Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies
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‘Memory of water’ scientist Jacques Benveniste diesNIH mega-trials of CAMPatients want GP advice on CAMPermitted indications under the UK Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products directiveMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency warns against traditional Chinese medicineHealth Canada repeats warning about toxic aristolochic acidLeeches approved by FDA for medical useFDA to improve evidence base for dietary supplementsEphedra costs Metabolife US$7.4 millionSeychelles licenses CAM practitionersSouth Africa regulates traditional healersA quarter of spa hot tubs contain legionella bacteriaSurvey finds 100% of chiropractors offer bad advicePolice confiscate rare animal parts in raids on alternative medicine outlets in AustraliaEuropean Research Initiative on Complementary and Alternative MedicineWHO warns on unsafe use of CAMBible-based slimming craze