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Clinical Roundup: How Do You Treat Fibromyalgia in Your Practice?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Alternative and Complementary Therapies Oct 2009, Vol. 15, No. 5: 257-260. (Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies)
Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - October 23, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: article Source Type: journals

A Pilot Trial of CFQ for Treatment of FibromyalgiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Oct 2009, Vol. 15, No. 10: 1057-1058. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - October 22, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: article Source Type: journals

Sensation and perception of pain according to the theory of constitution in Tibetan MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Based on a holistic humoral medical theory and practice, Tibetan Medicine, Sowa Rigpa, opens access to a deep understanding of specific concepts of chronic diseases. The threefold humoral theory of the interaction of wind (rLung), bile (tripa) and phlegm (bedken) can only be revealed by the core of Tibetan Medicine, its body mind concept. Constitutional weakness as well as the patient's diet and behavior play a central role in medical theory, diagnosis and therapy. The theory of constitution is an important diagnostic method to differentiate between constitutional disorders and humoral diseases.The three main constitutions...
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: S. Maric Source Type: journals

Dietary supplementation by older adults in southern China: a hospital outpatient clinic studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The overall prevalence of dietary supplementation in this older Chinese population was considerably lower than those in other Asia-Pacific countries. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - October 19, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wenbin LiangAndy LeeColin Binns Source Type: journals

Quantitative sensory testing as a neurobiological tool for measuring “specific” effects of naturopathic reflex therapies in chronic painEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Evidence from recent RCTs has shown that naturopathic reflex therapies such as massage, acupuncture, Gua Sha, cupping, wet packs, etc. are helpful in reducing symptoms of chronic pain . These bodily oriented therapies are likely able to influence chronic pain not only through brain mechanisms, but also at the level of the nociceptor and the spinal cord. However, the neurobiological basis of these effects has rarely been investigated even though the accumulating knowledge of the pathophysiology of chronic pain syndromes allows for specific hypotheses. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: F. Musial, D. Spohn, G. Dobos Source Type: journals

A gait analysis pilot study of back pain patients before and after a multimodal pain therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The analysis of gait parameters confirms changes in gait patterns and indicates an increase in symmetrical gait and lower stride-to-stride variability as a result of the multimodal integrative pain therapy. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: F.J. Saha, W. Kowalczyk, F. Musial, G. Dobos Source Type: journals

Anthroposophical injectable Arnica montana extract in acute low back pain: A prospective studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Acute low back pain is a common pathology, often treated with use or misuse of NSAID. NSAID are often used as over the counter medications, can have side effects and increase health costs.In anthroposophic medicine (AM), potentised Arnica montana extracts ampules are often prescribed for acute low back pain. A. montana is a trauma and pain remedy, well known in phytotherapy, traditional and homeopathic medicine. According to anthroposophical medical system, it is prescribed as a remedy against inflammation, through warmth and neurosensory organism modulation.To assess safety and effectiveness of arnica in acute low back pa...
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: E. Mariani, G. Oriani, C. Donarini, T. Guerrerio, G. Landoni, D. Grampella, E. Portalupi Source Type: journals

Early Research Into The Role Of Vitamin D Suggests It May Ease Symptoms Of MSEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Australian researchers have presented findings at a national scientific conference for medical research in Hobart, Australia that suggests vitamin D may play a role in preventing relapses in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The research, which is yet to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, may form the basis of a larger clinical trial that would take several years to complete. (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Multiple Sclerosis Source Type: news

Strategies for increasing spontaneous Adverse Drug Reaction reporting rates among Portuguese pharmacistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Educational interventions are efficient in increasing the ADR spontaneous reporting rate, among Portuguese pharmacists. Among this professional group, workshops are as efficient as telephone interview to improve ADR spontaneous reporting. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: I. Ribeiro Vaz, T. Herdeiro, A. Figueiras, J. Polónia Source Type: journals

Why Consumers Turn To Alternative MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Alternative health remedies are increasingly important in the health care marketplace. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explores how consumers choose among the many available remedies. "Examples of the wide array of health remedy options available to consumers include drugs, supplements, acupuncture, massage therapy, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (to name a few). (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news

