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Fall 2004, Volume 31

Vol31,Pg26 AAOM Herbal Medicine Committee Report September 2004, Dr. Atara Noiade
Vol31,Pg22 AAOM Members Making a Difference (Claudette Baker, Martin Herbkersman, Deborah Lincoln, Glenn Wilcox)
Vol31,Pg07 Evolution of Ancient Chinese Wisdom and The Five Elements, Joseph Adams, MTOM, DiplAc
Vol31,Pg28 Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Regulatory Agencies
Vol31,Pg16 Integrative Medicine – Acupuncture, Neurobiology and the Nitric Oxide Connection, William R. Morris, OMD, LAc
Vol31,Pg14 Ma Huang (Ephedra), William Pettis, LAc, DOM; Dave Molony, LAc; Will Morris, LAc, OMD
Vol31,Pg20 Prenatal and Postnatal Jing – Chinese Insights on DNA and the Genetics of Cancer, B.Evan Ross, LAc, DOM
Vol31,Pg18 The Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic and Recurrent Low Back Pain Caused by Pelvic Tilt, Harry Oxenhandler, MD, DiplAc
Vol31,Pg30 Visioning Search Task Force (VSTF)
Vol31,Pg12 Vision and Preventative Medicine, Marc Grossman, OD, LAc

Spring 2005, Volume 32

Vol32,Pg31 AAOM Establishes New CPT Advisory Task Force
Vol32,Pg28 Expo 2004 President’s Roundtable Summary Report
Vol32,Pg20 Biological Basis of Acupuncture, Don Buck, LAc
Vol32,Pg16 Evolution, Ancient Advice and the Five Elements, Joseph Adams, LAc, MTOM
Vol32,Pg06 Premature Ovarian Failure (POF): A Classical Approach to Treatment With Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ray Rubio, LAc, ECTOM Doctoral Candidate
Vol32,Pg32 South Carolina Acupuncture Bill Becomes Law
Vol32,Pg12 Treatment of Macular Degeneration with Microcurrent Stimulation, Gene Bruno, OMD, LAc, FNAAOM
Vol32,Pg14 The Effect of Electroacupuncture (EA) Training or Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) on Student Confidence, Skills and Satisfaction, William R. Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc

Fall 2005, Volume 33

Vol33,Pg32 2005 CPT Code Update: CMS Publishes Higher Values, P.Shane Burras, LAc
Vol33,Pg22 Bed and Health, Bernard M. Hua, LAc (MD Taiwan)
Vol33,Pg24 Bed and Health (Chinese), Bernard M. Hua, LAc (MD Taiwan)
Vol33,Pg10 Birth Trauma and The Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Part I of II, William R. Morris, LAc, OMD, MSEd
Vol33,Pg14 Familiarity with Research and Personal Experience as Factors Affecting Physician Referral to Acupuncturists By Michael Francis Johnston, PhD, Ka-Kit Hui, MD, FACP and Michael Goldstein, PhD
Vol33,Pg28 Marketing According to Yin/Yang Principles By Cynthia O'Donnell, AP
Vol33,Pg33 NIH to Speed Public Release of Research Publications - Articles Accessible Online
Vol33,Pg16 Sasang_Medicine-"Secrets of the I Ching" Part I, Joseph K. Kim, LAc, OMD, PhD and David S. Lee, MD, OMD, PhD
Vol33,Pg18 Sasang_Medicine-"Secrets of the I Ching" Part I (Korean), Joseph K. Kim, LAc, OMD, PhD and David S. Lee, MD, OMD, PhD
Vol33,Pg06 The Essential Role of Acupuncture, Herbs and Related Therapies in HIV Care, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc

