Ayurveda & complementary 
Systems of Medicine

(Acupuncture, Alternative medicine, Ayurveda, Complementary medicine,
 Herbal medicine, Homeopathy, Siddha and Traditional medicine)

 ( SEVAMED 2002)
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3629.      Aceves-Avila FJ.  Medina F.  Fraga A. Herbal therapies in rheumatology: the persistence of ancient medical practices. [see comments]. Clinical & Experimental Rheumatology.  19(2):177-83, 2001 Mar-Apr.

3630.      Ahmed MT.  Loutfy N. Yousef Y. Contamination of medicinal herbs with organophosphorus insecticides. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination & Toxicology. 66(4):421-6, 2001 Apr.

3631.      Alferi SM.  Antoni MH. Ironson G.  Kilbourn KM.  Carver CS. Factors predicting the use of complementary therapies in a multi-ethnic sample of early-stage breast cancer patients.  Journal of the American Medical Womens Association.  56(3):120-3, 126, 2001 Summer.

3632.      American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Practice Bulletins--Gynecology..  ACOG Practice Bulletin. Clinical Management Guidelines for Obstetrician-Gynecologists. Use of botanicals for management of menopausal symptoms. [Review] [48 refs] Obstetrics & Gynecology. 97(6):suppl 1-11, 2001 Jun.

3633.      Anbar RD.  Self-hypnosis for management of chronic dyspnea in pediatric patients. Pediatrics.  107(2):E21, 2001 Feb.

3634.      Anderson NR.  Gama R. Kapadia S. Herbal remedy poisoning presenting with acute abdomen and raised urine porphyrins. Annals of Clinical Biochemistry.  38(Pt 4):408-10, 2001 Jul.

3635.      Ang-Lee MK.  Moss J. Yuan CS. Herbal medicines and perioperative care. [Review] [122 refs] JAMA. 286(2):208-16, 2001 Jul 11.

3636.      Anisimov VN.  Life span extension and cancer risk: myths and reality. [Review] [219 refs] Experimental Gerontology.  36(7):1101-36, 2001 Jul.

3637.      Anonymous. Early, aggressive treatment can boost arthritis outcomes. Clinical Resource Management.  2(6):87-91, 81, 2001 Jun.

3638.      Atwood KC.  The efficacy of spiritual healing. Annals of Internal Medicine.  134(12):1150, 2001 Jun 19.

3639.      Au TK.  Lam TL. Ng TB.  Fong WP.  Wan DC. A comparison of HIV-1 integrase inhibition by aqueous and methanol extracts of Chinese medicinal herbs. Life Sciences. 68(14):1687-94, 2001 Feb 23.

3640.      Banerji P.  Banerji P. Intracranial cysticercosis: an effective treatment with alternative medicines.  In Vivo.  15(2):181-4, 2001 Mar-Apr.

3641.      Bedoya LM.  Sanchez-Palomino S.  Abad MJ. Bermejo P.  Alcami J. Anti-HIV activity of medicinal plant extracts. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 77(1):113-6, 2001 Sep.

3642.      Bensoussan A.  Chang SW. Menzies RG.  Talley NJ. Application of the general health status questionnaire SF36 to patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction: initial validation and validation as a measure of change. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 25(1):71-7, 2001.

3643.      Bhatt AD. Clinical research on ayurvedic therapeutics: myths, realities and challenges. [Review] [24 refs]  Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 49:558-62, 2001 May.

3644.      Bielory L. Complementary medicine for the allergist. [Review] [30 refs] Allergy & Asthma Proceedings.  22(1):33-7, 2001 Jan-Feb.

3645.      Bivins R.  The needle and the lancet: acupuncture in Britain, 1683-2000. Acupuncture in Medicine. 19(1):2-14, 2001 Jun.

3646.      Black P.  Brown C. Morris M. Providing information on complementary and alternative therapies and practitioners by producing a directory of practitioners. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(1):45-8, 2001 Mar.

3647.      Broide E.  Pintov S. Portnoy S.  Barg J. Klinowski E.  Scapa E. Effectiveness of acupuncture for treatment of childhood constipation. Digestive Diseases & Sciences.  46(6):1270-5, 2001 Jun.

3648.      Campbell A. Definition of homeopathy. British Homoeopathic Journal.  90(3):175-6, 2001 Jul.

3649.      Cappuccio FP.  Duneclift SM.  Atkinson RW.  Cook DG. Use of alternative medicines in a multi-ethnic population. Ethnicity & Disease.  11(1):11-8, 2001 Winter.

3650.      Chen HY.  Ma BY. Grant A.  Research funds for complementary medicine. Lancet. 357(9272):1982, 2001 Jun 16.

3651.      Chung JG.  Hsia TC. Kuo HM.  Li YC.  Lee YM. Lin SS.  Hung CF. Inhibitory actions of luteolin on the growth and arylamine N-acetyltransferase activity in strains of Helicobacter pylori from ulcer patients. Toxicology in Vitro.  15(3):191-8, 2001 Jun.

3652.      Cohen KS. An indigenous perspective on "Medicine and story". Advances in Mind-Body Medicine.  17(2):87-9, 2001 Spring.

3653.      Cornbleet MA.  Ross CS. Research in complementary medicine is essential. BMJ.  322(7288):736-7, 2001 Mar 24.

3654.      Coutino-Rodriguez R.  Hernandez-Cruz P.  Giles-Rios H. Lectins in fruits having gastrointestinal activity: their participation in the hemagglutinating property of Escherichia coli O157:H7. Archives of Medical Research.  32(4):251-7, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3655.      Cummings M.  Acupuncture and experimentally induced ishaemic pain (n=60). Acupuncture in Medicine. 19(1):61-2, 2001 Jun.

3656.      Cummings TM.  White AR. Needling therapies in the management of myofascial trigger point pain: a systematic review. [Review] [84 refs] Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  82(7):986-92, 2001 Jul.

3657.      Dahl NV.  Herbs and supplements in dialysis patients: panacea or poison?. [Review] [69 refs] Seminars in Dialysis.  14(3):186-92, 2001 May-Jun.

3658.      Davis SR.  Briganti EM.  Chen RQ.  Dalais FS.  Bailey M. Burger HG. The effects of Chinese medicinal herbs on postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms of Australian women. A randomised controlled trial. [see comments]. Medical Journal of Australia. 174(2):68-71, 2001 Jan 15.

3659.      Derezic D.  Zurak N. Marekovic Z. Tobacco extract used as a remedy for urinary retention 150 years ago by the native population of the Balkans. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 76(1):133, 2001 Jun.

3660.      Doerr L. Using homeopathy for treating childhood asthma: understanding a family's choice.  Journal of Pediatric Nursing.  16(4):269-76, 2001 Aug.

3661.      Dossey L. Surfing the Odornet: exploring the role of smell in life and healing. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.  7(2):12-6, 100-8, 2001 Mar.

3662.      Ebell MH.  Beck E. How effective are complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for fibromyalgia?.  Journal of Family Practice.  50(5):400-1, 2001 May.

3663.      Eliopoulos C. Reclaiming our healing role through integrative care. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services. 39(4):6-7, 2001 Apr.

3664.      Ernst E.  Complementary medicine: its hidden risks. Diabetes Care.  24(8):1486-8, 2001 Aug.

3665.      Ernst E. Complementary therapies in palliative cancer care. [Review] [49 refs] Cancer.  91(11):2181-5, 2001 Jun 1.

3666.      Fabricant DS.  Farnsworth NR. The value of plants used in traditional medicine for drug discovery. [Review] [98 refs] Environmental Health Perspectives.  109 Suppl 1:69-75, 2001 Mar.

3667.      Fetto J. Quackery no more: alternative medicine moves into the mainstream. American Demographics.  12(1):10-1, 2001 Jan.

3668.      Fink MG.  Wipperman B.  Gehrke A. Non-specific effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture in osteoarthritis of the hip. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):82-9, 2001 Jun.

3669.      Fiske J.  Dickinson C.  The role of acupuncture in controlling the gagging reflex using a review of ten cases. British Dental Journal. 190(11):611-3, 2001 Jun 9.

