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[The reintroduction of acupuncture has made an astonishing impact on Western medicine]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Niboyet, E.H, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Acupuncture
Physicians
Patients
France
World Health Organization
Abstract:
A physician is inserting needles into a woman's ear; other needles have been placed at various points on her face. Verso: WHO/18296. Euro. Acupuncture. France. SM 12.1979. Although acupuncture has been known to the West for centuries, its reintroduction has made an astonishing impact on Western people and established medicine.
Copyright:
WHO must be mentioned in the accompanying text and/or given credit. This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151005
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436824 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013746
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436824