Winter 2005, Volume 34

Vol34,Pg32 2005 CPT Code Update, P.Shane Burras, LAc
Vol34,Pg33 AAOM Herbal Medicine Committee Report
Vol34,Pg28 Birth Trauma and The Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Part II of II, William R. Morris, LAc, OMD, MSEd
Vol34,Pg30 Expo 2005… Tradition and Innovation
Vol34,Pg16 Estrogen and Herbs Part I and II, John K. Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc
Vol34,Pg26 Headache, Tension and Migraine with Concurrent Depression: A Course of Treatment with Herbs and Acupuncture, Fritz Hudnut, LAc, Candidate DAOM
Vol34,Pg08 Supportive Care of Cancer Patients, Miki Shima, OMD, LAc
Vol34,Pg18 Sasang Medicine-"The External Appearance Of Sasang Body Types" Part II, Joseph K. Kim, LAc, OMD, PhD
Vol34,Pg21 Sasang Medicine-"The External Appearance Of Sasang Body Types" Part II (Korean), Joseph K. Kim, LAc, OMD, PhD
Vol34,Pg32 Student Corner
Vol34,Pg11 Theory and Application of Ti Ying Chuan Xi (Holographic Model of Tissue Correspondences) (Chinese), Dr. Wei-Chieh Young, OMD, PhD, LAc
Vol34,Pg14 Treating Major Depressive Disorder with Acupuncture, Laura E. Blitzer, PhD and Daniel J. Atchinson-Nevel, AP

Spring 2006, Volume 35

Vol35,Pg33 AAOM Herbal Medicine Committee Report, Dr.Atara Noiade
Vol35,Pg25 Bringing the Nan Jing to Life-Pulse Taking and Diagnosis from the Classic of Difficulties, Joseph Adams, LAc, MTOM
Vol35,Pg12 International Reflections on the Conduct of Acupuncture Research, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc
Vol35,Pg16 Sasang Medicine-"The Personality And Behaviors Of Each Body Type" Part III, Joseph K. Kim, LAc, OMD, PhD
Vol35,Pg20 Sasang Medicine-"The Personality And Behaviors Of Each Body Type" Part III (Korean), Joseph K. Kim, LAc, OMD, PhD
Vol35,Pg32 The Feng Shui of Practice Medicine, Christina Captain, MA, MSOM, AP, SLP
Vol35,Pg08 The Mysteries of Strange Pulses (Guai Mai), Dr. Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc
Vol35,Pg10 The Mysteries of Strange Pulses (Guai Mai) (Chinese), Dr. Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc
Vol35,Pg28 The Theory and Application of Ti Ying Quan Xi, Dr. Young Wei-Chieh, OMD, PhD, LAc

Summer 2006, Volume 36 (News Edition)

Vol36,Pg36 AAOM Student Organization (AAOM – SO) Gains National Strength and Stature
Vol36,Pg28 Asthma and Kids, Randall Neustaedter OMD
Vol36,Pg32 California Acupuncturists Comment on Their Training, The LAC Study Group
Vol36,Pg31 Four Aspects of Pattern, Joseph Chang Qing Yang, PhD, LAc and William Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc
Vol36,Pg30 I Ching Acupuncture Dr. David Twicken, DOM, LAc
Vol36,Pg18 Imagery in Healing and the Poetry of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc
Vol36,Pg34 Legislative Update: Kentucky Passes HB 17 - Acupuncture Certification, Mimi Taiger, DiplAc
Vol36,Pg35 Legislative Update: Michigan Passes SB 351 - Registered Acupuncturists, Deborah Lincoln, DiplAc
Vol36,Pg08 On The Path to Mastery, Miki Shima, OMD, LAc
Vol36,Pg10 On The Path to Mastery (Japanese), Miki Shima, OMD, LAc
Vol36,Pg14 On The Path to Mastery (Korean), Miki Shima, OMD, LAc
Vol36,Pg27 TAI CHI CHUAN - Doing a Form of Tai Chi Chuan, SiFu Lim, Tai Chi Master, 8th Degree Teakwondo, Sing Ong Tai Chi
Vol36,Pg19 The Essence of Life, Li Jun Feng
Vol36Pg,29 The World of Esoteric Acupuncture - Spiritual Level, Mikeo Sankey, OMD, LAc

Fall 2006, Volume 37 (News Edition)

