AYURVEDA AND COMPLEMENTARY SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE

(Acupuncture, Alternative medicine or Complementary Medicine, Aroma therapy, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Naturopathy, Reflexology, Siddha, Traditional Medicine, Yunani, Yoga)

Acupuncture:

10163.  Backer M, Hammes M, Sander D, Funke D, Deppe M, Tolle TR, Dobos GJ. Changes of cerebrovascular response to visual stimulation in migraineurs after repetitive sessions of somatosensory stimulation (acupuncture): a pilot study. Headache. 2004 Jan;44(1):95-101.

10164.  Brunelli B, Gorson KC. The use of complementary and alternative medicines by patients with peripheral neuropathy. J Neurol Sci. 2004 Mar 15;218(1-2):59-66.

10165.  Chu J, Yuen KF, Wang BH, Chan RC, Schwartz I, Neuhauser D. Electrical twitch-obtaining intramuscular stimulation in lower back pain: a pilot study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Feb;83(2):104-11.

10166.  Gyorik SA, Brutsche MH. Complementary and alternative medicine for bronchial asthma: is there new evidence? Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2004 Jan;10(1):37-43. Review.

10167.  Huber R, Koch D, Beiser I, Zschocke I, Luedtke R. Experience and attitudes towards CAM--a survey of internal and psychosomatic patients in a German university hospital. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):32-6.

10168.  Kvorning N, Holmberg C, Grennert L, Aberg A, Akeson J. Acupuncture relieves pelvic and low-back pain in late pregnancy. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2004 Mar;83(3):246-50.

10169.  Melchart D, Weidenhammer W, Streng A, Reitmayr S, Hoppe A, Ernst E, Linde K. Prospective investigation of adverse effects of acupuncture in 97 733 patients. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Jan 12;164(1):104-5.

10170.  Soeken KL. Selected CAM therapies for arthritis-related pain: the evidence from systematic reviews. Clin J Pain. 2004 Jan-Feb;20(1):13-8. Review.

10171.  Spence DW, Kayumov L, Chen A, Lowe A, Jain U, Katzman MA, Shen J, Perelman B, Shapiro CM. Acupuncture increases nocturnal melatonin secretion and reduces insomnia and anxiety: a preliminary report. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2004 Winter;16(1):19-28.

10172.  Teasell RW, Kalra L. What's new in stroke rehabilitation. Stroke. 2004 Feb;35(2):383-5.

10173.  Vickers AJ, Rees RW, Zollman CE, McCarney R, Smith CM, Ellis N, Fisher P, Van Haselen R. Acupuncture for chronic headache in primary care: large, pragmatic, randomised trial. BMJ. 2004 Mar 27;328(7442):744. Epub 2004 Mar 15.

Alternative / Complementary Medicine:

10174.  Anand Kumar BH, Sachidanand YN. Herbal formulation in the treatment of different types of dermatitis Indian Practitioner. 2001 Aug; 54(8): 571-5.

10175.  Astin JA. Mind-body therapies for the management of pain. Clin J Pain. 2004 Jan-Feb;20(1):27-32. Review.

10176.  Backer M, Hammes M, Sander D, Funke D, Deppe M, Tolle TR, Dobos GJ. Changes of cerebrovascular response to visual stimulation in migraineurs after repetitive sessions of somatosensory stimulation (acupuncture): a pilot study. Headache. 2004 Jan;44(1):95-101.

10177.  Bash A. Spirituality: the emperor's new clothes? J Clin Nurs. 2004 Jan;13(1):11-6. Review.

10178.  Bassotti G, Chistolini F, Sietchiping-Nzepa F, de Roberto G, Morelli A, Chiarioni G. Biofeedback for pelvic floor dysfunction in constipation. BMJ. 2004 Feb 14;328(7436):393-6. Review.

10179.  Ben-Arye E, Frenkel M, Margalit RS. Approaching complementary and alternative medicine use in patients with cancer: questions and challenges. J Ambul Care Manage. 2004 Jan-Mar;27(1):53-62. Review.

10180.  Blanke O, Landis T, Spinelli L, Seeck M. Out-of-body experience and autoscopy of neurological origin. Brain. 2004 Feb;127(Pt 2):243-58. Epub 2003 Dec 08.

