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Well Blog: Tai Chi Benefits Patients With Parkinson's

NYT Health — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:03:05 +0100

Tai chi may help retrain the brain to improve balance and movement control in people with Parkinson's disease. (Source: NYT Health)

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Well: Tai Chi Benefits Patients With Parkinson's

NYT Health — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:03:05 +0100

Tai chi may help retrain the brain to improve balance and movement control in people with Parkinson's disease. (Source: NYT Health)

Alternative Medicine Use and Medication Adherence in IBDAlternative Medicine Use and Medication Adherence in IBD

Medscape Today Headlines — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:00 +0100

Are certain patients more likely than others to turn to alternative and complementary therapies to treat IBD? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients

MedlinePlus Health News — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Study found twice-weekly training boosted balance, reduced falls Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Balance Problems, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Parkinson's Disease (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

A placebo-controlled trial of Korean red ginseng extract for preventing Influenza-like illness in healthy adults

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This study is a randomized placebo controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of the KRG extract compared to placebo and will be provided valuable new information about the clinical and physiological effects of the KRG extract on reduction of ILI incidence including flu and upper respiratory tract infections. The study has been pragmatically designed to ensure that the study findings can be implemented into clinical practice if KRG extract can be shown to be an effective reduction strategy in ILI incidence. Trial Registration: NCT01478009. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

A Rationale of Ginseng as a Novel Addition to the Antihirsutism Armamentarium

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:31 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

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The Effects of Family Therapies for Adolescent Delinquency and Substance Abuse: A Meta-analysis. - Baldwin SA, Christian S, Berkeljon A, Shadish WR.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:54:53 +0100

This meta-analysis summarizes results from k = 24 studies comparing either Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Multidimensional Family Therapy, or Multisystemic Therapy to either treatment-as-usual, an alternative therapy, or a c... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Psychedelic drugs: more a case of 'turn off, tune in, drop out' | Johnjoe McFadden

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0100

Magic mushrooms work by shutting down parts of the brain, not expanding the mind, according to new researchSix thousand years ago palaeolithic hunters painted images on the walls of the Selva Pascuala caves in Spain that look remarkably similar to locally abundant Psilocybe hispanica, one of the many "magic mushrooms" that contains the hallucinogen psilocybin. The same or similar mushrooms have been used throughout the ages to induce states of religious ecstasy, spiritual enlightenment, mystical meanderings or simply to have a great time. But how do they work? Timothy Leary, who famously told a generation of Americans to "turn on, tune in, drop out", claimed these "mind-expanding chemicals … acts as a chemical key – it opens the mind, frees the nervous system of its ordinary patterns a...

Well: How Massage Heals Sore Muscles

NYT Health — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:01:23 +0100

Researchers have found what happens to muscles when a masseur goes to work on them. (Source: NYT Health)

Mushrooms as therapeutic agents

Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:30:49 +0100

Mushrooms have been known for their nutritional and culinary values and used as medicines and tonics by humans for ages. In modern terms, they can be considered as functional foods which can provide health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients. There are monographs that cover the medicinal and healing properties of some individual traditional mushrooms. There has been a recent upsurge of interest in mushrooms not only as a health food which is rich in protein but also as a source of biologically active compounds of medicinal value which include complementary medicine/dietary supplements for anticancer, antiviral, hepatoprotective, immunopotentiating and hypocholesterolemic agents. However the mechanisms of the various health benefits of mushrooms to humans still require intensive inves...

Complementary and alternative medicine in inflammatory bowel disease

Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:06 +0100

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Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer

The Doctors Lounge - Oncology — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)

NCCAM's Advisory Council Welcomes Six New Members

NCCAM Featured Content — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:14:14 +0100

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) welcomes six new members to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The council serves as the principal advisory body to NCCAM, the lead federal agency for research on complementary medicine, and a component of the National Institutes of Health. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)

Australia attempts to enact scientific dictatorship at universities by banishing alternative medicine courses

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Self-proclaimed advocates of "science-based" medicine are hard at work trying to eliminate government funding for any form of medical education or treatment that is not conventional in nature. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a new lobbying group of 400 "doctors... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

In vitro and in vivo safety evaluation of Dipteryx alata Vogel extract

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: D. alata barks extract is neither mutagenic by the Ames test nor toxic in the pregnancy of rats, with no physical-neurobehavioral consequences on the rat offsprings development. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

The Clinical Spectrum of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in a Large Urban Population

Current Rheumatology Reports — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:16:19 +0100

Abstract Urban populations present particular challenges for medical providers. Patients are extremely diverse, with varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Physicians caring for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis must be prepared to interact effectively with many types of families who bring with them varied experiences and expectations. Pediatric rheumatologists should be familiar with patient characteristics that can influence disease outcomes. Access to care is affected by place of residence, referral delays, parental education, and the child’s insurance status. Patients of different ethnic backgrounds vary in their trust of physicians and health systems. Understanding of risk in medical decision making is influenced by ethnicity as well. Adhe...

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Stereotactic radiosurgery for central neurocytoma: a quantitative systematic review

Journal of Neuro-Oncology — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:58:52 +0100

Abstract Central neurocytoma was originally described as a rare benign neuronal tumor. However, progression and local recurrences after surgery are well recognized. Stereotactic radiosurgery is another option for treatment of CN. In order to evaluate the efficacy of SRS, we performed a quantitative systematic review of the available data on SRS for CN. To identify eligible studies, systematic searches for all CNs treated with SRS were conducted in major scientific publication databases. English studies published prior to May 2011 were reviewed and summarized with reference to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Tumor local control was analyzed. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed, and the summary control rate and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated ...

NCCAM's Advisory Council welcomes six new members

National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:00 +0100

Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles

The Doctors Lounge - Neurology — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0100

Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology)

Dietary Supplement Use by Children and Adolescents in the United States to Enhance Sport Performance: Results of the National Health Interview Survey

The Journal of Primary Prevention — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:14:25 +0100

Abstract Dietary supplements may improve sport performance in adults. However, this has not been established in children. The aim of this study was to assess self-reported or parental-reported dietary supplement use to enhance sports performance among the child subset of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) dataset and determine national population estimates for that use. NHIS 2007 Child Alternative Medicine files containing records for children aged <18 years were used. Typical demographic variables were utilized as well as parental presence; parental education level; use of any herb, vitamin, and/or mineral use for sports performance by children; and age. Most (94.5%) who reported using supplements used multivitamin and/or mineral combinations followed by ...

