosmetic evidence that keeps the price reasonable without compromising usability. With acupuncture now reimbursed by many insurers and taught in more than 70% of U.S. medical schools, owning a clean first-edition reference ensures you stay ahead of the curve in integrative medicine.
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