10181.  Brekke M. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: a valuable resource for all of us. Beginnings. 2004 Jan-Feb;24(1):5.

10182.  Burton AK, McClune TD, Clarke RD, Main CJ. Long-term follow-up of patients with low back pain attending for manipulative care: outcomes and predictors. Man Ther. 2004 Feb;9(1):30-5.

10183.  Butterworth S. Evidence-based and complementary medicine. J R Soc Med. 2004 Mar;97(3):154.

10184.  Byrne PA, Weaver WF. "Brain death" is not death. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2004;550:43-9. Review.

10185.  Calixto JB, Campos MM, Otuki MF, Santos AR. Anti-inflammatory compounds of plant origin. Part II. modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and adhesion molecules. Planta Med. 2004 Feb;70(2):93-103. Review.

10186.  Carlsson M, Arman M, Backman M, Flatters U, Hatschek T, Hamrin E. Evaluation of quality of life/life satisfaction in women with breast cancer in complementary and conventional care. Acta Oncol. 2004;43(1):27-34.

10187.  Cavendish R, Konecny L, Luise BK, Lanza M. Nurses enhance performance through prayer. Holist Nurs Pract. 2004 Jan-Feb;18(1):26-31.

10188.  Cohen SP, Christo PJ, Moroz L. Pain management in trauma patients. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Feb;83(2):142-61. Review.

10189.  Coleman T. ABC of smoking cessation. Use of simple advice and behavioural support. BMJ. 2004 Feb 14;328(7436):397-9. Review.

10190.  Dennehy EB, Gonzalez R, Suppes T. Self-reported participation in nonpharmacologic treatments for bipolar disorder. J Clin Psychiatry. 2004 Feb;65(2):278.

10191.  Ente G. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use in US children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Mar;158(3):292.

10192.  Ernst E. Does complementary medicine have a role in infectious diseases? J Infect. 2004 Feb;48(2):210-1.

10193.  Fasano-Ramos M. Mindful meals: a holistic approach to eating. Beginnings. 2004 Jan-Feb;24(1):1.

10194.  Gopal MG, Farahana B. Effectiveness of herbal medications in the treatment of acne vulgaris - a pilot study. Indian Practitioner. 2001 Oct; 54(10): 723-7.

10195.  Gorman RF. Obstacles to research in complementary and alternative medicine. Med J Aust. 2004 Jan 19;180(2):95; author reply 95-6.

10196.  Haugh R. ACE units take a wholistic, team approach to meet the needs of an aging America. A fresh model for gerontology. Hosp Health Netw. 2004 Mar;78(3):52-6, 2.

10197.  Hazra J, Srikanth N; Chopra KK Holistic approach to the management of diabetes mellitus with classical and folk plant drugs. Health Administrator. 1996 Jul & 1997 Dec; 7 & 8(1 & 2): 131-7.

10198.  Hoban V. How to ... manage stress. Nurs Times. 2004 Jan 13-19;100(2):64-5.

10199.  Horrigan B. The philanthropic collaborative for integrative medicine: partnering for health and healing. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):82-3.

10200.  Houskamp BM, Fisher LA, Stuber ML. Spirituality in children and adolescents: research findings and implications for clinicians and researchers. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2004 Jan;13(1):221-30.

10201.  Jackson CM, Lee DK, Lipworth BJ. The effects of butterbur on the histamine and allergen cutaneous response. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004 Feb;92(2):250-4.

10202.  Kainuma M, Sakai S, Sekiya N, Mantani N, Ogata N, Shimada Y, Terasawa K. The effects of a herbal medicine (Mao-to) in patients with chronic hepatitis C after injection of IFN-beta. Phytomedicine. 2004 Jan;11(1):5-10.

10203.  Kelly J. Evidence-based care of a patient with a myocardial infarction. Br J Nurs. 2004 Jan 8-21;13(1):12-8. Review.

10204.  King MO, Pettigrew AC. Complementary and alternative therapy use by older adults in three ethnically diverse populations: a pilot study. Geriatr Nurs. 2004 Jan-Feb;25(1):30-7.

10205.  Korein J, Machado C. Brain death: updating a valid concept for 2004. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2004;550:1-14. Review.

10206.  Koutouvidis N. CAM and EBM: arguments for convergence. J R Soc Med. 2004 Jan;97(1):39-40. Review.

10207.  Leach MJ. Public, nurse and medical practitioner attitude and practice of natural medicine. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2004 Feb;10(1):13-21. Review.

