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:

8753.  Barnes LL.  The acupuncture wars: the professionalizing of American acupuncture--a view from Massachusetts. Med Anthropol. 2003 Jul-Sep;22(3):261-301.

8754.  Boutron I, Tubach F, Giraudeau B, Ravaud P. Methodological differences in clinical trials evaluating nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of hip and knee osteoarthritis. JAMA. 2003 Aug 27;290(8):1062-70.

8755.  Ernst E.  Complementary medicine: where is the evidence? J Fam Pract. 2003 Aug;52(8):630-4.

8756.  Leibing E, Pfingsten M, Leichsenring F. Comment on: Molsberger AF, Mau J, Pawelec DB, Winkler J. Does acupuncture improve the orthopedic management of chronic low back pain? Pain 2002; 99:579-87. Pain. 2003 Jul;104(1-2):425-6; author reply 426-7.

8757.  Mackenzie ER, Taylor L, Bloom BS, Hufford DJ, Johnson JC. Ethnic minority use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): a national probability survey of CAM utilizers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):50-6.

Alternative / Complementary Medicine:

8758.  Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M, Ohadinia S, Jamshidi AH, Khani M. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2003 Jul;74(7):863-6.

8759.  Ananth A, Aparna P, D’souza V, Vasudevan DN. Antimutagenic property of selected dietary ingredients. Aryavaidyan 2002 Nov  – 2003 Jan; XVI (2): 90-93.

8760.  Beurskens CH, Heymans PG. Positive effects of mime therapy on sequelae of facial paralysis: stiffness, lip mobility, and social and physical aspects of facial disability. Otol Neurotol. 2003 Jul;24(4):677-81.

8761.  Boutron I, Tubach F, Giraudeau B, Ravaud P. Methodological differences in clinical trials evaluating nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of hip and knee osteoarthritis. JAMA. 2003 Aug 27;290(8):1062-70.

8762.  Brahma SK, Debnath PK. Therapeutic importance of rasayana drugs with a special reference to their multi-dimensional actions. Aryavaidyan 2003 Feb-Apr; XVI (3): 160-163.

8763.  Chan HL, Sung JJ, Fong WF, Chim AM, Yung PP, Hui AY, Fung KP, Leung PC. Double-blinded placebo-controlled study of Phyllanthus urinaris for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Aug 1;18(3):339-45. 

8764.  Christou EA, Yang Y, Rosengren KS. Taiji training improves knee extensor strength and force control in older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2003 Aug;58(8):763-6.

8765.  Dandekar DS, Lokeshwar VB, Cevallos-Arellano E, Soloway MS, Lokeshwar BL. An orally active Amazonian plant extract (BIRM) inhibits prostate cancer growth and metastasis. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2003 Jul;52(1):59-66. Epub 2003 May 07.

8766.  Featherstone C, Godden D, Gault C, Emslie M, Took-Zozaya M. Prevalence study of concurrent use of complementary and alternative medicine in patients attending primary care services in Scotland. Am J Public Health. 2003 Jul;93(7):1080-2.

8767.  Floyd JP, Fernandes JH. Making a place for CAM in the ICU. RN. 2003 Jul;66(7):44-7. Review.

8768.  Herron M, Glasser M. Use of and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine among family practice patients in small rural Illinois communities. J Rural Health. 2003 Summer;19(3):279-84.

8769.  Hilsden RJ, Verhoef MJ, Best A, Pocobelli G. Complementary and alternative medicine use by Canadian patients with inflammatory bowel disease: results from a national survey. Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Jul;98(7):1563-8.

8770.  Howard EB, Gillespie K. A break from tradition. Patients are embracing alternative treatments. Now it's time for hospitals to do the same. Mark Health Serv. 2003 Summer;23(2):14-9.

8771.  Isbell B, Coldham S, Elliott R, Shaw S. Working towards integrated healthcare: developing complementary therapies at the University of Westminster. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Aug;9(3):114-7.

8772.  Katz DL, Williams AL, Girard C, Goodman J, Comerford B, Behrman A, Bracken MB.  The evidence base for complementary and alternative medicine: methods of Evidence Mapping with application to CAM. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):22-30. Review.