3670.      Fisken RA. Integrated medicine. Road to betrayal is short. BMJ. 322(7300):1486, 2001 Jun 16.

3671.      Gabius HJ.  Darro F. Remmelink M.  Andre S. Kopitz J. Danguy A.  Gabius S.  Salmon I. Kiss R. Evidence for stimulation of tumor proliferation in cell lines and histotypic cultures by clinically relevant low doses of the galactoside-binding mistletoe lectin, a component of proprietary extracts. Cancer Investigation. 19(2):114-26, 2001.

3672.      Gao H.  Yan L. Liu B.  Wang Y.  Wei X. Sun L.  Cui H. Clinical study on treatment of senile vascular dementia by acupuncture. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  21(2):103-9, 2001 Jun.

3673.      George Wong HC.  Adverse and allergic reactions in complementary and alternative medicine. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology.  108(1):149-50, 2001 Jul.

3674.      Goldhamer A.  Lisle D. Parpia B.  Anderson SV.  Campbell TC. Medically supervised water-only fasting in the treatment of hypertension. Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics. 24(5):335-9, 2001 Jun.

3675.      Graham-Pole J.  "Physician, heal thyself": how teaching holistic medicine differs from teaching CAM. Academic Medicine.  76(6):662-4, 2001 Jun.

3676.      Grauds C. Clinical pharmacist talks to plants, too. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.  7(4):19-20, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3677.      Guajardo-Bernal G. The research agenda. British Homoeopathic Journal.  90(3):174-5, 2001 Jul.

3678.      Gupta K.  Horne R. The influence of health beliefs on the presentation and consultation outcome in patients with chemical sensitivities. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.  50(3):131-7, 2001 Mar.

3679.      Harnack LJ.  Rydell SA. Stang J. Prevalence of use of herbal products by adults in the Minneapolis/St Paul, Minn, metropolitan area. Mayo Clinic Proceedings.  76(7):688-94, 2001 Jul.

3680.      Houston EA.  Bork CE. Price JH.  Jordan TR.  Dake JA. How physician assistants use and perceive complementary and alternative medicine. Jaapa/Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 14(1):29-30, 33-4, 39-40 passim, 2001 Jan.

3681.      Hsieh JC.  Tu CH. Chen FP.  Chen MC.  Yeh TC. Cheng HC.  Wu YT.  Liu RS. Ho LT. Activation of the hypothalamus characterizes the acupuncture stimulation at the analgesic point in human: a positron emission tomography study. Neuroscience Letters. 307(2):105-8, 2001 Jul 13.

3682.      Huang XX.  Yamashiki M.  Nakatani K.  Nobori T.  Mase A. Semi-quantitative analysis of cytokine mRNA expression induced by the herbal medicine Sho-saiko-to (TJ-9) using a Gel Doc system. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis.  15(4):199-209, 2001.

3683.      Integrated medicine. Integrated medicine means doctors will be in charge. BMJ.  322(7300):1484, 2001 Jun 16.

3684.      Irnich D.  Behrens N. Molzen H.  Konig A. Gleditsch J.  Krauss M.  Natalis M. Senn E. Beyer A.  Schops P. Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain.  BMJ. 322(7302):1574-8, 2001 Jun 30.

3685.      Jackson C. Surfing the odornet: a reflective response. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.  7(4):22, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3686.      Jonas WB. The evidence house: how to build an inclusive base for complementary medicine.  Western Journal of Medicine.  175(2):79-80, 2001 Aug.

3687.      Joshi BS.  Kaul PN. Alternative medicine: herbal drugs and their critical appraisal--Part I. [Review] [315 refs] Progress in Drug Research. 56:1-76, 2001.

3688.      Kaboli PJ.  Doebbeling BN.  Saag KG.  Rosenthal GE. Use of complementary and alternative medicine by older patients with arthritis: a population-based study. Arthritis & Rheumatism.  45(4):398-403, 2001 Aug.

3689.      Kaddu S.  Kerl H.  Wolf P. Accidental bullous phototoxic reactions to bergamot aromatherapy oil. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.  45(3):458-61, 2001 Sep.

3690.      Kalauokalani D.  Cherkin DC.  Sherman KJ. Koepsell TD.  Deyo RA. Lessons from a trial of acupuncture and massage for low back pain: patient expectations and treatment effects.  Spine. 26(13):1418-24, 2001 Jul 1.

3691.      Kaptchuk TJ.  Eisenberg DM. Varieties of healing. 2: a taxonomy of unconventional healing practices. [see comments]. Annals of Internal Medicine.  135(3):196-204, 2001 Aug 7.

3692.      Kemper KJ.  Dietary supplements for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder--a fishy business? [letter; comment]. Journal of Pediatrics.  139(2):173-4, 2001 Aug.

3693.      Kiong HN. Article: gynaecomastia and the herbal tonic 'Dong Quai". Singapore Medical Journal.  42(6):286-7, 2001 Jun.

3694.      Krivoy N.  Pavlotzky E.  Chrubasik S.  Eisenberg E.  Brook G. Effect of salicis cortex extract on human platelet aggregation. Planta Medica.  67(3):209-12, 2001 Apr.

3695.      Kshirsagar RD.  Singh NP. Some less known ethnomedicinal uses from Mysore and Coorg districts, Karnataka state, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.  75(2-3):231-8, 2001 May.

3696.      Lamarine RJ. Alternative medicine: more than a harmless option. Journal of School Health.  71(3):114-6, 2001 Mar.

3697.      Larkin M. Alternative medicine centre aims for mainstream status. Lancet.  358(9281):566, 2001 Aug 18.

3698.      Levinson A.  Chinn J. Lead poisoning from complementary and alternative medicine in multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 71(2):281-2, 2001 Aug.

3699.      Lewis CJ. Comment: regulatory environment for dietary supplements and botanicals targeted to weight loss. [letter; comment]. Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition.  41(1):43-4, 2001 Jan.

3700.      Long L.  Soeken K. Ernst E. Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review. [Review] [46 refs] Rheumatology (Oxford).  40(7):779-93, 2001 Jul.

3701.      Low J. Alternative, complementary or concurrent health care? A critical analysis of the use of the concept of complementary therapy. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):105-10, 2001 Jun.

3702.      Lusu T.  Buhlungu N. Grant H. The attitudes of parents to traditional medicine and the surgeon. South African Medical Journal. 91(4):270-1, 2001 Apr.

3703.      MacPherson H. Workshop report "Acupuncture and science: fundamental contradiction or creative tension" March 5(th)2001. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):122, 2001 Jun.

3704.      Malhotra S.  Bhatia GS. Pandhi P.  Patterns of use of unconventional therapies in the medical outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 75(2-3):71-5, 2001 May.

3705.      Mazur LJ.  De Ybarrondo L.  Miller J.  Colasurdo G.  Use of alternative and complementary therapies for pediatric asthma. Texas Medicine.  97(6):64-8, 2001 Jun.

3706.      McIntosh P. Government-industry collaborations explored for alternative medicine. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 93(15):1129-31, 2001 Aug 1.

3707.      Mendelson G. A primer of complementary and alternative medicine commonly used by cancer patients. Medical Journal of Australia. 174(11):611-2, 2001 Jun 4.

3708.      Mendelson G. Ezzo et al.: Is acupuncture effective for the treatment of chronic pain? A systematic review, PAIN 86(2000)217-225. Pain. 93(2):198-200, 2001 Aug.

3709.      Mensor LL.  Menezes FS. Leitao GG.  Reis AS. dos Santos TC.  Coube CS.  Leitao SG. Screening of Brazilian plant extracts for antioxidant activity by the use of DPPH free radical method. Phytotherapy Research.  15(2):127-30, 2001 Mar.

3710.      Monkman D. Using the Web to find information on complementary and alternative medicine. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 9(2):127, 2001 Jun.

3711.      Morris HJ. Stevia adds sweetness, but don't call it a sweetener. US News & World Report.  131(5):50, 2001 Aug 6.

3712.      Muzi G.  Dell'omo M. Madeo G.  Abbritti G. Caroli S. Arsenic poisoning caused by Indian ethnic remedies. Journal of Pediatrics. 139(1):169, 2001 Jul.