10208.  Lutgendorf SK, Logan H, Costanzo E, Lubaroff D. Effects of acute stress, relaxation, and a neurogenic inflammatory stimulus on interleukin-6 in humans. Brain Behav Immun. 2004 Jan;18(1):55-64.

10209.  Madisch A, Holtmann G, Plein K, Hotz J. Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with herbal preparations: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-centre trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb 1;19(3):271-9.

10210.  Meenan RT, Vuckovic N. On the integration of complementary and conventional medicine within health maintenance organizations. J Ambul Care Manage. 2004 Jan-Mar;27(1):43-52. Review.

10211.  Miller FG, Emanuel EJ, Rosenstein DL, Straus SE. Ethical issues concerning research in complementary and alternative medicine. JAMA. 2004 Feb 4;291(5):599-604.

10212.  Moyer CA, Rounds J, Hannum JW. A meta-analysis of massage therapy research. Psychol Bull. 2004 Jan;130(1):3-18.

10213.  Opara EI. The efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicines. Br J Nutr. 2004 Feb;91(2):171-3. Review.

10214.  Partridge MR. Breathing exercises in asthma. Thorax. 2004 Feb;59(2):179.

10215.  Pelletier KR. Mind-body medicine in ambulatory care: an evidence-based assessment. J Ambul Care Manage. 2004 Jan-Mar;27(1):25-42. Review.

10216.  Ramakrishnan S. Role for alternative system of medicine : our experience. JIRA. 1994 Oct-Dec; 2(4): 63-5.

10217.  Ray O. How the mind hurts and heals the body. Am Psychol. 2004 Jan;59(1):29-40. Review.

10218.  Roth B, Robbins D. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and health-related quality of life: findings from a bilingual inner-city patient population. Psychosom Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;66(1):113-23.

10219.  Sayal SK, Banerjee S, Das AL, Gupta CM, Doiphade VV, Gogte RB, Uppal SS. Role of ayurvedic drugs in treatment of HIV infection [Letter]. Medical Journal Armed Forces India. 1998 Oct; 54(4): 374.

10220.  Seifert J. Consciousness, mind, brain, and death. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2004;550:61-78. Review.

10221.  Sheldon T. Netherlands to crack down on complementary medicine. BMJ. 2004 Feb 28;328(7438):485.

10222.  Shelley P. Pfizer educational forum conference-Socratic dialogue: the body and mind: atypical antipsychotics, physical well-being and compliance. September 22nd, 2003 Prague, Czech Republic Municipal House, Square of Republic, 111 21 Prague 1 Czech Republic. Int J Psychiatr Nurs Res. 2004 Jan;9(2):1043-4.

10223.  Siegel G, Malmsten M, Pietzsch J, Schmidt A, Buddecke E, Michel F, Ploch M, Schneider W. The effect of garlic on arteriosclerotic nanoplaque formation and size. Phytomedicine. 2004 Jan;11(1):24-35.

10224.  Smith JC. Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation: three caveats. Psychosom Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;66(1):148-52; author reply 148-52.

10225.  Soeken KL. Selected CAM therapies for arthritis-related pain: the evidence from systematic reviews. Clin J Pain. 2004 Jan-Feb;20(1):13-8. Review.

10226.  Sridevi K, Rao KPV, Rao K PV. Yoga practice and menstrual distress. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. 1996 Jan-Jul; 22(1-2): 47-53.

10227.  Tall JM, Raja SN. Dietary constituents as novel therapies for pain. Clin J Pain. 2004 Jan-Feb;20(1):19-26. Review.

10228.  Tick E. Edward Tick, PhD: On Asklepios, dream healing, and talking with the dead. Interview by Bonnie Horrigan. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):64-72.

10229.  Van Damme S, Crombez G, Eccleston C. Disengagement from pain: the role of catastrophic thinking about pain. Pain. 2004 Jan;107(1-2):70-6.

10230.  van Lommel P. About the continuity of our consciousness. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2004;550:115-32. Review. 