8773.  Kingston RL, Borron SW. The relative safety of ephedra compared with other herbal products. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Sep 2;139(5 Pt 1):385; author reply 386-7.

8774.  Kumarasamy Y, Middleton M, Reid RG, Nahar L, Sarker SD. Biological activity of serotonin conjugates from the seeds of Centaurea nigra. Fitoterapia. 2003 Sep;74(6):609-12.

8775.  Le Tourneau M. State of the center, CAM use in cancer patients, and initiatives with the FDA are topics of 14th NACCAM meeting. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):18.

8776.  Linder SH. Assessing alternative medicine: methodological and research policy concerns. Int J Technol Assess Health Care. 2003 Summer;19(3):435-45.

8777.  Mackenzie ER, Taylor L, Bloom BS, Hufford DJ, Johnson JC. Ethnic minority use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): a national probability survey of CAM utilizers. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):50-6.

8778.  Miles P. Pamela Miles. Reiki vibrational healing. Interview by Bonnie Horrigan. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):74-83.

8779.  Neuhauser D. The coming third health care revolution: personal empowerment. Qual Manag Health Care. 2003 Jul-Sep;12(3):171-84; discussion 185-6.

8780.  Panja AK, Jaiswal ML. Hypothyrodism in adult (myxedema) vis-à-vis a study of kapha-vataja sotha and role of sothahara mahakashaya (dasamoola). Aryavaidyan 2003 Feb-Apr; XVI (3): 156-159.

8781.  Pawlow LA, O'Neil PM, Malcolm RJ. Night eating syndrome: effects of brief relaxation training on stress, mood, hunger, and eating patterns. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Aug;27(8):970-8.

8782.  Ritenbaugh C, Verhoef M, Fleishman S, Boon H, Leis A. Whole systems research: a discipline for studying complementary and alternative medicine. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):32-6. Review.

8783.  Smailbegovic MS, Laing GJ, Bedford H. Why do parents decide against immunization? The effect of health beliefs and health professionals. Child Care Health Dev. 2003 Jul;29(4):303-11.

8784.  Smith ER. Natural health products and government regulation. Can J Cardiol. 2003 Jul;19(8):947-8. English, French.

8785.  Sonekar AK. Combined effect of Celastrus paniculatus and Bacopa monnieri in the  management of minor seizures disorders. Capsule. 2003 Jan-Mar; XLIII (4): 1-2.

8786.  Spiegel AJ, Capobianco JD, Kruger A, Spinner WD. Osteopathic manipulative medicine in the treatment of hypertension: an alternative, conventional approach. Heart Dis. 2003 Jul-Aug;5(4):272-8. Review.

8787.  Thomas M. Breathing exercises and asthma. Thorax. 2003 Aug;58(8):649-50.

8788.  Tiran D. The use of fenugreek for breast feeding women. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Aug;9(3):155-6.

8789.  Urzua A, Mendoza L. Antibacterial activity of fresh flower heads of Chrysantemum coronarium. Fitoterapia. 2003 Sep;74(6):606-8.

8790.  Vijayalakshmi KG, Joshi N, Ravindra U. Dietary and other related practices during common ailments. Aryavaidyan 2003 May-Jul; XVI (4): 217-222.

8791.  Viljanen M, Malmivaara A, Uitti J, Rinne M, Palmroos P, Laippala P. Effectiveness of dynamic muscle training, relaxation training, or ordinary activity for chronic neck pain: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2003 Aug 30;327(7413):475.

8792.  Warrier PK. Role of pure ghee in health and nutrition – exploding myth. Aryavaidyan 2003 May-Jul; XVI (4): 196-198.

8793.  Whelan KM, Wishnia GS. Reiki therapy: the benefits to a nurse/Reiki practitioner. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Jul-Aug;17(4):209-17.

8794.  Wolff P. Plastics: everything you need to know to improve your health and the environment. Beginnings. 2003 Jul-Aug;23(4):9, 11.

