Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies
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Three advances in the design of early-phase CAM researchInvestigation of the safety and efficacy of Chinese herbs traditionally used to treat inflammatory diseasesVegetative reaction to acupuncture in migraineurs depends on the vagal tone before treatment: a randomised, controlled trialCognitive models of complementary therapy useEffectiveness of acupuncture in 2807 patients with chronic low back pain in routine careEfficacy of acupuncture in patients with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee – the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)Herbal treatment for osteoarthritis: a pilot study investigating outcomesTranscendental Meditation (TM) and emotional functioning in fifth grade studentsEvaluation of a biochemical model for the activity of high potenciesFixed combined herbal drug for therapy of menopausal complaints – a placebo-controlled randomised trialUse of complementary alternative medicine in Italian householdsProblem solving and decision making preferences: CAM users vs. non-usersMental healing practice in Europe – a multinational samplePatterns of demand and supply for an acupuncture research information serviceStructured Case Analysis: the neglected pole of evidence-based medicineHow do homoeopaths make decisions? An exploratory study in the context of a questionnaire-based proving studyAre the therapeutic effects of homoeopathy attributed to the consultation, the homoeopathic remedy, or both? Protocol for an exploratory randomised controlled trial in rheumatoid arthritis patientsEfficacy of acupuncture in patients with chronic low back pain – the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)Comparison of subcutaneous carbon dioxide insufflations, and sham-ultrasound for treating acute non-specific neck pain in general practiceDevelopment of a CAM curriculum in Canadian undergraduate medical schoolsChiropractic management compared with outpatient pain clinic management for chronic mechanical low back pain: a hospital-based, pilot studyThe cumulative effects of Transcendental Meditation on blood pressure – a systematic reviewAcupuncture mechanisms for clinically relevant long-term effects – reconsideration and a hypothesisLow cost complementary health care: experiences of older peopleA one-year follow-up with aqueous Harpagophytum extract Doloteffin® for low back painComplementary or alternative medicine (CAMs) use in a general population in Britain. Results from a routine national surveyConstructing a specialist database and thesaurus – developing the evidence-base for complementary medicineEvaluating physical and emotional well-being in women using traditional acupuncture to manage tamoxifen side-effectsProving that homoeopathic information exists via the use of differential scanning calorimetryChoice of an outcome measure for a pilot randomised controlled trial into the treatment by herbal practitioners of symptoms associated with the menopauseNHS health professionals in obstetrics and gynaecology: use of complementary and alternative therapiesMultiple reflex iridology: the scientific revolution in iridologyIntegrative healthcare clinics as ‘living laboratories’: an effective model of knowledge transferOptimal healing from the CAM practitioners’ perspectiveAdverse events from herbal preparationsComplementary and alternative therapies in the scientific literatureDevelopment and reliability of a methodological quality scale for assessment of randomised controlled trials of acupunctureHarpagophytum for musculoskeletal pain: a systematic reviewEnhanced efforts to investigate acupuncture by means of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) – a critical appraisalGender differences among medical students in attitudes to learning about CAMMindfulness-based stress reduction and health benefits: a meta-analysisCultural differences in the placebo effectLong-term follow up of acupuncture and homoeopathy treatment in general practiceA pilot RCT investigating the effect of individualised herbal medicine for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the kneeAcupuncture treatment for sedentary female workers with chronic pain in the neck and shoulder regionAbdominal massage with peppermint oil in the management of bowel function in children with severe and multiple learning difficultiesThe effect of reflexology on sleep quality: a literature reviewDevelopment of tools for critically appraising herbal medicine literatureAntitumour effect of Phellinus baumii: three post-operative cases with cancerAdverse reactions and adulteration related to herbal supplements in JapanCAM and the StateSelf-reported adverse events in a cohort of HIV+ individuals utilising CAMIntensive 1-year lifestyle modification improves microvascular endothelial function in CAD patientsPatterns of curing/healing: goals of homoeopathic treatmentTorpid wounds, an indication for ambulatory complex integrative therapy – an observational studyHeliotherapy is superior to oral vitamin D in prevention of high blood pressure and bone healthRandomised clinical trial of isoflavones in reducing prostate cancer riskImpact of mind/body medicine on quality of life and on neuroendocrine and cellular immune functions in patients with ulcerative colitisA systematic review of acupuncture for the relief of cancer-related painEffects of external Qi therapy on cardiac autonomic tone: a randomised placebo controlled studyEffects of herbal mixture with Cyperus rotundus L. on blood pressure, norepinephrine, cortisol and psychological variables in healthy medical students under examinationChanges in skin temperature following acupuncture for neck painPatterns and predictors of long-term complementary therapies utilisation for cancerEfficacy of acupuncture in patients with migraine – the Acupuncture Randomised Trials (ART)Patient reports on adverse events associated with acupuncture: results of a prospective national surveyImpact of dietary fatty acids on the inflammatory immune responseClinical research in homoeopathy – fresh prospects for future