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Complementary Systems of Medicine (Acupressure, Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Aroma therapy, Ayurveda, Complementary Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Naturopathy, Pranic Healing, Reflexology, Reiki, Siddha, Traditional Medicine, Unani, Yoga & Meditation) January 2007 |
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Some Selected abstracts: 1. Armstrong T, Cohen MZ, Hess KR, Manning R, Lee EL, Tamayo G, Baumgartner K, Min SJ, Yung A, Gilbert M. Complementary and alternative medicine use and quality of life in patients with primary brain tumors. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2006 Aug;32(2):148-54. Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA. Tsarmstr@mdanderson.org This study explored the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches and their relationship with demographic and disease characteristics and quality of life (QOL) in the primary brain tumor (PBT) population. One hundred one PBT patients were enrolled in this study. The results showed that 34% of patients reported using CAM. Forty-one percent reported using more than one type of CAM. The average cost of each CAM used per month was 69 dollars, with 20% of patients spending more than 100 dollars per month. The majority (74%) reported that their physicians were unaware of their use of CAM. Data analysis found a higher performance status to be the only factor significantly related to use of CAM therapy (P < 0.005). There was no difference in patient report of QOL between users and nonusers of CAM therapies. The high number of patients who do not report CAM use has potential implications for evaluation of symptoms and response to therapy in this population. This may be especially relevant in those patients with higher functional status participating in clinical trials. 2. Baum M, Cassileth BR, Daniel R, Ernst E, Filshie J, Nagel GA, Horneber M, Kohn M, Lejeune S, Maher J, Terje R, Smith WB. The role of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of early breast cancer: recommendations of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA). Eur J Cancer. 2006 Aug;42(12):1711-4. Department of Surgery, University College London, The Portland Hospital, Consulting Rooms, 212-214 Great Portland Street, London W1N 6AH, UK. michael@mbaum.freeserve.co.uk Patients diagnosed with breast cancer have many needs that for a start include the expectation of cure. Where cure is unlikely there is always a place for hope and spiritual support. Furthermore whether dealing with the early stages or with the advanced disease patients require symptomatic control that encompasses pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting and psychological distress. To achieve all of these goals there is a need that goes beyond the role of scientific medicine. This position papers describes the guidelines for the use of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) developed by a workshop on behalf of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA). 3. Baum M, Ernst E, Lejeune S, Horneber M. Role of complementary and alternative medicine in the care of patients with breast cancer: report of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) Workshop, Florence, Italy, December 2004. Eur J Cancer. 2006 Aug;42(12):1702-10. Department of Surgery, University College London, The Portland Hospital, Great portland Street, London W1N 6AH, UK. michael@mbaum.freeserve.co.uk The aim of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) Workshop, Florence, Italy, December 2004, was to produce guidelines on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for breast cancer. The widespread use of CAM has to be acknowledged and the reasons for this understood. Deficiencies in the practice of conventional medicine that lead to the adoption of CAM need to be addressed. At the same time, CAM use for breast cancer should be quality controlled, avoiding double standards in evaluation, whilst recognising the problems of CAM research. These guidelines, which appear in an accompanying paper, aim to help oncologists and cancer patients alike. 4. Chaya MS, Kurpad AV, Nagendra HR, Nagarathna R. The effect of long term combined yoga practice on the basal metabolic rate of healthy adults. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Aug 31;6:28. Department of Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research foundation, No 19, Eknath Bhavan, Gavipuram circle, Bangalore-560019, India. chayapu@hotmail.com BACKGROUND: Different procedures practiced in yoga have stimulatory or inhibitory effects on the basal metabolic rate when studied acutely. In daily life however, these procedures are usually practiced in combination. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the net change in the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of individuals actively engaging in a combination of yoga practices (asana or yogic postures, meditation and pranayama or breathing exercises) for a minimum period of six months, at a residential yoga education and research center at Bangalore. METHODS: The measured BMR of individuals practicing yoga through a combination of practices was compared with that of control subjects who did not practice yoga but led similar lifestyles. RESULTS: The BMR of the yoga practitioners was significantly lower than that of the non-yoga group, and was lower by about 13 % when adjusted for body weight (P < 0.001). This difference persisted when the groups were stratified by gender; however, the difference in BMR adjusted for body weight was greater in women than men (about 8 and 18% respectively). In addition, the mean BMR of the yoga group was significantly lower than their predicted values, while the mean BMR of non-yoga group was comparable with their predicted values derived from 1985 WHO/FAO/UNU predictive equations. CONCLUSION: This study shows that there is a significantly reduced BMR, probably linked to reduced arousal, with the long term practice of yoga using a combination of stimulatory and inhibitory yogic practices. 5. Herman PM, Sherman KJ, Erro JH, Cherkin DC, Milliman B, Adams LA. A method for describing and evaluating naturopathic whole practice. Altern Ther Health Med. 2006 Jul-Aug;12(4):20-8. Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson. CONTEXT: Even though complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is generally practiced as distinct systems of medicine, almost all CAM research has focused on single therapies. In order to more adequately evaluate the effectiveness of these medical systems, studies that evaluate the outcome of intact whole systems are needed. One challenge lies in defining the whole medical system (and any medical system it is compared to) in a way that ensures treatment fidelity. OBJECTIVE: This paper presents a proposed method to measure treatment fidelity (treatment criteria) in studies of the naturopathic medical system. DESIGN: Illustrative example of the theory-based development and post-hoc "testing" of treatment criteria against an existing database of actual treatments prescribed by a random sample of naturopathic physicians. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Treatment criteria for 3 conditions--menopausal symptoms, bowel dysfunction, and fatigue/fibromyalgia--and their comparison to actual treatments prescribed. RESULTS: A set of meaningful, measurable treatment criteria based on the naturopathic practice principles were defined that could have generated the majority (82%-93%) of treatment prescriptions given at visits for these conditions. Several of the treatment criteria components are common across the 3 conditions studied, and might be appropriate for all visits to doctors of naturopathy (NDs). Others are specific to each condition. In addition to ensuring model validity, these criteria help identify critical components of care, enable study replication, provide a measure of quality of care, and are one step toward allowing CAM to be studied as it is generally practiced-as distinct systems of medicine. SETTING: Work was performed at Bastyr University and the University of Arizona. 6. Huang MI, Nir Y, Chen B, Schnyer R, Manber R. A randomized controlled pilot study of acupuncture for postmenopausal hot flashes: effect on nocturnal hot flashes and sleep quality. Fertil Steril. 2006 Sep;86(3):700-10. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of acupuncture on postmenopausal nocturnal hot flashes and sleep. DESIGN: Prospective randomized placebo-controlled study. SETTING: Stanford University School of Medicine and private acupuncture offices. INTERVENTION(S): Active or placebo acupuncture was administered for nine sessions over seven weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Severity and frequency of nocturnal hot flashes from daily diaries and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). PATIENT(S): Twenty-nine postmenopausal women experiencing at least seven moderate to severe hot flashes daily, with E(2) <18 pg/mL and FSH 30.0-110.0 IU/L. RESULT(S): Nocturnal hot-flash severity significantly decreased in the active acupuncture group (28%) compared with the placebo group (6%), P=.017. The frequency of nocturnal hot flashes also decreased in the active group (47%, P=.001), though it was not significantly different from the placebo group (24%, P=.170; effect size = 0.65). Treatment did not differentially influence sleep; however, correlations between improvements in PSQI and reductions in nocturnal hot flash severity and frequency were significant (P<.026). CONCLUSION(S): Acupuncture significantly reduced the severity of nocturnal hot flashes compared with placebo. Given the strength of correlations between improvements in sleep and reductions in nocturnal hot flashes, further exploration is merited. 7. Jankun J, Selman SH, Aniola J, Skrzypczak-Jankun E. Nutraceutical inhibitors of urokinase: potential applications in prostate cancer prevention and treatment. Oncol Rep. 2006 Aug;16(2):341-6. Urology Research Center, Medical University of Ohio, Department of Urology, Toledo, OH 43614-5807, USA. jjankun@meduohio.edu Epidemiological studies have shown that the clinical incidence of prostate cancer varies by geographical area. When individuals move from low to high prostate cancer incidence areas, the risk of developing cancer increases to the level observed in the indigenous population. It was hypothesized that this observation is related to diet or more specifically to nutraceuticals present in food, medicinal plants, and herbs. Nutraceuticals can inhibit or downregulate enzymes critical for cancer formation. We tested this hypothesis by searching the 3D database of nutraceuticals and docking them to the 3D structure of urokinase. In addition to nutraceuticals, the data-base contains known uPA inhibitors that served as positive controls. From >1,000 compounds, several potential uPA inhibitors have been selected (antipain, leupeptin, folic acid, rosmarinic acid, lavendustin A, fisetin, myricetin, tolfenamic acid). Some of these were subject to further tests on inhibitory activity and inhibition of sprout formation. We found that compounds selected by computational methods indeed inhibit uPA and sprout formation. However, because the database of nutraceuticals was small, we did not expect to find either many or high affinity/specific inhibitors. Rather, we tested this method as a proof of concept. All the facts described above support the hypothesis that nutrients selected by computerized searches can inhibit unwanted uPA activity and thus reduce angiogenesis. If true, a proper diet rich in uPA-inhibiting nutraceuticals might support the prevention of prostrate cancer and be a supportive tool in prostate cancer treatment. 8. Joske DJ, Rao A, Kristjanson L. Critical review of complementary therapies in haemato-oncology. Intern Med J. 2006 Sep;36(9):579-86. Review. Cancer Support Centre and Department of Haematology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. david.joske@health.wa.gov.au There is evidence of the increasing use of complementary and alternative medicine by Australians diagnosed with cancer. Given the increasing desire of cancer patients to use complementary and alternative medicine, it is important that clinicians have a good understanding of the evidence available in this field. This critical review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence pertaining to a range of complementary therapies that are used in a supportive role in the treatment of cancer patients. Treatment methods considered are acupuncture, music therapy, massage and touch therapies and psychological interventions. The efficacy of these complementary therapies in terms of improvement in symptoms and quality of life is examined. Evidence that relates to an effect on immune function and survival is also investigated. 9. Khalsa SB, Cope S. Effects of a yoga lifestyle intervention on performance-related characteristics of musicians: a preliminary study. Med Sci Monit. 2006 Aug;12(8):CR325-31. Division of Sleep Medicine BI, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. khalsa@hms.harvard.edu BACKGROUND: Previous research has suggested that yoga and meditation practices are effective in stress management, alleviating anxiety and musculoskeletal problems and improving mood and cognitive and physical performance. Musicians experience a number of challenges in their profession including high levels of stress, performance anxiety and performance-related musculoskeletal conditions. Yoga and meditation techniques are therefore potentially useful practices for professional musicians. MATERIAL/METHODS: Musicians enrolled in a prestigious 2-month summer fellowship program were invited to participate in a regular yoga and meditation program at a yoga center during the course of the program. The 10 participants in the yoga program completed baseline and end-program questionnaires evaluating performance-related musculoskeletal conditions, performance anxiety, mood and flow experience. Fellows not participating in the yoga program were recruited to serve as controls and completed the same assessments (N=8). RESULTS: The yoga participants showed some improvements relative to control subjects on most measures, with the relative improvement in performance anxiety being the greatest. CONCLUSIONS: The results from this preliminary study suggest that yoga and meditation may be beneficial as a routine practice to reduce performance anxiety in musicians. 10. Kumar D, Bajaj S, Mehrotra R. Knowledge, attitude and practice of complementary and alternative medicines for diabetes. Public Health. 2006 Aug;120(8):705-11. Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32-A, Chandigarh, India. dinesh_walia@rediffmail.com OBJECTIVES: To investigate the current status of knowledge, attitude and practice of patients with diabetes relating to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in an Indian community, and to determine perceptions about the use of CAM and factors influencing knowledge and usage. SETTING: Endocrine clinic of Swaroop Rani, Nehru Hospital, Allahabad, India. STUDY DESIGN: Hospital-based cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: Patients with diabetes attending the clinic for the first time. SAMPLE SIZE: A sample of 493 study participants selected by systematic sampling from a population of 6094 patients with diabetes. STUDY VARIABLES: Age, socio-economic status, educational status, religion, family history of disease, knowledge and practice of CAM, reasons for using CAM, method of use and perceived relief. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Normal test of proportions, chi(2) test, Kolomogorov-Smirnov test. RESULTS: Awareness of CAM among patients was high (71%). High prevalence of CAM use was found (67.7%) among all participants, and 95% among participants aware of CAM, mostly using 'naturopathy' (97.3% among users). No significant gap (P>0.10) between knowledge and practice in different categories was observed. Desire for quick and additional relief was the most common perceived reason for using CAM (86.8%). Higher levels of education and socio-economic status were significant positive correlates of CAM use. Knowledge of CAM was gained mainly from friends and neighbours. About 30% of users adopted CAM without allopathic treatment earlier. Only 42.2% of users perceived some relief by using CAM. Lowering of blood sugar was the most common perceived relief. CAM, along with diet control and exercise, resulted in maximum degree of satisfaction (61.9%) experienced by users. No relief was experienced by 53.6% of users of 'naturopathy'. CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS: Use of CAM in diabetes is highly prevalent despite high levels of disappointment after its use. In this study, we suggest the need for health education relating to CAM and self-care in diabetes. Use of CAM should be explored with patients before clinical decisions are made. 11. Pilkington K, Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Fisher P, Richardson J. Homeopathy for anxiety and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of the research. Homeopathy. 