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Effect of aqueous extract of Arctium lappa L. (burdock) roots on the sexual behavior of male rats

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate that aqueous extract of Arctium lappa L. roots enhances sexual behavior in male rats. The aphrodisiac effects of the plant extract may be related to the presence of flavonoids, saponins, lignans and alkaloids, acting via a multitude of central and peripheral mechanisms. These results thus support the traditional use of Arctium lappa L. root extract for treating impotence and sterility. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

The Association between Socioeconomic Status and Traditional Chinese Medicine Use among Children in Taiwan

BMC Health Services Research — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Children and adolescents with high SES were more likely to use TCM and especially girls aged 10-18 years. Our findings point to the high use of complementary and alternative medicine among children and adolescents. (Source: BMC Health Services Research)

Biofield therapies and cancer pain.

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Anderson JG, Taylor AG Abstract The public and healthcare professionals have become increasingly aware and accepting of the benefit in physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support for patients with cancer. Patients with cancer often seek nonpharmacologic interventions to complement conventional care and decrease the pain associated with cancer and its treatment. Most often referred to as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), these supportive therapies consist of a heterogeneous group of modalities used as adjuncts to allopathic health care. Biofield therapies are CAM modalities that involve the direction of healing energy through the hands to facilitate well-being by modifying the energy field of the body. This critical review of studies of biofield thera...

Evidence-Based Practice in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Springer Medicine titles — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:35:02 +0100

Perspectives, Protocols, Problems and Potential in AyurvedaThis book investigates the ways in which the evidence base is influencing complementary and alternative medicine in general and Ayurveda and allied health practices in particular. The latter have traditionally been prevalent in Asia and are now increasingly attracting interest worldwide. The book is divided into four sections, the first of which examines issues related to acquisition and ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Complementary medicine courses in universities: how I beat the varsity quacks

Telegraph Health — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:14:46 +0100

The teaching of complementary medicine has no place in British universities, says David Colquhoun. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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Remedies for Crohn's Disease

About.com Eating Disorders — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

A chronic condition that could wreak havoc on your digestive system, Crohn's disease may be better controlled with the help of natural remedies and alternative therapies. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)

To Manage Illness, Doctors Track Patients' Mood, Social Life

WSJ.com: Health — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:16:14 +0100

Doctors increasingly are inquiring about how an illness affects their patients' emotional and social life. The insights can help determine how aggressively to treat a disease and what alternative therapies to offer. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

Impact of Tai Chi exercise on multiple fracture-related risk factors in post-menopausal osteopenic women: a pilot pragmatic, randomized trial

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: TC training offered through existing community-based programs is a safe, feasible, and promising intervention for reducing multiple fracture risks. Our results affirm the value of a more definitive, longer-term trial of TC for osteopenic women, adequately powered to detect clinically relevant effects of TC on attenuation of BMD loss and reduction of fall risk in this population.Trail registration: clinicaltrials.gov NCT01039012 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Alternative Medicine and Doping in Sports

Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:16:07 +0100

Athletes are high achievers who may seek creative or unconventional methods to improve performance. The literature indicates that athletes are among the heaviest users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and thus may pioneer population trends in CAM use. Unlike non-athletes, athletes may use CAM not just for prevention, treatment or rehabilitation from illness or injuries, but also for performance enhancement. Assuming that athletes’ creative use of anything unconventional is aimed at “legally” improving performance, CAM may be used because it is perceived as more “natural” and erroneously assumed as not potentially doping. This failure to recognise CAMs as pharmacological agents puts athletes at risk of inadvertent doping. The general position of the World Anti-Dopin...

Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here’s How to Bounce Back

The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Adding lights, exercise can help people battling seasonal affective disorder, doctor says (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)

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Experience on Healthcare Utilization in Seven Administrative Regions of Tanzania

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This article presents findings on the study that aimed to get an experience of health care utilization from both urban and rural areas of seven administrative regions in Tanzania. A total of 33 health facility managers were interviewed on health care provision and availability of supplies including drugs, in their respective areas. The findings revealed that the health facilities were overburden with higher population to serve than it was planned. Consequently essential drugs and other health supplies were available only in the first two weeks of the month. Conventional health practitioners considered traditional health practitioners to be more competent in mental health management, and overall, they were considered to handle more HIV/AIDS cases knowingly or unknowingly due to shear need o...

Introduction

Seminars in Oncology Nursing — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:56:03 +0100

EARLY national surveys have confirmed a sustained interest in and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in the United States (US). These first surveys provided an important first look but lacked specifics including diagnoses, disease site, and special populations. By the end of the 1990s we knew more about the use of CAM by specific populations with cancer, including cancer site, geographic and ethnic differences, and the elderly. There have been growing pains typical of a new field in health care including clarification of terminology, enhanced understanding of cultural impact, identification of practice issues including certification and scope of practice, sorting an ever expanding body of knowledge, and establishing evidence based practice. (Source: Seminars in O...

Nutrition in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Seminars in Oncology Nursing — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:56:03 +0100

Conclusion: The interest in and use of special diets and nutrition-related CAM is prevalent in oncology patients. While some nutrition interventions may offer benefit, not all are without risk.Implications for Nursing Practice: Every patient must be assessed for the use of special diets and nutrition-related CAM, any use must be documented, and the person counseled about the pros and cons of these approaches. (Source: Seminars in Oncology Nursing)

Tyrosine Hydroxylase Deficiency in Taiwanese Infants

Pediatric Neurology — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:46:49 +0100

Abstract: We analyzed the clinical manifestations, genetic mutations, treatment responses to l-dopa, and long-term neurologic outcomes in Taiwanese infants with tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency. From 1999 to May 2011, we enrolled six infants who had been diagnosed with tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency by identifying point mutations on the tyrosine hydroxylase gene. Two patients manifested fetal distress during the perinatal period. Four patients exhibited generalized tremor as their first observed neurologic sign at age 3 months. All presented brisk reflexes, hypokinesia, rigidity, distal chorea, and athetosis. We identified a novel missense mutation, I382T, and report on the first patient, to the best of our knowledge, with a homozygous R153X nonsense mutation. Five of six patients responde...

Healthcare Reform via Integrative Medicine: Are You Serious?

Physicians Practice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100

I believe that true healthcare reform will come about only when integrative and alternative medicine is embraced, not kept on the sidelines where it resides today. (Source: Physicians Practice)

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External counterpulsation for acute ischaemic stroke.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:18:08 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The methodological quality of the included studies was poor, and reliable conclusions could not be drawn from the present data. High-quality and large-scale RCTs are needed. PMID: 22259001 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Interventions for smoking cessation in Indigenous populations.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:18:08 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: A significant health disparity exists, whereby Indigenous populations, a minority, are over-represented in the burden of smoking-related morbidity and mortality. This review highlights the paucity of evidence available to evaluate the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions, despite the known success of these interventions in non-Indigenous populations. Due to this lack of published investigations, the external validity of this review is limited, as is the ability to draw reliable conclusions from the results. The limited but available evidence reported does indicate that smoking cessation interventions specifically targeted at Indigenous populations can produce smoking abstinence. However this evidence base is not strong with a small number of methodologically sound ...

