An approach based on scientific data
For many years, the ABMA has encouraged the practice of medical acupuncture based on the critical analysis of scientific literature. The documents gathered in this file offer a synthesis of current knowledge on the mechanisms of action of acupuncture, the evaluation of its efficacy for various indications, and several specific clinical topics.
These are intended for physicians looking to deepen their understanding of medical acupuncture in light of evidence-based medicine. Each file provides a documented analysis of available data to support rigorous clinical practice based on current scientific knowledge.
ABMA scientific resources
Access key documents written or selected by the ABMA to deepen your scientific knowledge of medical acupuncture.
Each resource provides an overview of current knowledge based on international literature and serves as a reference guide for physicians.
Acupuncture mechanisms
Discover the main physiological mechanisms currently proposed to explain the effects of acupuncture, particularly its interactions with the central and peripheral nervous systems.
The efficacy of acupuncture
An analysis of evidence-based medicine data regarding the primary indications for medical acupuncture.
Primary headaches and electroacupuncture
A summary dedicated to the role of electroacupuncture in the management of migraines, tension-type headaches, and other primary headaches.
KCE Pathway – Low Back Pain
Discover the interactive pathway developed by the KCE to support the management of lower back and radicular pain in accordance with best practice guidelines.
An evolving approach
An evolving approach
Research in medical acupuncture is constantly advancing. New studies, systematic reviews, and guidelines regularly clarify the mechanisms of action of acupuncture, evaluate its effectiveness in various clinical situations, and better define its role within comprehensive medical care.
The ABMA scientific dossier is part of this ongoing commitment to staying up to date. It gathers resources designed to help physicians critically interpret available publications, drawing on international scientific literature and the principles of evidence-based medicine.
The documents provided are not intended to serve as clinical practice guidelines on their own. They offer documented summaries to help explore specific topics, better understand the mechanisms studied, and inform clinical reflection within the framework of a practice integrated into modern medicine.
Through this dossier, the ABMA reaffirms its commitment to promoting medical acupuncture based on the best available evidence, while taking into account the constant evolution of research.
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Are the scientific dossiers regularly updated?
Research in medical acupuncture is continually evolving. The ABMA may progressively enrich or update this dossier to include new publications, summaries or relevant recommendations.
The publication date of a document and the references it draws on should therefore be taken into account when reading it.
Who writes the scientific dossiers?
The main dossiers presented on this page were written by Dr Olivier Cuignet, anaesthetist and acupuncturist.
Depending on the document, ABMA physicians have also contributed to translating them from French. Authors and contributors are specified in the presentation of each resource.
Who is the ABMA scientific dossier intended for?
The scientific dossier is primarily intended for physicians who wish to deepen their understanding of medical acupuncture based on the international literature.
The resources provided may also be of interest to healthcare professionals and readers who wish to better understand the mechanisms studied, the assessment of effectiveness and the role of acupuncture within medical care.
Are these documents official recommendations?
No. The documents provided are literature summaries intended to explore certain topics related to medical acupuncture in greater depth.
They are not intended to replace clinical practice guidelines, the physician’s individual assessment or texts published by the competent authorities and scientific organisations.
Where can I find other resources on medical acupuncture?
The ABMA also provides a document library and offers training courses, congresses and advanced seminars for physicians.
These resources make it possible to explore certain topics in greater depth and follow developments in knowledge about medical acupuncture.
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