8795.  Woolf AD. Herbal remedies and children: do they work? Are they harmful? Pediatrics. 2003 Jul;112(1 Pt 2):240-6. Review.

Aroma therapy:

8796.  Buckle S. Aromatherapy and massage: the evidence. Paediatr Nurs. 2003 Jul;15(6):24-7. 

Ayurveda:

8797.  Arora D, Kumar M, Dubey SD, Bapat SK. Stress-management: leads from Ayurveda. Ancient science of life. 2003 Jul-Sep; XXIII(1):8-15.

8798.  Godatwar PR. A study on the Ayurvedic aspects of acquired immuno deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and its management with Ayurvedic drugs.  Department of Kayachikitsa, Gujarat Ayurved University; Jamnagar, 2003.

8799.  Sharma UC, Broca AK. Ayurvedic management of AIDS. Ancient science of life. 2003 Apr-Jun; XXII(4):122-128.

8800.  Varalakshmi S, Baishya A, Archana AK, Singh SK, Priyadarshini G, Upadhyaya BN. Management of unstable angina with ayurvedic medicine (a preliminary study). J Nath Integrat Med Ass 2002; 44(2): 11-13.

8801.  Varier PM. Ayurvedic drug research. Aryavaidyan 2002 Nov  – 2003 Jan; XVI (2): 76-80.

Herbal Medicine:

8802.  Alexandrovich I, Rakovitskaya O, Kolmo E, Sidorova T, Shushunov S. The effect of fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):58-61.

8803.  Brindha R, Parvathy S. Ethnobotanical medicine of Anaimalai Union Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore Disrict, Tamilnadu. Ancient science of life. 2003 Apr-Jun; XXII(4):166-168.

8804.  Chen IH, Chang JT, Liao CT, Wang HM, Hsieh LL, Cheng AJ. Prognostic significance of EGFR and Her-2 in oral cavity cancer in betel quid prevalent area cancer prognosis. Br J Cancer. 2003 Aug 18;89(4):681-6.

8805.  Chen X, Yang L, Zhang N, Turpin JA, Buckheit RW, Osterling C, Oppenheim JJ, Howard OM. Shikonin, a component of chinese herbal medicine, inhibits chemokine receptor function and suppresses human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2003 Sep;47(9):2810-6.

8806.  Hota NP, Padhi MM. Typical uses of certain common and uncommon plants. Ancient science of life. 2003 Jul-Sep; XXIII(1):1-7.

8807.  Nayak RK, Choudhury BP. Conservation and sustainable utilization of some potential medicinal plants of Hukitola Island (Orissa). Bull envir Science. 2002; 20: 11-15.

8808.  Subbotina MD, Timchenko VN, Vorobyov MM, Konunova YS, Aleksandrovih YS, Shushunov S.  Effect of oral administration of tormentil root extract (Potentilla tormentilla) on rotavirus diarrhea in children: a randomized, double blind, controlled trial. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2003 Aug;22(8):706-11.

8809.  Thakral KK Mangal JL, Thakral R. Medicinal importance of spices grown in North India.  India J Arecanut, Spices med Plants 2002; 4(1): 53-5.

8810.  Tilloo V, Makde KH, Padhye MD. Preliminary antimicrobial screening of some medicinal plants of Dhulia District, Maharashtra. Indian J nat Prod. 2000; 16(2): 14-9. . 

8811.  Timmermans K. Intellectual property rights and traditional medicine: policy dilemmas at the interface. Soc Sci Med. 2003 Aug;57(4):745-56.

8812.  Vijay K, Pahuja M, Juyal V, Chandna T, Luv K. Futuristic  approach for antitumour drug development from traditional medicinal plants (TMP). J Sci Pharm 2002; 3(2): 78-80.

Homeopathy:

8813.  Cox M. Size does matter and Homeopathic treatment of premenstrual symptoms. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2003 Jul;29(3):172; author reply 172.

8814.  Grover A; Kumar R; Jindal SK Treatment seeking behaviour of chest symptomatics. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis. 2003 Apr; 50(2): 87-92

8815.  Riley D.  Arnica montana and homeopathic dosing guidelines. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Aug;112(2):693.