Complementary medicine for fatigue and cortisol variability in breast cancer survivors

Cancer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Cancer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Efficacy and Safety of Additional 200-mg Dose of Celecoxib in Adult Patients With Postoperative Pain Following Extraction of Impacted Third Mandibular Molar: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Study in Japan.

Clinical Therapeutics — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Overall, an additional 200-mg dose of celecoxib was well tolerated and efficacious in reducing the pain associated with extraction of an impacted third mandibular molar in the study population. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01062113. PMID: 22284900 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical Therapeutics)

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Does drug-induced sleep endoscopy change the treatment concept of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea?

Sleep and Breathing — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:54:22 +0100

Conclusions DISE shows a relevant influence on the location of treatment recommendation. Thus, a change in success rates of non-CPAP therapy in OSA and snoring appears possible. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s11325-012-0647-9Authors Corlette Eichler, Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medicine Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, GermanyJ. Ulrich Sommer, Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medicine Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, GermanyBoris A. Stuck, Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medicine Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-U...

Endoscopic Topical Application of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® in Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:27 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 65-68. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Isoflavones in Treating Watchful Waiting Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:25 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 54-60. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Large C4/5 Spondylotic Disc Bulge Resulting in Spinal Stenosis and Myelomalacia in a Klippel-Feil Patient

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:18 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 96-99. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Homeopathy and Heart Rate Variability: Clarification About Concerns and Issues

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:17 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 4-5. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration With or Without Localized Radiofrequency on Anthropometry, Body Composition, and Motor Performance in Young Nonobese Women

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:14 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 69-75. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Effects of an 8-Week Meditation Program on Mood and Anxiety in Patients with Memory Loss

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:11 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 48-53. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Gastric Bezoar: A Case of a Patient Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:10 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 93-95. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

The Personality of Homeopaths: A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Personality Profiles of Homeopaths Compared to a Norm Sample

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:46:07 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 42-47. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

A Curmudgeon's Dream

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:56 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 1-1. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

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Living with HIV: Responses to a Mantram Intervention Using the Critical Incident Research Method

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:56 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 18, No. 1: 76-82. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

A Truly Complementary Adjunct Therapy for Schizophrenia?A Truly Complementary Adjunct Therapy for Schizophrenia?

Medscape Today Headlines — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:18:37 +0100

Investigators assess metacognitive training as a complementary therapy to antipsychotic treatment in schizophrenia. Medscape Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Effect of Exercise Training on Depressive Symptoms Among Patients With a Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [Review Article]

Archives of Internal Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Exercise reduces depressive symptoms among patients with a chronic illness. Patients with depressive symptoms indicative of mild-to-moderate depression and for whom exercise training improves function-related outcomes achieve the largest antidepressant effects. (Source: Archives of Internal Medicine)

Effects of Black Tea on Blood Pressure: A Randomized Controlled Trial [Research Letters]

Archives of Internal Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Behavioural therapy is more effective than delayed treatment for persistent postprostatectomy incontinence

Evidence-Based Medicine — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Context Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, with a lifetime risk of one in six. Urinary incontinence (UI) is reported to affect 2–57% of men after radical prostatectomy.1 Patients report much higher rates of UI than doctors. The wide variation in rates may relate to different definitions of incontinence, different surgical techniques and different time points for measurement. Rates of UI are possibly higher and take longer time to resolve with advancing age. Adjuvant radiotherapy does not seem to affect long-term UI. The prevalence tends to decrease with time, probably with a peak 1–2 years after surgery.1 There are few studies that have followed men beyond 2 years. Incontinence affects quality of life and return to normal activities. It is common to offer beha...

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Time to consider a new treatment protocol for aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity?

Acta Ophthalmologica — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Given the high complication rate of the extensive laser treatment for zone I ROP, it is worth considering anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor treatment as an alternative therapy. Further knowledge concerning side effects and long‐term ocular and systemic outcome is warranted before this drug becomes general clinical practice. (Source: Acta Ophthalmologica)

Does drug-induced sleep endoscopy change the treatment concept of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea?

Sleep and Breathing — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: DISE shows a relevant influence on the location of treatment recommendation. Thus, a change in success rates of non-CPAP therapy in OSA and snoring appears possible. PMID: 22270687 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Sleep and Breathing)

A New Generation of Complementary Medicine Users?

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:25:57 +0100

Conclusions: Reasons of effect provided by participants were that they provided a genuine effect; a general effect; or a placebo effect. (Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine)

Complexity, Whole Systems Research, and Complementary Therapies

Karger Publishers — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:49:36 +0100

New Concepts and Methods Congress of the Island Group on Complexity in CAM (ISBN: 978-3-8055-9966-5) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Complementary medicine - does it work?

Telegraph Health — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:24:36 +0100

Many degree courses in aromatherapy and acupuncture are being scrapped. Bad news for those of us who benefit from alternative therapies, says Anna Tyzack. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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The Placebo Phenomenon: Implications for the Ethics of Shared Decision-Making

Journal of General Internal Medicine — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:51:10 +0100

Abstract Recent research into the placebo effect has implications for the ethics of shared decision-making (SDM). The older biomedical model views SDM as affecting which therapy is chosen, but not the nature or likelihood of any health outcomes produced by the therapy. Research indicates, however, that both the content and manner in which information is shared with the patient, and the patient’s experience of being involved in the decision, can directly alter therapeutic outcomes via placebo responses. An ethical tension is thereby created between SDM aimed strictly and solely at conveying accurate information, and “outcome engineering” in which SDM is adapted toward therapeutic goals. Several practical strategies mitigate this tension and promote respect for autonom...

News You Can Use

Alternative and Complementary Therapies — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:01:03 +0100

Alternative and Complementary Therapies Dec 2011, Vol. 17, No. 6: 299-301. (Source: Alternative and Complementary Therapies)

Use of Ayurvedic Diagnostic Criteria in Ayurvedic Clinical Trials: A Literature Review Focused on Research Methods

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:00:39 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Healthy diet may help children with ADHD

Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:37:38 +0100

A new literature review suggests that a simple, healthy diet low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, and fiber may be a useful alternative or complementary therapy for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Find out what foods may be beneficial for your patients and what foods they should avoid. (Source: Modern Medicine Contemporary Pediatrics)

Adverse Drug Reactions in a Complementary Medicine Hospital: A Prospective, Intensified Surveillance Study

Journal of Oncology — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:23:29 +0100

Conclusion. Our data show that ADRs caused by AMEDs occur rarely and are limited to mild symptoms. (Source: Journal of Oncology)

Review: second-generation antipsychotics improve response in paediatric bipolar disorder, but are associated with adverse events

Evidence-Based Mental Health — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

QuestionQuestion What is the efficacy of antimanic pharmacotherapy for paediatric bipolar disorder? Outcomes Change in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score; response as defined in the individual studies (typically defined as ≥50% decrease in YMRS score. MethodsDesign Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources PubMed was searched from 1989 to 2010. Additionally, the references of all recent review articles on paediatric bipolar disorder were reviewed manually. Study selection and analysis Open-label studies and double blind randomised controlled trials published in English were included. Chart reviews and case reports were excluded. Combination treatment studies were limited to acute randomised clinical trials of no more than two medicines. If a study evaluated more than one...