10231.  Weber DO. Mainstreaming of alternative medicine. Health Administrator. 1996 Jul & 1997 Dec; 7 & 8(1 & 2): 26-40.

Aroma Therapy:

10232.  Anderson LA, Gross JB. Aromatherapy with peppermint, isopropyl alcohol, or placebo is equally effective in relieving postoperative nausea. J Perianesth Nurs. 2004 Feb;19(1):29-35.

10233.  Ranade G.  Aromatherapy with special reference to Lavender.  Indian Perfumer 2002; 46(3): 273-5. 

Ayurveda:

10234.  Elder C. Ayurveda for diabetes mellitus: a review of the biomedical literature. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):44-50. Review.

10235.  Srikanth N, Dua M, Mishra DK. Management of abnormal involuntary movements of eye lids – a case report. Aryavaidyan. 2003 Aug-Oct; XVII(1): 32-34.

10236.  Varier PM. Ayurvedic drug research. Aryavaidyan 2002; 16(2): 76-80.

Herbal Medicine:

10237. Aguilar-Guadarrama AB, Rios MY. Geranyl N-dimethylallylanthranilate, a new compound from Esenbeckia yaaxhokob. Planta Med. 2004 Jan;70(1):85-6.

10238. Aree P, Tanphaichitr V, Suttharangsri W, Kavanagh K. Eating behaviors of elderly persons with hyperlipidemia in urban Chiang Mai. Nurs Health Sci. 2004 Mar;6(1):51-7.

10239. Bhandary MJ, Chandrashekhar KR. Glimpses of ethnic herbal medicine of coastal Karnataka. Ethnobotany 2002; 12(1-2): 1-12.

10240. Bharate S. Medicinal plants with anti-HIV potential. J Medicinal aromatic Plants 2003; 25(2): 427-40.

10241.Bland RM, Rollins NC, Van den Broeck J, Coovadia HM; Child Health Group. The use of non-prescribed medication in the first 3 months of life in rural South Africa. Trop Med Int Health. 2004 Jan;9(1):118-24.

10242. Blesa J, Soriano JM, Molto JC, Manes J. Limited survey for the presence of aflatoxins in foods from local markets and supermarkets in Valencia, Spain. Food Addit Contam. 2004 Feb;21(2):165-71.

10243. Bocca C, Gabriel L, Bozzo F, Miglietta A. A sesquiterpene lactone, costunolide, interacts with microtubule protein and inhibits the growth of MCF-7 cells. Chem Biol Interact. 2004 Jan 15;147(1):79-86.

10244. Bonjar GH. Inhibition of Clotrimazole-resistant Candida albicans by plants used in Iranian folkloric medicine. Fitoterapia. 2004 Jan;75(1):74-6.

10245. Brunelli B, Gorson KC. The use of complementary and alternative medicines by patients with peripheral neuropathy. J Neurol Sci. 2004 Mar 15;218(1-2):59-66.

10246.Calixto JB, Campos MM, Otuki MF, Santos AR. Anti-inflammatory compounds of plant origin. Part II. modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and adhesion molecules. Planta Med. 2004 Feb;70(2):93-103. Review.

10247. Christie S, Walker AF, Hicks SM, Abeyasekera S. Flavonoid supplement improves leg health and reduces fluid retention in pre-menopausal women in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Phytomedicine. 2004 Jan;11(1):11-7.

10248. Cohen HA, Varsano I, Kahan E, Sarrell EM, Uziel Y. Effectiveness of an herbal preparation containing echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Mar;158(3):217-21.

10249. del Rayo Camacho M, Phillipson JD, Croft SL, Yardley V, Solis PN. In vitro antiprotozoal and cytotoxic activities of some alkaloids, quinones, flavonoids, and coumarins. Planta Med. 2004 Jan;70(1):70-2.

10250. Dhikav V, Sindhu S, Pande S, Chawla A, Anand KS. Adverse drug reaction of herbal drug. J Indian Acad clin Med 2003; 4(4): 345-7.

10251. Dwivedi S, Dipti. Useful medicinal plants in cardiovascular ailments. Nat Prod Radiance 2002; 1(5): 22-6.

10252. Elder C. Ayurveda for diabetes mellitus: a review of the biomedical literature. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):44-50. Review.

10253. Ferrer M, Cristofol C, Sanchez-Lamar A, Fuentes JL, Barbe J, Llagostera M. Modulation of rat and human cytochromes P450 involved in PhIP and 4-ABP activation by an aqueous extract of Phyllanthus orbicularis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Feb;90(2-3):273-7.