developmentAcupuncture for insomnia: a systematic reviewHarpagophytum procumbens inhibits synthesis of TNFα by endotoxin-stimulated human monocytes at the transcriptional levelIberis amara L. and Iberogast® – a systematic review concerning dyspepsiaSafeguarding innovative research without patent protectionPredictive validity of the CARE measure at the Glasgow Homoeopathic HospitalThermal hydrotherapy according to Kneipp improves quality of life and haemodynamic function in patients with chronic heart failureCardiac benefits of a 1-year integrative lifestyle modification in patients with coronary artery disease: results of a randomised, controlled trialImpact of mindfulness-based stress reduction in supporting smoking cessation: results of a non-randomised, controlled trialThe safety of over-the-counter niacin: a randomised, placebo-controlled blinded trialHerb–drug interaction clinical trials: a systematic reviewA spirituality programme for emotional distress – a randomised, controlled trialEffectiveness of acupuncture for depression: a systematic reviewEffects of propolis and mulberry leaf extract on type 2 diabetesThe dry eyes’ complaints and the liver in TCMAyurvedic intervention for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic reviewMedication change as an outcome: developing the Medication Change QuestionnaireMYCaW: an individualised questionnaire for evaluating complementary therapies in cancer support carePrivate and panel patients of complementary and conventional medicine – how well are they informed about the practitioners’ qualifications?Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of selected non-food plants traditionally used in the treatment of arthritisIn search of the evidence: a pilot study of acupuncture in cancerEfficacy of CAM in the treatment of low back pain: systematic reviewThe perceptions of reflexology therapists on the use of CAM to treat LBPPain-relieving effect of topical cantharidin plaster in patients with lumbar spinal stenosisThe effect of a natural transdermal preparation in the treatment of symptoms associated with menopauseOsteopathic treatment of chronic sinusitis: a randomised, controlled pilot trialThe experience of medical students on special study module in the Alexander technique: a qualitative analysisEvidence-based patient choice in complementary therapy: myth or reality?Implementing whole systems CAM protocols: experience from a chronic pain studyIs the use of CAM associated with a greater self-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people with HIV disease?Are there differences between complementary and orthodox medicine journals in the reporting of ethical aspects of trial design?Capsicum cream in soft tissue rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases – a randomised controlled studyOsteopathy as a promising short-term strategy for irritable bowel syndrome: randomised controlled trialOsteopathy alleviates pain in chronic non-specific neck pain: randomised controlled trialApplication of new chemical profiling technique for characterisation and quality control of botanical products: multidimensional profilingMethodological rigour and results of clinical trials in complementary/alternative and conventional medicine: comparative studyEfficacy of homoeopathic drugs in the treatment of essential hypertension: a study in a specialised cardiac hospitalA sense of special connection between patient and massage therapist: a pilot study of the phenomenology of entanglementImprovement of fatigue and role function of cancer patients after an outpatient integrative mind/body interventionCharacteristics of German cancer patients using CAM: a survey in 441 cancer patientsThe European approach to natural medicine – history, present status and perspectives of ESCNMTransformative moments: developing qualitative outcome measures based on patient perspectives on healingMetabolic effects of guggulipid: results from a randomised controlled trialAn audit investigating side-effects or adverse events in homoeopathic practiceCAM for labour pain – a systematic reviewThe role of red clover (Trifolium pratense) isoflavones in women’s reproductive health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trialsProcess of choosing acupuncture intervention in randomised controlled trials: a systematic reviewRegistration of effects after acupuncture in complex regional pain syndrome by computer-assisted video thermographyAcupuncture for migraine and chronic tension headache in primary care: a large, pragmatic, randomised trialAn overview of the challenges facing homoeopathic researchBuilding a Canadian CAM research networkIncreasing control over disease management: What does it mean?A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of chiropractic and medical prophylactic treatment of adult tension-type headacheUsing qualitative methods to assess the effects of CAM treatmentsGeneralised entanglement – a theoretical model for therapeutic effects in CAM and elsewhereWhat was it like? Patients’ experiences of a study of traditional acupunctureUse and effect of Ephedra weight loss products – a pilot cohort studyThe client’s role in biofield energy healing – a qualitative studyEfficacy of a triple herbal preparation in mild depressive disorders: results of a randomised placebo-controlled trialCancer patients and CAM: exploring information needsResults from a pilot study of individualised homoeopathic treatment for children with autismActivities of the Swiss Study Group for Complementary and Alternative Methods in Cancer during the first 20 yearsAcupuncture for chronic low back pain, osteoarthritic pain and headache: a prospective observational study in routine careThe ‘placebo’ needle, is it a valid and convincing control for use in acupuncture trials? – a randomised, single blind, crossover pilot trialSacred/shamanic music and trauma-related disorders – an experimental researchTherapeutical fasting: guidelines and how they were madeMapping primary care access to CAM services in EnglandFX Mayr diagnostics and therapyNewspaper advertisements of CAM products in JapanCAM use in individuals with congestive heart failure