Cranberry proanthocyanidins inhibit the adherence properties of Candida albicans and cytokine secretion by oral epithelial cells

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: AC-PACs by affecting the adherence properties of C. albicans and attenuating the inflammatory response induced by this pathogen represent potential novel therapeutic agents for the prevention/treatment of oral candidiasis. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Analysis of tanshinone IIA induced cellular apoptosis in leukemia cells by genome-wide expression profiling

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Tan IIA has significant growth inhibition effects on U-937 cells through the induction of apoptosis. And Tan IIA-induced apoptosis might result from the activation of PXR, which suppresses the activity of NF-kappaB and lead to the down-regulation of CCL2 expression. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Attitudes toward integrative pediatrics: a national survey among youth health care physicians in the Netherlands

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: In general Dutch YHC physicians have a relative positive attitude towards IP; more than half of the respondents used one or more forms of CAM and one third recommended CAM therapies. However, the majority of YHC physicians did not ask their clients about CAM use and seemed to have a lack of knowledge regarding CAM. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

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Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors (anti-VEGF) in the management of diabetic macular oedema: a systematic review

British Journal of Ophthalmology — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion For some patients with DMO, VEGF inhibitors seem to be more effective as a short-term treatment option than alternative therapies. The evidence is not of sufficient quality to confirm safety. Decisions on financing should take into account the high price difference between the products and ongoing research. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)

Oral Intake of Hydrogen-rich Water Inhibits Intimal Hyperplasia in Arterialized Vein Grafts in Rats

Journal of Surgical Research — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:30:03 +0100

Conclusions: Drinking HW significantly reduced neointima formation after vein grafting in rats. Drinking HW may have therapeutic value as a novel and alternative therapy for IH, which could also easily be incorporated into daily life. the therapeutic effects of HW may be related to hydrogen's anti-inflammatory actions or ability to decrease cell adhesion. Hydrogen merits further investigation for therapeutic use in the patients who undergo vein grafting. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)

Pediatrics and Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Hillary Roland Joins San...

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:41:50 +0100

Bringing along with her passion for integrative medicine and history of bringing alternative medicine to low-income families, Dr. Hillary Rolland, ND is a welcome addition to the hand-selected staff...(PRWeb January 10, 2012)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Chinese-medicine/Bay-Area/prweb9091384.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

Screening of anti-dengue activity in methanolic extracts of medicinal plants

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions, The methanol extracts of A. paniculata and M. charantia possess the ability of inhibiting the activity of DENV-1 in in vitro assays. Both of these plants are worth to be further investigated and might be advantageous as an alternative for dengue treatment. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Cancer complementary and alternative medicine research at the US National Cancer Institute

Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:46:04 +0100

Abstract The United States National Cancer Institute (NCI) supports complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research which includes different methods and practices (such as nutrition therapies) and other medical systems (such as Chinese medicine). In recent years, NCI has spent around $120 million each year on various CAM-related research projects on cancer prevention, treatment, symptom/side effect management and epidemiology. The categories of CAM research involved include nutritional therapeutics, pharmacological and biological treatments, mind-body interventions, manipulative and body based methods, alternative medical systems, exercise therapies, spiritual therapies and energy therapies on a range of types of cancer. The NCI Office of Cancer Complementary and Alt...

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The use of complementary and alternative medicine among people living with diabetes in Sydney.

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Almost half the respondents (46%) used CAM, 28% used CAM specifically to treat their diabetes. Individuals born overseas were significantly more likely to use CAM than those born in Australia. Other factors such as age, gender, income, education and duration of living with diabetes were not associated with higher rate of CAM usage. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Any difference? Use of a CAM provider among cancer patients, coronary heart disease (CHD) patients and individuals with no cancer/CHD

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: According to this study, the proportion of cancer patients seeing a CAM provider was not statistically significantly different from patients with CHD or individuals without cancer or CHD. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

A-Z of nutritional supplements: dietary supplements, sports nutrition foods and ergogenic aids for health and performance--Part 29

British Journal of Sports Medicine — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Introductory remarks Part 29 includes two supplements which are traditionally paired (phlogenzym and wobenzym) and which have been popular in the Eastern Bloc countries though hardly, if at all, used by athletes in the UK and USA. Phosphatidylserine (a phospholipid present in cell membranes) and plant sterols (several of which have been dealt with in the previous issues of this series) are also discussed here. Phlogenzym and WobenzymM K Ranchordas The active ingredients found in phlogenzym are the hydrolase trypsin, the endopeptidase bromelain and the bioflavonoid rutin. Trypsin is a digestive enzyme produced by the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it hydrolyses proteins. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme obtained from pineapples, and rutin is a bioflavonoid found in m...

Use of Ayurvedic Diagnostic Criteria in Ayurvedic Clinical Trials: A Literature Review Focused on Research Methods

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:00:41 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Herbal Medicines for Arthritis Not Backed by Evidence

Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Not only are most ineffective, some can interfere with other medications, review found (Source: Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge)

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Urut Melayu for Poststroke Patients: A Qualitative Study

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:02:09 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Traditional Medicinal Practices of a Sardar Healer of the Sardar (Dhangor) Community of Bangladesh

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:02:03 +0100

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Using Whole-Body Vibration Training in Patients Affected with Common Neurological Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:24:27 +0100

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Recurrent Dense Deposit Disease After Renal Transplantation: An Emerging Role for Complementary Therapies

American Journal of Transplantation — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Dense deposit disease is a rare glomerulonephritis caused by uncontrolled stimulation of the alternative complement pathway. Allograft survival after kidney transplantation is significantly reduced by the high rate of disease recurrence. No therapeutic interventions have consistently improved outcomes for patients with primary or recurrent disease. This is the first reported case of recurrent dense deposit disease being managed with eculizumab. Within 4 weeks of renal transplantation, deteriorating graft function and increasing proteinuria were evident. A transplant biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of recurrent dense deposit disease. Eculizumab was considered after the failure of corticosteroid, rituximab and plasmapheresis to attenuate the rate of decline in allograft function. There was a ...

Brazilian Green Propolis Extracts Improve Tinea pedis interdigitalis and Tinea corporis

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:45 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Finding an Ally: Can Dogs Help Therapists Promote Communication in Individuals with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities?

