Structured databases:
ACUBASE
Bibliotheque Universitaire de Montpellier, France (French language -acupuncture)
ACUBRIEFS
A free, searchable database with over 16,000 citations, many with online links to abstracts and full text articles, partly sponsored by the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation.
Academic and Research Institutions:
Acupuncture Schools.com
http://www.acupunctureschools.com
This site provides a continually updated directory of Acupuncture Schools, Oriental Medicine and Chinese Medicine Schools in the United States, compiled by Chas Kroll from his independent company.
Web Resources:
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
AOMAlliance is a 501(c)(4), social welfare organization whose aim is to support and reflect the whole acupuncture and oriental medicine community.
Acupuncture.com
Acupuncture.com was one of the first comprehensive acupuncture sites for practitioners, consumers and students.
Alternative Medicine Foundation - Acupuncture Resource Guide
Frequently updated guide to books, journals, professional organization, colleges and training - includes a historical overview of the gradual acceptance of acupuncture in the US.
Foundation for Traditional
Chinese Medicine
This UK site has broad coverage of information on acupuncture, conditions treated, lists
of practitioners, training, research, resource materials and hyperlinks to other
sites.
Legal Information:
Reclassification of the
Acupuncture Needle.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00722.html
On March 29, 1996 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a decision to
reclassify acupuncture needles from Class III investigational devices, to Class II medical
devices for "general acupuncture use" by licensed, registered or certified
practitioners. This action removes the obstacles for insurance companies to
reimburse for acupuncture treatment as long as treatment is provided by a state licensed
acupuncturist.
Page updated June, 2007
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