This is a selection of articles from the April 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Complementary Medicine headlines.
Presentation of editorial/advisory board
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Source: Spirituality and Health International - April 30, 2008 Source Type: journals
Complementary and alternative medicine use among women at increased genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancer
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 30, 2008 Authors: Christine M Mueller, Phuong L Mai, Jaime Bucher, June A Peters, Jennifer T Loud and Mark H Greene Source Type: journals
Digest - a review of research, literature, music and media
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Source: Spirituality and Health International - April 30, 2008 Authors: Niko Kohls Source Type: journals
Ethnomedicinal plant knowledge and practice of the Oromo ethnic group in southwestern Ethiopia
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Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 29, 2008 Authors: Haile Yineger, Delenasaw Yewhalaw and Demel Teketay Source Type: journals
Simultaneous determination of eight major bioactive compounds in Dachengqi Tang (DT) by high-performance liquid chromatography
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Source: Chinese Medicine - April 29, 2008 Authors: Wenfu Tang, Meihua Wan, Zhengyan Zhu, Guanyuan Chen and Xi Huang Source Type: journals
Mechanisms of Action in the Inverse Relationship Between Mindfulness and Psychological Distress
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Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - April 29, 2008 Authors: Coffey, K. A., Hartman, M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
A Dialogue-Building Pilot Intervention Involving Traditional and Biomedical Health Providers Focusing on STIs and HIV/AIDS Care in Zambia
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Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - April 29, 2008 Authors: Kaboru, B. B., Ndubani, P., Falkenberg, T., Pharris, A., Muchimba, M., Solo, K., Hojer, B., Faxelid, E. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
Safe Effective Nondrug Treatment of Chronic Depression: A Review of Research on Low-Voltage Cranial Electrical Stimulation and Other Adjunctive Therapies
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Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - April 29, 2008 Authors: Shealy, C. N., Thomlinson, P. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
CAM Curriculum Activities to Enhance Professionalism Training in Medical Schools
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Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - April 29, 2008 Authors: Elder, W.G., Hustedde, C., Rakel, D., Joyce, J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
Uninformed Complementary and Alternative Supplement Use: A Risky Behavior for Cardiovascular Patients
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Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - April 29, 2008 Authors: Bristol, M. N., Sonnad, S. S., Guerra, C. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
Motivations for consulting complementary and alternative medicine practitioners: A comparison of consumers from 1997-8 and 2005
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 29, 2008 Authors: Fuschia M. Sirois Source Type: journals
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia
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Source: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - April 28, 2008 Authors: Ermias Lulekal, Ensermu Kelbessa, Tamrat Bekele and Haile Yineger Source Type: journals
Faith, experience, action
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Source: Spirituality and Health International - April 28, 2008 Authors: Harald Walach Source Type: journals
Events
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Source: Spirituality and Health International - April 28, 2008 Source Type: journals
UQ Leads The Way On Complementary Medicine Research, Australia
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Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 24, 2008 Source Type: journals
Evaluation of Behavioral and antioxidant activity of Cytisus scoparius Link in rats exposed to chronic unpredictable mild stress
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 24, 2008 Authors: Jayabalan Nirmal, Chidambaram Saravana Babu, Thanukrishnan Harisudhan and Muthiah Ramanathan Source Type: journals
Patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use amongst outpatients in Tokyo, Japan
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 23, 2008 Authors: Satoshi Hori, Iordan Mihaylov, Joana C. Vasconcelos and Malcolm McCoubrie Source Type: journals
Director's Testimony: Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request
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Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 22, 2008 Tags: News and Events Source Type: journals
Increasing Research Literacy and Capacity in Massage Therapy: Investigating the Feasibility of a Peer-Reviewed International, Electronic Massage Therapy Journal
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Source: Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine - April 22, 2008 Tags: CAM research strategy: Massage therapy Source Type: journals
A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 22, 2008 Authors: Jonathan Roberts, Aarnoud Huissoon, Janine Dretzke, Dechao Wang and Christopher Hyde Source Type: journals
Carpal tunnel syndrome and the "double crush" hypothesis: a review and implications for chiropractic
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Source: Chiropractic & Osteopathy - April 21, 2008 Authors: Brent S Russell Source Type: journals
Treatment of 32 cases of Meniere disease with acupuncture
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Study of the specificity of lumbosacral points in regulating unstable bladder
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Evaluation of the curative effect of electroacupuncture on postapoplectic urinary incontinence
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Action of tuina on retro-positioning of skull spatial offset in patients with cervical vertigo
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Observation on therapeutic effect of treating traumatic gonarthromeningitis by combined acupuncture and Chinese herbs
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Clinical study of acupoint injection in treating lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Effect of acupuncture on serum SOD and MDA of rats in menopause
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Role of cervical soft tissue lesion in cervical spondylosis and tuina intervention
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Experience and thinking on study of pneumonectomy by acupuncture anesthesia
