Can acupuncture prevent and manage dry mouth induced by radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer?

Liu, J.-P.

Focus on Alternative & Complementary Therapies

2014

19(2)

92-93

Low Back Pain -- Therapy

Acupuncture -- Methods

Disabled

Xerostomia -- Therapy

Acupuncture

Head and Neck Neoplasms -- Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy -- Adverse Effects

Human

Systematic Review

PubMed

Embase

Cochrane Library

10.1111/fct.12106

Accession Number: 103947817. Language: English. Entry Date: 20140527. Revision Date: 20150710. Publication Type: Journal Article; abstract; commentary; research; systematic review. Original Study: Zhuang L, Yang Z, Zeng X, Zhua X, Chen Z, Liu L, Meng Z. The preventive and therapeutic effect of acupuncture for radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review. Integr Cancer Ther 2013; 12: 197–205. . Integr Cancer Ther 2013; 12: 197-205. Journal Subset: Alternative/Complementary Therapies; Editorial Board Reviewed; Europe; Peer Reviewed; UK & Ireland. Special Interest: Evidence-Based Practice; Oncologic Care. NLM UID: 9806970.