Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies
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Effectiveness of Petasites hybridus preparations in the prophylaxis of migraine: a systematic reviewSelecting a study design in early-phase CAM researchAnalytical strategies in examination of herbal remediesEfficacy and safety of Crataegus extract WS 1442 following self-treatment in patients with mild congestive heart failure – interim results of a multicentre, pharmacy-based, prospective cohort studyEffectiveness of acupuncture-type interventions to resolve breech presentation compared to expectative policy, a meta-analysisTrial of Essiac to ascertain its effect in women with breast cancer (TEA-BC)Materia medica validation: health technology assessmentBlue print: serial dilution and agitation of aqueous solutionsBromelain as an adjunctive treatment for moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised placebo-controlled pilot studyEffectiveness of acupuncture in patients with allergic rhinitis – the Acupuncture in Routine Care (ARC) studyIntegration of CAM into medical school curricula in Austria, Germany and SwitzerlandDeterminants of the use of CAM in 1001 German adults: results of a population-based telephone surveyCardiorespiratory synchronization during Zen meditationSpirituality and illness: development of a short form of SpREUK questionnaireJohrei healing for family health – a pilot trialEffectiveness of a specific mobilisation treatment on a certain type of low back painEfficacy and tolerability of potato juice in dyspeptic patients: a pilot studyEarly impact of a combined dietary and cognitive-behavioural strategy on body mass index, blood pressure and quality of lifeHealing touch and emotional distress in women undergoing radiation treatment for gynaecological and breast cancerEvaluating the effects of the NADA protocol on physical and emotional well-being in women undergoing adjuvant treatment for early breast cancerMarma therapy for stroke rehabilitation – a pilot studyMultiple reflex iridology and degenerative diseasesThe role of traditional Chinese medicine in the management of diabetes mellitus by UK ChineseCAM use amongst male cancer patients: reasoned decision-making or ‘clutching at straws’?Using an RCT to investigate the effectiveness and efficacy of acupuncture for knee pain in primary carePredictors of use of CAM therapies among cancer patientsEducating family practice residents about CAM – experience from two countriesInternational CAM: integrating CAM in IsraelImproving the quality of reporting of RCTs evaluating herbal interventions: implementing the CONSORT statementIntroducing a computer-assisted, digital tongue-imaging device to standardise and evaluate traditional Chinese tongue diagnosisA herbal remedy, Femal, based on pollen extracts, reduces major symptoms of PMS after 2 months of treatmentPainful diabetic neuropathy in type 2 diabetes: impact of an alternative approachCosts, quality of life and health behaviour in CAM: results of a telephone survey of 1001 adults in GermanyHerbal medicines for chronic bronchitis: a systematic reviewIn-vitro evaluation of the anti-diabetic potential of plants identified through an ethnobotanical survey of the Cree Nation of Mistissini in Northern QuebecAcupuncture RCTs: quality of reporting assessed with a CONSORT and STRICTA-based instrumentCAM in the treatment of low back pain: perception and use by people suffering low back painCAM for painful diabetic neuropathy: a systematic reviewSpirituality (and possibly absorption) predicts outcome independently of expectancy following flower essence self-treatmentStudy to evaluate osteopathic treatment in late whiplash syndromeEffect of γ-oryzanol-processed rice on serum total and LDL cholesterol levels – a trial of staple food improvement for borderline people of hypercholesteraemiaNurses’ attitudes to CAMHypericum extract WS 5570 in continuation treatment of recurrent depressionHolographs and jigsaw puzzles: processes of care and approaches to healing of classical homoeopathsThe complexity of herbal drugs – a scientific challengeUse of CAM among cancer patients. Classification criteria determine level of usePerceived stress is a potential indicator for interest in CAM in patients with inflammatory bowel diseaseCharacteristics of massage use by Canadian cancer patientsDeveloping a research strategy for acupunctureCAM use among people undergoing cancer treatmentChange in quality of life after staying at a raw vegan instituteLong-term results and adverse effects of leech therapy in osteoarthritis of the kneeHow to deal with regression-to-the-mean in homoeopathic outcome studiesA comparative study of the attitudes and opinions of medically and non-medically qualified CAM practitioners in the UKThe effectiveness of acupuncture and reflexology in primary insomniaIncorporation of fasting therapy in an integrative medicine ward –evaluation of outcome, safety and effects on lifestyle adherence in a large prospective cohort studyEffects of 3 months intensified Iyengar yoga on emotional and physical well-being in women with mental distressHomoeopathic and complex homoeopathic remedies for cancer careAre double-blind placebo-controlled trials (RCTs) redundant for testing the efficacy of homoeopathy?Phase I/II randomised trial of Tapas Acupressure for weight-loss maintenanceAcupuncture for lower back pain and health resource useOpinions of health policy makers on integration of complementary and conventional medicineEffect of Sho-Seiryu-To on skin itching and peripheral eosinophilia in elderly patientsAntimicrobial activity of urine after ingestion of cranberryValidity and reliability of spinal palpation: systematic reviewEVAMED – a prescription-based electronic system for reporting adverse drug events in CMA set of patient-centred outcome tools for acupuncture and Chinese medicine: SPOT-ACMInterventions for preventing or treating alcohol hangover: systematic review of RCTsReflexology in the treatment of low back pain: a pilot RCTOsteopathic treatment for uterine leiomyomas: an RCTTraditional Chinese medicine for temporomandibular dysfunction: a phase II whole system RCTEvaluating CM provision in primary careGestalt therapy – use and experiencesThe effect of the homoeopathic remedies Arnica montana and Bellis perennis on postpartum bleeding – a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyRandomised double-blind pilot study of psychological effects of treatment with instrumental biocommunicationCAM information frontiers: role of a research officer at the Bristol Cancer Help CentreWhy patients and parents of children with asthma turn to CM and the implications for the NHS: a qualitative studyEfficacy of acupuncture and manual therapy combination on temporomandibular joint dysfunction: a pilot studyPost-operative pain control with Traumeel S after hallux valgus repair: a pilot studyRandomised placebo-controlled clinical study (phase IV) on muscle-relaxing and muscle pain-relieving effects of a mixture of etherial oils (Dolo-cyl Öl)The ischemic penumbra and the intercapillary watershed: essential knowledge for practitioners of CMWall perimetry: CM’s entrée to mainstream medicineEffectiveness and tolerability of acupuncture compared with metoprolol in migraine prophylaxis – a randomised trialWhole-body far infrared radiation exposure is effective to eliminate heavy metals, Pb, Cd, Al and As by sweatingCAM use within a UK longitudinal study of parents and children: maximising the research potentialUse and effectiveness of complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) in children with juvenile arthritis and physical disabilitiesHealing for cancer in a community settingHomoeopathic treatment – exploring the processRestorative yoga as stress management for addiction medicine clinic staffCognitive style predicts use of CAM and attitude to CAMMenopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes and reduced quality of life, can be influenced by the pollen extract Femal – a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised parallel studyCost-effectiveness of acupuncture in patients with headache, low back pain and osteoarthritis of the hip and the kneeCAM costs – a systematic literature reviewPrevalence, use, effectiveness and appreciation of CAM among patients and physicians in Switzerland. A search of the current literatureHamamelis vs. dexpanthenol ointment in children