Hypnotherapy:

8816.  Chitkara D, Talley NJ. Hypnotherapy for functional dyspepsia: do the results add up? Gastroenterology. 2003 Aug;125(2):636; author reply 637. 

Magnetotherapy:

8817.  Kandori A, Oe H, Miyashita K, Ohira S, Naritomi H, Chiba Y, Ogata K, Murakami M, Miyashita T, Tsukada K.  Magneto-encephalographic measurement of neural activity during period of vertigo induced by cold caloric stimulation. Neurosci Res. 2003 Jul;46(3):281-8.

Reflexology:

8818.  Dieter JN, Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Emory EK, Redzepi M. Stable preterm infants gain more weight and sleep less after five days of massage therapy. J Pediatr Psychol. 2003 Sep;28(6):403-11.

8819.  Siev-Ner I, Gamus D, Lerner-Geva L, Achiron A. Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study. Mult Scler. 2003 Aug;9(4):356-61.

8820.    Weinstein JN. Alternative aid for aching backs. Massage and spinal manipulation are about as effective as mainstream methods. Health News. 2003 Aug;9(8):4.

Siddha:

8821.  Pasupathy S. Vasantha KKG, Bikshapathi T, Mary Z. Standardisation of uppuchendooram – a siddha preparation.  Aryavaidyan 2002; 16(1); 20-2.

8822.  Ramesh C; Gopal V; Sembulingam K Effect of the traditional Siddha formulation (FS002) on the fasting blood glucose level of rabbits Antiseptic. 2003 Apr; 100(4): 149.

Traditional Medicine:

8823.  Balick MJ, Lee R. The role of laughter in traditional medicine and its relevance to the clinical setting: healing with ha! Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;9(4):88-91. Review.

8824.  Burke A, Wong YY, Clayson Z. Traditional medicine in China today: implications for indigenous health systems in a modern world. Am J Public Health. 2003 Jul;93(7):1082-4.

8825.  Gorji A. Pharmacological treatment of headache using traditional Persian medicine. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2003 Jul;24(7):331-4.

8826.  Guarrera PM. Food medicine and minor nourishment in the folk traditions of Central Italy (Marche, Abruzzo and Latium). Fitoterapia. 2003 Sep;74(6):515-44. Review.

8827.  Homan R. Introducing the Pranic Healing system to holistic nursing practice. Beginnings. 2003 Jul-Aug;23(4):10. Review.

8828.  Munns A. Cabbage leaves: cabbage leaves can help inflammation of any body part. BMJ. 2003 Aug 23;327(7412):451.

8829.  Steenkamp V. Phytomedicines for the prostate. Fitoterapia. 2003 Sep;74(6):545-52. Review.

8830.    Xia ZY, Zhan LY, He YH, Liu XY. The effect of Shen-Fu on gastrointestinal tract injury and its potential mechanism during cardio-pulmonary bypass in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Chin J Traumatol. 2003 Aug 1;6(4):245-8.

Unani:

8831.  Jamil S, Alam K, Ahmad S, Akhatar J, Ali A : Unani drugs based on Punica granatum Linn. J Sci Pharm 2002; 3(3): 99-101.

Yoga:

8832.  Cooper S, Oborne J, Newton S, Harrison V, Thompson Coon J, Lewis S, Tattersfield A. Effect of two breathing exercises (Buteyko and pranayama) in asthma: a randomised controlled trial. Thorax. 2003 Aug;58(8):674-9. 

8833.  Jain MD, Annapurna MY, Pandey MP. Preliminary study of integrative approach of panchkarma, yoga & ayurvedic medicine in the management of muscular dystrophy – 46 patients.  J Nath Integrat Med Ass 2002; 44(1): 7-9.