Vol37,Pg28 A Position Paper on Terminology, Z’ev Rosenberg, LAc
Vol37,Pg36 AAOM Student Organization (AAOM – SO) Update
Vol37,Pg12 An Extra Thought about Nomenclature of Eight Extraordinary Channels, Xiaotian Shen, LAc, MS
Vol37,Pg16 Arguments for the Adoption of a Standard Translational Terminology in the Study and Practice of Chinese Medicine, Bob Flaws, LAc
Vol37,Pg22 Asian Medical Nomenclature Debate Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, LAc, DiplAc, DiplCH
Vol37,Pg08 Asian Medical Nomenclature Debates, Miki Shima, OMD, LAc
Vol37,Pg26 CCAOM Medical Nomenclature, Steve Given, LAc
Vol37,Pg24 Issues Surrounding the Translation of Chinese Medical Texts into English, Marnae Ergil, MA, MS, LAc, DiplOM and Kevin Ergil, MA, MS, LAc, DiplOM
Vol37,Pg29 Laser Acupuncture Therapy (LAT): History and Recent Research, Steve Liu, BSEE, LAc
Vol37,Pg30 Patterns of Acupuncture Use: Highlights from the National Health Interview Survey, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc & Dawn M Upchurch, PhD
Vol37,Pg05 Origin – The Naming, William R. Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc
Vol37,Pg20 The Naming of a Medicine, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc
Vol37,Pg18 The Role of Standards in the Transmission of Chinese Medical Information, Robert L. Felt
Vol37,Pg14 Toward a Working Methodology for Translating Chinese Medicine, Dan Bensky, Jason Blalack, Charles Chace, and Craig Mitchell
Vol37,Pg33 Summary Report - Informal Consultation On Development Of Classification Of East Asian Traditional Medicine
Vol37,Pg34 Summary Report - Informal Consultation On Development Of Classification Of East Asian Traditional Medicine (Chinese)

Winter 2006, Volume 38 (News Edition)

Vol38,Pg34 Acupuncture Program Sets Smooth Sail in Unchartered Territory, Jeannette Painovich, DAOM, LAc, MA
Vol38,Pg40 AAOM-SO Makes Great Progress at Phoenix Expo – Presents Historical Bylaws & Holds First-Ever Elections!
Vol38,Pg38 News and Views for the AAOM Annual Convention 2006
Vol38,Pg30 Reciprocal Innervation: A Modern Explanation of Nei Jing, Branching Methodologies, Joseph Adams, LAc, MTOM, CMT
Vol38,Pg12 Special Applications and Interventions, William R. Morris, DAOM, MSEd, LAc
Vol38,Pg25 The Concept of "Blocks": No. 1- "Structure", Leon Hammer, MD
Vol38,Pg08 The Academic’s Thought and Application of Tung’s Extra Points, Dr. Young, Wei Chieh, (translated by Dr. Christine Chang)
Vol38,Pg14 The Academic’s Thought and Application of Tung’s Extra Points (Chinese), Dr. Young, Wei Chieh
Vol38,Pg22 Transdisciplinary Approaches to Patient Care, William R. Morris, DAOM, MSEd, LAc

Spring 2007, Volume 39

Vol39,Pg16 A Summary of Chinese Medical Nomenclature Debate, Xiaotian Shen, LAc, MS, Miki Shima, OMD, LAC & William Morris, OMD, MSEd, LAc
Vol39,Pg36 AAAOM Questions and Answers Regarding Re-Unification
Vol39,Pg34 AAAOM-SO Update Report
Vol39,Pg22 Beyond the Basics – Understanding the Greater Implications of the NADA Protocol
Vol39,Pg24 Internal Branches of the Gall Bladder Meridian Susie Hayes, MS, LAc
Vol39,Pg23 Oncology Acupuncture at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. K. Simon Yeung, MBA, PharmD, LAc
Vol39,Pg12 Spirituality in Medicine: Is OM and its Education Concerned with the "Spiritual" Aspect of Medicine?
Vol39,Pg25 The Pachydermic Whole, Lisa Rohleder, MAcOM, LAc