2006 Jul;95(3):151-62. Review. School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, UK. k.pilkington@westminster.ac.uk OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review of the clinical research evidence on homeopathy in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety disorders. METHODS: A comprehensive search of major biomedical databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, ClNAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library; and of specialist complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) databases: AMED, CISCOM and Hom-Inform was conducted. Efforts were made to identify unpublished and ongoing research using relevant sources and experts in the field. Relevant research was categorised by study type and appraised according to study design. Clinical commentaries were obtained for studies reporting clinical outcomes. RESULTS: Eight randomised controlled studies were identified. The types of anxiety and anxiety disorders studied were test anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder and anxiety related to medical or physical conditions such as cancer or surgical procedures. Single case reports/studies were the most frequently encountered study type but other study types including uncontrolled trials/case series and surveys were also found. No relevant qualitative research was identified. CONCLUSIONS: A comprehensive search demonstrates that the evidence on the benefit of homeopathy in anxiety and anxiety disorders is limited. A number of studies of homeopathy in such conditions were located but the randomised controlled trials report contradictory results, are underpowered or provide insufficient details of methodology. Several uncontrolled and observational studies reported positive results including high levels of patient satisfaction but because of the lack of a control group, it is difficult to assess the extent to which any response is due to homeopathy. Adverse effects reported appear limited to 'remedy reactions' and included temporary worsening of symptoms and reappearance of old symptoms. On the basis of this review it is not possible to draw firm conclusions on the efficacy or effectiveness of homeopathy for anxiety. However, surveys suggest that homeopathy is quite frequently used by people suffering from anxiety. If shown to be effective, it is possible that homeopathy may have benefits in terms of adverse effects and acceptability to patients. Consequently, further investigation is indicated. Future research should be of pragmatic design and include qualitative studies. 12. Schneider RH, Walton KG, Salerno JW, Nidich SI. Cardiovascular disease prevention and health promotion with the transcendental meditation program and Maharishi consciousness-based health are. Ethn Dis. 2006 Summer;16(3 Suppl 4):S4-15-26. Review. Institute for Natural Medicine and Prevention, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa, USA. rschneider@mum.edu This article summarizes the background, rationale, and clinical research on a traditional system of natural health care that may be useful in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and promotion of health. Results recently reported include reductions in blood pressure, psychosocial stress, surrogate markers for atherosclerotic CVD, and mortality. The randomized clinical trials conducted so far have involved applications to both primary and secondary prevention as well as to health promotion more generally. The results support the applicability of this approach for reducing ethnic health disparities associated with environmental and psychosocial stress. Proposed mechanisms for the effects of this traditional system include enhanced resistance to physiological and psychological stress and improvements in homeostatic and self-repair processes. This system may offer clinical and cost effectiveness advantages for health care, particularly in preventive cardiology. 13. Sterer N, Rubinstein Y. Effect of various natural medicinals on salivary protein putrefaction and malodor production. Quintessence Int. 2006 Sep;37(8):653-8. Department of Prosthodontics, The Hebrew University, Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel. sterer@hadassah.org.il OBJECTIVE: Salivary incubation assays are commonly used in oral malodor studies. Using an in vitro model system, the effect of various natural medicinals (i.e., echinacea, propolis, elder, mastic gum, marigold, sage, lavender, thyme, and chamomile) on salivary protein putrefaction and malodor production was examined. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Malodor production levels were scored by an experienced odor judge. Volatile sulfide levels were measured using a sulfide monitor (Halimeter), and salivary protein degradation was determined densitometrically following electrophoresis on polyacrylamide gel (SDS-PAGE). Microbial population was evaluated by viable counts and microscopy. RESULTS: Whereas all of the various medicinals caused some reduction in malodor production from the incubated whole saliva, echinacea and lavender were the most effective. CONCLUSION: The bioassay utilized in the present study suggests that these herbs may inhibit oral malodor production. 14. Thomas KJ, MacPherson H, Thorpe L, Brazier J, Fitter M, Campbell MJ, Roman M, Walters SJ, Nicholl J. Randomised controlled trial of a short course of traditional acupuncture compared with usual care for persistent non-specific low back pain. BMJ. 2006 Sep 23;333(7569):623 Objective: To determine whether a short course of traditional acupuncture improves longer term outcomes for patients with persistent non-specific low back pain in primary care. Design: Pragmatic, open, randomised controlled trial. Setting: Three private acupuncture clinics and 18 general practices in York, England. Participants: 241 adults aged 18-65 with non-specific low back pain of 4-52 weeks' duration. Interventions: 10 individualised acupuncture treatments from one of six qualified acupuncturists (160 patients) or usual care only (81 patients). Main outcome measures: The primary outcome was SF-36 bodily pain, measured at 12 and 24 months. Other outcomes included reported use of analgesics, scores on the Oswestry pain disability index, safety, and patient satisfaction. Results: 39 general practitioners referred 289 patients of whom 241 were randomised. At 12 months average SF-36 pain scores increased by 33.2 to 64.0 in the acupuncture group and by 27.9 to 58.3 in the control group. Adjusting for baseline score and for any clustering by acupuncturist, the estimated intervention effect was 5.6 points (95% confidence interval -0.2 to 11.4) at 12 months (n = 213) and 8.0 points (2.8 to 13.2) at 24 months (n = 182). The magnitude of the difference between the groups was about 10%-15% of the final pain score in the control group. Functional disability was not improved. No serious or life threatening events were reported. Conclusions: Weak evidence was found of an effect of acupuncture on persistent non-specific low back pain at 12 months, but stronger evidence of a small benefit at 24 months. Referral to a qualified traditional acupuncturist for a short course of treatment seems safe and acceptable to patients with low back pain. 15. Woolhouse M. Complementary medicine for pregnancy complications. Aust Fam Physician. 2006 Sep;35(9):695. Review. michellewoolhouse@hotmail.com For some women, pregnancy can bring a myriad of distressing symptoms. Nausea affects up to 85% of women during early pregnancy and about half of these women also experience vomiting. For some women, it can be very debilitating. Conventional anti-emetics bring with them a risk of potential teratogenic effects during the critical stage of early pregnancy. Women tend to feel more comfortable taking a natural or herbal substance to help manage these issues. 16. Yeh GY, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Use of complementary therapies in patients with cardiovascular disease. Am J Cardiol. 2006 Sep 1;98(5):673-80. Division for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. gyeh@hms.harvard.edu Previous studies have suggested that patients with chronic medical conditions use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) at a higher rate than the general population. Despite recent interest in CAM for cardiovascular disease, few data are available regarding patterns of use in patients with cardiovascular disease in the United States. This study used the 2002 National Health Interview Survey and analyzed data on CAM use in 10,572 respondents with cardiovascular disease. Among those with cardiovascular disease, 36% had used CAM (excluding prayer) in the previous 12 months. The most commonly used therapies were herbal products (18%) and mind-body therapies (17%). Among herbs, echinacea, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, and glucosamine with or without chondroitin were most commonly used. Among mind-body therapies, deep-breathing exercises and meditation were most commonly used. Overall, CAM was used most frequently for musculoskeletal complaints (24% of respondents who used mind-body therapies, 22% who used herbs, 45% who used any CAM). Mind-body therapies were also used for anxiety or depression (23%) and stress or emotional health and wellness (16%). Herbs were commonly used for head and chest colds (22%). Fewer respondents (10%) used CAM specifically for their cardiovascular conditions (5% for hypertension, 2% for coronary disease, 3% for vascular insufficiency, < 1% for heart failure or stroke). Most, however, who used CAM for their cardiovascular condition perceived the therapies to be helpful (80% for herbs, 94% for mind-body therapies). CAM use was more common in younger respondents, women, Asians, and those with more education and greater incomes. In conclusion, CAM use, particularly herbs and mind-body therapies, is common in the United States in patients with cardiovascular disease and mirrors use in the general population. CAM use specifically to treat cardiovascular conditions, however, is less common. |
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15248. Acero N, Llinares F, Galan de Mera A, Oltra B, Munoz-Mingarro D. Apoptotic and free radical scavenging properties of the methanolic extract of Gentianella alborosea. itoterapia. 2006 Sep;77(6):475-7. 15249. Agnoletto V, Chiaffarino F, Nasta P, Rossi R, Parazzini F. Use of complementary and alternative medicine in HIV-infected subjects. Complement Ther Med. 2006 Sep;14(3):193-9. 15250. Ahmed N, Coffey JB, Oh R. Clinical inquiries. What is the best management for patients who have a TIA while on aspirin therapy? J Fam Pract. 2006 Jul;55(7):627-8. Review. 15251. Anitha G, Josepha Lourdu Raj J, Narasimhan S, Anand Solomon K, Rajan SS. Nimbolide and isonimbolide. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2006 Jul-Aug;8(5):445-9. 15252. Azzazy HM, Mansour MM, Kazmierczak SC. Nanodiagnostics: a new frontier for clinical laboratory medicine. Clin Chem. 2006 Jul;52(7):1238-46. Review. 15253. Beal T, Kemper KJ, Gardiner P, Woods C. Long-term impact of four different strategies for delivering an on-line curriculum about herbs and other dietary supplements. BMC Med Educ. 2006 Aug 7;6:39. 15254. Bellack AS. Scientific and consumer models of recovery in schizophrenia: concordance, contrasts, and implications. Schizophr Bull. 2006 Jul;32(3):432-42. 15255. Cohen M. Complementary medicines and weight management. Aust Fam Physician. 2006 Aug;35(8):605-6. Review. 15256. Ernst E. Integrated medicine: good intentions, poor logic? J R Soc Health. 2006 Sep;126(5):206-7. 15257. Evanson TA. Addressing domestic violence through maternal-child health home visiting: what we do and do not know. J Community Health Nurs. 2006 Summer;23(2):95-111. Review. 15258. Fitzpatrick M. Complementary and alternative medicine: why I'm opposed to integration. J R Soc Health. 2006 Sep;126(5):207-8. 15259. Frei H, von Ammon K, Thurneysen A. Treatment of hyperactive children: increased efficiency through modifications of homeopathic diagnostic procedure. Homeopathy. 2006 Jul;95(3):163-70. 15260. Goldman E. Cutting costs through prevention. J Med Pract Manage. 2006 Jul-Aug;22(1):41-4. 15261. Harris RE, Gracely RH, McLean SA, Williams DA, Giesecke T, Petzke F, Sen A, Clauw DJ. Comparison of clinical and evoked pain measures in fibromyalgia. J Pain. 2006 Jul;7(7):521-7. 15262. Herman CJ, Dente JM, Allen P, Hunt WC. Ethnic differences in the use of complementary and alternative therapies among adults with osteoarthritis. Prev Chronic Dis. 2006 Jul;3(3):A80. 15263. Kennedy S, Jin X, Yu H, Zhong S, Magill P, van Vliet T, Kistemaker C, Voors C, Pasman W. Randomized controlled trial assessing a traditional Chinese medicine remedy in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Fertil Steril. 2006 Sep;86(3):762-4. 15264. Kerr C. New consumer guidance on herbal medicines. Lancet Oncol. 2006 Sep;7(9):714. 15265. Lamas GA, Hussein SJ. 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An infrared radiation study of the biophysical characteristics of traditional moxibustion. Complement Ther Med. 2006 Sep;14(3):213-9. 15284. Sookkongwaree K, Geitmann M, Roengsumran S, Petsom A, Danielson UH. Inhibition of viral proteases by Zingiberaceae extracts and flavones isolated from Kaempferia parviflora. Pharmazie. 2006 Aug;61(8):717-21. 15285. Sun Z, Stevenson G. Transrenal fixation of aortic stent-grafts: short- to midterm effects on renal function--a systematic review. Radiology. 2006 Jul;240(1):65-72. Review. 15286. Tapsell LC, Hemphill I, Cobiac L, Patch CS, Sullivan DR, Fenech M, Roodenrys S, Keogh JB, Clifton PM, Williams PG, Fazio VA, Inge KE. Health benefits of herbs and spices: the past, the present, the future. Med J Aust. 2006 Aug 21;185(4 Suppl):S4-24. Review. 15287. Torkelson C, Harris I, Kreitzer MJ. Evaluation of a complementary and alternative medicine rotation in medical school. Altern Ther Health Med. 2006 Jul-Aug;12(4):30-4. 15288. Tseng TH, Lee YJ. Evaluation of natural and synthetic compounds from East Asiatic folk medicinal plants on the mediation of cancer. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2006 Jul;6(4):347-65. Review. 15289. van den Brink-Muinen A, Rijken PM. Does trust in health care influence the use of complementary and alternative medicine by chronically ill people? BMC Public Health. 2006 Jul 18;6:188. 15290. Vejdani R, Shalmani HR, Mir-Fattahi M, Sajed-Nia F, Abdollahi M, Zali MR, Alizadeh AH, Bahari A, Amin G. The efficacy of an herbal medicine, Carmint, on the relief of abdominal pain and bloating in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study. Dig Dis Sci. 2006 Aug;51(8):1501-7. 15291. Verhoef MJ, Boon HS, Mutasingwa DR. The scope of naturopathic medicine in Canada: an emerging profession. Soc Sci Med. 2006 Jul;63(2):409-17. 15292. White P, Lewith G. Could neuroimaging help us to interpret the clinical effects of acupuncture? Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz. 2006 Aug;49(8):743-8. 15293. Won HJ, Han CH, Kim YH, Kwon HJ, Kim BW, Choi JS, Kim KH. Induction of apoptosis in human acute leukemia Jurkat T cells by Albizzia julibrissin extract is mediated via mitochondria-dependent caspase-3 activation. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Jul 19;106(3):383-9. 15294. Wu E. Worlds of Western medicine and Chinese medicine learning from each other. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2006 Jul;106(7):427-8. 15295. Zhou J, Zhang S, Ong CN, Shen HM. Critical role of pro-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members in andrographolide-induced apoptosis in human cancer cells. Biochem Pharmacol. 2006 Jul 14;72(2):132-44.