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:42 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

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The Yoga Revolution... and Its Opponents

Psychology Today Anxiety Center — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:45:58 +0100

Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline with the ultimate goals of uniting mind, body,and spirit, and of transcending the boundaries of the self to become one with the universal consciousness. It began in India thousands of years ago, taught by swamis to their students.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center)

The Effect of Herbal Medications on Thyroid Hormone Economy and Estrogen-Sensitive Hepatic Proteins in a Patient With Prostate Cancer [Clinical Observation]

Archives of Internal Medicine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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Integrative Therapies in Lung Health and Sleep

Springer Medicine titles — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:15:05 +0100

series:Respiratory MedicineIntegrative Therapies in Lung Health and Sleep provides an overview of integrative therapies to assist clinicians caring for patients with acute or chronic lung diseases and sleep disorders--emphasizing the scientific bases for these therapies; and their implementation into clinical practice. This volume focuses on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments, modalities, and ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)

Older Australian Women Use Complementary Fertility Care: A Practice Audit

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:00:42 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

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FDA says J&J halted Doribax trial due to safety issues

Reuters: Health — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:30:45 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson shut down a clinical trial of its antibiotic Doribax for patients with a type of pneumonia after the drug had higher rates of death and a lower cure rate than an alternative medicine, U.S. health regulators said on Thursday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Factors influencing quality of life (QOL) for Korean patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Rheumatology International — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:50:18 +0100

Abstract The aim of the study was to identify factors influencing the health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) for Korean RA patients and factors associated with each dimension of the EQ-5D. Two hundred and twenty-five RA patients were recruited from one University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Their clinical and socio-demographic data were widely collected by means of interviews, self-administered questionnaires, and clinical examinations. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the factors influencing QOL and factors associated with each dimension of the EQ-5D. The mean EQ-5D utility observed for Korean RA patients was 0.60 (−0.29 to 1.0). Functional disability measured with Health Assessment Questionnaire (OR = 10.0, CI 2.8–34.5),...

Susac syndrome: clinical characteristics and treatment in 29 new cases

European Journal of Neurology — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Susac syndrome may be severe, disabling, and protracted in some patients. PLEX may be an adjunct or alternative therapy for patients who do not experience symptomatic improvement following steroid treatment. (Source: European Journal of Neurology)

Antiosteoporotic Activity of Saururus chinensis Extract in Ovariectomized Rats

Phytotherapy Research — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This study examined whether treatment with phytoestrogen extracts from Saururus chinensis (SC) exerted a preventive effect on estrogen‐deficiency‐induced osteoporosis. Six‐ to seven‐month‐old female Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly assigned into either a sham‐operated group or one of three ovariectomy (OVX) subgroups: OVX treated with vehicle, OVX with alendronate, and OVX with SC extract (SC). Rats began receiving treatment 4 weeks before the OVX treatment and continued receiving treatment for an additional 10 weeks after OVX (for a combined total of 14 weeks). The results showed that the SC treatment prevented loss of femur bone mineral density after OVX, as determined by a significant decrease in the levels of serum bone turnover markers osteocalcin and alkaline pho...

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Really?: The Claim: Listening to Music Can Relieve Pain

NYT — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:14:49 +0100

In recent years, a growing number of doctors have been using music in clinical settings, believing it might have analgesic effects on patients. (Source: NYT)

Well: For Neck Pain, Chiropractic and Exercise Are Better Than Drugs

NYT Health — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:46 +0100

Seeing a chiropractor or engaging in light exercise relieves neck pain more effectively than relying on pain medication, new research shows. (Source: NYT Health)

Study on Protection Against {beta}-Amyloid Peptide Toxicity With Oral Administration of Medicinal Herbs

Complementary Health Practice Review — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In this study, we examined whether Seonghyangjeongkisan could protect against amyloid β–induced cytotoxicity in neuroblastoma cells and the brain. Seonghyangjeongkisan rescued amyloid β–induced cytotoxicity dose dependently and reduced amyloid β–induced apoptosis and reactive oxygen species. Injection of mice with amyloid β impaired performance on the passive avoidance task, but Seonghyangjeongkisan markedly improved memory impairment in mice, with it being more effective than tacrine treatment in mice. Moreover, the activation of stress-related kinases such as extracellular signal-regulated kinase, c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase, and p38 was suppressed, and the phosphorylation of protein, which is known as a marker of Alzheimer’s disease, was also su...

Beyond Randomized Controlled Trials: Evidence in Complementary Medicine

Complementary Health Practice Review — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Complementary and alternative medicine is criticized by some as lacking evidence to support the effectiveness of its methods and medicines. Such critics typically point to mixed results from using randomized controlled trials to test complementary and alternative medicine. Randomized controlled trials have been held to be the "gold standard" in pharmaceutical research, but a growing body of evidence in orthodox journals has identified their limitations. Here, 5 fundamental flaws in the randomized controlled trial–based model are discussed as well as the impact on its relevance for testing complementary and alternative medicine therapies. A better way to evaluate complementary and alternative medicine therapies is also proposed. A 7-item checklist is suggested to quantify the strength...

Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial.

Annals of Internal Medicine — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: For participants with acute and subacute neck pain, SMT was more effective than medication in both the short and long term. However, a few instructional sessions of HEA resulted in similar outcomes at most time points. Primary Funding Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health. PMID: 22213489 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)

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Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise May Ease Neck Pain

Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0100

Medication appeared least effective treatment in small study (Source: Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge)

Really?: The Claim: Listening to Music Can Relieve Pain

NYT Health — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:15:44 +0100

In recent years, a growing number of doctors have been using music in clinical settings, believing it might have analgesic effects on patients. (Source: NYT Health)

The Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Adults: Practice Parameters with an Evidence-Based Literature Review and Meta-Analyses

Sleep — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:58:37 +0100

The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition (ICSD-2) distinguishes 5 subtypes of central sleep apnea syndromes (CSAS) in adults. Review of the literature suggests that there are two basic mechanisms that trigger central respiratory events: (1) post-hyperventilation central apnea, which may be triggered by a variety of clinical conditions, and (2) central apnea secondary to hypoventilation, which has been described with opioid use. The preponderance of evidence on the treatment of CSAS supports the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Much of the evidence comes from investigations on CSAS related to congestive heart failure (CHF), but other subtypes of CSAS appear to respond to CPAP as well. Limited evidence is available to support alternative therapies...

Integrative Mental Health (IMH): Paradigm, Research, and Clinical Practice

Explore — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This paper provides an overview of the rapidly evolving paradigm of “Integrative Mental Health (IMH).” The paradigm of contemporary biomedical psychiatry and its contrast to non-allopathic systems of medicine is initially reviewed, followed by an exploration of the emerging paradigm of IMH, which aims to reconcile the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model with evidence-based methods from traditional healing practices. IMH is rapidly transforming conventional understandings of mental illness and has significant positive implications for the day-to-day practice of mental health care. IMH incorporates mainstream interventions such as pharmacologic treatments, psychotherapy, and psychosocial interventions, as well as alternative therapies such as acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, di...