3713.      Orlando CW. On breasts and beyond. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.  7(4):20, 21, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3714.      Osborn CE.  Barlas P.  Baxter GD.  Barlow JH. Aromatherapy: a survey of current practice in the management of rheumatic disease symptoms. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):62-7, 2001 Jun.

3715.      Paterson JK. Learning from complementary medicine. British Journal of General Practice.  51(462):65-6, 2001 Jan.

3716.      Perez-Garcia F.  Marin E.  Adzet T.  Canigueral S. Activity of plant extracts on the respiratory burst and the stress protein synthesis. Phytomedicine.  8(1):31-8, 2001 Jan.

3717.      Petry JJ.  Hadley SK. Medicinal herbs: answers and advice, part 1. [Review] [9 refs] Hospital Practice (Office Edition).  36(7):57-60, 2001 Jul 15.

3718.      Popat A.  Shear NH. Malkiewicz I.  Stewart MJ. Steenkamp V.  Thomson S.  Neuman MG. The toxicity of Callilepis laureola, a South African traditional herbal medicine. [Review] [78 refs] Clinical Biochemistry. 34(3):229-36, 2001 May.

3719.      Pribitkin  ED. Boger G. Herbal therapy: what every facial plastic surgeon must know. [Review] [76 refs] Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.  3(2):127-32, 2001 Apr-Jun.

3720.      Pyevich D.  Bogenschutz MP.  Herbal diuretics and lithium toxicity. American Journal of Psychiatry.  158(8):1329, 2001 Aug.

3721.      Ramey D. Integrated medicine. Medicine can't be everything to everyone. BMJ.  322(7300):1485, 2001 Jun 16.

3722.      Ramsey SD.  Spencer AC. Topolski TD.  Belza B. Patrick DL. Use of alternative therapies by older adults with osteoarthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 45(3):222-7, 2001 Jun.

3723.      Read N.  Czauderna J. Integrated medicine. Finding the time is most important. BMJ. 322(7300):1484-5, 2001 Jun 16.

3724.      Roen DT. Another call for scientific evidence of alternative medicine. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 218(4):505, 2001 Feb 15.

3725.      Rosted P.  Griffiths PA.  Bacon P.  Gravill N. Is there an effect of acupuncture on the resting EEG?. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):77-81, 2001 Jun.

3726.      Ryan EA.  Pick ME. Marceau C. Use of alternative medicines in diabetes mellitus. Diabetic Medicine.  18(3):242-5, 2001 Mar.

3727.      Salmenpera L.  Suominen T. Lauri S.  Puukka P. Attitudes of patients with breast and prostate cancer toward complementary therapies in Finland. Cancer Nursing.  24(4):328-34, 2001 Aug.

3728.      Samiulla DS.  Prashanth D.  Amit A. Mast cell stabilising activity of Bacopa monnieri. Fitoterapia.  72(3):284-5, 2001 Mar.

3729.      Santa Ana CF. The adoption of complementary and alternative medicine by hospitals: a framework for decision making. Journal of Healthcare Management.  46(4):250-60, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3730.      Sathyaprabha T N, Murthy H, Murthy B T C. Efficacy of naturopathy and yoga in bronchial asthama – a self controlled matched scientific study. Indian J Physiol Pharmac.  45(1):80-6, 2001.

3731.      Seeff LB.  Lindsay KL. Bacon BR.  Kresina TF. Hoofnagle JH. Complementary and alternative medicine in chronic liver disease. [Review] [81 refs] Hepatology. 34(3):595-603, 2001 Sep.

3732.      Shang W.  Cheng H. Advances in TCM research of insulin resistance. [Review] [25 refs] Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  21(2):141-6, 2001 Jun.

3733.      Sistenich V. East and west see eye to eye--an elective report. Acupuncture in Medicine.  19(1):66-8, 2001 Jun.

3734.      Sohn RS. Re: "Acute intracranial hemorrhage caused by acupuncture" (Choo DC, Yue G. Headache. 2000;40:397-398.). Headache. 41(3):328-9, 2001 Mar.

3735.      St George D. Integrated medicine. Integrated medicine means doctors will be in charge. BMJ.  322(7300):1484, 2001 Jun 16.

3736.      Sterne JA.  Egger M. Smith GD. Systematic reviews in health care: Investigating and dealing with publication and other biases in meta-analysis. [Review] [46 refs] BMJ. 323(7304):101-5, 2001 Jul 14.

3737.      Stevinson C.  Ernst E. Complementary/alternative therapies for premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. [Review] [61 refs] American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.  185(1):227-35, 2001 Jul.

3738.      Stoneham L. Teaching to heal. Part 2: Asking the right questions.  Texas Medicine. 97(4):54-7, 2001 Apr.

3739.      Tamaki K.  Okuda S. Chinese herbs nephropathy: a variant form in Japan. [letter; comment]. [Review] [15 refs] Internal Medicine.  40(4):267-8, 2001 Apr.

3740.      Thomas P.  Homeopathy in the USA. British Homoeopathic Journal.  90(2):99-103, 2001 Apr.

3741.      Thompson T. Regulating the practice of CAM--the view from the Web. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):120-1, 2001 Jun.

3742.      Tomassoni AJ.  Simone K. Herbal medicines for children: an illusion of safety?. [Review] [51 refs] Current Opinion in Pediatrics.  13(2):162-9, 2001 Apr.

3743.      Trotter RT 2nd. Curanderismo: a picture of Mexican-American folk healing. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 7(2):129-31, 2001 Apr.

3744.      Tsuruoka Y.  Tsuruoka K. Kajii E. What can general practice learn from complementary medicine?. British Journal of General Practice. 51(465):319, 2001 Apr.

3745.      Tuzlaci E.  Aymaz PE. Turkish folk medicinal plants, Part IV: Gönen (Balikesir). Fitoterapia.  72(4):323-43, 2001 May.

3746.      Upton R. Valeriana officinalis. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine.  7(1):15-7, 2001 Feb.

3747.      Vickers A.  Zollman C. Lee R. Herbal medicine. Western Journal of Medicine.  175(2):125-8, 2001 Aug.

3748.      Vickers A. The general practitioners' complementary medicine versus evidence-based medicine. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 9(2):127-8, 2001 Jun.

3749.      Vincent C. The safety of acupuncture. [letter; comment]. BMJ. 323(7311):467-8, 2001 Sep 1.

3750.      Voelker R.  CAM Research attempts to separate wheat from chaff. JAMA.  286(2):156-8, 2001 Jul 11.

3751.      Waddell DL.  Hummel ME. Sumners AD. Three herbs you should get to know. [Review] [24 refs] American Journal of Nursing. 101(4):48-53; quiz 54, 2001 Apr.

3752.      Weil A.  Andrew Weil, MD on integrative medicine and the nature of reality. Interview by Bonnie Horrigan.  Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.  7(4):96-104, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3753.      Westfall RE. Herbal medicine in pregnancy and childbirth. [Review] [57 refs] Advances in Therapy.  18(1):47-55, 2001 Jan-Feb.

3754.      White A.  Hayhoe S. Hart A.  Ernst E. Adverse events following acupuncture: prospective survey of 32 000 consultations with doctors and physiotherapists. [see comments]. BMJ. 323(7311):485-6, 2001 Sep 1.

3755.      White A. Quality criticism required. Complementary Therapies in Medicine.  9(2):61, 2001 Jun.

3756.      Wong V.  Sun JG. Wong W. Traditional Chinese medicine (tongue acupuncture) in children with drooling problems. Pediatric Neurology. 25(1):47-54, 2001 Jul.

3757.      Woo PC.  Li JH. Tang W.  Yuen K. Acupuncture mycobacteriosis.  New England Journal of Medicine. 345(11):842-3, 2001 Sep 13.

3758.      Wootton JC.  Sparber A. Surveys of complementary and alternative medicine: part I. General trends and demographic groups. [Review] [32 refs]  Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine.  7(2):195-208, 2001 Apr.

3759.      Yakir M.  Kreitler S. Brzezinski A.  Vithoulkas G.  Oberbaum M. Bentwich Z. Effects of homeopathic treatment in women with premenstrual syndrome: a pilot study. British Homoeopathic Journal. 90(3):148-53, 2001 Jul.