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1. Anderson JE, Hansen LL, Mooren FC, Post M, Hug H, Zuse A, Los M. Methods and biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer and other diseases: towards personalized medicine. Drug Resist Updat. 2006 Aug-Oct;9(4-5):198-210. Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man, Canada. The rapid development of new diagnostic procedures, the mapping of the human genome, progress in mapping genetic polymorphisms, and recent advances in nucleic acid- and protein chip technologies are driving the development of personalized therapies. This breakthrough in medicine is expected to be achieved largely due to the implementation of "lab-on-the-chip" technology capable of performing hundreds, even thousands of biochemical, cellular and genetic tests on a single sample of blood or other body fluid. Focusing on a few disease-specific examples, this review discusses selected technologies and their combinations likely to be incorporated in the "lab-on-the-chip" and to provide rapid and versatile information about specific diseases entities. Focusing on breast cancer and after an overview of single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-screening methodologies, we discuss the diagnostic and prognostic importance of SNPs. Next, using Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as an example, we provide a brief overview of powerful and innovative integration of traditional immuno-histochemistry techniques with advanced biophysical methods such as NMR-spectroscopy or Fourier-transformed infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. A brief overview of the challenges and opportunities provided by protein and aptamer microarrays follows. We conclude by highlighting novel and promising biochemical markers for the development of personalized treatment of cancer and other diseases: serum cytochrome c, cytokeratin-18 and -19 and their proteolytic fragments for the detection and quantitation of malignant tumor mass, tumor cell turn-over, inflammatory processes during hepatitis and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and apoptotic/necrotic cancer cell death. 2. Arias AJ, Steinberg K, Banga A, Trestman RL. Systematic review of the efficacy of meditation techniques as treatments for medical illness. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Oct;12(8):817-32. Review. Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Medical School, Farmington, CT, USA. arias@psychiatry.uchc.edu BACKGROUND: Meditative techniques are sought frequently by patients coping with medical and psychological problems. Because of their increasingly widespread appeal and use, and the potential for use as medical therapies, a concise and thorough review of the current state of scientific knowledge of these practices as medical interventions was conducted. PURPOSE: To systematically review the evidence supporting efficacy and safety of meditative practices in treating illnesses, and examine areas warranting further study. Studies on normal healthy populations are not included. METHODS: Searches were performed using PubMed, PsycInfo, and the Cochrane Database. Keywords were Meditation, Meditative Prayer, Yoga, Relaxation Response. Qualifying studies were reviewed and independently rated based on quality by two reviewers. Mid-to-high-quality studies (those scoring above 0.65 or 65% on a validated research quality scale) were included. RESULTS: From a total of 82 identified studies, 20 randomized controlled trials met our criteria. The studies included 958 subjects total (397 experimentally treated, 561 controls). No serious adverse events were reported in any of the included or excluded clinical trials. Serious adverse events are reported in the medical literature, though rare. The strongest evidence for efficacy was found for epilepsy, symptoms of the premenstrual syndrome and menopausal symptoms. Benefit was also demonstrated for mood and anxiety disorders, autoimmune illness, and emotional disturbance in neoplastic disease. CONCLUSIONS: The results support the safety and potential efficacy of meditative practices for treating certain illnesses, particularly in nonpsychotic mood and anxiety disorders. Clear and reproducible evidence supporting efficacy from large, methodologically sound studies is lacking. 3. Baer HA. The drive for legitimation in Australian naturopathy: successes and dilemmas. Soc Sci Med. 2006 Oct;63(7):1771-83. University of Melbourne Carlton, Vic., Australia. hbaer@unimelb.edu.au hbaer@unimelb.edu.au Whereas naturopathic physicians have either "licensure" or state-mandated "registration" in 13 US states and four Canadian provinces, naturopaths in Australia have thus far failed to obtain "statutory registration" in any political jurisdiction, despite the fact that chiropractors and osteopaths have done so in all Australian states and territories, and acupuncturists and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have done so in the state of Victoria. Ironically, naturopathy and various other complementary medical systems are taught in many public tertiary institutions. This essay presents an overview of the development and the current socio-political status of naturopathy in Australia and its redefinition in some contexts as "natural therapies" and "natural medicine" or even as the major component of complementary medicine. It also examines reasons why the Australian state has come to express an interest in naturopathy along with other complementary medical systems. 4. Chang EY, Glissmeyer M, Tonnes S, Hudson T, Johnson N. Outcomes of breast cancer in patients who use alternative therapies as primary treatment. Am J Surg. 2006 Oct;192(4):471-3. Legacy Cancer Services, Surgical Associates, 1130 NW 22nd St., Ste 500, Portland, OR 97210, USA. BACKGROUND: Some breast cancer patients opt for alternative treatments in place of conventional treatments. The lack of published data on the outcome of this strategy may contribute to this trend. METHODS: A chart review was performed of breast cancer patients who refused or delayed standard surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy. Prognosis was calculated for recommended and actual therapy. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients were included in the analysis. Of 11 patients who initially refused surgery, 10 developed disease progression. Of 3 patients who refused adequate nodal sampling, 1 developed nodal recurrence. Of 10 patients who refused local control procedures, 2 developed local recurrences and 2 died of metastatic disease. By refusing chemotherapy, 9 patients increased their estimated 10-year mortality rate from 17% to 25%. CONCLUSIONS: Alternative therapies used as primary treatment for breast cancer are associated with increased recurrence and death. Homeopathy instead of surgery resulted in disease progression in most patients. These data may aid patients who are considering alternative therapies. 5. Culos-Reed SN, Carlson LE, Daroux LM, Hately-Aldous S. A pilot study of yoga for breast cancer survivors: physical and psychological benefits. Psychooncology. 2006 Oct;15(10):891-7. Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. nculosre@ucalgary.ca BACKGROUND: Physical activity provides a number of physical and psychological benefits to cancer survivors, including lessening the impact of detrimental cancer-related symptoms and treatment side-effects (e.g. fatigue, nausea), and improving overall well-being and quality of life. The purpose of the present pilot study was to examine the physical and psychological benefits afforded by a 7-week yoga program for cancer survivors. METHOD: Eligible participants (per-screened with PAR-Q/PAR-MED-X) were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n=20) or control group (n=18). All participants completed pre- and post-testing assessments immediately before and after the yoga program, respectively. RESULTS: The yoga program participants (M age=51.18 (10.33); 92% female) included primarily breast cancer survivors, on average 55.95 (54.39) months post-diagnosis. Significant differences between the intervention and the control group at post-intervention were seen only in psychosocial (i.e. global quality of life, emotional function, and diarrhea) variables (all p's <0.05). There were also trends for group differences, in the hypothesized directions, for the psychosocial variables of emotional irritability, gastrointestinal symptoms, cognitive disorganization, mood disturbance, tension, depression, and confusion (all p's <0.10). Finally, there were also significant improvements in both the program participants and the controls from pre- to post-intervention on a number of physical fitness variables. CONCLUSIONS: These initial findings suggest that yoga has significant potential and should be further explored as a beneficial physical activity option for cancer survivors. Future research might attempt to include a broader range of participants (e.g. other types of cancer diagnoses, male subjects), a larger sample size, and a longer program duration in an RCT. 6. Erler F, Ulug I, Yalcinkaya B. Repellent activity of five essential oils against Culex pipiens. Fitoterapia. 2006 Dec;77(7-8):491-4. Akdeniz University, Faculty of Agriculture, Plant Protection Department, 07070 Antalya, Turkey. erler@akdeniz.edu.tr Essential oils extracted from the seeds of anise (Pimpinella anisum), dried fruits of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), dried foliage of mint (Mentha piperita) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) and fresh foliage of laurel (Laurus nobilis) were tested for their repellency against the adult females of Culex pipiens. All essential oils showed repellency in varying degrees, eucalyptus, basil and anise being the most active. 7. Langevin HM, Sherman KJ. Pathophysiological model for chronic low back pain integrating connective tissue and nervous system mechanisms. Med Hypotheses. 2007;68(1):74-80. Department of Neurology, Given C423, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, United States. Helene.langevin@uvm.edu Although chronic low back pain (cLBP) is increasingly recognized as a complex syndrome with multifactorial etiology, the pathogenic mechanisms leading to the development of chronic pain in this condition remain poorly understood. This article presents a new, testable pathophysiological model integrating connective tissue plasticity mechanisms with several well-developed areas of research on cLBP (pain psychology, postural control, neuroplasticity). We hypothesize that pain-related fear leads to a cycle of decreased movement, connective tissue remodeling, inflammation, nervous system sensitization and further decreased mobility. In addition to providing a new, testable framework for future mechanistic studies of cLBP, the integration of connective tissue and nervous system plasticity into the model will potentially illuminate the mechanisms of a variety of treatments that may reverse these abnormalities by applying mechanical forces to soft tissues (e.g. physical therapy, massage, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture), by changing specific movement patterns (e.g. movement therapies, yoga) or more generally by increasing activity levels (e.g. recreational exercise). Non-invasive measures of connective tissue remodeling may eventually become important tools to evaluate and follow patients with cLBP in research and clinical practice. An integrative mechanistic model incorporating behavioral and structural aspects of cLBP will strengthen the rationale for a multidisciplinary treatment approach including direct mechanical tissue stimulation, movement reeducation, psychosocial intervention and pharmacological treatment to address this common and debilitating condition. 8. Lau MA, Bishop SR, Segal ZV, Buis T, Anderson ND, Carlson L, Shapiro S, Carmody J, Abbey S, Devins G. The Toronto Mindfulness Scale: development and validation. J Clin Psychol. 2006 Dec;62(12):1445-67. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the University of Toronto. mark_lau@camh.net In this study, the authors both developed and validated a self-report mindfulness measure, the Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS). In Study 1, participants were individuals with and without meditation experience. Results showed good internal consistency and two factors, Curiosity and Decentering. Most of the expected relationships with other constructs were as expected. The TMS scores increased with increasing mindfulness meditation experience. In Study 2, criterion and incremental validity of the TMS were investigated on a group of individuals participating in 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction programs. Results showed that TMS scores increased following treatment, and Decentering scores predicted improvements in clinical outcome. Thus, the TMS is a promising measure of the mindfulness state with good psychometric properties and predictive of treatment outcome. (c) 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 9. Malik VS, Hu FB. Popular weight-loss diets: from evidence to practice. Nat Clin Pract Cardiovasc Med. 2007 Jan;4(1):34-41. Review. Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. The increasing number of overweight and obese individuals has become one of the leading public health concerns in many countries around the world. Concomitant with this increase in the prevalence of obesity has been the rise in the number of weight-loss diets, many of which alter macronutrient composition, but with the majority focused on carbohydrate restriction. Low-carbohydrate diets are attractive because they promise rapid weight loss without having to count calories and compromise the consumption of many palatable foods. By contrast, traditional dietary recommendations for weight loss endorse a fat-restricted and calorie-restricted diet high in complex carbohydrates. Evidence indicates that low-carbohydrate diets could be better in terms of short-term weight loss relative to traditional low-fat diets, but little is known about their long-term utility and safety. Diets based on the traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern are becoming increasingly popular because of their healthful benefits, particularly regarding cardiovascular outcomes. Mediterranean diets encourage consumption of a variety of palatable foods, optimizing adherence and sustainability. In this Review we discuss the current evidence on the efficacy of low-fat, low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean dietary patterns for weight loss, their potential mechanisms of action and important clinical considerations. 10. Maurer D, Colt R. An evidence-based approach to the management of depression. Prim Care. 2006 Dec;33(4):923-41, vii. Review. Madigan Army Medical Center, Building 9040, Fitzsimmons Drive, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. douglas.maurer@us.army.mil Increasing numbers of patients are using complementary medicine for the treatment of depression, which complicates management. What is the evidence in support of one medication over another? What medications are safe to use in children and pregnant women? Is there any evidence supporting over-the-counter supplements? These are just a few of the questions that primary care physicians face on a daily basis. This article attempts to answer these questions and many others in an evidence-based approach to the management of depression, which focuses on diagnosis, medical management, and complementary treatments 11. McDonald A, Burjan E, Martin S. Yoga for patients and carers in a palliative day care setting. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2006 Nov;12(11):519-23. aileenmedusa@googlemail.com This study suggests that yoga can be of benefit to patients (and carers) in palliative care settings. Complementary therapies have been employed in our day care unit for several years--aromatherapy, reflexology and massage--and have grown in popularity, enabling relaxation and a feeling of well-being. For patients striving to remain physically fit and, in consultation with our physiotherapist, we felt there may be a role for a gentle form of yoga. A study of the literature yielded information on yoga and cancer but little evidence of its use in palliative care. Having identified a form of yoga that could be adapted for those with physical frailties-- Dru yoga--a 12-week pilot project was introduced into the day care unit. This proved to be highly successful and has now been incorporated as part of our therapeutic service. 12. McLean TW, Kemper KJ. Lifestyle, biomechanical, and bioenergetic complementary therapies in pediatric oncology. J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Fall;4(4):187-93. Review. Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. tmclean@wfubmc.edu After the diagnosis of cancer in a child is made, many families complement conventional medical care with lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, environment, and mind-body therapies. Biomechanical, bioenergetic, and other therapies are also sometimes sought. These include massage, chiropractic, acupuncture/acupressure, therapeutic touch, Reiki, homeopathy, and prayer. Some of these complementary therapies have well-established roles in cancer therapy for children, whereas others are controversial and require more research. 13. Sarang SP, Telles S. Changes in p300 following two yoga-based relaxation techniques. Int J Neurosci. 2006 Dec;116(12):1419-30. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore, India. Cyclic meditation (CM) is a technique that combines "stimulating" and "calming" practices, based on a statement in ancient yoga texts suggesting that such a combination may be especially helpful to reach a state of mental equilibrium. The changes in the peak latency and peak amplitude of P300 auditory event-related potentials were studied before and after the practice of cyclic meditation compared to an equal duration of supine rest in 42 volunteers (group mean age +/- SD, 27 +/- 6.3 years), from Fz, Cz, and Pz electrode sites referenced to linked earlobes. The sessions were one day apart and the order was alternated. There was reduction in the peak latencies of P300 after cyclic meditation at Fz, Cz, and Pz compared to the "pre" values. A similar trend of reduction in P300 peak latencies at Fz, Cz, and Pz was also observed after supine rest, compared to the respective "pre" values, although the magnitude of change in each case was less after supine rest compared to after cyclic meditation. The P300 peak amplitudes after CM were higher at Fz, Cz, and Pz sites compared to the "pre" values. In contrast, no significant changes were observed in the P300 peak amplitudes at Fz, Cz, and Pz after supine rest compared to the respective "pre" state. The present results support the idea that "cyclic" meditation enhances cognitive processes underlying the generation of the P300. 14. Yetkin E, Aksoy Y, Yetkin O, Turhan H. Beneficial effect of deep breathing on premature ventricular complexes: can it be related to the decrease in QT dispersion? Int J Cardiol. 2006 Nov 18;113(3):417-8. It has been reported that deep breathing at 6 breaths/min is associated with reduction of premature ventricular complexes. The beneficial effect of deep breathing is supposed to be due to vagal modulation of sinoatrial and atrioventricular node. Beside the modulating effects of deep breathing, we believe that deep breathing, which is also used in yoga training, might have additional effects via decreasing QT dispersion. 15614. Agarwal V, Gupta B. Physiological effects of transcendental meditation and physical exercise. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2006 Apr; 5(2):181-183. 15615. Allen JJ, Schnyer RN, Chambers AS, Hitt SK, Moreno FA, Manber R. Acupuncture for depression: a randomized controlled trial. J Clin Psychiatry. 2006 Nov;67(11):1665-73. 15616. Andrade C. Transcendental meditation and components of the metabolic syndrome: methodological issues. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Dec 11-25;166(22):2553; author reply 2554. 15617. Andrykowski MA, Manne SL. Are psychological interventions effective and accepted by cancer patients? I. Standards and levels of evidence. Ann Behav Med. 2006 Oct;32(2):93-7. 15618. Astin JA, Reilly C, Perkins C, Child WL; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Breast cancer patients' perspectives on and use of complementary and alternative medicine: a study by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Fall;4(4):157-69. 15619. Atkinson SA. A nutrition odyssey: knowledge discovery, translation, and outreach. 2006 Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Lecture. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2006 Autumn;67(3):150-6. 15620. Bardia A, Barton DL, Prokop LJ, Bauer BA, Moynihan TJ. Efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine therapies in relieving cancer pain: a systematic review. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Dec 1;24(34):5457-64. Review. 15621. Barton DL, Loprinzi C, Jatoi A, Vincent A, Limburg P, Bauer B, Sood A, Good M, Bearden JD 4th, Kelaghan J, Sloan J. Can complementary and alternative medicine clinical cancer research be successfully accomplished? The Mayo Clinic-North Central Cancer Treatment Group experience. J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Fall;4(4):143-52. Review. 15622. Belavadi SN. Concept of Takrabasti. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Aug-Oct; XX(1):30-34. 15623. Blackwell E, de Leon CF, Miller GE. Applying mixed regression models to the analysis of repeated-measures data in psychosomatic medicine. Psychosom Med. 2006 Nov-Dec;68(6):870-8. 15624. Bower JE. Management of cancer-related fatigue. Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 2006 Nov;4(11):828-9. Review. 15625. Brauer P, Dietrich L, Davidson B. Nutrition in primary health care: using a Delphi process to design new interdisciplinary services. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2006 Autumn;Suppl:S14-29. 15626. Breuner CC. Alternative and complementary therapies. Adolesc Med Clin. 2006 Oct;17(3):521-46; abstract ix. Review. 15627. Byrne LN, Meacham RB. Management of post-ejaculatory perineal pain. J Androl. 2006 Nov-Dec;27(6):710-1. 15628. Cardini F, Wade C, Regalia AL, Gui S, Li W, Raschetti R, Kronenberg F. Clinical research in traditional medicine: priorities and methods. Complement Ther Med. 2006 Dec;14(4):282-7. 15629. Chandre R, JS. Sattvavajaya � the Ayurvedic approach to Psychotherapy. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Aug-Oct; XX(1):14-20. 15630. Chandra SN, Chaurasia JP, Nigam US. Efficacy of Erandataila kalpa and virecanakarma on Amavata � A comparative study. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Aug-Oct; XX(1):21-24. 15631. Chattopadhyay M, Hazra J, Mitra A. Efficacy of Withania somnifera in the management of stress � A clinical study. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Nov-2007 Jan; XX(2):105-108. 15632. Chen JX, Hu LS. Traditional chinese medicine for the treatment of chronic prostatitis in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Oct;12(8):763-9. Review. 15633. Chung V, Liu L, Bian Z, Zhao Z, Leuk Fong W, Kum WF, Gao J, Li M. Efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for idiopathic Parkinson's disease: a systematic review. Mov Disord. 2006 Oct;21(10):1709-15. Review. 15634. Cindy Wang SY, Yates P. Nurses' responses to people with cancer who use complementary and alternative medicine. Int J Nurs Pract. 2006 Oct;12(5):288-94. 15635. Daley A, MacArthur C, McManus R, Stokes-Lampard H, Wilson S, Roalfe A, Mutrie N. Factors associated with the use of complementary medicine and non-pharmacological interventions in symptomatic menopausal women. Climacteric. 2006 Oct;9(5):336-46. 15636. Demattia A, Moskowitz H, Kemper KJ, Laraque D. Disparities in complementary and alternative medical therapy recommendations for children in two different socioeconomic communities. Ambul Pediatr. 2006 Nov-Dec;6(6):312-7. 15637. Dennehy CE. The use of herbs and dietary supplements in gynecology: an evidence-based review. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006 Nov-Dec;51(6):402-9. Review. 15638. Dhalla S, Chan KJ, Montaner JS, Hogg RS. Complementary and alternative medicine use in British Columbia--a survey of HIV positive people on antiretroviral therapy. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2006 Nov;12(4):242-8. 15639. Duraipandiyan V, Ayyanar M, Ignacimuthu S. Antimicrobial activity of some ethnomedicinal plants used by Paliyar tribe from Tamil Nadu, India. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Oct 17;6:35. 15640. Edgeworth R, Collins AE. Self-care as a response to diarrhoea in rural Bangladesh: empowered choice or enforced adoption? Soc Sci Med. 2006 Nov;63(10):2686-97. 15641. Edzard E. Complementary and alternative medicine: examining the evidence. Community Pract. 2006 Oct;79(10):333-6. Review. 15642. Eisenberg DM, Post DE, Davis RB, Connelly MT, Legedza AT, Hrbek AL, Prosser LA, Buring JE, Inui TS, Cherkin DC. Addition of choice of complementary therapies to usual care for acute low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Spine. 