Acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a common condition affecting men of all ages.Acupuncture may be an effective treatment option for CP/CPPS, but evidence is limited.We propose to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in a rigorously conducted trial.Methods Ten hospitals will recruit 440 participan

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The Dichotomy Between Large and Small Political Parties

This article investigates new political party formation in South Africa within the broader context of voter volatility.The political party system has displayed high levels of stability, but the unrestrained and rampant formation of new political parties that contest in each election could destabilise the system.The number of entrants rose to an unp

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