Safety of acupuncture

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Over the past fifty years, acupuncture has been subjected to intensive scientific evaluation in more than 8,000 clinical trials and has demonstrated its effectiveness in treating many diseases that occur in modern Western societies. However, for acupuncture to be a responsible choice, each treatment must not only be effective for patients but also safe. And it must show a good balance between the benefits and possible (serious) side effects. The article below discusses the safety of acupuncture and some of the key issues related to research in this area.

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1. Research on the Safety of Acupuncture