2007 Jan 15;32(2):151-8. 15643. Evans E, Evans J. Changes in pharmacy students' attitudes and perceptions toward complementary and alternative medicine after completion of a required course. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Oct 15;70(5):105. 15644. Fisher P, McCarney R, Hasford C, Vickers A. Evaluation of specific and non-specific effects in homeopathy: feasibility study for a randomised trial. Homeopathy. 2006 Oct;95(4):215-22. 15645. Gardani G, Cerrone R, Biella C, Mancini L, Proserpio E, Casiraghi M, Travisi O, Meregalli M, Trabattoni P, Colombo L, Giani L, Vaghi M, Lissoni P. Effect of acupressure on nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy in cancer patients. Minerva Med. 2006 Oct;97(5):391-4. 15646. Gatchel RJ, Okifuji A. Evidence-based scientific data documenting the treatment and cost-effectiveness of comprehensive pain programs for chronic nonmalignant pain. J Pain. 2006 Nov;7(11):779-93. Review. 15647. Gautam SP, Patel US. Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal association in some ethanomedicinal plants of Jabalpur district: some new host records. J basic appl Mycol 2005, 4(1-2), 165-7. 15648. Ghaligi S, Nagendra HR, Bhatt R. Effect of Vedic chanting on memory and sustained attention. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2006 Apr; 5(2):177-180. 15649. Goertz CM, Niemtzow R, Burns SM, Fritts MJ, Crawford CC, Jonas WB. Auricular acupuncture in the treatment of acute pain syndromes: A pilot study. Mil Med. 2006 Oct;171(10):1010-4. 15650. Grossarth-Maticek R, Ziegler R. Prospective controlled cohort studies on long-term therapy of breast cancer patients with a mistletoe preparation (Iscador). Forsch Komplementarmed. 2006 Oct;13(5):285-92. 15651. Guo R, Canter PH, Ernst E. Herbal medicines for the treatment of rhinosinusitis: a systematic review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Oct;135(4):496-506. Review. 15652. Guth AA, Diflo T. "You've got mail!": the role of e-mail in clinical breast surgical practice. Breast. 2006 Dec;15(6):713-7. 15653. Heymsfield SB, Harp JB, Rowell PN, Nguyen AM, Pietrobelli A. How much may I eat? Calorie estimates based upon energy expenditure prediction equations. Obes Rev. 2006 Nov;7(4):361-70. Review. 15654. Hong CZ. Treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2006 Oct;10(5):345-9. Review. 15655. Hsieh TC, Wu JM. Differential control of growth, cell cycle progression, and gene expression in human estrogen receptor positive MCF-7 breast cancer cells by extracts derived from polysaccharopeptide I'm-Yunity and Danshen and their combination. Int J Oncol. 2006 Nov;29(5):1215-22. 15656. Hsu YL, Yen MH, Kuo PL, Cho CY, Huang YT, Tseng CJ, Lee JP, Lin CC. San-Zhong-Kui-Jian-Tang, a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, inhibits the proliferation of human breast cancer cell by blocking cell cycle progression and inducing apoptosis. Biol Pharm Bull. 2006 Dec;29(12):2388-94. 15657. Jadeja BA, Odedra NK, Odedra KR. Herbal remedies used for haemorrhoids by tribals of Saurashtra, Gujarat. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2006 Jul; 5(3):348-352. 15658. Jagtap SD, Deokule SS, Bhosle SV. Some unique ethnomedicinal uses of plants used by the Korku tribe of Amravati district of Maharashtra, India. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Oct 11;107(3):463-9. 15659. Javed M, Khan AJ, Siddiqui MMH. Effect of Colchicum luteum Baker in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2005 Oct; 4(4):421-423 15660. Juan A, Salazar A, Alvarez A, Perez JR, Garcia L, Corbella X. Effectiveness and safety of an emergency department short-stay unit as an alternative to standard inpatient hospitalisation. Emerg Med J. 2006 Nov;23(11):833-7. 15661. Kaboru BB, Falkenberg T, Ndulo J, Muchimba M, Solo K, Faxelid E; Bridging Gaps Project's Research Team. Communities' views on prerequisites for collaboration between modern and traditional health sectors in relation to STI/HIV/AIDS care in Zambia. Health Policy. 2006 Oct;78(2-3):330-9. 15662. Kajiyama H, Akama H, Yamanaka H, Shoji A, Matsuda Y, Tanaka E, Nakajima A, Terai C, Hara M, Tomatsu T, Saitoh T, Kamatani N. One third of Japanese patients with rheumatoid arthritis use complementary and alternative medicine. Mod Rheumatol. 2006;16(6):355-9. 15663. Kar A, Choudhary BK, Bandyopadhyay NG. Some common medicinal and aromatic plants for management of impaired glucose tolerance and early diabetes mellitus. Indian J nat Products 2005, 21(4), 19-24. 15664. Kelner M, Wellman B, Welsh S, Boon H. How far can complementary and alternative medicine go? The case of chiropractic and homeopathy. Soc Sci Med. 2006 Nov;63(10):2617-27. 15665. Kim KS, Kim DW, Yu YK. The effect of capsicum plaster in pain after inguinal hernia repair in children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2006 Oct;16(10):1036-41. 15666. Kitano A, Saika S, Yamanaka O, Ikeda K, Reinach PS, Nakajima Y, Okada Y, Shirai K, Ohnishi Y. Genipin suppresses subconjunctival fibroblast migration, proliferation and myofibroblast transdifferentiation. Ophthalmic Res. 2006;38(6):355-60. 15667. Kittleson MM, Meoni LA, Wang NY, Chu AY, Ford DE, Klag MJ. Association of childhood socioeconomic status with subsequent coronary heart disease in physicians. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Nov 27;166(21):2356-61. 15668. Kumar IR, Swamy NVC, Nagendra HR. Effect of pyramids on microorganisms. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2005 Oct; 4(4):373-379. 15669. La Torre MA. Creating a healing environment. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2006 Nov;42(4):262-4. 15670. Lansky EP, St Louis EK. Transcendental meditation: a double-edged sword in epilepsy? Epilepsy Behav. 2006 Nov;9(3):394-400. 15671. Lau MA, Bishop SR, Segal ZV, Buis T, Anderson ND, Carlson L, Shapiro S, Carmody J, Abbey S, Devins G. The Toronto Mindfulness Scale: development and validation. J Clin Psychol. 2006 Dec;62(12):1445-67. 15672. Lee HJ, Lee EO, Rhee YH, Ahn KS, Li GX, Jiang C, Lu J, Kim SH. An oriental herbal cocktail, ka-mi-kae-kyuk-tang, exerts anti-cancer activities by targeting angiogenesis, apoptosis and metastasis. Carcinogenesis. 2006 Dec;27(12):2455-63. 15673. Lee LS, Andrade AS, Flexner C. Interactions between natural health products and antiretroviral drugs: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects. Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Oct 15;43(8):1052-9. 15674. Leung AY, Park J, Schulteis G, Duann JR, Yaksh T. The electrophysiology of de qi sensations. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Oct;12(8):743-50. 15675. Lie DA, Boker J. Comparative survey of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) attitudes, use, and information-seeking behaviour among medical students, residents & faculty. BMC Med Educ. 2006 Dec 9;6:58. 15676. Lim B, Manheimer E, Lao L, Ziea E, Wisniewski J, Liu J, Berman B. Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD005111. Review. 15677. Lin CM, Chang H, Chen YH, Wu IH, Chiu JH. Wogonin inhibits IL-6-induced angiogenesis via down-regulation of VEGF and VEGFR-1, not VEGFR-2. Planta Med. 2006 Nov;72(14):1305-10. 15678. Liu T, Liu C. Acupuncture for treating osteoarthritis of the knee and the hip. Arthritis Rheum. 2006 Nov;54(11):3375-7. 15679. Lokhande PD, Jagdale SC, Chabukswar AR. Natural remedies for heart diseases. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2006 Jul; 5(3):420-427. 15680. Ma YX, Fu HZ, Li M, Sun W, Xu B, Cui JR. An anticancer effect of a new saponin component from Gymnocladus chinensis Baillon through inactivation of nuclear factor-kappaB. Anticancer Drugs. 2007 Jan;18(1):41-6. 15681. Macklin EA, Wayne PM, Kalish LA, Valaskatgis P, Thompson J, Pian-Smith MC, Zhang Q, Stevens S, Goertz C, Prineas RJ, Buczynski B, Zusman RM. Stop Hypertension with the Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP): results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Hypertension. 2006 Nov;48(5):838-45. 15682. Malhotra V, Tandon O P. A study of the effect of individual Asanas on blood pressure. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2005 Oct; 4(4):367-372. 15683. Mangal A, Panda D, Sharma MC. Peptic ulcer healing properties of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.). Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2006 Apr; 5(2):227-228. 15684. Mangalasseri P. Ayurvedic Approach to Parkinsonism. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Nov-2007 Jan; XX(2):121-128. 15685. Maroon JC, Bost JW, Borden MK, Lorenz KM, Ross NA. Natural antiinflammatory agents for pain relief in athletes. Neurosurg Focus. 2006 Oct 15;21(4):E11. Review. 15686. Matt P, Carrel T, White M, Lefkovits I, Van Eyk J. Proteomics in cardiovascular surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Jan;133(1):210-4. Review. 15687. McEachrane-Gross FP, Liebschutz JM, Berlowitz D. Use of selected complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments in veterans with cancer or chronic pain: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Oct 6;6:34. 15688. Merida I, Avila-Flores A. Tumor metabolism: new opportunities for cancer therapy. Clin Transl Oncol. 2006 Oct;8(10):711-6. Review. 15689. Moussavi Z, Behrouzi R. Over-the-counter and alternative medicines in the treatment of vulvovaginal symptoms in women referred to the Gynecologic clinics. J Cell Tissue Res 2005, 5(2), 453-6. 15690. Nahin RL, Fitzpatrick AL, Williamson JD, Burke GL, Dekosky ST, Furberg C; GEM Study Investigators. Use of herbal medicine and other dietary supplements in community-dwelling older people: Baseline data from the ginkgo evaluation of memory study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2006 Nov;54(11):1725-35. 15691. Niscola P, de Fabritiis P, Cartoni C, Romani C, Sorrentino F, Dentamaro T, Piccioni D, Scaramucci L, Giovannini M, Amadori S, Mandelli F. Home care management of patients affected by hematologic malignancies: a review. Haematologica. 2006 Nov;91(11):1523-9. Review. 15692. O'Dowd A. New rules for homoeopathic remedies anger UK peers. BMJ. 2006 Nov 4;333(7575):935. 15693. Park YK, Soh CT, Park GM, Hwang MK, Chung PR. Host specificity of Pisidium coreanum (Bivalvia: Sphaeriidae) to larval infection with a human intestinal fluke Echinostoma cinetorchis (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae) in Korea. J Parasitol. 2006 Oct;92(5):1118-20. 15694. Patel G, Euler D, Audette JF. Complementary and alternative medicine for noncancer pain. Med Clin North Am. 2007 Jan;91(1):141-67. Review. 15695. Pawar S, Patil D A. Folk remedies against rheumatic disorders in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge. 2006 Jul; 5(3):314-316. 15696. Pilkington K, Rampes H, Richardson J. Complementary medicine for depression. Expert Rev Neurother. 2006 Nov;6(11):1741-51. Review. 15697. Pitsios C, Chliva C, Mikos N, Kompoti E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Kontou-Fili K. Bee pollen sensitivity in airborne pollen allergic individuals. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2006 Nov;97(5):703-6. 15698. Prashant V, Akhila, Harishchandra H, D�souza V, D�souza B. Antioxidant and membrane stabilizing effect of vitamin E in elderly people. Aryavaidyan. 2006 May-Jul; XIX(4):237-241. 15699. Rajagopala M, Singh KD, Singh K. Myopia � A clinical study. Aryavaidyan. 2006 May-Jul; XIX(4):221-225. 15700. Robinson N, Donaldson J, Watt H. Auditing outcomes and costs of integrated complementary medicine provision�the importance of length of follow up. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2006 Nov;12(4):249-57. 15701. Robotin MC, Penman AG. Integrating complementary therapies into mainstream cancer care: which way forward? Med J Aust. 2006 Oct 2;185(7):377-9. 15702. Samdup DZ, Smith RG, Il Song S. The use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with chronic medical conditions. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Oct;85(10):842-6. 15703. Saydah SH, Eberhardt MS. Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with chronic diseases: United States 2002. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Oct;12(8):805-12. 15704. Sedgeman JA, Sarwari A. The effect of a Health Realization/Innate Health psychoeducational seminar on stress and anxiety in HIV-positive patients. Med Sci Monit. 2006 Oct;12(10):CR397-9. 15705. Shamseer L, Charrois TL, Vohra S; American Academy of Pediatrics Provisional Section on Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative Medicine. Complementary, holistic, and integrative medicine: garlic. Pediatr Rev. 2006 Dec;27(12):e77-80. Review. 