Learning from acupuncture

In a new study, an electrode stimulating an acupuncture point at the wrist reduced nausea and vomiting in patients following major breast surgery. The technique was more effective than a commonly prescribed medication for nausea and also eased pain.

The study, published in the October issue of Anesthesia and Analgesia, followed 75 patients.

Dr. T.J. Gan, anesthesiologist and director of clinical research at Duke University Medical Center, was the lead researcher. Read the abstract. Or read more on WebMD.