Texas Tech University Study Reveals Needleless Acupuncture Therapy ... - BioNews Texas

The latest research conducted by Texas Tech University, El Paso and the University of Mississippi may give a sign of relief to patients who suffer from chronic disabling gastrointestinal complications of poorly managed diabetes over time that includes nausea, vomiting, bloating, heartburn and indigestion due to Gastroparesis.

A researcher from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Richard McCallum, who is also professor and founding chair of the division of gastroenterology in the department of medicine, suggests that the treatment options are very limited in patients, due to tolerance of traditional pharmacological aids. Acupuncture may be considered a reliable option, but the efficacy is limited by the fear of needles and repeated visits to the acupuncturist.

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