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Observation on therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture for obesity polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Introduction to Dr CHEN Zhi-gang’s clinical experience in acupuncture
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Clinical application of Yongquan (KI 1) acupoint
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Characteristics of Mang needle therapy and its clinical application
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Treatment of 56 cases of pain of supra-orbital bone by puncturing Siguan acupoints
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Research status and perspective on correlation between stomach meridian points and stomach
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Experience from acupuncture treatment of two cases
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
Survey of research on acupuncture treatment of peptic ulcer
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Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science - April 20, 2008 Tags: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science Source Type: journals
News You Can Use
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 19, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
The Garden Pharmacy: Pomegranate, Old and New
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Inflammation and Hyaluronic Acid
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Botanical Medicine for Cystitis
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
The Samueli Institute: Exploring New Initiatives in Integrative Medicine Research
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Complementary Therapies for Chronic Pain Management
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
A Diet for Treating Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Detoxification: An Interview with Jeffrey A. Morrison, M.D., C.N.S
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga for Improving Antioxidant Status and Reducing Anxiety in Adults
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Medical Journal Watch: Context and Applications
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Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies - April 18, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Acupuncture Relieves Hot Flushes In Breast Cancer Patients Taking Tamoxifen
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Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 18, 2008 Source Type: journals
ForeverGreen Receives Clinical Study Results On Marine Phytoplankton
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Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 18, 2008 Source Type: journals
As The Complementary Medicine Debate Continues, Patients Lose
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Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 17, 2008 Source Type: journals
Pine Bark Naturally Reduces Osteoarthritis, Study Shows
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Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 17, 2008 Source Type: journals
The Use of Magnets for Pain
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Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 15, 2008 Tags: Highlights Source Type: journals
Natural Products Association Announces New Partnership With Penton Media For Annual Trade Show
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Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today - April 15, 2008 Source Type: journals
Herbal Science International, Inc. Recalls Twelve Dietary Herbal Supplements Nationwide Because of Possible Health Risk Associated with Ephedra, Aristolochic Acid and Human Placenta
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Source: NCCAM Featured Content - April 14, 2008 Tags: News and Events Source Type: journals
Study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial in general practice investigating the effectiveness of acupuncture against migraine
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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 14, 2008 Authors: Jorge Vas, Angel Rebollo, Emilio Perea-Milla, Camila Mendez, Carlos Ramos Font, Manuel Gomez-Rio, Manuel Martin-Avila, Justo Cabrera-Iboleon, M Dolores Caballero, M Angeles Olmos, Inmaculada Aguilar, Vicente Faus and Francisco Martos Source Type: journals
Moving Beyond the Anecdotal: Identifying the Need for Evidence-Based Research in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (127 K) Source Type: journals
Psychoeducation: Patient Education Gets Respect.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (90 K) Source Type: journals
For Safety, NHLBI Changes Intensive Blood Sugar Treatment Strategy in Clinical Trial of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (1.877 M) Source Type: journals
"My Medicines"[horizontal ellipsis] This Brochure Can Be a Lifesaver.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (1.877 M) Source Type: journals
Older Antibiotic Gains New Respect as Potent Treatment for Tuberculosis: Rifapentine Is Already Approved for Use With Humans.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (1.877 M) Source Type: journals
Effect of medication nonadherence on hospitalization and mortality among patients with diabetes mellitus.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (95 K) Source Type: journals
TELENURSING and Home Healthcare: The Many Facets of Technology.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (861 K) Source Type: journals
Psychoeducation: Patient Education Gets Respect.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (95 K) Source Type: journals
Literacy and health outcomes. A systematic review of the literature.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (95 K) Source Type: journals
When It's a Hard Act to Swallow: Dysphagia in Home Care.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (511 K) Source Type: journals
Home-Based Chronic Care: An Expanded Integrative Model for Home Health Professionals.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.261 M) Source Type: journals
When It's a Hard Act to Swallow: Dysphagia in Home Care.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (96 K) Source Type: journals
VNAA Chronic Care Clearinghouse: Help Is a Click Away.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (156 K) Source Type: journals
FDA Approves a New Beta-Blocker to Treat High Blood Pressure.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (1.877 M) Source Type: journals
Moving Beyond the Anecdotal: Identifying the Need for Evidence-Based Research in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - April 12, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (97 K) Source Type: journals
Health literacy: An overlooked factor in understanding HIV health disparities.