3760.      Yeap JS.  Anbanandan S.  Yeap JK.  Borhan Tan M.  Harwant S. 'Thermal reflex therapy' a danger for diabetic feet.  Medical Journal of Malaysia.  56(1):102-3, 2001 Mar.

3761.      Zhang G. Maximizing the effectiveness of acupuncture: prospects from clinical studies. [letter; comment]. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.  7(4):42-4, 2001 Jul-Aug.

3762.      Zipes DP. President's page: Complementary and alternative medicine: ignore at doctors' and patients' peril. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  37(8):2166-9, 2001 Jun 15.

Apr 02

4361.       Aasgaard T. An ecology of love: aspects of music therapy in the pediatric oncology environment. J Palliat Care  2001 Autumn;17(3):177-81

4362.      Adelakun EA, Finbar EA, Agina SE, Makinde AA. Antimicrobial activity of Boswellia dalziellii stem bark. Fitoterapia. 2001 Nov;72(7):822-4.

4363.      Aggarwal A, Ades PA. Interactions of herbal remedies with prescription cardiovascular medications. Coron Artery Dis. 2001 Nov;12(7):581-4. Review.

4364.      Akhondzadeh S, Kashani L, Mobaseri M, Hosseini SH, Nikzad S, Khani M Passionflower in the treatment of opiates withdrawal: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. J Clin Pharm Ther  2001 Oct;26(5):369-73

4365.      Altman RD, Marcussen KC. Effects of a ginger extract on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2001 Nov;44(11):2531-8.

4366.      Asres K, Bucar F, Knauder E, Yardley V, Kendrick H, Croft SL. In vitro antiprotozoal activity of extract and compounds from the stem bark of Combretum molle. Phytother Res  2001 Nov;15(7):613-7

4367.      Audera C, Patulny RV, Sander BH, Douglass RM. Effect of a specific preparation of Chinese herbs ("clear the way") on duration and severity of the common cold. Med J Aust. 2001 Oct 1;175(7):389.

4368.      Aviles JM, Whelan SE, Hernke DA, Williams BA, Kenny KE, O'Fallon WM, Kopecky SL. Intercessory prayer and cardiovascular disease progression in a coronary care unit population: a randomized controlled trial. Mayo Clin Proc  2001 Dec;76(12):1192-8

4369.      Bakshu LM, Jeevan Ram A, Venkata Raju R. Antimicrobial activity of Securinega leucopyrus. Fitoterapia  2001 Dec;72(8):930-3

4370.      Barnes VA, Treiber FA, Davis H. Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. J Psychosom Res  2001 Oct;51(4):597-605

4371.      Bernardi L, Sleight P, Bandinelli G, Cencetti S, Fattorini L, Wdowczyc-Szulc J, Lagi A. Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study. BMJ  2001 Dec 22-29;323(7327):1446-9

4372.      Betz JM. Use of herbal medications before surgery. JAMA. 2001 Nov 28;286(20):2542; discussion 2543-4.

4373.      Bhat GP, Surolia N. In vitro antimalarial activity of extracts of three plants used in the traditional medicine of India. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2001 Oct;65(4):304-8.

4374.      Bhigjee AI. Use of alternative medicine by patients with neurological disease. S Afr Med J  2001 Oct;91(10):850-1

4375.      Blanc PD, Trupin L, Earnest G, Katz PP, Yelin EH, Eisner MD. Alternative therapies among adults with a reported diagnosis of asthma or rhinosinusitis : data from a population-based survey. Chest. 2001 Nov;120(5):1461-7.

4376.      Bloom BS. What is this nonsense that complementary and alternative medicine is not amenable to controlled investigation of population effects? Acad Med  2001 Dec;76(12):1221-3

4377.      Bolton B. Intercessory prayer. Ann Intern Med. 2001 Dec 18;135(12):1094.

4378.      Borneman JP. Blackie Memorial Lecture 2001. Homeopathy: progress and promise, a critical perspective. Br Homeopath J  2001 Oct;90(4):204-13

4379.      Brown WA. Use of alternative medicine. Am J Psychiatry  2001 Oct;158(10):1744

4380.      Burke J. Stroke and complementary medicine. Hawaii Med J  2001 Oct;60(10):261

4381.      Callahan RJ. Raising and lowering of heart rate variability: some clinical findings of Thought Field Therapy. J Clin Psychol 2001 Oct;57(10):1175-86

4382.      Carlsson M, Arman M, Backman M, Hamrin E. Perceived quality of life and coping for Swedish women with breast cancer who choose complementary medicine. Cancer Nurs  2001 Oct;24(5):395-401

4383.      Choi SW, Son BW, Son YS, Park YI, Lee SK, Chung MH. The wound-healing effect of a glycoprotein fraction isolated from aloe vera. Br J Dermatol  2001 Oct;145(4):535-45

4384.      Colloca CJ, Keller TS. Stiffness and neuromuscular reflex response of the human spine to posteroanterior manipulative thrusts in patients with low back pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther  2001 Oct;24(8):489-500

4385.      Davies P, Levy S, Pahari A, Martinez D.  Acute nicotine poisoning associated with a traditional remedy for eczema. Arch Dis Child. 2001 Dec;85(6):500-2.

4386.      Deale A, Husain K, Chalder T, Wessely S. Long-term outcome of cognitive behavior therapy versus relaxation therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: a 5-year follow-up study. Am J Psychiatry. 2001 Dec;158(12):2038-42.

4387.      Ernst E, Coon JT. Heavy metals in traditional Chinese medicines: a systematic review. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2001 Dec;70(6):497-504. Review.

4388.      Ernst E. "Alternative" therapies for asthma : reason for concern? Chest  2001 Nov;120(5):1433-4

4389.      Ernst E. Rise in popularity of complementary and alternative medicine: reasons and consequences for vaccination. Vaccine 2001 Oct 15;20 Suppl 1:S90-3; discussion S89

4390.      Gossart RM.  "Mind" and "Brain". Am J Psychiatry. 2001 Nov;158(11):1938-9; discussion 1939-40.

4391.      Hudson K, Brady E, Rapp D. What you and your patients should know about herbal medicines. JAAPA. 2001 Nov;14(11):27-9, 32-4. Review.

4392.      Johnson C, Shala M, Sejdijaj X, Odell R, Dabishevci K. Thought Field Therapy soothing the bad moments of Kosovo. J Clin Psychol. 2001 Oct;57(10):1237-40.

4393.      Keller KB, Lemberg L. Herbal or complementary medicine: fact or fiction? Am J Crit Care. 2001 Nov;10(6):438-43.

4394.      Kost'alova D, Kardosova A, Hajnicka V. Effect of Mahonia aquifolium stem bark crude extract and one of its polysaccharide components on production of IL-8. Fitoterapia  2001 Nov;72(7):802-6

4395.      Krout RE. The effects of single-session music therapy interventions on the observed and self-reported levels of pain control, physical comfort, and relaxation of hospice patients. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2001 Nov-Dec;18(6):383-90

4396.      Lee D, Bhat KP, Fong HH, Farnsworth NR, Pezzuto JM, Kinghorn AD. Aromatase inhibitors from Broussonetia papyrifera. J Nat Prod. 2001 Oct;64(10):1286-93.

4397.      Lepage C, Drolet P, Girard M, Grenier Y, DeGagne R. Music decreases sedative requirements during spinal anesthesia. Anesth Analg  2001 Oct;93(4):912-6

4398.      Logan AC, Wong C. Chronic fatigue syndrome: oxidative stress and dietary modifications. Altern Med Rev. 2001 Oct;6(5):450-9. Review.

4399.      Magill L. The use of music therapy to address the suffering in advanced cancer pain. J Palliat Care  2001 Autumn;17(3):167-72

4400.      Marcus DM, Suarez-Almazor ME.  Is there a role for ginger in the treatment of osteoarthritis? Arthritis Rheum. 2001 Nov;44(11):2461-2.

4401.      Matsumoto M, Smith JC. Progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, and ABC relaxation theory. J Clin Psychol. 2001 Dec;57(12):1551-7.