15706. Shannahoff-Khalsa D. A perspective on the emergence of meditation techniques for medical disorders. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Oct;12(8):709-13. 15707. Sharma JM, Singh DJ, Sambath. Comparative study of two anti-diabetic ayurvedic formulations. Aryavaidyan. 2006 May-Jul; XIX(4):205-210. 15708. Shaw A, Thompson EA, Sharp DJ. Expectations of patients and parents of children with asthma regarding access to complementary therapy information and services via the NHS: a qualitative study. Health Expect. 2006 Dec;9(4):343-58. 15709. Sikarwar RLS, Jaiswal A, Chaturvedi A. Uses of some important medicinal plants of Chitrakoot region of Satna (M.P.). natn J Life Sci 2004, 1(2), 349-52. 15710. Singh S. Impact of vegetarian diet, aerobic exercise and rajyoga meditation on hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia and homocysteinemia in coronary artery diseases. Biomedical Science Dep, University of Delhi, Delhi, 2006. 15711. Sing S, Jain CM, Khawale DS. Childhood obesity: A conceptual study. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Aug-Oct; XX(1):14-20. 15712. Steen M, Calvert J. Homeopathy for childbirth: remedies and research. RCM Midwives. 2006 Nov;9(11):438-40. Review. 15713. Steffen KJ, Roerig JL, Mitchell JE, Crosby RD. A survey of herbal and alternative medication use among participants with eating disorder symptoms. Int J Eat Disord. 2006 Dec;39(8):741-6. 15714. Swarup AB, Barrett W, Jazieh AR. The use of complementary and alternative medicine by cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Am J Clin Oncol. 2006 Oct;29(5):468-73. 15715. Takakuwa K, Ooki I, Nonaka T, Tamura N, Ishii K, Kikuchi A, Tamura M, Tanaka K. Prophylactic therapy for patients with reproductive failure who were positive for anti- phospholipid antibodies. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2006 Oct;56(4):237-42. 15716. Teixeira MZ. Evidence of the principle of similitude in modern fatal iatrogenic events. Homeopathy. 2006 Oct;95(4):229-36. Review. 15717. Telles S, Naveen KV. Effect of yoga on somatic indicators of distress in professional computer users. Med Sci Monit. 2006 Oct;12(10):LE21-2. 15718. Travis F, Arenander A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal study of effects of transcendental meditation practice on interhemispheric frontal asymmetry and frontal coherence. Int J Neurosci. 2006 Dec;116(12):1519-38. 15719. Ukiya M, Akihisa T, Yasukawa K, Tokuda H, Suzuki T, Kimura Y. Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor-promoting, and cytotoxic activities of constituents of marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers. J Nat Prod. 2006 Dec;69(12):1692-6. 15720. Unnikrishnan P. Excerpts from Cikitsamanjari � LII. Aryavaidyan. 2006 Aug-Oct; XX(1):57-64. 15721. Viggo Hansen N, Jorgensen T, Ortenblad L. Massage and touch for dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD004989. Review. 15722. Wadnap N, Johnson J, Bhatt N & Chitre D. Efficacy and safety of RA-11 (O) � A herbal analgesic cream. Indian J of Traditional Knowledge2006 July; 5(3):384-387. 15723. Wang CY, Chiao MT, Yen PJ, Huang WC, Hou CC, Chien SC, Yeh KC, Yang WC, Shyur LF, Yang NS. Modulatory effects of Echinacea purpurea extracts on human dendritic cells: a cell- and gene-based study. Genomics. 2006 Dec;88(6):801-8. 15724. Welder GJ, Wessel TR, Arant CB, Schofield RS, Zineh I. Complementary and alternative medicine use among individuals participating in research: implications for research and practice. Pharmacotherapy. 2006 Dec;26(12):1794-801. 15725. Wells M, Sarna L, Cooley ME, Brown JK, Chernecky C, Williams RD, Padilla G, Danao LL. Use of complementary and alternative medicine therapies to control symptoms in women living with lung cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2007 Jan-Feb;30(1):45-55; quiz 56-7. 15726. White A. Acupuncture for tinnitus: a series of six n = 1 controlled trials. Complement Ther Med. 2006 Dec;14(4):289; author reply 288. 15727. Wickham S. Holistic therapies, proof and plausibility. Pract Midwife. 2006 Nov;9(10):51. 15728. Williams J, Russell I, Durai D, Cheung WY, Farrin A, Bloor K, Coulton S, Richardson G. What are the clinical outcome and cost-effectiveness of endoscopy undertaken by nurses when compared with doctors? A Multi-Institution Nurse Endoscopy Trial (MINuET). Health Technol Assess. 2006 Oct;10(40):iii-iv, ix-x, 1-195. 15729. Wu PL, Hsu YL, Jao CW. Indole alkaloids from Cephalanceropsis gracilis. J Nat Prod. 2006 Oct;69(10):1467-70. 15730. Wu T, Harrison RA, Chen X, Ni J, Zhou L, Qiao J, Wang Q, Wei J, Xin D, Zheng J. 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Bernardi
L, Passino
C, Spadacini
G, Bonfichi
M, Arcaini
L, Malcovati
L, Bandinelli
G, Schneider
A, Keyl
C, Feil
P, Greene
RE, Bernasconi
C. Reduced hypoxic ventilatory response with preserved blood
oxygenation in yoga trainees and Himalayan Buddhist monks at altitude:
evidence of a different adaptive strategy? Eur
J Appl Physiol. 2007 Mar;99(5):511-8 2.
Biziulevicius GA, Kazlauskaite J. Following Hippocrates' advice 'Let
food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food': an alternative method for
evaluation of the immunostimulatory potential of food proteins. Med
Hypotheses. 2007;68(3):712-3. Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical
School, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom. 3.
Bradley R, Oberg
EB, Calabrese C, Standish LJ. Algorithm for complementary and alternative medicine
practice and research in type 2 diabetes. J Altern Complement Med. 2007
Jan-Feb;13(1):159-75. Review. 4.
Carson JW, Carson KM, Porter LS, Keefe FJ, Shaw H, Miller JM.
Yoga for women with metastatic breast cancer: results from a pilot
study. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2007 Mar;33(3):331-41. 5.
Comhaire F, Mahmoud A. Preventing
diseases of the prostate in the elderly using hormones and nutriceuticals.
Aging Male. 2004 Jun;7(2):155-69. Review. 6.
Garofalo C, Vignaroli
C, Zandri G, Aquilanti L, Bordoni D, Osimani A, Clementi F, Biavasco F.
Direct detection of antibiotic resistance genes in specimens
of chicken and pork meat. Int J Food Microbiol. 2007 Jan 1;113(1):75-83. Department of Food Sciences, Universit� Politecnica
delle Marche, via Ranieri, Montedago, 60131 Ancona, Italy. Antibiotic resistance (AR) in bacteria, a major threat to human health, has emerged in the last few decades as a consequence of the selective pressure exerted by the widespread use of antibiotics in medicine, agriculture and veterinary practice and as growth promoters in animal husbandry. The frequency of 11 genes [tet(M), tet(O), tet(K), erm(A), erm(B), erm(C), vanA, vanB, aac (6')-Ie aph (2'')-Ia, mecA, blaZ] encoding resistance to some antibiotics widely used in clinical practice was analysed in raw pork and chicken meat and in fermented sausages as well as in faecal samples from the relevant farm animals using a molecular approach based on PCR amplification of bacterial DNA directly extracted from specimens. Some of the 11 AR genes were highly prevalent, the largest number being detected in chicken meat and pig faeces. The genes found most frequently in meat were tet(K) and erm(B); vanB and mecA were the least represented. All 11 determinants were detected in faecal samples except mecA, which was found only in chicken faeces. erm(B) and erm(C) were detected in all faecal samples. The frequency of AR genes was not appreciably different in meat compared to faecal specimens of the relevant animal except for vanB, which was more prevalent in faeces. Our findings suggest that AR genes are highly prevalent in food-associated bacteria and that AR contamination is likely related to breeding rather than processing techniques. Finally, the cultivation-independent molecular method used in this work to determine the prevalence of AR genes in foods proved to be a rapid and reliable alternative to traditional tools. 7.
Jayadevappa
R, Johnson
JC, Bloom
BS, Nidich
S, Desai
S, Chhatre
S, Raziano
DB, Schneider
R. Effectiveness of transcendental meditation on functional
capacity and quality of life of African Americans with congestive heart
failure: a randomized control study. Ethn
Dis. 2007 Winter;17(1):172-3. 8.
Knox J, Gaster B. Dietary
supplements for the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease. J
Altern Complement Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;13(1):83-95. 9.
Krishnamurthy MN, Telles S. Assessing depression following two
ancient Indian interventions: effects of yoga and ayurveda on older adults
in a residential home. J Gerontol Nurs. 2007 Feb;33(2):17-23. 10.
Prajapati SH, Kahn RF, Stecker T, Pulley L.
Curriculum planning: a needs assessment for complementary and
alternative medicine education in residency. Fam Med. 2007 Mar;39(3):190-4. 11.
Putnam SE, Scutt AM, Bicknell K, Priestley CM, Williamson EM.
Natural products as alternative treatments for metabolic bone
disorders and for maintenance of bone health. Phytother Res. 2007
Feb;21(2):99-112. Review. 12.
Sawni A, Ragothaman R, Thomas RL, Mahajan P.
The use of complementary/alternative therapies among children
attending an urban pediatric emergency department. Clin Pediatr (Phila).
2007 Jan;46(1):36-41. Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan 48201, USA. The incidence of and factors associated with complementary/alternative medicine use by pediatric patients was determined by face-to-face interviews with 602 parents/caregivers of children aged birth to 18 years who presented to an urban pediatric emergency department from February 2004 to September 2004. The overall use of complementary/alternative medicine among children was 15% and more common among children older than 5 years (21%). Families who used complementary/alternative medicine thought results were best when both complementary/alternative medicine and conventional medicine were integrated (P < .001). Most common types of complementary/alternative therapies used were folk remedies/home remedies (59%), herbs (41%), prayer healing (14%), and massage therapy (10%). Complementary/alternative medicine use was significant among the sample of children visiting an urban pediatric emergency department. Pediatricians should inquire about complementary/alternative use in the emergency department, particularly in children older than 5 years and those with parents/caretakers using complementary/alternative medicine themselves. 13.
Sharpe PA, Blanck HM, Williams JE, Ainsworth BE, Conway JM. Use of
complementary and alternative medicine for weight control in the United
States. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Mar;13(2):217-22.
Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA. pasharpe@sc.edu OBJECTIVES: The purpose was to assess the prevalence and correlates of complementary and alternative medicine use for weight control. DESIGN: A list-assisted random-digit-dialed telephone survey of adults was conducted in the fall of 2002 (n = 11,211). The focus of the study was complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use, other than dietary supplements, in the previous 12 months. SETTINGS/LOCATION: The sample of respondents was drawn from the total noninstitutionalized U.S. adult population residing in telephone-equipped locations. SUBJECTS: The sampling procedures were designed to obtain adequate representation of Hispanic and non-Hispanic black respondents. Data from the total sample of 11,211 were weighted to achieve an estimate of the U.S. population. Analyses focused on 372 people who had used CAM within the previous 12 months. RESULTS: Of the total, 3.3% (n = 372) had used a CAM therapy in the previous 12 months. Higher adjusted odds ratios for CAM use were found among respondents who were exercising for weight control; using a lower carbohydrate, higher protein diet; using a nonprescription weight-loss product(s); overweight; physically active; and not satisfied with one's body (adjusted for age, race, gender, education, and city size). The most often used therapies were yoga (57.4%), meditation (8.2%), acupuncture (7.7%), massage (7.5%), and Eastern martial arts (5.9%). CAM users used CAM therapies on their own (62.6%), in a group setting (26.8%) or with a CAM practitioner (10.6%). CONCLUSIONS: The use of CAM therapies other than dietary supplements for weight loss was relatively low. The most popular therapy was yoga, and the majority of CAM users used CAM therapies on their own. Persons who had used other weight loss methods had greater odds for using CAM in the previous 12 months, suggesting that CAM use is often added to other weight-loss strategies. 14.