Summer 2007, Volume 40 (News Edition)

Vol40,Pg5 President's Message, Leslie McGee, RN, LAc, DiplAc/CH
Vol40,Pg8 Evaluating the Effects of Acupuncture on Knee Osteoarthritis, Lixing Lao, PhD, LAc, and Brian Berman, MD
Vol40,Pg12 Nan Jing Difficulty One - Theory and Praxis, William R. Morris, DAOM, MSEd, LAc
Vol40,Pg16 Can An Integrative Hospital Based Acupuncture Program Be Effective? Jeannette Painovich, DAOM, LAc, MA and Patricia Herman, ND, MS
Vol40,Pg18 Chinese Medical Support of Infertility, Miki Shima, OMD, LAc
Vol40,Pg21 Codex Alimentarius: Threat/Opportunity, Jim Turner, Esq
Vol40,Pg22 Translation of Chinese Medical Terms, Nigel Wiseman
Vol40,Pg26 Qigong Acupuncture, Yuxia Qiu
Vol40,Pg28 2007 Portland Conference & Exposition
Vol40,Pg39 AAAOM Annual Meeting
Vol40,Pg40 Good Times Rolled... AAAOM New Orleans Conference
Vol40,Pg41 AAAOM-SO Celebrates in New Orleans!

Fall 2007, Volume 41 (News Edition)

Vol41,Pg5 President's Message, Leslie McGee, RN, LAc, DiplAc/CH
Vol41,Pg8 Errata from the 2006 Phoenix Nomenclature Debate Report, William R. Morris, DAOM, MSEd, LAc
Vol41,Pg9 Letter to the Editor, Translation of Chinese Medical Terms, Nigel Wiseman
Vol41,Pg10 Awareness in Chinese Medicine, Leon Hammer, MD
Vol41,Pg16 The Benefits of Sheng Zhen Healing Qigong, Master Li Junfeng
Vol41,Pg18 Application of Ying Qi and Wei Qi Theory in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, Jamie Qianzhi Wu, DiplAc, CI (AOBTA), LAc
Vol41,Pg22 Pediatrics in Chinese Classics, Jean Libonate, RN, NP, DAOM, LAc
Vol41,Pg24 Chinese Herbal Medicine for Endometriosis, Misha R. Cohen, OMD, LAc, DiplAc/CH
Vol41,Pg26 The Essential Role of Acupuncture, Herbs, and Related Therapies in HIV Care, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc
Vol41,Pg29 Towards an Integrated Clinical Pathway for the Treatment of Pediatric Asthma, Christopher Huson, LAc
Vol41,Pg30 Prenatal and Postnatal Jing – Chinese Insights on DNA and the Genetics of Cancer, B. Evan Ross, LAc, DOM
Vol41,Pg32 Trudy McAlister Scholarship Fund
Vol41,Pg33 AAAOM Student Organization Update

Winter 2007, Volume 42 (News Edition)

Vol42,Pg3 From the Editors, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc, Editor-in-Chief, Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc, Clinical Editor
Vol42,Pg5 President's Message, Martin Herbkersman, MTOM, DAc
Vol42,Pg6 AAAOM Board of Directors - 2008
Vol42,Pg8 Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Programs - What’s It All About?, Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol42,Pg10 Charting the Future of AOM - AAAOM 2007 Conference
Vol42,Pg12 Celebrating Our Heritage: The AAAOM 25th Anniversary International Conference and Exposition
Vol42,Pg14 Hello, Fellow AAAOM Student Members!
Vol42,Pg15 AAAOM Herbal Medicine Committee - 2007 Report, Claudette Baker, HMC Chair
Vol42,Pg16 A Foot in the Door or the Slippery Slope? Integration and the Evolving Identity of American Acupuncture, Hannah M. Drown, PhD Candidate
Vol42,Pg20 AAAOM Honors Leaders and Unification