4402.      Mazumder UK, Gupta M, Manikandan L, Bhattacharya S. Antibacterial activity of Urena lobata root. Fitoterapia. 2001 Dec;72(8):927-9.

4403.      Mudur G. Indian doctors decry proposal to teach traditional medicine. BMJ. 2001 Nov 10;323(7321):1090.

4404.      Mueller PS, Plevak DJ, Rummans TA. Religious involvement, spirituality, and medicine: implications for clinical practice. Mayo Clin Proc  2001 Dec;76(12):1225-35

4405.      Mukherjee AK, Basu S, Sarkar N, Ghosh AC. Advances in cancer therapy with plant based natural products. Curr Med Chem  2001 Oct;8(12):1467-86

4406.      Neinstein LS. The treatment of adolescents with a chronic illness: physicians must go beyond the medical model. West J Med. 2001 Nov;175(5):293-5. 

4407.      Nestel P, Cehun M, Pomeroy S, Abbey M, Weldon G. Cholesterol-lowering effects of plant sterol esters and non-esterified stanols in margarine, butter and low-fat foods. Eur J Clin Nutr  2001 Dec;55(12):1084-90

4408.      Nicholl DS, Daniels HM, Ira Thabrew M, Grayer RJ, Simmonds MS, Hughes RD. In vitro studies on the immunomodulatory effects of extracts of Osbeckia aspera. J Ethnopharmacol. 2001 Nov;78(1):39-44.

4409.      Patavino T, Brady DM. Natural medicine and nutritional therapy as an alternative treatment in systemic lupus erythematosus. Altern Med Rev  2001 Oct;6(5):460-71

4410.      Polisson R.  Innovative therapies in osteoarthritis. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2001 Dec;3(6):489-95. Review.

4411.      Schmidt K, Pittler MH, Ernst E.  Bias in alternative medicine is still rife but is diminishing. BMJ. 2001 Nov 3;323(7320):1071.

4412.      Sharma DC.  India to promote integration of traditional and modern medicine. Lancet. 2001 Nov 3;358(9292):1524.

4413.      Sharma DC. India to regulate indigenous medicine sector. Lancet. 2001 Oct 13;358(9289):1249.

4414.      Shintani TT.  Integrative medicine approach to obesity and diabetes. Hawaii Med J. 2001 Oct;60(10):262-3. Review.

4415.      Simpson N, Roman K.  Complementary medicine use in children: extent and reasons. A population-based study. Br J Gen Pract. 2001 Nov;51(472):914-6.

4416.      Sun A, Chiang CP. Levamisole and/or Chinese medicinal herbs can modulate the serum level of squamous cell carcinoma associated antigen in patients with erosive oral lichen planus. J Oral Pathol Med 2001 Oct;30(9):542-8

4417.      Tonelli MR, Callahan TC. Why alternative medicine cannot be evidence-based. Acad Med. 2001 Dec;76(12):1213-20. Review.

4418.      Vickers A, Zollman C, Payne DK. Hypnosis and relaxation therapies. West J Med. 2001 Oct;175(4):269-72.

4419.      Yawar A.  Spirituality in medicine: what is to be done? J R Soc Med. 2001 Oct;94(10):529-33. Review.

4420. Yun-Choi HS, Pyo MK, Park KM, Chang KC, Lee DH. Anti-thrombotic effects of higenamine. Planta Med. 2001 Oct;67(7):619-22.

 

July 02

4991.      Abdullaev FI.  Cancer chemopreventive and tumoricidal properties of saffron (Crocus sativus L.). Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2002 Jan;227(1):20-5. Review.

4992.      Ai AL, Bolling SF.  The use of complementary and alternative therapies among middle-aged and older cardiac patients. Am J Med Qual. 2002 Jan-Feb;17(1):21-7.

4993.      Al-Windi A, Dag E, Kurt S.  The influence of perceived well-being and reported symptoms on health care utilization: a population-based study. J Clin Epidemiol. 2002 Jan;55(1):60-6.

4994.      Bausell RB, Berman BM.  Commentary: alternative medicine: is it a reflection of the continued emergence of the biopsychosocial paradigm? Am J Med Qual. 2002 Jan-Feb;17(1):28-32.

4995.      Bedi MK, Shenefelt PD.  Herbal therapy in dermatology. Arch Dermatol. 2002 Feb;138(2):232-42. Review.

4996.      Benor DJ.  Prayer study: what about expectancy effects among the researchers themselves? Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):20-1.

4997.      Bernardi L, Porta C, Spicuzza L, Bellwon J, Spadacini G, Frey AW, Yeung LY, Sanderson JE, Pedretti R, Tramarin R.  Slow breathing increases arterial baroreflex sensitivity in patients with chronic heart failure. Circulation. 2002 Jan 15;105(2):143-5.

4998.      Bhatt D C, Mitaliya K D, Maheta D P, Prajapati M M. Preventive herbal medicine against malaria. Adv Pl Sci 2001, 14(1), 7-10.

4999.      Bielory L.  Adverse reactions to complementary and alternative medicine: ragweed's cousin, the coneflower (echinacea), is "a problem more than a sneeze". Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2002 Jan;88(1):7-9.

5000.      Brue AW, Oakland TD.  Alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: does evidence support their use? Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):68-70, 72-4. Review.

5001.      Buckle J.  Aromatherapy for health professionals. Beginnings. 2002 Jan-Feb;22(1):7.

5002.      Buske L.  Popularity of alternative health care providers continues to grow. CMAJ. 2002 Feb 5;166(3):366.

5003.      Carlson LK.  Reimbursement of complementary and alternative medicine in the context of the future of healthcare. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):36

5004.      Chilton K.  The Ommani Center: an integrative model of healthcare. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):102-3.

5005.      Chopra A, Doiphode VV.  Ayurvedic medicine. Core concept, therapeutic principles, and current relevance. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):75-89, vii. Review.

5006.      Cocks M, Moller V.  Use of indigenous and indigenised medicines to enhance personal well-being: a South African case study. Soc Sci Med. 2002 Feb;54(3):387-97.

5007.      Crowe S, Fitzpatrick G, Jamaluddin MF.  Use of herbal medicines in ambulatory surgical patients. Anaesthesia. 2002 Feb;57(2):203-4.

5008.      Davis MM, Jones DW. The role of lifestyle management in the overall treatment plan for prevention and management of hypertension. Semin Nephrol. 2002 Jan;22(1):35-43. Review.

5009.      de Lemos M.  Phytoestrogens and menopause. Pharmacological attributes of plant based drugs should be discussed widely. BMJ. 2002 Jan 5;324(7328):52.

5010.      Del M, Glasziou PP, Spinks AB, Sanders SL. Natural remedies for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Med J Aust. 2002 Feb 18;176(4):182-3.

5011.      du PA.  Accomplishing the impossible: talking about body and soul and mind during a medical visit. Health Commun. 2002;14(1):1-21.

5012.      Ernst E, Pittler MH.  Herbal medicine. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):149-61. Review.

5013.      Ernst E.  Complementary and alternative medicine for pain management in rheumatic disease. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2002 Jan;14(1):58-62. Review.

5014.      Feder G, Katz T.  Randomised controlled trials for homoeopathy. BMJ. 2002 Mar 2;324(7336):498-9.

5015.      Field T.  Massage therapy. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):163-71. Review.

5016.      Frenkel M, Hermoni D.  Effects of homeopathic intervention on medication consumption in atopic and allergic disorders. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):76-9.

5017.      Gershen BJ.  An alternative view of complementary and alternative medicine. Md Med. 2002 Winter;3(1):29-31.

5018.      Gutierrez-M O.  Biodiversity and new drugs. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2002 Jan;23(1):8.

5019.      Hepner DL, Harnett M, Segal S, Camann W, Bader AM, Tsen LC.  Herbal medicine use in parturients. Anesth Analg. 2002 Mar;94(3):690-3;

5020.      Husband AJ.  Phytoestrogens and menopause. Published evidence supports a role for phytoestrogens in menopause. BMJ. 2002 Jan 5;324(7328):52.

5021.      Khaitan BK, Prasad HR.  Complementary and alternative medicine: how safe is it? Natl Med J India. 2002 Jan-Feb;15(1):32-3.

