Laser acupuncture attenuates oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: a pilot prospective cohort study.

CONCLUSIONS: Following treatment with LA, neurotoxicity symptoms were significantly improved in cancer patients with OIPN. Further randomised controlled trials are needed to evaluate the role of LA as a therapeutic option in the management of OIPN.
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Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society - September 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hsieh YL, Chou LW, Hong SF, Chang FC, Tseng SW, Huang CC, Yang CH, Yang CC, Chiu WF Tags: Acupunct Med Source Type: research