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Evidence Informed Practice as the Catalyst for Culture Change in CAM

Explore — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This article describes individual and organizational culture changes that occurred at Northwestern Health Sciences University. — Mary Jo Kreitzer and Vic Sierpina (Source: Explore)

Alternative therapies for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

Nutrition Reviews — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Osteoporosis is a medical condition that affects millions of men and women. People with this condition have low bone mass, which places them at increased risk for bone fracture after minor trauma. The surgeries and treatments required to repair and heal bone fractures involve long recovery periods and can be expensive. Because osteoporosis occurs frequently in the elderly, the financial burden it places on society is likely to be large. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has approved several drugs for use in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. However, all of the currently available agents have severe side effects that limit their efficacy and underscore the urgent need for new treatment options. One promising approach is the development of alternative (nonpha...

Acupuncture in treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of orchestra musicians.

Work — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Evidence on the benefits of acupuncture for musculoskeletal disorders suggests that it could be of benefit as a complementary treatment of PRMD. We suggest performing clinical trials to demonstrate the value of standard treatment, acupuncture and complementary medicine for PRMD. PMID: 22246298 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Work)

Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Curb Fatigue

MedlinePlus Health News — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:21:37 +0100

About one third of breast cancer survivors experience fatigue that can affect their quality of life, but a small new study finds that doing yoga might help restore some lost vitality.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Age, sex, disease, ethnicity et al - Are complementary therapies reaching the parts?

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:56:33 +0100

Authors: Andrews G, Mackereth P PMID: 22196565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

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Feasibility and effectiveness of massage therapy for symptom relief in cardiac catheter laboratory staff: A pilot study.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:56:22 +0100

Authors: Keller SR, Engen DJ, Bauer BA, Holmes DR, Rihal CS, Lennon RJ, Loehrer LL, Wahner-Roedler DL Abstract A pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility and efficacy of massage therapy for cardiac catheterization laboratory staff. Staff members (N = 50) were randomly assigned to 5 or 10 weekly 30-min massages, followed by outcomes assessment. A control group (n = 10) receiving no massage therapy underwent comparable assessment. Visual analog scales, the t test, and the repeated measures model evaluated fatigue, pain, relaxation, stress/anxiety, tension/discomfort, and scheduling ease at baseline, 5 weeks, and 10 weeks. The Aickin separation test was used to assess feasibility of further research. Overall, 90% (337/375) of massage appointments were used. No significa...

Effect of an integrated support programme on the concerns and wellbeing of women with breast cancer: A national service evaluation.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:56:11 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that women with breast cancer find the Haven integrated support programme valuable for addressing their main concerns and improving their feeling of wellbeing. PMID: 22196567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

Complementary and alternative medicine use amongst Palestinian diabetic patients.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:58 +0100

CONCLUSION: Use of herbal therapies in diabetes is highly prevalent in Palestine. More than 70% of those using CAM (977, 51.9%) reported positive benefits including a feeling of slowing down disease progression, symptom relief, disease resolution or a reduction in the side effects of allopathic medication. Use of CAM should be explored with patients before clinical decisions are made. There is a need for health education relating to herbal use in conjunction with conventional medicines in diabetes. PMID: 22196568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

Ginger to reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: Evidence of effectiveness is not the same as proof of safety.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:46 +0100

Authors: Tiran D Abstract Ginger is a common traditional remedy taken by numerous women experiencing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP). There is considerable evidence to support its effectiveness as an anti-emetic, but also increasing concern over its safety. Ginger is a powerful herbal medicine which acts pharmacologically and thus has specific indications, contraindications, precautions and side-effects, the most notable of which is an anticoagulant action. Midwives and other professionals advising women in early pregnancy about strategies for coping with NVP should be aware of the risks and benefits of ginger in order to provide comprehensive and safe information to expectant mothers. This paper reviews some of the contemporary research evidence which demonstrates that ging...

Tai Chi effects on neuropsychological, emotional, and physical functioning following cancer treatment: A pilot study.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:35 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that TC may promote gains in neuropsychological functioning, in addition to previously demonstrated improvements in physical and psychological health. These findings support the need for controlled trials examining the potential benefits of TC on neuropsychological functioning after cancer. PMID: 22196570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

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The healers journey: A literature review.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:25 +0100

Authors: Kenny G Abstract While much important research has gone into identifying the efficacy and importance that healing interventions can make to healthcare this paper seeks to synthesise some of the core themes of the processes that healers go through in their journey to becoming a healer. Through the process of a literature review of seminal texts and current literature the paper identifies the key themes of, healer as facilitator, connecting to sources of healing, an appreciation of the healee, an expanded sense of spirituality, an acknowledgement of the wider archetypal significance of the healer, the importance of the wound and the role that these can play in the process of personal transformation and also acceptance. In doing so it hopes to offer that the journey of the he...

Delivering shiatsu in a primary care setting: Benefits and challenges.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:14 +0100

CONCLUSION: The study successfully integrated a shiatsu clinic into a general practice and offers a model for future research on complementary medicine in primary care. PMID: 22196572 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

Place visualization: Conventional or unconventional practice?

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:55:04 +0100

Authors: Andrews GJ, Shaw D Abstract This paper explores the traditional notion that two discrete forms of medicine exist. One being bio-medically led, the other being holistic in origin. A qualitative study of place visualization in nursing is used to illustrate how health care may not always fit neatly into one of these paradigms. It is suggested that, through the use of this practice, an organically occurring therapeutic intervention emerges that includes core elements of each category. Based on the findings of this small scale inductive study, it is suggested that greater attention be afforded to areas of practice shared by both health care approaches. PMID: 22196573 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

Use of complementary and alternative medicine by patients seen at the dermatology department of a tertiary care center.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:54:54 +0100

Authors: Kalaaji AN, Wahner-Roedler DL, Sood A, Chon TY, Loehrer LL, Cha SS, Bauer BA Abstract The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients with dermatologic conditions has not been well studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and pattern of CAM use in patients referred to the dermatology department of a tertiary care center. Patients referred to the dermatology department of an academic tertiary referral center between February 2, 2010, and February 10, 2010, were invited to participate in an 86-question survey regarding CAM use during the previous year. A total of 300 patients completed the survey, of whom 154 (51%) were women. Eighty-two percent (n = 247) of the respondents had used some type of CAM during the previous year. The m...

Exercise research on children and adolescents.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:54:42 +0100

Authors: Field T Abstract This paper is a review of studies published during the last several years on exercise effects on overweight, growth, chronic illnesses, depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. Although the lion's share of the research involves aerobic exercise, studies on yoga and tai chi are also reviewed. Following exercise, body mass index and lipid profiles have improved in overweight children, and those with asthma, diabetes and depression have also benefited from exercise. The yoga studies reviewed here focused on ADHD and anxiety, and the tai chi studies involved children with ADHD and asthma. A potential underlying mechanism for the positive effects of exercise, yoga and tai chi may be the stimulation of pressure receptors leading to increased vagal act...