10254. Goodin D. Marijuana and multiple sclerosis. Lancet Neurol. 2004 Feb;3(2):79-80. Review.

10255. Gordon NP, Lin TY. Use of complementary and alternative medicine by the adult membership of a large northern California health maintenance organization, 1999. J Ambul Care Manage. 2004 Jan-Mar;27(1):12-24.

10256. Henderson JW, Donatelle RJ. Complementary and alternative medicine use by women after completion of allopathic treatment for breast cancer. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):52-7.

10257. Hu F, Lu R, Huang B, Liang M. Free radical scavenging activity of extracts prepared from fresh leaves of selected Chinese medicinal plants. Fitoterapia. 2004 Jan;75(1):14-23.

10258. Huang SM, Hall SD, Watkins P, Love LA, Serabjit-Singh C, Betz JM, Hoffman FA, Honig P, Coates PM, Bull J, Chen ST, Kearns GL, Murray MD; Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Office of Regulatory Affairs, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD, USA. Drug interactions with herbal products and grapefruit juice: a conference report. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Jan;75(1):1-12. Review.

10259. Huang W, Zhang J, Moore DD. A traditional herbal medicine enhances bilirubin clearance by activating the nuclear receptor CAR. J Clin Invest. 2004 Jan;113(1):137-43.

10260. Huber R, Koch D, Beiser I, Zschocke I, Luedtke R. Experience and attitudes towards CAM--a survey of internal and psychosomatic patients in a German university hospital. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):32-6.

10261. Hussain Z, Waheed A, Qureshi RA, Burdi DK, Verspohl EJ, Khan N, Hasan M. The effect of medicinal plants of Islamabad and Murree region of Pakistan on insulin secretion from INS-1 cells. Phytother Res. 2004 Jan;18(1):73-7.

10262. Jeevan Ram A, Bhakshu LM, Venkata Raju RR. In vitro antimicrobial activity of certain medicinal plants from eastern Ghats, India, used for skin diseases. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Feb;90(2-3):353-7.

10263. Ju EM, Lee SE, Hwang HJ, Kim JH. Antioxidant and anticancer activity of extract from Betula platyphylla var. japonica. Life Sci. 2004 Jan 9;74(8):1013-26.

10264. Kainuma M, Sakai S, Sekiya N, Mantani N, Ogata N, Shimada Y, Terasawa K. The effects of a herbal medicine (Mao-to) in patients with chronic hepatitis Cafter injection of IFN-beta. Phytomedicine. 2004 Jan;11(1):5-10.

10265. Kamanzi Atindehou K, Schmid C, Brun R, Kone MW, Traore D. Antitrypanosomal and antiplasmodial activity of medicinal plants from Cote d'Ivoire. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Feb;90(2-3):221-7.

10266. Kim AR, Zou YN, Park TH, Shim KH, Kim MS, Kim ND, Kim JD, Bae SJ, Choi JS, Chung HY. Active components from Artemisia iwayomogi displaying ONOO(-) scavenging activity. Phytother Res. 2004 Jan;18(1):1-7.

10267. Kim JS, Tanaka H, Shoyama Y. Immunoquantitative analysis for berberine and its related compounds using monoclonal antibodies in herbal medicines. Analyst. 2004 Jan;129(1):87-91. Epub 2003 Dec 11.

10268. Ko KM, Mak DH, Chiu PY, Poon MK. Pharmacological basis of 'Yang-invigoration' in Chinese medicine. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2004 Jan;25(1):3-6. Review.

10269. Komatsu M, Takahashi T, Uemura N, Takada G. Familial mediterranean fever medicated with an herbal medicine in Japan. Pediatr Int. 2004 Feb;46(1):81-4.

10270. Konning GH, Agyare C, Ennison B. Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants from Ghana. Fitoterapia. 2004 Jan;75(1):65-7.

10271. Lazar MA. East meets West: an herbal tea finds a receptor. J Clin Invest. 2004 Jan;113(1):23-5.

10272. Long CL, Li R. Ethnobotanical studies on medicinal plants used by the red-headed yao people in Jinping, Yunnan Province, China. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Feb;90(2-3):389-95.