8834.  Kaplan-Mayer G. Get moving with yoga. Diabetes Self Manag. 2003 Jul-Aug;20(4):28, 31-3. 

8835.  Raman PG, Tripathi S. Role of yoga in diabetes  mellitus  Antiseptic, Madurai 2003; 100(2): 63-6.

8836.  Rohini V, Pandey RS, Janakiramaiah N, Gangadhar BN, Vedamurthachar A. Comparative study of full and partial Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) in major depressive disorder. Nimhans JI 2000; 18(1-2): 53-7                                            

 

April 2004

Acupuncture:

9477.  Alimi D, Rubino C, Pichard-Leandri E, Fermand-Brule S, Dubreuil-Lemaire ML, Hill C.  Analgesic effect of auricular acupuncture for cancer pain: a randomized, blinded, controlled trial. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Nov 15;21(22):4120-6.

9478.  Eshkevari L.  Acupuncture and pain: a review of the literature. AANA J. 2003 Oct;71(5):361-70. Review.

9479.  Josefson A, Kreuter M. Acupuncture to reduce nausea during chemotherapy treatment of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2003 Oct;42(10):1149-54. Epub 2003 May 30.

9480.  Kerr DP, Walsh DM, Baxter D. Acupuncture in the management of chronic low back pain: a blinded randomized controlled trial. Clin J Pain. 2003 Nov-Dec;19(6):364-70.

9481.  Ng TP, Wong ML, Hong CY, Koh KT, Goh LG. The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients. QJM. 2003 Oct;96(10):747-54. 

9482.  Saunders T. Health hazards and electromagnetic fields. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):191-7. Review.

9483.  Smith CW. Energy medicine united. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):169-75. Review.

9484.  Urtizberea JA, Fan QS, Vroom E, Recan D, Kaplan JC. Looking under every rock: Duchenne muscular dystrophy and traditional Chinese medicine. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov;13(9):705-7.

Alternative / Complementary Medicine:

9485.  Bonadonna R. Meditation's impact on chronic illness. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):309-19. Review.

9486.  Boon H, Westlake K, Stewart M, Gray R, Fleshner N, Gavin A, Brown JB, Goel V. Use of complementary/alternative medicine by men diagnosed with prostate cancer: prevalence and characteristics. Urology. 2003 Nov;62(5):849-53.

9487.  Caspi O, Sechrest L, Pitluk HC, Marshall CL, Bell IR, Nichter M. On the definition of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine: societal mega-stereotypes vs. the patients' perspectives. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):58-62. Review.

9488.  Cohen SM, Rousseau ME, Carey BL. Can acupuncture ease the symptoms of menopause? Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):295-9.

9489.  Domoney CL, Vashisht A, Studd JW. Premenstrual syndrome and the use of alternative therapies. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2003 Nov;997:330-40. Review.

9490.  Donnelly GF. Realizing the power of simple meditations. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):279.

9491.  Ernst E. The current position of complementary/alternative medicine in cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2003 Nov;39(16):2273-7. Review.

9492.  Horrigan B. The Arizona Consortium of Complementary Healing Organizations: the work and rewards of collaboration. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):92-6.

9493.  Kligler B. Creating the optimal healing environment. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):34-5.

9494.  McCaffrey R, Frock TL, Garguilo H. Understanding chronic pain and the mind-body connection. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):281-7; quiz 288-9. Review.

9495.  Ng TP, Wong ML, Hong CY, Koh KT, Goh LG. The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients. QJM. 2003 Oct;96(10):747-54.

9496.  Olson K, Hanson J, Michaud M. A phase II trial of Reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2003 Nov;26(5):990-7.

9497.  Portnoi G, Chng LA, Karimi-Tabesh L, Koren G, Tan MP, Einarson A. Prospective comparative study of the safety and effectiveness of ginger for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Nov;189(5):1374-7.

9498.  Sahler OJ, Hunter BC, Liesveld JL. The effect of using music therapy with relaxation imagery in the management of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation: a pilot feasibility study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):70-4.

9499.  Salmon P, Hall GM. Patient empowerment and control: a psychological discourse in the service of medicine. Soc Sci Med. 2003 Nov;57(10):1969-80.

9500.  Stephenson N, Dalton JA, Carlson J. The effect of foot reflexology on pain in patients with metastatic cancer. Appl Nurs Res. 2003 Nov;16(4):284-6.

