16 May

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): Study abstract in NIH

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture compared with steroid treatment in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as measured by objective changes in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and subjective symptoms assessment in a randomized, controlled study. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients who fulfilled the criteria for mild-to-moderate CTS were recruited in the […]

Read More
28 Jan

Skin Disorder like eczema treated with Corticosteroids or Steroid

According to most of my patients with skin disorder, they have tried steroid and did not find cure. Corticosteroids are quite effective in controlling or suppressing symptoms in most cases. For mild-moderate disorder a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone), while in more severe cases a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate) may be used. […]

Read More