Database: Study 19 of 26 studies              Database Hip - Other methods of stimulation First author and date Jovanovic I 1999 Version consulted A Condition various conditions: muscular and orthopaedic (eg, coxarthrosis, scapulohumeral periarthritis); headache, vertigo, neck symptoms, lumboischialgia; neurosis/depression; smoking; circulatory insufficiency of lower limbs; cystitis; uterine fibroids; stomach ulcer and gastritis; respiratory problems; alopecia areata, eczema; immunological deficit Study type review of case series N / Groupings 497 Type of acupuncture MRT Points used - Parameters used - Stimulation duration 10 mins/pt maximum, 20 mins maximum for whole treatment Number of sessions daily; minimum pauses of 21 days between 10-day courses, optimal 1 mth apart; prophylaxis every 6 mths advised Follow up - Endpoint measure relief of symptoms, X-rays, lab tests, EEG, ultrasound, etc as appropriate Outcome an interesting retrospective survey of cases, with ‘significant’ effects in a high percentage of muscular and orthopaedic cases (less in coxarthrosis, periarthritis humer.); headache, vertigo, neck symptoms, lumboischialgia; neurosis/depression; (not so good in smoking); circulatory insufficiency of lower limbs; cystitis; uterine fibroids; St ulcer and gastritis; respiratory problems; (less good in alopecia areata and eczema); immunological deficit Additional notes - Analysis / problems too few cases in some categories to draw useful conclusions, but a pointer to further research if results in others are really as impressive as they seem References Jovanović Ignjatić Z, Raković D A review of current research in microwave resonance therapy: novel opportunities in medical treatment. Acupuncture and Electro-therapeutics Research. 1999; 24(2): 105-25 Secondary references - Data entry code DM