5022.      Koopman BG, Blasband RA.  Distant healing revisited: time for a new epistemology. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 Jan-Feb;8(1):100-1.

5023.      Lampert N, Xu Y.  Chinese herbal nephropathy. Lancet. 2002 Mar 2;359(9308):796-7.

5024.      Le Bars PL, Velasco FM, Ferguson JM, Dessain EC, Kieser M, Hoerr R.  Influence of the severity of cognitive impairment on the effect of the Gnkgo biloba extract EGb 761 in Alzheimer's disease. Neuropsychobiology. 2002;45(1):19-26.

5025.      Ludvik BH, Mahdjoobian K, Waldhaeusl W, Hofer A, Prager R, Kautzky-Willer A, Pacini G.  The effect of Ipomoea batatas (Caiapo) on glucose metabolism and serum cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized study. Diabetes Care. 2002 Jan;25(1):239-40.

5026.      Morse JM.  Qualitative health research: challenges for the 21st century. Qual Health Res. 2002 Jan;12(1):116-29.

5027.      Moura VL, Warber SL, James SA.  CAM providers' messages to conventional medicine: a qualitative study. Am J Med Qual. 2002 Jan-Feb;17(1):10-4.

5028.      Nestler G.  Traditional Chinese medicine. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):63-73. Review.

5029.      Newton SM, Lau C, Gurcha SS, Besra GS, Wright CW. The evaluation of forty-three plant species for in vitro antimycobacterial activities; isolation of active constituents from Psoralea corylifolia and Sanguinaria canadensis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Jan;79(1):57-67. Review.

5030.      O'Hara DP.  Is there a role for prayer and spirituality in health care? Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):33-46, vi. Review.

5031.      Ott MJ, Lynch M.  Integrating complementary and conventional symptom management in a cancer center. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2002 Jan-Feb;29(1):25-7.

5032.      Pappas S, Perlman A.  Complementary and alternative medicine. The importance of doctor-patient communication. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):1-10. Review.

5033.      Richardson MA.  Complementary and alternative therapy use in gynecologic oncology: implications for clinical practice. Gynecol Oncol. 2002 Mar;84(3):360-2.

5034.      Rossiter-Thornton JF.  Prayer in your practice. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2002 Feb;8(1):21-8. Review.

5035.      Rui H.  Recent progress of traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2002 Feb;29 Suppl 1:67-75.

5036.      Shepherd JE.  Hormone replacement therapy: separating fact from fallacy. J Am Pharm Assoc (Wash). 2002 Jan-Feb;42(1):122-3. Review.

5037.      Silversides A.  More provinces protecting MDs who practise alternative medicine. CMAJ. 2002 Feb 5;166(3):367.

5038.      Smith MJ, Logan AC.  Naturopathy. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Jan;86(1):173-84. Review.

5039.      Snyderman R, Weil AT.  Integrative medicine: bringing medicine back to its roots. Arch Intern Med. 2002 Feb 25;162(4):395-7.

5040.      Soliman N.  Homeopathy: the other medicine. Md Med. 2002 Winter;3(1):23-5. Review.

5041.      Swisher EM, Cohn DE, Goff BA, Parham J, Herzog TJ, Rader JS, Mutch DG.  Use of complementary and alternative medicine among women with gynecologic cancers. Gynecol Oncol. 2002 Mar;84(3):363-7.

5042.      Torpy JM.  Integrating complementary therapy into care. JAMA. 2002 Jan 16;287(3):306-7.

5043.      Wolsko PM, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Ettner SL, Phillips RS.  Insurance coverage, medical conditions, and visits to alternative medicine providers: results of a national survey. Arch Intern Med. 2002 Feb 11;162(3):281-7.

5044.      Yarnell E, Abascal K, Greenfield RH, Romm A, Sudberg S.  Credentialing of practitioners of botanical medicine. Am J Med Qual. 2002 Jan-Feb;17(1):15-20.  

Oct 02

Acupuncture: 

5772.      Boehler M, Mitterschiffthaler G, Schlager A. Korean hand acupressure reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting after gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Anesth Analg  2002 Apr;94(4):872-5.

5773.      Frank BL. Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction. JAMA  2002 Apr 10;287(14):1800-1; discussion 1801-2

5774.      Hawkes S. Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis in Bangladesh – widespead or targeted prevention strategies. Int. J Epidemiol. 2001; 30(4), 85-6.

5775.      Johnstone PA, Polston GR, Niemtzow RC, Martin PJ. Integration of acupuncture into the oncology clinic. Palliat Med  2002 May;16(3):235-9

5776.      Langevin HM, Churchill DL, Wu J, Badger GJ, Yandow JA, Fox JR, Krag MH. Evidence of connective tissue involvement in acupuncture. FASEB J  2002 Jun;16(8):872-4

5777.      Newman RG. Acupuncture for the trreatment of cocaine addiction JAMA  2002 Apr 10;287(14):1801; discussion 1801-2

5778.      Shapira MY, Berkman N, Ben-David G, Avital A, Bardach E, Breuer R. Short-term acupuncture therapy is of no benefit in patients with moderate persistent asthma. Chest  2002 May;121(5):1396-400

5779.      Varon J, Fromm RE Jr, Marik PE. Acupuncture for asthma: fact or fiction? Chest 2002 May;121(5):1387-8

Alternative Medicine:

5780.      Ackermann RT, Williams JW Jr. Rational treatment choices for non-major depressions in primary care: an evidence-based review. J Gen Intern Med. 2002 Apr;17(4):293-301. Review.

5781.      Anaya CJ. Religion and health. Mayo Clin Proc. 2002 Jun;77(6):600; discussion 600-1.

5782.      Berger LS. The mind-body problem. Am J Psychiatry. 2002 May;159(5):879-80; discussion 880-1.

5783.      Berman BM, Bausell RB, Lee WL. Use and referral patterns for 22 complementary and alternative medical therapies by members of the American College of Rheumatology: results of a national survey. Arch Intern Med. 2002 Apr 8;162(7):766-70.

5784.      Block B. NCCAM reaches out to scientists and general public. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 May-Jun;8(3):24-6.

5785.      Borckardt JJ, Nash MR. How practitioners (and others) can make scientifically viable contributions to clinical-outcome research using the single-case time-series design. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2002 Apr;50(2):114-48.

5786.      Borowitz SM, Cox DJ, Sutphen JL, Kovatchev B. Treatment of childhood encopresis: a randomized trial comparing three treatment protocols. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2002 Apr;34(4):378-84.

5787.      Catane R. Defining alternative medicine. Isr Med Assoc J. 2002 Apr;4(4):314.

5788.      Chliaoutakis JE, Drakou I, Gnardellis C, Galariotou S, Carra H, Chliaoutaki M.  Greek Christian Orthodox Ecclesiastical lifestyle: could it become a pattern of health-related behavior? Prev Med. 2002 Apr;34(4):428-35.

5789.      Chung OM. MRI confirmed cervical cord injury caused by spinal manipulation in a Chinese patient. Spinal Cord. 2002 Apr;40(4):196-9.

5790.      Cohen RJ, Ek K, Pan CX. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by older adults: a comparison of self-report and physician chart documentation. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2002 Apr;57(4):M223-7.

5791.      Corbin Winslow L, Shapiro H. Physicians want education about complementary and alternative medicine to enhance communication with their patients. Arch Intern Med. 2002 May 27;162(10):1176-81.

5792.      Davies B, Brenner P, Orloff S, Sumner L, Worden W. Addressing spirituality in pediatric hospice and palliative care. J Palliat Care. 2002 Spring;18(1):59-67. Review.

5793.      Dusek JA, Sherwood JB, Friedman R, Myers P, Bethea CF, Levitsky S, Hill PC, Jain MK, Kopecky SL, Mueller PS, Lam P, Benson H, Hibberd PL. Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer (STEP): study design and research methods. Am Heart J. 2002 Apr;143(4):577-84.

5794.      Ernst E. Manipulation of the cervical spine: a systematic review of case reports of serious adverse events, 1995-2001. Med J Aust. 2002 Apr 15;176(8):376-80. Review.

