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The risks of acupuncture

1995; IOS Press; Volume: 6; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3233/jrs-1995-6305

1878-6847

Edzard Ernst,

Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

The use of acupuncture is widespread. The procedure is often claimed to be totally, or at least reasonably, safe. The published evidence regarding its potential risks is reviewed. The repeated and/or inappropriate use of an acupuncture needle carries