Auricular therapy includes acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure, lasering,
cauterization, moxibustion, and bloodletting in the auricle. For 2500 years, people have …

Background Induction of general anaesthesia can be distressing for children. Non‐
pharmacological methods for reducing anxiety and improving co‐operation may avoid the …

Background Blinding is a cornerstone of treatment evaluation. Blinding is more difficult to
obtain in trials assessing nonpharmacological treatment and frequently relies on …

Millions of children undergo outpatient surgery in the United States each year; the
overwhelming majority will experience significant perioperative anxiety and pain. Behavioral …

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy of
acupuncture in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety disorders by systematic review of the …

Background Induction of general anaesthesia can be distressing for children. Non‐
pharmacological methods for reducing anxiety and improving co‐operation may avoid the …

IMPLICATIONS: Previous reports have suggested that auricular acupuncture can be used
for the treatment of situational anxiety. In this randomized, controlled trial it was shown that …

Acupuncture has been used in the Far East for more than 2000 years. Since the early 1970s,
this technique has been gaining popularity among Western medical community. A number of …

It is important for anesthesiologists to appreciate the impact of preoperative anxiety in
children. Not only does it cause suffering in many children prior to their surgical experience …

Millions of children undergo surgery annually in the United States alone, and the majority
are at risk of significant anxiety throughout the pre-, intra-, and postoperative stages, known …