Yu D, Morris-Natschke
SL, Lee KH. New
developments in natural products-based anti-AIDS research. Med Res Rev. 2007
Jan;27(1):108-32. Review. 16118.
Abrams DI. An overview of integrative oncology. Clin Adv Hematol
Oncol. 2007 Jan;5(1):45-7. 16119.
Adler RC. Wellness can
be achieved through u nderstanding and addressing the elements of metabolic
syndrome. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;13(1):11-2. 16120.
Allamwar SS, Rajurkar SR. Studies on hypolipidemic activity of
Trigonella foenum-graecum in experimentally induced diabetic rats.
Aryavaidyan 2007, 20(3), 210-215. 16121.
Allen-Hall L, Cano P, Arnason JT, Rojas R, Lock O, Lafrenie RM.
Treatment of THP-1 cells with Uncaria tomentosa extracts
differentially regulates the expression if IL-1beta and TNF-alpha. J
Ethnopharmacol. 2007 Jan 19;109(2):312-7. 16122.
Altunc U, Pittler MH,
Ernst E. Homeopathy for
childhood and adolescence ailments: systematic review of randomized clinical
trials. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007 Jan;82(1):69-75. Review.
16123.
Aminoff BZ. The new
Israeli Law "The Dying Patient" and Relief of Suffering Units. Am
J Hosp Palliat Care. 2007 Feb-Mar;24(1):54-8.
16124.
Arranz L, Guayerbas N, Siboni L, De la Fuente M.
Effect of acupuncture treatment on the immune function impairment
found in anxious women. Am J Chin Med. 2007;35(1):35-51.
16125.
Ashrafian H, Watkins H. Reviews of translational medicine and
genomics in cardiovascular disease: new disease taxonomy and therapeutic
implications cardiomyopathies: therapeutics based on molecular phenotype. J
Am Coll Cardiol. 2007 Mar 27;49(12):1251-64. 16126.
Avis NE, Pian-Smith MC. Acupuncture for hot flashes. Menopause. 2007
Jan-Feb;14(1):10-3. 16127.
Bamigboye AA, Smyth R. Interventions
for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev.
2007 Jan 24;(1):CD001066. Review. 16128.
Bhardwaj KR, Gulia R, Yadav OP. Biodiversity conservation strategies
for medicinal and aromatic plants: an appraisal of present status and
development needs. Eco Res J Bio Sci 2006, 5(1), 83-93. 16129.
Bharathi K, Gopakumar K. Vaginal douching with Karanjakvatha in non
specific leucorrhoea �A clinical evaluation. Aryavaidyan 2007, 20(3),
167-171. 16130.
Bhimani S. Clinical study of efficacy of glycoban cap in patients of
non- insulin dependent diabetes
(NIDDM) mellitus. Antiseptic.
2005 Feb; 102(2): 71-75. 16131.
Block KI. The demise of
the super-aspirins: an opportunity for integrative medicine? Integr Cancer
Ther. 2005 Mar;4(1):5-7. 16132.
Boak L, Chin-Dusting JP. Hypercholesterolemia
and endothelium dysfunction: role of dietary supplementation as vascular
protective agents. Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2004 Jan;2(1):45-52. Review.
16133.
Boon HS, Olatunde F, Zick SM. Trends in complementary/alternative medicine use by breast
cancer survivors: comparing survey data from 1998 and 2005. BMC Womens
Health. 2007 Mar 30;7:4. 16134.
Brandin H,
Viitanen E, Myrberg O, Arvidsson AK. Effects
of herbal medicinal products and food supplements on induction of CYP1A2,
CYP3A4 and MDR1 in the human colon carcinoma cell line LS180. Phytother Res.
2007 Mar;21(3):239-44. 16135.
Brimblecombe N, Tingle A, Tunmore R, Murrells T.
Implementing holistic practices in mental health nursing: a national
consultation. Int J Nurs Stud. 2007 Mar;44(3):339-48. 16136.
Brown KH, de Romana DL, Arsenault JE, Peerson JM, Penny ME.
Comparison of the effects of zinc delivered in a fortified food or a
liquid supplement on the growth, morbidity, and plasma zinc concentrations
of young Peruvian children. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Feb;85(2):538-47.
16137.
Bull L. Sunflower
therapy for children with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia): a
randomised, controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007
Feb;13(1):15-24. 16138.
Cameron LD, Booth RJ,
Schlatter M, Ziginskas D, Harman JE. Changes
in emotion regulation and psychological adjustment following use of a group
psychosocial support program for women recently diagnosed with breast
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16139.
Chao AS, Chao A, Wang TH, Chang YC, Peng HH, Chang SD, Chao A, Chang
CJ, Lai CH, Wong AM. Pain
relief by applying transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on
acupuncture points during the first stage of labor: a randomized
double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Pain. 2007 Feb;127(3):214-20. 16140.
Chen S, Lv F, Gao J, Lin J, Liu Z, Fu Y, Liu Y, Lin B, Xie Y, Ren X,
Xu Y, Fan X, Xu A. HLA
class II polymorphisms associated with the physiologic characteristics
defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine: linking modern genetics with an
ancient medicine. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Mar;13(2):231-9.
16141.
Chima CS. Diet manuals
to practice manuals: the evolution of nutrition care. Nutr Clin Pract. 2007
Feb;22(1):89-100. Review. 16142.
Chaterji R, Tractenberg RE, Amri H, Lumpkin M, Amorosi SB, Haramati
A. A large-sample survey of
first- and second-year medical student attitudes toward complementary and
alternative medicine in the curriculum and in practice. Altern Ther Health
Med. 2007 Jan-Feb;13(1):30-5. 16143.
Cohen BE, Kanaya AM, Macer JL, Shen H, Chang AA, Grady D.
Feasibility and acceptability of restorative yoga for treatment of
hot flushes: a pilot trial. Maturitas. 2007 Feb 20;56(2):198-204. 16144.
Collins C. Said another
way: stroke, evolution, and the rainforests: an ancient approach to modern
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1. Ben-Arye E, Lear A, Hermoni D, Margalit RS. Promoting lifestyle self-awareness among the medical team by the use of an integrated teaching approach: a primary care experience. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 May;13(4):461-9. The Complementary and Traditional Medicine Unit, Department of Family Medicine, Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. eranben@netvision.net.il OBJECTIVES: Healthy lifestyle is recommended in clinical guidelines for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Research previously identified a gap between lifestyle recommendations and their implementation in clinical practice. In this paper, we describe a pilot educational program aimed to promote providers' awareness of their own lifestyles, and to explore whether increased personal awareness enhances providers' willingness to engage in lifestyle-change discussion with patients. METHODS: Two primary-care urban clinics in Northern Israel participated in the program, which consisted of a series of six biweekly educational sessions, each lasting 2-4 hours. Each session included both knowledge-based and experiential learning based on complementary medicine modalities. Surveys at the end of the program and a year later provided the program evaluation. RESULTS: Thirty-five personnel participated in the program. Thirteen (13) of the 20 participants (65%) reported an attitude change regarding eating habits after the program. At 1-year follow up, 24 of the 27 respondents (89%) stated that they were more aware of their eating habits and of their physical activity compared with precourse status. Twenty-three (23) of 27 respondents (85%) stated that after the program they were better prepared to initiate a conversation with their patients about lifestyle change. CONCLUSIONS: An integrated educational approach based on knowledge-based and complementary and alternative medicine experiential modalities, aimed to facilitate self-awareness, may enhance learners' attitude change. The findings demonstrate readiness of learners to reexamine their lifestyles. Increased self-awareness helped participants to make a positive attitude change regarding eating habits and physical activity and was associated with participants' increased engagement in lifestyle-change discussions with patients. The teaching approach had longstanding effect, noted in the one-year follow-up. 2. Bonomi P. Paclitaxel poliglumex (PPX, CT-2103): macromolecular medicine for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2007 Apr;7(4):415-22. Review. Taxanes, including paclitaxel and docetaxel, are widely used cytotoxic agents for the treatment of solid tumors. Paclitaxel, a small, hydrophobic agent, binds extensively to plasma proteins, and its pharmacokinetic profile is characterized by a short plasma elimination half-life with a broad tissue distribution. These unfavorable pharmacokinetic characteristics are associated with limited tumor exposure and high systemic exposure, reducing the therapeutic index of paclitaxel. Paclitaxel poliglumex (PPX, CT-2103), a polymer-drug conjugate of paclitaxel and poly-L-glutamic acid, was designed to enhance the therapeutic index of paclitaxel by improving its pharmacokinetic profile, and to provide a water-soluble alternative to the standard paclitaxel formulation. Potential advantages of polymer-drug conjugates include delivery of a higher concentration of active drug to tumor tissue and limited exposure of normal tissues. In addition, the slow release of drug from the polymer carrier lowers peak plasma concentrations of the active drug. 3. John PJ, Sharma N, Sharma CM, Kankane A. Effectiveness of yoga therapy in the treatment of migraine without aura: a randomized controlled trial. Headache. 2007 May;47(5):654-61. Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have explored the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of migraine but there is no documented investigation of the effectiveness of yoga therapy for migraine management. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effectiveness of holistic approach of yoga therapy for migraine treatment compared to self-care. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Seventy-two patients with migraine without aura were randomly assigned to yoga therapy or self-care group for 3 months. Primary outcomes were headache frequency (headache diary), severity of migraine (0-10 numerical scale) and pain component (McGill pain questionnaire). Secondary outcomes were anxiety and depression (Hospital anxiety depression scale), medication score. RESULTS: After adjustment for baseline values, the subjects' complaints related to headache intensity (P < .001), frequency (P < .001), pain rating index (P < .001), affective pain rating index (P < .001), total pain rating index (P < .001), anxiety and depression scores (P < .001), symptomatic medication use (P < .001) were significantly lower in the yoga group compared to the self-care group. CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated a significant reduction in migraine headache frequency and associated clinical features, in patients treated with yoga over a period of 3 months. Further study of this therapeutic intervention appears to be warranted. 4. Nutescu EA. Assessing, preventing, and treating venous thromboembolism: evidence-based approaches. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Jun 1;64(11 Suppl 7):S5-13. Review. University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. enutescu@uic.edu PURPOSE: The long-term complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), assessment of risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in medical and surgical patients, recommendations in evidence-based guidelines for VTE prophylaxis in surgical and medical patients and the treatment of VTE, and a new alternative for VTE prophylaxis and treatment are discussed. SUMMARY: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an acute complication of DVT, and recurrent DVT, post-thrombotic syndrome, and death are long-term complications of DVT. The need to assess VTE risk and provide VTE prophylaxis are well recognized in surgical patients. However, VTE prophylaxis is underutilized in medical patients despite the fact that DVT is common and guidelines for prophylaxis are available, partly because the condition often is asymptomatic in these patients. The risk for VTE increases as the number of risk factors increases, so the aggressiveness of VTE prophylaxis in medical and surgical patients increases as the risk of VTE increases. The most recent American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines recommend low-dose unfractionated heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients. The treatment of VTE recommended by ACCP involves short-term LMWH or unfractionated heparin therapy plus long-term oral warfarin therapy. The pentasaccharide, factor Xa inhibitor, fondaparinux is a new alternative for VTE prophylaxis and treatment. Reducing LMWH doses for patients with severe renal impairment may offer a safety advantage. Fixed doses of LMWH are customarily used for VTE prophylaxis regardless of body weight or body mass index, but weight-based dosing with larger doses for obese patients may be more effective than fixed doses. CONCLUSION: Efforts to assess VTE risk and apply evidence-based guidelines for VTE prophylaxis and treatment in medical patients as well as surgical patients can improve patient care and outcomes. Findings from recent clinical research provide clinicians with clarification about the optimal prophylactic and treatment strategies, and future guidelines will reflect these findings. 