Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) changes and saliva production associated with acupuncture at LI-2 acupuncture point: a randomized controlled study

• Hauptverfasser: Holodny Andrei I (Verfasst von), Hou Bob L (Verfasst von), Deng Gary (Verfasst von), Cassileth Barrie R (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: BMC, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture can stimulate saliva production and reduce xerostomia (dry mouth). We were interested in exploring the neuronal substrates involved in such responses.</p> <p>Methods</p> <...