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  • Title: Suppression of electroacupuncture(EA)-induced beta-endorphin and ACTH release by hydrocortisone in man. Absence of effects on EA-induced anaesthesia.
    Author: Masala A, Satta G, Alagna S, Zolo TA, Rovasio PP, Rassu S.
    Journal: Acta Endocrinol (Copenh); 1983 Aug; 103(4):469-72. PubMed ID: 6310920.
    Abstract:
    Auricular electroacupuncture (EA) increased plasma ACTH and beta-endorphin levels significantly in 10 patients receiving EA as an analgesic aid during surgery. Pre-treatment with iv hydrocortisone (200 mg) completely suppressed both ACTH and beta-endorphin release in response to EA without significantly affecting EA anaesthesia in 6 other patients and in a patient with Addison's disease.
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