5. Shukla Y, Singh M. Cancer preventive properties of ginger: a brief review. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007 May;45(5):683-90. Environmental Carcinogenesis Division, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, P.O. Box 80, M.G. Marg, Lucknow 226 001, Uttar Pradesh, India. yogeshwer_shukla@hotmail.com <yogeshwer_shukla@hotmail.com> Ginger, the rhizome of Zingiber officinalis, one of the most widely used species of the ginger family, is a common condiment for various foods and beverages. Ginger has a long history of medicinal use dating back 2500 years. Ginger has been traditionally used from time immemorial for varied human ailments in different parts of the globe, to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhoea, and nausea. Some pungent constituents present in ginger and other zingiberaceous plants have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, and some of them exhibit cancer preventive activity in experimental carcinogenesis. The anticancer properties of ginger are attributed to the presence of certain pungent vallinoids, viz. [6]-gingerol and [6]-paradol, as well as some other constituents like shogaols, zingerone etc. A number of mechanisms that may be involved in the chemopreventive effects of ginger and its components have been reported from the laboratory studies in a wide range of experimental models. 6. Streeter CC, Jensen JE, Perlmutter RM, Cabral HJ, Tian H, Terhune DB, Ciraulo DA, Renshaw PF. Yoga Asana sessions increase brain GABA levels: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 May;13(4):419-26. Division of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA. streeter@bu.edu OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare changes in brain gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels associated with an acute yoga session versus a reading session. It was hypothesized that an individual yoga session would be associated with an increase in brain GABA levels. DESIGN: This is a parallel-groups design. SETTINGS/LOCATION: Screenings, scan acquisitions, and interventions took place at medical school-affiliated centers. SUBJECTS: The sample comprised 8 yoga practitioners and 11 comparison subjects. INTERVENTIONS: Yoga practitioners completed a 60-minute yoga session and comparison subjects completed a 60-minute reading session. OUTCOME MEASURES: GABA-to-creatine ratios were measured in a 2-cm axial slab using magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging immediately prior to and immediately after interventions. RESULTS: There was a 27% increase in GABA levels in the yoga practitioner group after the yoga session (0.20 mmol/kg) but no change in the comparison subject group after the reading session ( -0.001 mmol/kg) (t = -2.99, df = 7.87, p = 0.018). CONCLUSIONS:These findings demonstrate that in experienced yoga practitioners, brain GABA levels increase after a session of yoga. This suggests that the practice of yoga should be explored as a treatment for disorders with low GABA levels such as depression and anxiety disorders. Future studies should compare yoga to other forms of exercise to help determine whether yoga or exercise alone can alter GABA levels. 16645. Abubakar MS, Musa AM, Ahmed A, Hussaini IM. The perception and practice of traditional medicine in the treatment of cancers and inflammations by the Hausa and Fulani tribes of Northern Nigeria. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007 May 22;111(3):625-9. 16646. Agra MF, Baracho GS, Nurit K, Basilio IJ, Coelho VP. Medicinal and poisonous diversity of the flora of "Cariri Paraibano", Brazil. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007 May 4;111(2):383-95. 16647. Akdogan M, Tamer MN, Cure E, Cure MC, Koroglu BK, Delibas N. Effect of spearmint (Mentha spicata Labiatae) teas on androgen levels in women with hirsutism. Phytother Res. 2007 May;21(5):444-7. 16648. Alladin A, Alibhai A. Cognitive hypnotherapy for depression: an empirical investigation. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2007 Apr;55(2):147-66. 16649. Appendino G, Ottino M, Marquez N, Bianchi F, Giana A, Ballero M, Sterner O, Fiebich BL, Munoz E. Arzanol, an anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV-1 phloroglucinol alpha-Pyrone from Helichrysum italicum ssp. microphyllum. J Nat Prod. 2007 Apr;70(4):608-12. 16650. Armitage GD, Suter E, Verhoef MJ, Bockmuehl C, Bobey M. Women's needs for CAM information to manage menopausal symptoms. Climacteric. 2007 Jun;10(3):215-24. 16651. Ayieko P, English M. Case management of childhood pneumonia in developing countries. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007 May;26(5):432-40. 16652. Barnhofer T, Duggan D, Crane C, Hepburn S, Fennell MJ, Williams JM. Effects of meditation on frontal alpha-asymmetry in previously suicidal individuals. Neuroreport. 2007 May 7;18(7):709-12. 16653. Basch E. Expectations for specialized knowledge in oncology: time to reassess. Nat Clin Pract Oncol. 2007 May;4(5):263. 16654. Berman B. A 60-year-old woman considering acupuncture for knee pain. JAMA. 2007 Apr 18;297(15):1697-707. Review. 16655. Bocca S, Stadtmauer L, Oehninger S. Current status of robotically assisted laparoscopic surgery in reproductive medicine and gynaecology. Reprod Biomed Online. 2007 Jun;14(6):765-72. Review. 16656. Broom A, Tovey P. Therapeutic pluralism? Evidence, power and legitimacy in UK cancer services. Sociol Health Illn. 2007 May;29(4):551-69. 16657. Cabioglu MT, Ergene N, Tan U. Electroacupuncture treatment of obesity with psychological symptoms. Int J Neurosci. 2007 May;117(5):579-90. 16658. Carod-Artal FJ, Vazquez-Cabrera C. An anthropological study about headache and migraine in native cultures from Central and South America. Headache. 2007 Jun;47(6):834-41. 16659. Carod-Artal FJ, Vazquez-Cabrera CB. An anthropological study about epilepsy in native tribes from Central and South America. Epilepsia. 2007 May;48(5):886-93. 16660. Cartwright T. 'Getting on with life': the experiences of older people using complementary health care. Soc Sci Med. 2007 Apr;64(8):1692-703. Epub 2007 Jan 31. 16661. Chandwani BP, Maloney GE, Mehta NR, Scrivani SJ. Chronic daily headache: case report of one subgroup. J Mass Dent Soc. 2007 Spring;56(1):20-3. 16662. Chehade M. IgE and non-IgE-mediated food allergy: treatment in 2007. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007 Jun;7(3):264-8. Review. 16663. Cheuk W, Chan JK, Nuovo G, Chan MK, Fok M. Regression of gastric large B-Cell lymphoma accompanied by a florid lymphoma-like T-cell reaction: immunomodulatory effect of Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi)? Int J Surg Pathol. 2007 Apr;15(2):180-6. 16664. Chong VH, Yaakub AB. Hazards of complementary and alternative medicine. Singapore Med J. 2007 Jun;48(6):592; author reply 593. 16665. Coelho T. On the experience of epilepsy. Neurology. 2007 May 15;68(20):1737-8. 16666. Cooper R. Commentary: herbs as sources for drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Apr;13(3):347-8. 16667. Coudeyre E, Jardin C, Givron P, Ribinik P, Revel M, Rannou F. Could preoperative rehabilitation modify postoperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty? Elaboration of French clinical practice guidelines. Ann Readapt Med Phys. 2007 Apr;50(3):189-97. 16668. Coulter ID. Evidence based complementary and alternative medicine: promises and problems. Forsch Komplementarmed. 2007 Apr;14(2):102-8. 16669. Cowin I, Emmett P; ALSPAC Study Team. Diet in a group of 18-month-old children in South West England, and comparison with the results of a national survey. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2007 Jun;20(3):254-67. 16670. Dhanabal SP. Hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of Costus mexicanus (Costaceae). Aryavaidyan 2007, 21(1), 53-58. 16671. Dog TL. The role of complementary and alternative medicine during the menopausal transition. Menopause. 2007 May-Jun;14(3 Pt 1):347-9. Review. 16672. Doren M. Effects of acupuncture and estrogens on hot flushes. Climacteric. 2007 Jun;10(3):264; author reply 264-5. 16673. Dufour D, Pichette A, Mshvildadze V, Bradette-Hebert ME, Lavoie S, Longtin A, Laprise C, Legault J. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of methanolic extracts from Ledum groenlandicum Retzius. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007 Apr 20;111(1):22-8. 16674. Edris AE. Pharmaceutical and therapeutic potentials of essential oils and their individual volatile constituents: a review. Phytother Res. 2007 Apr;21(4):308-23. Review. 16675. Elavsky S, McAuley E. Lack of perceived sleep improvement after 4-month structured exercise programs. 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Fleming S, Rabago DP, Mundt MP, Fleming MF. CAM therapies among primary care patients using opioid therapy for chronic pain. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2007 May 16;7:15. 16683. Fontana M, Zero D. Bridging the gap in caries management between research and practice through education: the Indiana University experience. J Dent Educ. 2007 May;71(5):579-91. 16684. Fox J, Kleinberg L. Evolving management of newly diagnosed brain metastases: expanding role of radiosurgery in lieu of whole brain radiation. Future Oncol. 2007 Jun;3(3):285-93. 16685. Geller SE, Studee L. Botanical and dietary supplements for mood and anxiety in menopausal women. Menopause. 2007 May-Jun;14(3 Pt 1):541-9. Review. 16686. Giannelli M, Cuttini M, Da Fre M, Buiatti E. General practitioners' knowledge and practice of complementary/alternative medicine and its relationship with life-styles: a population-based survey in Italy. BMC Fam Pract. 2007 May 15;8:30. 16687. Goldberg RJ, Katz J. A meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory joint pain. Pain. 2007 May;129(1-2):210-23. 16688. Golden WL. Cognitive-behavioral hypnotherapy in the treatment of irritable-bowel-syndrome-induced agoraphobia. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2007 Apr;55(2):131-46. Review. 16689. Griebsch I, Knowles RL, Brown J, Bull C, Wren C, Dezateux CA. Comparing the clinical and economic effects of clinical examination, pulse oximetry, and echocardiography in newborn screening for congenital heart defects: a probabilistic cost-effectiveness model and value of information analysis. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2007 Spring;23(2):192-204. 16690. Gunnarsdottir TJ, Jonsdottir H. Does the experimental design capture the effects of complementary therapy? A study using reflexology for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. J Clin Nurs. 2007 Apr;16(4):777-85. 16691. Hadapad BS, Nayak A, Rai PK. ChronIc venous ulcer � A case report. Aryavaidyan 2007, 21(1), 30-33. 16692. Hannon K. From stressed to stressbuster. US News World Rep. 2007 Apr 9;142(12):58-9. 16693. Hanson E, Kalish LA, Bunce E, Curtis C, McDaniel S, Ware J, Petry J. Use of complementary and alternative medicine among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2007 Apr;37(4):628-36. 16694. Hayes M, Buckley D, Judkins DZ, Lo V. Clinical inquiries. Are any alternative therapies effective in treating asthma? J Fam Pract. 2007 May;56(5):385-7. Review. 16695. Hebert RS, Dang Q, Schulz R. Religious beliefs and practices are associated with better mental health in family caregivers of patients with dementia: findings from the REACH study. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2007 Apr;15(4):292-300. Epub 2006 Dec 8. 16696. Horton-Deutsch S, O'Haver Day P, Haight R, Babin-Nelson M. Enhancing mental health services to bone marrow transplant recipients through a mindfulness-based therapeutic intervention. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2007 May;13(2):110-5. 16697. Ierullo AM, Papageorghiou AT, Bhide A, Fratelli N, Thilaganathan B. Severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome: outcome after fetoscopic laser ablation of the placental vascular equator. BJOG. 2007 Jun;114(6):689-93. 16698. Iwai N, Kume Y, Kimura O, Ono S, Aoi S, Tsuda T. Effects of herbal medicine Dai-Kenchu-to on anorectal function in children with severe constipation. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Apr;17(2):115-8. 16699. Jagadale AA, Deshmukh AA, Bhonsale AV, Patil SG. Determination of minimal inhibitory concentration of methanol extract of Ficus religiosa leaf extract against some pathogenic bacteria. Aryavaidyan 2007, 21(1), 50-52. 16700. Kaiser J, Yassin M, Prakash S, Safi N, Agami M, Lauw S, Ostrozhenkova E, Bacher A, Rohdich F, Eisenreich W, Safi J, Golan-Goldhirsh A. Anti-malarial drug targets: screening for inhibitors of 2C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate synthase (IspC protein) in Mediterranean plants. 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