Spring 2008, Volume 43 (News Edition)

Vol43,Pg5 President’s Message, Martin Herbkersman, MTOM, DAc
Vol43,Pg7 From the Editors: Why We Need to Communicate About the Medicine, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc and Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol43,Pg9 AAAOM Announces New Board of Director Appointments
Vol43,Pg10 All Disease Comes From the Heart: The Pivotal Role of the Emotions in Classical Chinese Medicine, Heiner Fruehauf, PhD
Vol43,Pg18 Writing a Case Report, Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, MD (Ayurveda), MAOM, MPH(c)
Vol43,Pg20 The Pulse and the Individual, Leon Hammer, MD
Vol43,Pg25 AA interviews Gene Bruno, LAc, OMD
Vol43,Pg26 Hospital Acupuncturists: Are We Ready for the New Trend?, Jeannette Painovich, DAOM, LAc, MA
Vol43,Pg28 To Heal a Broader Community: Interview with Jordan Van Voast, LAc
Vol43,Pg30 Interview with Michael Taromina, Esq., HMC Advisor & AAAOM Alternate Public Member, Martin Herbkersman, President, AAAOM
Vol43,Pg33 Student Organization Update

Summer 2008, Volume 44 (News Edition)

Vol44,Pg5 President’s Message, Martin Herbkersman, MTOM, DAc
Vol44,Pg6 President’s Message (Chinese)
Vol44,Pg7 From the Editors: The One and the Many: Trying, Learning, Doing, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc and Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol44,Pg10 New Directions at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Josephine P. Briggs, MD
Vol44,Pg13 Pulse Diagnosis: A Self-Study Approach, Vladislav Korostyshevskiy, MS, LAc
Vol44,Pg18 AA Interviews Bristish Columbia’s Minister of Health, George Abbott
Vol44,Pg20 AAAOM 2008 CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION
Vol44,Pg26 Current Status of Acupuncture Clinical Research-Challenges and Methodology, Lixing Lao, PhD, LAc
Vol44,Pg32 An Interview with Judy Becker Worsley, JD, DAc (UK), DiplAc, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc
Vol44,Pg35 Saam Acupuncture, Sanghoon Lee, OMD, PhD, LAc
Vol44,Pg36 To Heal a Broader Community II: Interview with Mary Lynn Morales, MS, LAc
Vol44,Pg37 AAAOM-SO Update
Vol44,Pg38 Small Business Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Karen Reynolds, RN, LAc

Fall 2008, Volume 45 (News Edition)

Vol45,Pg5 President’s Message, Martin Herbkersman, MTOM, DAc
Vol45,Pg9 From the Editors: Listing in the CINAHL Index, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc; The Dry Needling Issue, Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol45,Pg12 Interpreting and Utilizing Diagnostic Information for Gynecology and Obstetrics: East and West, Sharon Weizenbaum, LAc, DiplCH
Vol45,Pg13 Every Little Bit Counts: The Successful Treatment of Low Back Pain, Matthew D. Bauer, LAc
Vol45,Pg14 Predicting Drug-Herb Interactions, Greg Sperber, DAOM
Vol45,Pg15 Easy Steps to Build Credibility to Drive Patients to Your Door, Loni Anderson LAc
Vol45,Pg16 American Acupuncture: Primary Care, Public Health and Policy, Alan Trachtenberg, MD, MPH
Vol45,Pg19 Clinical Experiences and Needling Techniques in Treating Allergic Diseases with Acupuncture, Rong-Sheng Lin, OMD, PhD, LAc
Vol45,Pg20 Treatment of Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain, Scott R. Smith LAc, DiplOM
Vol45,Pg22 Book Review: The Tao of Fertility (by Daoshing Ni, DOM, LAc, PhD and Dana Herko), reviewed by Fred Jennes, MEd, LAc, DiplAc/CH
Vol45,Pg24 Literature Review: Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis, reviewed by Anupama KizhakkeVeettil, BAMS (Ayurveda), MAOM, and Li-Min Fu, MD, PhD, MAOM
Vol45,Pg28 Forging New Ground: Gaining Clinical Privileges to Practice Acupuncture in a Hospital Setting, Jeanette Painovich, DAOM, LAc, MA
Vol45,Pg30 AAAOM-SO Update
Vol45,Pg34 AAAOM Notice of 2009 Annual General Meeting of Members
Vol45,Pg33 AAAOM Meets with the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