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Impact of self-administered relaxation and guided imagery techniques during final trimester and birth.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:54:31 +0100

The objective of this study was to test if and how self-administered practice of relaxation techniques, positive affirmation and guided imagery, in the final part of pregnancy had an impact on giving birth. Further to see if the use of a simple method, a CD with a booklet, with no previous training or specific support of the participants (neither required nor delivered), affected the birth experience. Outcome measures were monitored both during and after delivery: During delivery, pain and anxiety were measured at different stages of birth. Post-delivery Wellbeing (Edmonton Scale 0-10, where 10 is the worst possible feeling of Wellbeing), pain, anxiety, Apgar score, duration of birth, complications and anesthesia/analgesic were recorded. Those in the CD-intervention group also reported how...

Episiotomy pain relief: Use of Lavender oil essence in primiparous Iranian women.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:54:20 +0100

CONCLUSION: According to these findings, use of Lavender oil essence can be effective in reducing perineal discomfort following episiotomy. It is suggested that Lavender oil essence may be preferably to the use of Betadine for episiotomy wound care. PMID: 22196577 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

A response to: The use of complementary and alternative medicine by Patients with cancer: A Turkey Survey, by Akyol and Öz. 17 (2011) 229-233.

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:54:11 +0100

Authors: Bailey EE, Glenn LL PMID: 22196578 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)

Association of Health Literacy with Complementary and Alternative medicine use: A Cross-sectional study in Adult Primary Care Patients

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: We found a race by literacy interaction suggesting that the relationship between health literacy and CAM use differed significantly by race. Adequate health literacy among whites is associated with increased CAM use, but not associated with CAM use in African Americans. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Chinese herb mix Tiao-Geng-Tang possesses antiaging and antioxidative effects and upregulates expression of estrogen receptors alpha and beta in ovariectomized rats

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: TG-decoction balances female hormones similarly to conjugated estrogens but less effectively. However, it is superior in upregulating ERalpha and beta and exhibits antioxidative and antiaging activities. Whilst it shares similar effects with estrogen, TG-decoction also seems to have distinctive and more complex functions and activities. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

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Effects of brown alga, Ecklonia cava on glucose and lipid metabolism in C57BL/KsJ-db/db mice, a model of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Food and Chemical Toxicology — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Lee SH, Min KH, Han JS, Lee DH, Park DB, Jung WK, Park PJ, Jeon BT, Kim SK, Jeon YJ Abstract Recently, there has been a growing interest in alternative therapies of marine algae for diabetes. Therefore, the anti-diabetic effects of brown alga, Ecklonia cava was investigated in type 2 diabetic animal. Male C57BL/KsJ-db/db (db/db) mice were divided into control, dieckol rich extract of E. cava (AG-dieckol), or rosiglitazone (RG) groups. The blood glucose, blood glycosylated hemoglobin levels, and plasma insulin levels were significantly lower in the AG-dieckol and RG groups than in the control db/db mice group, while glucose tolerance was significantly improved in the AG-dieckol group. AG-dieckol markedly lowered plasma and hepatic lipids concentration compared to the contro...

In vitro evaluation of anti‐inflammatory activity for salad‐food material carpesium abrotanoides

Journal of Food Biochemistry — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

We examined the potential anti‐inflammatory role of C. abrotanoides fruits (Carpesii fructus) on the suppression of NO and PGE2, and the production of pro‐inflammatory cytokines from lipopolysaccharide‐induced macrophage cells. Carpesii fructus‐extract fractions may be useful as a functional food material and an alternative medicine for the relief and retardation of immunological inflammatory responses. (Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry)

Chemotherapeutic Effects of Bioassay-Guided Extracts of the American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana

Integrative Cancer Therapies — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The organic extract of Periplaneta americana L. (Dictyoptera; Blattidae) has been traditionally used in southwestern China as an alternative medicine against disorders such as hepatitis, trauma, gastric ulcers, burns, and heart disease. The present study describes bioassay-guided purification and chemotherapeutic evaluation of the 60% ethanolic fraction of P americana organic extracts (PAE60). The most effective cytotoxic fraction was determined by way of repeated in vitro screenings against 12 distinct cultured human carcinoma cell lines: Eca 109, BGC823, HO8910, LS174T, CNE, HeLa, K562, PC-3, A549, BEL 7404, HL-60, and KB, followed by in vivo antitumor assays of the lead fraction (PAE60). The complexity of enriched active fraction was qualitatively evaluated using thin layer chromatograp...

Colon Cancer Survival With Herbal Medicine and Vitamins Combined With Standard Therapy in a Whole-Systems Approach: Ten-Year Follow-up Data Analyzed With Marginal Structural Models and Propensity Score Methods

Integrative Cancer Therapies — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Although localized colon cancer is often successfully treated with surgery, advanced disease requires aggressive systemic therapy that has lower effectiveness. Approximately 30% to 75% of patients with colon cancer use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), but there is limited formal evidence of survival efficacy. In a consecutive case series with 10-year follow-up of all colon cancer patients (n = 193) presenting at a San Francisco Bay-Area center for Chinese medicine (Pine Street Clinic, San Anselmo, CA), the authors compared survival in patients choosing short-term treatment lasting the duration of chemotherapy/radiotherapy with those continuing long-term. To put these data into the context of treatment responses seen in conventional medical practice, they also compared survival...

Beliefs of New Zealand Doctors About Integrative Medicine for Cancer Treatment

Integrative Cancer Therapies — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion. Integrative medicine is increasingly being accepted in medical practice, although many doctors still do not agree with the use of CAM. There is a need for increased patient–doctor discussions of CAM use. Doctors’ lack of knowledge about CAM may be a barrier to communication and should be addressed with specific medical training. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)

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Developing a patient-centered outcome measure for complementary and alternative medicine therapies II: refining content validity through cognitive interviews

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: We have placed lay language and direct experience at the center of questionnaire revision and refinement. In so doing, we provide an innovative model for the development of truly patient-centered outcome measures. Although this instrument was designed and tested in a CAM-specific population, it may be useful in assessing multi-dimensional shifts in well-being across a broader patient population. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Developing a Patient-Centered Outcome Measure for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies I: Defining Content and Format

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: This paper reports the success of a novel approach to the development of outcome instruments, in which items are extracted from patients' words instead of being distilled from pre-existing theory. The resulting instrument, focused on measuring shifts in patients' perceptions of health and well-being along pre-specified axes, is undergoing continued testing, and is available for use by cooperating investigators. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Targeting the hepcidin‐ferroportin axis to develop new treatment strategies for anemia of chronic disease and anemia of inflammation

American Journal of Hematology — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

AbstractAnemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) or Anemia of Inflammation (AI) is prevalent in patients with chronic infection, autoimmune disease, cancer and chronic kidney disease. ACD is associated with poor prognosis and lower quality of life. Management of ACD using intravenous iron and erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) are ineffective for some patients and are not without adverse effects, driving the need for new alternative therapies. Recent advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of iron regulation reveal that increased hepcidin, the iron regulatory hormone, is a key factor in the development of ACD. In this review, we will summarize the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis, its contribution to the pathophysiology of ACD, and novel strategies that modulate hepcidin...