5795.      Ferber SG, Kuint J, Weller A, Feldman R, Dollberg S, Arbel E, Kohelet D. Massage therapy by mothers and trained professionals enhances weight gain in preterm infants. Early Hum Dev. 2002 Apr;67(1-2):37-45.

5796.      Frischenschlager O, Pucher I. Psychological management of pain. Disabil Rehabil. 2002 May 20;24(8):416-22. Review.

5797.      Gordon JS. New White House report. Commission supports scientific research on CAM. Health Forum J. 2002 May-Jun;45(3):33.

5798.      Gordon JS. The White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy: final report and next steps. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 May-Jun;8(3):28-31.

5799.      Gorman C. The science of anxiety. Why do we worry ourselves sick? Because the brain is hardwired for fear, and sometimes it short-circuits. Time. 2002 Jun 10;159(23):46-54.

5800.      Hayashi N, Tanabe Y, Nakagawa S, Noguchi M, Iwata C, Koubuchi Y, Watanabe M, Okui M, Takagi K, Sugita K, Horiuchi K, Sasaki A, Koike I.  Effects of group musical therapy on inpatients with chronic psychoses: a controlled study. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2002 Apr;56(2):187-93.

5801.      Henley E, Chang L, Hollander S. Treatment of hyperlipidemia. J Fam Pract. 2002 Apr;51(4):370-6. Review.

5802.      Herskowitz I. Regulating natural health products. Science. 2002 Apr 5;296(5565):46-7.

5803.      Hsieh CY, Adams AH, Tobis J, Hong CZ, Danielson C, Platt K, Hoehler F, Reinsch S, Rubel A. Effectiveness of four conservative treatments for subacute low back pain: a randomized clinical trial. Spine. 2002 Jun 1;27(11):1142-8.

5804.      Jacobsen PB, Meade CD, Stein KD, Chirikos TN, Small BJ, Ruckdeschel JC. Efficacy and costs of two forms of stress management training for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. J Clin Oncol. 2002 Jun 15;20(12):2851-62.

5805.      Jorm AF, Christensen H, Griffiths KM, Rodgers B. Effectiveness of complementary and self-help treatments for depression. Med J Aust. 2002 May 20;176 Suppl:S84-96. Review.

5806.      Kaptchuk TJ. The placebo effect in alternative medicine: can the performance of a healing ritual have clinical significance? Ann Intern Med. 2002 Jun 4;136(11):817-25. Review.

5807.      Keefer L, Blanchard EB. A one year follow-up of relaxation response meditation as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. Behav Res Ther. 2002 May;40(5):541-6.

5808.      Koppe H. Wellbeing. Part 1--what is it? Aust Fam Physician. 2002 Apr;31(4):374-5.

5809.      Lee R, Balick MJ. Snakebite, shamanism, and modern medicine: exploring the power of the mind-body relationship in healing. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 May-Jun;8(3):118-21.

5810.      McCarthy M. US panel calls for more support of alternative medicine. Lancet. 2002 Apr 6;359(9313):1213.

5811.      Mender D. The mind-body problem. Am J Psychiatry. 2002 May;159(5):880; discussion 880-1.

5812.      Mitchell M, Doyle M. Complementary therapies in the midwifery curriculum. 2: Development and evaluation of a CT module. Pract Midwife. 2002 Apr;5(4):39.

5813.      Reynolds T. White House report on alternative medicine draws criticism. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2002 May 1;94(9):646-8.

5814.      Shapiro J. How do physicians teach empathy in the primary care setting? Acad Med. 2002 Apr;77(4):323-8.

5815.      Siegal M, Varley R. Neural systems involved in "theory of mind". Nat Rev Neurosci. 2002 Jun;3(6):463-71. Review.

5816.      Solberg S. Will your way to better health. Posit Living. 2002 Apr-May;11(3):28-30.

5817.      Ting W, Gross M, Oz MC. The Internet as a research tool in complementary and alternative medicine: a pilot study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 May-Jun;8(3):84-6.

5818.      Van Niel CW, Feudtner C, Garrison MM, Christakis DA. Lactobacillus therapy for acute infectious diarrhea in children: a meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2002 Apr;109(4):678-84.

5819.      Waterman GS, Schwartz RJ. The mind-body problem. Am J Psychiatry. 2002 May;159(5):878-9; discussion 880-1.

5820.      Yu YM, Chang WC, Chang CT, Hsieh CL, Tsai CE. Effects of young barley leaf extract and antioxidative vitamins on LDL oxidation and free radical scavenging activities in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab. 2002 Apr;28(2):107-14.

Aromatherapy:

5821.      Holmes C, Hopkins V, Hensford C, MacLaughlin V, Wilkinson D, Rosenvinge H. Lavender oil as a treatment for agitated behaviour in severe dementia: a placebo controlled study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2002 Apr;17(4):305-8

5822.      Jardine M. Aromatherapy. Introduction into a maternity service. Pract Midwife  2002 Apr;5(4):14-5   

Ayurveda:

5823.      Buwa S, Patil S, Kulkarni PH, Kanase A. Hepatoprotective action of abhrak bhasma, as ayurvedic drug in albino rats against hepatitis induced by CCL4. Indian J expl Biol. 2001; 39(10), 1022-7.

5824.      Goel RK; Sairam K. Anti-ulcer drugs from indigenous sources with emphasis on musa sapientum, tamarabhasma, asparagus racemosus and zingiber officinale Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2002 Apr; 34(2): 100-10.

5825.      Sharma DC, Jha J, Sharma P. Evaluation  of safety and efficacy of a gold containing ayurvedic drug.

 

Complementary Medicine:

5826.      Cohen MH, Eisenberg DM. Potential physician malpractice liability associated with complementary and integrative medical therapies. Ann Intern Med. 2002 Apr 16;136(8):596-603. Review.

5827.      Ernst E. Intangible principles of good research in complementary and alternative medicine. Altern Ther Health Med. 2002 May-Jun;8(3):22.

5828.      Kim YH, Lichtenstein G, Waalen J. Distinguishing complementary medicine from alternative medicine. Arch Intern Med. 2002 Apr 22;162(8):943; discussion 944.

5829.      Moyad MA. Complementary/alternative therapies for reducing hot flashes in prostate cancer patients: reevaluating the existing indirect data from studies of breast cancer and postmenopausal women. Urology. 2002 Apr;59(4 Suppl 1):20-33. Review.

5830.      Moyad MA. Complementary therapies for reducing the risk of osteoporosis in patients receiving luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone treatment/orchiectomy for prostate cancer: a review and assessment of the need for more research. Urology. 2002 Apr;59(4 Suppl 1):34-40. Review.

5831.      Newell SA, Sanson-Fisher RW, Savolainen NJ. Systematic review of psychological therapies for cancer patients: overview and recommendations for future research. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2002 Apr 17;94(8):558-84.

5832.      Ni H, Simile C, Hardy AM. Utilization of complementary and alternative medicine by United States adults: results from the 1999 national health interview survey. Med Care. 2002 Apr;40(4):353-8.

Herbal Medicine:

5833.      Babu MR; Rao RVK; Annapurna A; Babu DRK. Immunostimulant profile of a polyherbal formulation rv08 Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 2001 Dec; 33(6): 454-5

5834.      Baruah A, Sarma D, Saud J, Singh RS. In vitro regeneration  of Hypercium patulum Thumb.- a medicinal plant. Indian J expl Biol. 2001; 39(9), 947-9.

5835.      Bhattacharya HK, Ahmed FA, Barua PM, Nath KC. Effect of Sajani, a herbal medicine on post-partum anostrus in crossbred cattle of Assam. Indian Vet J. 2001; 78(12), 1160-1.

5836.      Bisht MS. Biodiversity Characterization of some medicinal and forest plants at landscape level in the hill tract of Nainital district. School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University of: New Delhi, 2001.

5837.      Chatterjee S; Das SN. Anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effect of a poly-herbal drug(ease):its mechanism of action. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 1996 Jun; 28(2): 116-9

5838.      Chauhan NS. Genetic-diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants of Himalayan region (Himachal Pradesh) and its conversation. Indian J Pl Genet Resour. 2001; 14(2), 318-22.

