Should we recommend acupuncture for pain relief? … WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Today, the BMJ published our ‘head to head‘ article on the above question. Dr Mike Cummings argues the pro-part, while Prof Asbjorn Horbjardsson and I argue against the notion.

The pro arguments essentially are the well-rehearsed points acupuncture-fans like to advance:

• Some guidelines do recommend acupuncture. 
• Sham acupuncture is not a valid comparator. 
• The largest […]

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