Winter 2008, Volume 46 (News Edition)

Vol46,Pg5 President’s Message, Deborah Lincoln, RN, DiplAc, NCCAOM
Vol46,Pg7 President’s Message (Chinese translation)
Vol46,Pg9 From the Editors: Endings and Beginnings, Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc and Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol46,Pg10 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection: A 21st Century Public Health Challenge, P.Ella Woods, LAc, DiplOM; Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc; John Chen, PharmD, LAc
Vol46,Pg16 Interview: Ted Kaptchuk, OMD, Interviewed by Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol46,Pg18 Alternative Modernity: The Revival of Korean Oriental Medicine in Modern South Korea, Hyun-Ji Lee, PhD; Jun Wang, PhD; Seung-Pyo Hong, PhD
Vol46,Pg20 Efficacy of TCM for Psoriasis: A Scientific Review, Eric Lung-Cheng Hsiao, MD (China), PhD (TCM); Sivarama P.Vinjamury, MD (Ayurveda), MSAOM; Lung-Sheng Hsiao MD (China) MS (TCM); Ju-Tzu Li, MD (Taiwan), MSAOM; Wen-Shuo Wu, MD (Taiwan), MPH, MSAOM
Vol46,Pg24 Integrative Care for Acute Combat-Induced PTSD, Joe C. Chang, MAOM, DiplOM, LAc
Vol46,Pg26 State of Change in AOM Education, Stacy Gomes, EdD and Tom Haines, PhD
Vol46,Pg28 Writing a Case Report, Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, MD (Ayurveda), MAOM, MPH(c)
Vol46,Pg30 Book Review: The Man Who Loved China by Simon Winchester, Reviewed by Steve Given, DAOM, LAc
Vol46,Pg34 AOM Professional News
Vol46,Pg36 AAAOM 2008 Conference Report and AAAOM-SO Update

Spring 2009, Volume 47

Vol47,Pg5 President’s Message, Deborah Lincoln, RN, DiplAc, NCCAOM
Vol47,Pg7 President’s Message (Chinese)
Vol47,Pg0 From the Editors
Vol47,Pg16 Interview with Editor in Chief Dr. Lixing Lao, Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol47,Pg18 Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications, Pharmacological Effects and Clinical Research by John Chen and Tina Chen, Book Review by Steve Given, DAOM, LAc
Vol47,Pg19Acupuncture & Cesarean Section: Case Study from Iraq, Lazgeen M. Ahmad, MD
Vol47,Pg21 Doctors Under Fire: Practicing When Your Life is at Risk
Vol47,Pg22 Society for Acupuncture Research: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) in the United States
Vol47,Pg28 Traditional Chinese Medicine to Improve the Quality of Life in a Patient with Melanoma: A Case Report, Anupama KizhakkeVeettil, BAMS (Ayurveda), MAOM and Eric Lung Cheng Hsiao MD, PhD (TCM)
Vol47,Pg30 Maintaining Perfect Balance, Sarah Edwards
Vol47,Pg32 The Pulse, the Electronic Age and Radiation: Early Detection, Leon Hammer, MD and Ross Rosen, LAc
Vol47,Pg36 The Body Chemical, Karen Reynolds, RN, LAc
Vol47,Pg38 Auriculotherapy, by Raphael Nogier, MD, Reviewed by Andrew McIntyre, MS, LAc
Vol47,Pg44 AAAOM-SO Update

Summer 2009, Volume 48 (News Edition)