9501.  Weaver AJ, Flannelly KJ, Stone HW, Dossey L. Spirituality, health, and CAM: current controversies. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):42-6. Review.

9502.  Xu AH, Chen HS, Sun BC, Xiang XR, Chu YF, Zhai F, Jia LC. Therapeutic mechanism of ginkgo biloba exocarp polysaccharides on gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol. 2003 Nov;9(11):2424-7.

9503.  Zemper ED, Tate DG, Roller S, Forchheimer M, Chiodo A, Nelson VS, Scelza W. Assessment of a holistic wellness program for persons with spinal cord injury. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2003 Dec;82(12):957-68; quiz 969-71.

Aroma therapy:

9504.  Blunt E. Putting aromatherapy in practice. Holist Nurs Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):329.

Herbal Medicine:

9505.  Arifhodzic N, Behbehani N, Duwaisan AR, Al-Mosawi M, Khan M. Safety of subcutaneous specific immunotherapy with pollen allergen extracts for respiratory allergy. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2003 Nov;132(3):258-62.

9506.  Bastain TM, Gilliland FD, Li YF, Saxon A, Diaz-Sanchez D. Intraindividual reproducibility of nasal allergic responses to diesel exhaust particles indicates a susceptible phenotype. Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;109(2):130-6.

9507.  Boogaard PJ, Boisset M, Blunden S, Davies S, Ong TJ, Taverne JP. Comparative assessment of gastrointestinal irritant potency in man of tin(II) chloride and tin migrated from packaging. Food Chem Toxicol. 2003 Dec;41(12):1663-70.

9508.  Boon H, Westlake K, Stewart M, Gray R, Fleshner N, Gavin A, Brown JB, Goel V. Use of complementary/alternative medicine by men diagnosed with prostate cancer: prevalence and characteristics. Urology. 2003 Nov;62(5):849-53.

9509.  Chrubasik S. Evidence of the effectiveness of hawthorn extract. Am J Med. 2003 Nov;115(7):585; author reply 585-6.

9510.  Diaz-Perales A, Blanco C, Sanchez-Monge R, Varela J, Carrillo T, Salcedo G. Analysis of avocado allergen (Prs a 1) IgE-binding peptides generated by simulated gastric fluid digestion. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;112(5):1002-7.

9511.  Ernst E, Schmidt K, Steuer-Vogt MK. Mistletoe for cancer? A systematic review of randomised clinical trials. Int J Cancer. 2003 Nov 1;107(2):262-7. Review.

9512.  Forman MR, Ballard-Barbash R, Kipnis V. Nutritional strategies for breast cancer prevention: what have we learned and where do we go from here? Cancer. 2003 Nov 1;98(9):1782-5.

9513.  Gann PH, Khachik F. Tomatoes or lycopene versus prostate cancer: is evolution anti-reductionist? J Natl Cancer Inst. 2003 Nov 5;95(21):1563-5.

9514.  Go VL, Butrum RR, Wong DA. Diet, nutrition, and cancer prevention: the postgenomic era. J Nutr. 2003 Nov;133(11 Suppl 1):3830S-3836S. Review.

9515.  Greenway FL, Frome BM, Engels TM 3rd, McLellan A. Temporary relief of postherpetic neuralgia pain with topical geranium oil. Am J Med. 2003 Nov;115(7):586-7.

9516.  Jayaprakasam B, Zhang Y, Seeram NP, Nair MG. Growth inhibition of human tumor cell lines by withanolides from Withania somnifera leaves. Life Sci. 2003 Nov 21;74(1):125-32.

9517.  Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Marchie A, Faulkner D, Vidgen E, Lapsley KG, Trautwein EA, Parker TL, Josse RG, Leiter LA, Connelly PW. The effect of combining plant sterols, soy protein, viscous fibers, and almonds in treating hypercholesterolemia. Metabolism. 2003 Nov;52(11):1478-83.

9518.  Kligler B, Lynch D. An integrative approach to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):24-32; quiz 33. Review.

9519.  Kozlowska-Wojciechowska M, Jastrzebska M, Naruszewicz M, Foltynska A. Impact of margarine enriched with plant sterols on blood lipids, platelet function, and fibrinogen level in young men. Metabolism. 2003 Nov;52(11):1373-8.