Case conference on integrative medicine—Results of an experiment and future perspectives of a new interdisciplinary approachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The Case Conference on Integrative Medicine should serve as a model for testing similar activities in academic hospitals and establishing such approaches in routine care. This integrative strategy has the potential to improve patient care in medicine. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: B. Brinkhaus, M. Teut, M. Girke, P.F. Matthiesen, A. Michalsen, H. Heimpel, S.N. Willich Source Type: journals

UK Doctors to earn bonuses linked to up-take of swine flu jabsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ANH looks at the US & UK H1N1 vaccine program (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)
Source: Alliance for Natural Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yvonne Source Type: organizations

The Implications of Vitamin D Insufficiency in a Chiropractic and Wellness PracticeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As the chiropractic profession moves into the 21st century a renewed emphasis is being placed on the concept of the wellness practice. This paper addresses the evidence relating to vitamin D (ViD) in the prevention of many serious health conditions as well as its role in conditions which confront the chiropractic physician on a daily basis. (Source: ChiroACCESS: Tools for Better Patient Care)
Source: ChiroACCESS: Tools for Better Patient Care - October 12, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: info

CHOICE, an international, observational study to examine current practice use of darbepoetin alfa in the management of chemotherapy-induced anaemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Introduction: In February 2008, the European product label for darbepoetin alfa (DA) in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced anaemia (CIA) was changed to stipulate target haemoglobin (Hb) values between 10 and 12g/dL. EORTC guidelines on ESA use state similar Hb target levels. The primary aim of this study is to assess adherence to the recommended Hb target range in patients (pts) receiving DA in routine clinical practice.Methods: This prospective, multicenter, observational study evaluated the routine clinical practice use of DA in 11 European countries in pts with various non-myeloid malignancies (breast, colorectal, ov...
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: S. Van Belle, P. Dalivoust, A. Reinthaller, D. Tzanninis, K. Urbanski, L. Hamilton, B. Pujol Source Type: journals

Complementary and alternative medicine in lung cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The use of CAM is a frequent phenomenon in lung cancer patients. Our results suggest that it is very important to obtain information on the CAM use in lung cancer patients and, particularly in controlled clinical trials, to prospectively document it. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: O. Micke, J. Büntzel, R. Mücke Source Type: journals

Bioresonance therapy with children suffering from allergies—An overview about clinical reportsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The greater majority of the performing scientists and physicians believe – on the basis of their investigations – that the classical bioresonance therapy is clinically effective in allergy therapy for children. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: M. Galle Source Type: journals

Homeopathic and conventional therapies for chronic skin diseases: A prospective study on effectiveness and safetyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The treatment of chronic skin diseases with homeopathic remedies appears to be more safe and satisfactory to the patient when compared with conventional medication, with improvement in quality of life and general health up to 2 years after start of the treatment. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: M. Jong Source Type: journals

Mistletoe therapy as a therapeutic option in a child with lymphomatoid papulosis/CD 30-positive cutaneous lymphoproliferative papulosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion we present a patient with a rare skin disease (LP) with lymph node involvement who is successful treated with mistletoe as a new promising therapeutic option for patients with lymphomatoid papulosis. Further studies should be initiated. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: G. Kameda, K. Michael, A. Längler Source Type: journals

Integration of traditional Japanese medicine in Japan—A survey on the use of Kampo among patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Preliminary analysis shows that Kampo is often used by patients in Japan; also by patients visiting a conventional clinic. For most diseases patients suggest a combination of Kampo and conventional treatment. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: L. Hottenbacher, T. Seki, K. Watanabe, C. Witt Source Type: journals

Life quality and subjective feeling with additional homeopathic treatment in cancer patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In summary, homeopathy was well accepted by the investigated patients. Improvement in QoL as well as in subjective existential orientation warrants further investigations. Oncologists may want to receive information about the use of homeopathy and other forms of complementary medicine in patients undergoing treatment for cancer. (Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine)
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - November 13, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: M. Frass, H. Friehs, C. Marosi, K. Zedtwitz-Liebenstein, C. Zielinski Source Type: journals