10273. Maes L, Vanden Berghe D, Germonprez N, Quirijnen L, Cos P, De Kimpe N, Van Puyvelde L. In vitro and in vivo activities of a triterpenoid saponin extract (PX-6518) from the plant Maesa balansae against visceral leishmania species. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Jan;48(1):130-6.

10274. Mak NK, Leung CY, Wei XY, Shen XL, Wong RN, Leung KN, Fung MC. Inhibition of RANTES expression by indirubin in influenza virus-infected human bronchial epithelial cells. Biochem Pharmacol. 2004 Jan 1;67(1):167-74.

10275. Ohya T, Usui Y, Okamoto K, Inoue Y, Arii S, Iwai T. Management for fistula-in-ano with Ginseng and Tang-kuei Ten Combination. Pediatr Int. 2004 Feb;46(1):72-6.

10276. Pieroni A, Howard P, Volpato G, Santoro RF. Natural remedies and nutraceuticals used in ethnoveterinary practices in inland southern Italy. Vet Res Commun. 2004 Jan;28(1):55-80.

10277. Sangvai S, Chianese J, Morone N, Bogen DL, Voigt L, Shaikh N. Can an herbal preparation of echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C reduce respiratory illnesses in children? Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Mar;158(3):222-4.

10278. Sparber A, Ford D, Kvochak PA. National Institutes of Health's Clinical Center sets new policy on use of herbal and other alternative supplements by patients enrolled in clinical trials. Cancer Invest. 2004;22(1):132-7. Review.

10279. Steenkamp V, Grove A. CNS effects after muti ingestion: what is the cause? Forensic Sci Int. 2004 Jan 6;139(1):93-4.

10280. Tian WX, Li LC, Wu XD, Chen CC. Weight reduction by Chinese medicinal herbs may be related to inhibition of fatty acid synthase. Life Sci. 2004 Mar 26;74(19):2389-99.

10281. Trani M, Carbonetti A, Delle Monache G, Delle Monache F. Dihydrochalcones and coumarins of Esenbeckia grandiflora subsp. brevipetiolata. Fitoterapia. 2004 Jan;75(1):99-102.

10282. Wang H, Li J, Yu L, Zhao Y, Ding W. Antifibrotic effect of the Chinese herbs, Astragalus mongholicus and Angelica sinensis, in a rat model of chronic puromycin aminonucleoside nephrosis. Life Sci. 2004 Feb 13;74(13):1645-58. Erratum in: Life Sci. 2004 Apr 23;74(23):2929.

10283. Wang LS, Zhou G, Zhu B, Wu J, Wang JG, Abd El-Aty AM, Li T, Liu J, Yang TL, Wang D, Zhong XY, Zhou HH. St John's wort induces both cytochrome P450 3A4-catalyzed sulfoxidation and 2C19-dependent hydroxylation of omeprazole. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Mar;75(3):191-7.

10284. Weng YL, Raab C, Georgiou C, Dunton N. Herbal and vitamin/mineral supplement use by retirement community residents: preliminary findings. J Nutr Elder. 2004;23(3):1-13.

10285. Werneke U, Earl J, Seydel C, Horn O, Crichton P, Fannon D. Potential health risks of complementary alternative medicines in cancer patients. Br J Cancer. 2004 Jan 26;90(2):408-13.

10286. Westfall RE. Use of anti-emetic herbs in pregnancy: women's choices, and the question of safety and efficacy. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2004 Feb;10(1):30-6.

10287. Wiart C, Mogana S, Khalifah S, Mahan M, Ismail S, Buckle M, Narayana AK, Sulaiman M. Antimicrobial screening of plants used for traditional medicine in the state of Perak, Peninsular Malaysia. Fitoterapia. 2004 Jan;75(1):68-73.

10288. Wu SJ, Ng LT, Chen CH, Lin DL, Wang SS, Lin CC. Antihepatoma activity of Physalis angulata and P. peruviana extracts and their effects on apoptosis in human Hep G2 cells. Life Sci. 2004 Mar 5;74(16):2061-73.

10289. Yu SM, Ghandour RM, Huang ZJ. Herbal supplement use among US women, 2000. J Am Med Womens Assoc. 2004 Winter;59(1):17-24.

10290. Zhang CP, Tian ZB, Liu XS, Zhao QX, Wu J, Liang YX. Effects of Zhaoyangwan on chronic hepatitis B and posthepatic cirrhosis. World J Gastroenterol. 2004 Jan 15;10(2):295-8.