Chronic transfusion practices for prevention of primary stroke in children with sickle cell anemia and abnormal TCD velocities

American Journal of Hematology — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

AbstractChronic transfusions are recommended for children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and abnormal transcranial Doppler (TCD) velocities (≥ 200 cm/sec) to help prevent the occurrence of a primary stroke.[1] The goal is usually to maintain the sickle hemoglobin concentration (HbS) <30%, however, this goal is often difficult to achieve in clinical practice. The NHLBI‐sponsored trial “TCD With Transfusions Changing to Hydroxyurea (TWiTCH)” will compare standard therapy (transfusions) to alternative therapy (hydroxyurea) for the reduction of primary stroke risk in this patient population. Transfusions will be given according to current transfusion practices at participating sites. To determine current academic community standards for primary stroke prophylaxis in children with SCA...

Targeting the hepcidin–ferroportin axis to develop new treatment strategies for anemia of chronic disease and anemia of inflammation

American Journal of Hematology — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

AbstractAnemia of chronic disease (ACD) or anemia of inflammation is prevalent in patients with chronic infection, autoimmune disease, cancer, and chronic kidney disease. ACD is associated with poor prognosis and lower quality of life. Management of ACD using intravenous iron and erythropoiesis stimulating agents are ineffective for some patients and are not without adverse effects, driving the need for new alternative therapies. Recent advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of iron regulation reveal that increased hepcidin, the iron regulatory hormone, is a key factor in the development of ACD. In this review, we will summarize the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis, its contribution to the pathophysiology of ACD, and novel strategies that modulate hepcidin and its ta...

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Children and adolescents living with atopic eczema: an interpretive phenomenological study with Chinese mothers

Journal of Advanced Nursing — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:28:24 +0100

Conclusion. The study findings provide nurses with an empathic insight into mothers’ feelings and the enduring demands of caring for children with atopic eczema, and help nurses to develop culturally sensitive interventions, reinforce positive coping strategies, increase family function and improve health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Advanced Nursing)

Rituximab for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

NeLM - Complementary Medicine — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Source: Cochrane Library Area: Evidence > Complementary Medicine Background More than 80% of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a relapsing-remitting disease course. Approximately ten years after disease onset, an estimated 50% of individuals with relapsing-remitting MS (RR-MS) convert to secondary progressive MS. Quality of life is considerably impaired in early RR-MS. The increased costs are associated with relapse occurrence and increasing disease severity. Pharmaceutical interventions aimed at delaying the progression of disease may help to reduce the economic burden of MS. It has been showed that B lymphocytes involve in the pathophysiology of MS and rituximab lyses B cells via complement and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Current clinical trials are...

Probiotics for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis

NeLM - Complementary Medicine — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Source: Cochrane Library Area: Evidence > Complementary Medicine Background Ulcerative colitis is a chronic relapsing disease characterised by diffuse mucosal inflammation limited to the colon. Current maintenance treatments have multiple adverse events and an effective treatment with minimal adverse events is desired. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of intestinal flora in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis. It has been suggested that modifying the bacterial flora with probiotics may attenuate the inflammatory process and prevent relapses in ulcerative colitis. Objectives The primary objectives were to determine the efficacy and safety of probiotics for the maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis. Search metho...

Coenzyme Q10 for Parkinson's disease

NeLM - Complementary Medicine — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Source: Cochrane Library Area: Evidence > Complementary Medicine Background A number of preclinical studies in both in vitro and in vivo models of Parkinson's disease have demonstrated that coenzyme Q10 can protect the nigrostriatal dopaminergic system. Some clinical trials have looked at the neuroprotective effects of coenzyme Q10 in patients with early and midstage Parkinson's disease. Objectives To assess the evidence from randomized controlled trials on the efficacy and safety of treatment with coenzyme Q10 compared to placebo in patients with early and midstage Parkinson's disease. Search methods We searched the Cochrane Movment Disorders Group Trials Register, CENTRAL (The Cochrane Library 2009, Issue 4), MEDLINE (January 1966 to...

Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus

NeLM - Complementary Medicine — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Source: Cochrane Library Area: Evidence > Complementary Medicine Background Patients with diabetes frequently use complimentary and alternative medications including Ayurvedic medications and hence it is important to determine their efficacy and safety. Objectives To assess the effects of Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus. Search methods We searched The Cochrane Library (issue 10, 2011), MEDLINE (until 31 August 2011), EMBASE (until 31 August 2011), AMED (until 14 October 2011), the database of randomised trials from South Asia (until 14 October 2011), the database of the grey literature (OpenSigle, until 14 October 2011) and databases of ongoing trials (until 14 October 2011). In addition we performed hand searches of several journals and refere...

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The experience of using complementary therapies after a diagnosis of cancer: A qualitative synthesis

Health: — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This article describes a qualitative synthesis of published research on cancer patients’ experiences of complementary therapies. We conducted a systematic search for qualitative studies on this subject published between 1998 and 2007. Twenty-six refereed journal articles met the inclusion criteria. These 26 articles were repeatedly read by the research team and key concepts emerging from them were identified. Differences and variations were examined in association with treatment, therapy type and by stage of cancer (early stage, mid-treatment, advanced cancer, palliative care and long term ‘survivors’). Six overarching concepts were located, which describe the key aspects of patients’ experiences of the use of complementary and alternative medicine after a diagnosis...

[Vaccination against hepatitis B in children: Survey on knowledge, opinions, and practices of general practitioners in Île-de-France in 2009.]

Archives de Pediatrie — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

In conclusion, in 2009, over a quarter of GPs were refractory to the vaccination proposal in infants but the hexavalent vaccine seems to have a significant impact on practices. PMID: 22209381 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Archives de Pediatrie)

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Alternative and Complementary Therapies — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:01:04 +0100

Alternative and Complementary Therapies Dec 2011, Vol. 17, No. 6: 229-301. (Source: Alternative and Complementary Therapies)

Therapeutic Massage: Significant Advancements in the Field

Alternative and Complementary Therapies — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:57:55 +0100

Alternative and Complementary Therapies Dec 2011, Vol. 17, No. 6: 310-312. (Source: Alternative and Complementary Therapies)