This journal focuses on the application of acupuncture and related therapies for a variety of medical conditions. Articles explore acupuncture's use in managing pain, including chronic low back pain, headaches, and cancer-related pain, as well as its role in neurological conditions like stroke and tethered cord syndrome. The journal also covers acupuncture's application in specific populations such as children, perimenopausal women, and in correctional settings, and investigates its integration into public health systems and medical training.
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Complementary and Alternative MedicineQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Scopus Categories
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Acupuncture Treatment Research StudiesComplementary and Alternative Medicine StudiesPain Management and Placebo EffectMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatmentHealthcare and Venom ResearchTraditional Chinese Medicine StudiesPsychosomatic Disorders and Their TreatmentsBiofield Effects and BiophysicsMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationHistory of Medicine Studies