10291. Zhang GG, Lee WL, Lao L, Bausell B, Berman B, Handwerger B. The variability of TCM pattern diagnosis and herbal prescription on rheumatoid arthritis patients. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):58-63.

10292. Zhou S, Koh HL, Gao Y, Gong ZY, Lee EJ. Herbal bioactivation: the good, the bad and the ugly. Life Sci. 2004 Jan 9;74(8):935-68. Review.

Homeopathy:

10237. Smith WB. Research methodology: implications for CAM pain research. Clin J Pain. 2004 Jan-Feb;20(1):3-7.

10238. Soeken KL. Selected CAM therapies for arthritis-related pain: the evidence from systematic reviews. Clin J Pain. 2004 Jan-Feb;20(1):13-8. Review.

Naturopathy:

10239.  Oppel L. Patients' interactions with family doctors and naturopaths. Can Fam Physician. 2004 Feb;50:223; author reply 223-4.

10240.  Pieroni A, Howard P, Volpato G, Santoro RF. Natural remedies and nutraceuticals used in ethnoveterinary practices in inland southern Italy. Vet Res Commun. 2004 Jan;28(1):55-80.

10241.  Wilson K, Mills E, Boon H, Tomlinson G, Ritvo P. A survey of attitudes towards paediatric vaccinations amongst Canadian naturopathic students. Vaccine. 2004 Jan 2;22(3-4):329-34.

Reflexology:

10242.  Diego MA, Field T, Sanders C, Hernandez-Reif M. Massage therapy of moderate and light pressure and vibrator effects on EEG and heart rate. Int J Neurosci. 2004 Jan;114(1):31-44.

10243.  Hasson D, Arnetz B, Jelveus L, Edelstam B. A randomized clinical trial of the treatment effects of massage compared to relaxation tape recordings on diffuse long-term pain. Psychother Psychosom. 2004 Jan-Feb;73(1):17-24.

10244. Moyer CA, Rounds J, Hannum JW. A meta-analysis of massage therapy research. Psychol Bull. 2004 Jan;130(1):3-18.

Siddha:

10245. Dixit RD, Ramesh K. Plants used by local people in human welfare. J econ taxon Bot 2003; 27(1): 53-9.

Traditional Medicine:

10246.  Beigh SY, Nawchoo IA, Iqbal M. Plants in traditional medicine of Kashmir Himalaya. J. econ taxon Bot 2003; 27(1): 99-104.

10247. Chamorro A, Planas AM. Yin and yang of uric acid in patients with stroke. Stroke. 2004 Jan;35(1):e11-2; author reply e11-2. Epub 2003 Dec 11.

10248.  Duerden T. An aura of confusion: 'seeing auras-vital energy or human physiology?' Part 1 of a three part series. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2004 Feb;10(1):22-9. Review.

10249. Ramesh C, Khanna AK, Mathur SK, Kar A, Rastogi AK. Antidyslipemic and antioxidant activities of SBC: a herbal preparation. Ethnobotany 2002; 12(1-2): 123-8.

10250. Tal S, Guller V, Zimhony O, Levi S, Greenshpun M, Gurevich A. A "fishy remedy": an unusual transmission of Vibrio vulnificus infection. South Med J. 2004 Feb;97(2):205-7.

10251. Vedavathy S. Scope and importance traditional medicine. Indian J Traditional Knowledge 2003; 2(3): 236-9.

10252. Zhang GG, Lee WL, Lao L, Bausell B, Berman B, Handwerger B. The variability of TCM pattern diagnosis and herbal prescription on rheumatoid arthritis patients. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;10(1):58-63.

Yoga:

10253. Bastille JV, Gill-Body KM. A yoga-based exercise program for people with chronic poststroke hemiparesis. Phys Ther. 2004 Jan;84(1):33-48.

10254. Smith JC. Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation: three caveats.Psychosom Med. 2004 Jan-Feb;66(1):148-52; author reply 148-52.

Unani:

10255. Akhtar J, Jamil S, Ahmad S. Principles of management of chronic bronchitis (Warm-e-Shu’ab Mumin) in Unani Medicine. J Sci Pharma 2002; 3(1): 25-6.

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