Vol48,Pg6 President’s Message, Deborah Lincoln, RN, DiplAc, NCCAOM
Vol48,Pg9 From the Editors: Lixing Lao, PhD, LAc, Editor-in-Chief and Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc, Clinical Editor
Vol48,Pg11 Case Study: Pituitary Adenoma with Hyperprolactinemia, Elaine Stern, MS LAc
Vol48,Pg15 Book Review: The Patient-Practitioner Relationship in Acupuncture by Leon Hammer, MD; Reviewed by Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, LAc
Vol48,Pg16 How Passing HR 646 and Including Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) in HR 646 Support President Obama’s 8 Health Principles, Claudette Baker, LAc, DiplAc/CH (NCCAOM), President Emeritus, AAAOM, and Harvey Kaltsas, AP, DiplAc (NCCAOM), President Emeritus, AAAOM
Vol48,Pg18 Immunological Effects of Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) – A Review, Eric Lung-Cheng Hsiao, MD (China), PhD (China), Lung-Sheng Hsiao MD (China) MS (TCM), Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, MD (Ayurveda), MAOM, MPH, Nina Hong Quyen La, MS, Wen-Shuo Wu, MD (Taiwan), MPH, MSAOM, Chiao-Nien Wang, MSAOM
Vol48,Pg23 Book Review: Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Study Guide; Reviewed by Ara Jane Olufson, MSAOM, LAc
Vol48,Pg24 The Practical Application of Sa-Am Acupuncture for Dysmenorrhea, Deok-Sang Hwang, PhD, OMD, Sanghoon Lee, PhD, OMD, LAc,Yong-Suk Kim, PhD, OMD, Kyung-Sub Lee, PhD, OMD
Vol48,Pg28 The Dai Mai: Dynamic Structural Flexibility and Spherical Integration, Thomas Richardson
Vol48,Pg32 Expo 2009 - Solidarity in Sacramento for the Good of the Medicine
Vol48,Pg34 ACAOM REPORT
Vol48,Pg35 AAAOM-SO Update
Vol48,Pg36 International Efforts Toward Integrated Care: Acupuncture in Iraq, Elizabeth Sommers MPH, LAc, PhD (candidate), Ahmad Al-Hadidi MD, MPH, Kristen Porter MAc, LAc
Vol48,Pg38 Book Review: Micro-Acupuncture in Practice by Yajuan Wang, OMD, LAc; Reviewed by Laraine Crampton, LAc, MPW, MLA, MATCM

Fall 2009, Volume 49

Vol49,Pg5 President’s Message, Deborah Lincoln, RN, DiplAc, NCCAOM
Vol49,Pg9 From the Editors: Lixing Lao, PhD, LAc, Editor-in-Chief and Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc, Clinical Editor
Vol49,Pg11 Economic Evaluation in Acupuncture: Past and Future, Michael Jabbour, LAc, MS, Michael T. Sapko, MD, PhD, David W. Miller, MD, LAc, Lucas M. Weiss, MS, and Matthew Gross, MD
Vol49,Pg18 Interview: Richard Hammerschlag, PhD, Interviewed by Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol49,Pg20 The Evidence and the Promise of Brain imaging in Acupuncture Research, Vitaly Napadow, PhD, LAc
Vol49,Pg24 Vaginismus Successfully Treated with Chinese Medicine- A Case Study, Lee Hullender, MS, LAc
Vol49,Pg28 Cognitive Error in Oriental Medicine: How to Avoid It; Is It Necessary?, Fred Jennes, MEd, LAc, DiplAc/CH
Vol49,Pg30 100 Babies and Two incubators: Using Acupressure to increase the Apgar Score in Newborns Experiencing Respiratory Distress in War-torn Iraq, Lazgeen Ahmad, MD with Terry Courtney, MPH, LAc
Vol49,Pg32 Book Review: Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine, Kathleen Lumiere, DAOM, LAc
Vol49,Pg33 Where Agriculture Meets Healthcare, Brooke Dorman
Vol49,Pg36 In Memoriam – Dr. Miriam Lee
Vol49,Pg37 AAAOM-SO Update: AOM in the News