5839.      Chauhan SK; Singh BP; Kimothi GP; Agarwal S. Determination of glycyrrhizin inn Glycyrrhiza glabra and its extract by HPTLC. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 1998 July; 60(4): 251-2

5840.      Dey A; Ghosh TK Effect of livol as a growth promoter in kids. Indian Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 1992 Mar; 9(1 and 2): 73-6

5841.      Dikshit N, Pani D, Singh A. Potential medicinal plants of Eastern Ghats (Orissa). Indian J Pl Genet Resour. 2001; 14(2), 138-41.

5842.      Ghosal S; Mukherjee B; Bhattacharya SK. Shilajit comparative study of the ancient and the modern scientific findings. Indian Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 1995 Apr-Sep; 17(1): 1-10

5843.      Ghosal S; Mukhopdhyay B; Muruganandam V. Ayurvedic herbo-mineral vitalizers : ancient and modern perspectives. Indian Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 1995 Oct; 17(2): 1-12.

5844.      Ghoshal S, Mukhopadhyay MJ, Mukherjee A. Clastogenic effect of dietary supplement – spirullia alga, and some medicinal plant products from  Boswellia serrata. Indian J Biol. 2001; 39(10), 1068 – 70.

5845.      Ghule ST, manjare MR, Karade VM. Rakhtrohida (Tecomella undulata) – a medicinal plant. Indian J. Arecanut Spices Medicinal Pl. 2001; 3(2), 60-1.

5846.      Gupta V, Srinivasan K, Saksena S. Effect of various physico-chemical treatments in breaking hardseedness in Mucuna pruriens. Indian J Pl Genete Resour. 2001; 14(2), 323-4.

5847.      Handique PJ, Bora P. In vitro regeneration of a medicinal plant-Houttuynia cordata Thunb. from nodal explants. Curr Sci. 1999; 76(9), 1245-7.

5848.      Hold KM, Sirisoma NS, Sparks SE, Casida JE. Metabolism and mode of action of cis- and trans-3-pinanones (the active ingredients of hyssop oil). Xenobiotica  2002 Apr;32(4):251-65

5849.      Karoshi VR, Hegde GV. Vegatitive propagation of Gymnema sylvestre, an important medicinal plant – a research report. Indian For. 2001; 127(9), 1067-8.

5850.      Mahapatra PBK; Maity LN; Marjit B. An experimental study on the role of some indigenous herbs in chronic alcohol induced gastritis. Indian Journal of Physiology and Allied Sciences. 1997 Jul.; 51(3): 144-8

5851.      Mathur AK. Envin . Multicentre clinical evaluation of "eazmov plus" a polyherbal formulation in arthritic patients JK Practitioner. 2000 Apr-Jun; 7(2): 149-52

5852.      Max D; Martina G; Gerhard KW.  Effect of herbal preparactions in feed on commercial turkey production. Indian Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 1997 Apr-Sep; 19(1): 1-6

5853.      McRae CA, Agarwal K, Mutimer D, Bassendine MF. Hepatitis associated with Chinese herbs. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol  2002 May;14(5):559-62

5854.      Melookunnel S. Managing common ailments with simple herbs Health Administrator. 1996 Jul & 1997 Dec; 7 & 8(1 & 2): 225-8

5855.      Pethkar AV, Gaikaiwari RP, Paknikar KM. Biosorptive removal of contaminating heavy metals from plant extracts of medicinal value. Curr Sci 2001; 80(9): 1216-9.

5856.      Rajiv Kumar, Rajiv S, Gupta H, Garg S, Gupta A. study of herbal treatment in mental retardation. J. natn Integrat med Ass. 2001; 43(9), 7-10.

5857.      Ram P, Biendra Kumar, Patra NK, Garg SN, Negi MS, Naqvi AA. Tagetes nimuta L. – effect post harvest storage of herb on oil under tarai conditions of Uttaranchal. Indian Perfumer. 2001; 45(3), 153-7.

5858.      Ray J. Some common medicinal plants of Birbhum, district. Int. J. Mendel 2001; 18(4), 141-2.

5859.      Riel MA, Kyle DE, Milhous WK. Efficacy of scopadulcic acid A against Plasmodium falciparum in vitro. J Nat Prod  2002 Apr;65(4):614-5

5860.      Sadava D, Ahn J, Zhan M, Pang ML, Ding J, Kane SE. Effects of four Chinese herbal extracts on drug-sensitive and multidrug-resistant small-cell lung carcinoma cells. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol  2002 Apr;49(4):261-6

5861.      Seetharam YN, Murthy NS, Vijay. Screening for phenols from few medicinal plants. Asian J Chem. 2001; 13(2), 768-70.

5862.      Sehrawat AR, Uppal S, Punai A. In vitro culture and multiplication of  Rauwolfia serpentina – a threatened medicinal plant. Crop Res. 2001; 22(1), 68-71.

5863.      Sehrawata R, Uppal S, Punai A. In vitro culture and multiplication of Rauwolfia serpentia-a threatened medicinal plant. Crop Res. 2001; 22(1), 68-71.

5864.      Shah L P; Patil S P; Patil J. Observations on Clinical evaluation of indigenous herbal drugs in the treatment of mental illnesses. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. 1997 Oct; 29(5): 347-9

5865.      Shiva KN, Nair SA, Sharma TVRS. Scope of intercropping of commercially viable medicinal plants with coconut for higher ecnomic returns at Andamans. Indian J. Arecanut Spices Medicinal Pl. 2001; 3(2), 62-3.

5866.      Singh PK, Khan SN. Mycoflora and mycotoxins in medicinal fruit/seed of forestry origin. Indian For. 2001; 127(7), 770-6.

5867.      Singh RB, Singh Y. Preliminary observations on the ethnomedicinal plants on Indo-Nepal border (Champaran), Bihar. Mendel 2001; 18(3):87-9.

5868.      Singh Y; Muruganandam AV; Das SN; Rao AT; Agrawala SK. Reno-protective action of a herbal formulation (ELKP-1) in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity Phytomedica. 1999 Mar; 20(1&2): 37-41

5869.      Sudha CG, Seeni S. Establishment and snalysis of fast-growing normal root culture of decalepis arayalpathra, a rare endemic medicinal plant. Curr Sci. 2001; 81(4), 371-4.

5870.      Vaishnav R. an example of the toxic potential of traditional eye cosmetics. Indian J Pharmac. 2001; 33(1), 46-8.

5871.      Vyhnalek J; Hera. Efficacy of neblon powder : an antidiarrhoeal herbal preparation. Indian Journal of Indigenous Medicine. 1994 Mar; 10(2): 21-5

Homeopathy:

5872.      Kirby BJ. Safety of homeopathic products. J R Soc Med  2002 May;95(5):221-2

5873.      Thompson EA, Reillly D. The homeopathic approach to symptom control in the cancer patient: a prospective observational study. Palliat Med 2002 May;16(3):227-33

Hypnotherapy:

5874.      Gonsalkorale WM, Houghton LA, Whorwell PJ. Hypnotherapy in irritable bowel syndrome: a large-scale audit of a clinical service with examination of factors influencing responsiveness. Am J Gastroenterol  2002 Apr;97(4):954-61.

Reflexology:

5875.      Quittan M. Management of back pain. Disabil Rehabil 2002 May 20;24(8):423-34

Siddha:

5876.      Anoop A; Jegadeesan M; Subramaniam S. Toxicological studies of lingha chendooram-1; a siddha drug Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2002 Jan-Feb; 64(1): 53-8

Traditional Medicine:

5877.      Fields JZ, Walton KG, Schneider RH, Nidich S, Pomerantz R, Suchdev P, Castillo-Richmond A, Payne K, Clark ET, Rainforth M. Effect of a multimodality natural medicine program on carotid atherosclerosis in older subjects: a pilot trial of Maharishi Vedic Medicine. Am J Cardiol 2002 Apr 15;89(8):952-8

5878.      Niagia SF. Traditional medicine gets healthy recognition. Lancet  2002 May 18;359(9319):1760

5879.      Tang W. Recent advances in antineoplastic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Pharmazie  2002 Apr;57(4):223-32

 

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