9520.  Lee IS, Nishikawa A. Polyozellus multiplex, a Korean wild mushroom, as a potent chemopreventive agent against stomach cancer. Life Sci. 2003 Nov 7;73(25):3225-34.

9521.  Liu S, Willett WC, Manson JE, Hu FB, Rosner B, Colditz G. Relation between changes in intakes of dietary fiber and grain products and changes in weight and development of obesity among middle-aged women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Nov;78(5):920-7.

9522.  Masi MP. Bach flower therapy in the treatment of chronic major depressive disorder. Altern Ther Health Med. 2003 Nov-Dec;9(6):112, 108-10.

9523.  Masood E. GM crops: a continent divided. Nature. 2003 Nov 20;426(6964):224-6.

9524.  McHarg T, Rodgers A, Charlton K. Influence of cranberry juice on the urinary risk factors for calcium oxalate kidney stone formation. BJU Int. 2003 Nov;92(7):765-8.

9525.  Meyers KJ, Watkins CB, Pritts MP, Liu RH. Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of strawberries. J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Nov 5;51(23):6887-92.

9526.  Nance CL, Shearer WT. Is green tea good for HIV-1 infection? J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;112(5):851-3. Review.

9527.  Nisha KK, Seetha K, Rajmohan K, Purushothama MG.  Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Brahmi [Bacopa moniera(L.) wettst], a popular medicinal herb of India.  Curr Sci 2003; 85(1): 85-9.

9528.  O'Prey J, Brown J, Fleming J, Harrison PR. Effects of dietary flavonoids on major signal transduction pathways in human epithelial cells. Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Dec 1;66(11):2075-88.

9529.  Powell CB, Fung P, Jackson J, Dall'Era J, Lewkowicz D, Cohen I, Smith-McCune K.  Aqueous extract of herba Scutellaria barbatae, a chinese herb used for ovarian cancer, induces apoptosis of ovarian cancer cell lines. Gynecol Oncol. 2003 Nov;91(2):332-40.

9530.  Shah M, Griffin IJ, Lifschitz CH, Abrams SA. Effect of orange and apple juices on iron absorption in children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Dec;157(12):1232-6.

9531.  Tachikawa E, Kudo K, Hasegawa H, Kashimoto T, Sasaki K, Miyazaki M, Taira H, Lindstrom JM. In vitro inhibition of adrenal catecholamine secretion by steroidal metabolites of ginseng saponins. Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Dec 1;66(11):2213-21.

9532.  Takwale A, Tan E, Agarwal S, Barclay G, Ahmed I, Hotchkiss K, Thompson JR, Chapman T, Berth-Jones J. Efficacy and tolerability of borage oil in adults and children with atopic eczema: randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group trial. BMJ. 2003 Dec 13;327(7428):1385.

9533.  Taylor JA, Weber W, Standish L, Quinn H, Goesling J, McGann M, Calabrese C. Efficacy and safety of echinacea in treating upper respiratory tract infections in children: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2003 Dec 3;290(21):2824-30.

9534.  Thomas DV. Dried fruits decrease nocturnal polyuria. J Urol. 2003 Nov;170(5):1956-7.

9535.  Tiran D. The use of herbs by pregnant and childbearing women: a risk-benefit assessment. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):176-81. Review.

9536.  Vucenik I, Shamsuddin AM. Cancer inhibition by inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) and inositol: from laboratory to clinic. J Nutr. 2003 Nov;133(11 Suppl 1):3778S-3784S. Review.

9537.  Wachholz PA, Soni NK, Till SJ, Durham SR. Inhibition of allergen-IgE binding to B cells by IgG antibodies after grass pollen immunotherapy. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Nov;112(5):915-22.

9538.  Wien MA, Sabate JM, Ikle DN, Cole SE, Kandeel FR. Almonds vs complex carbohydrates in a weight reduction program. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1365-72.

9539.  Xu AH, Chen HS, Sun BC, Xiang XR, Chu YF, Zhai F, Jia LC. Therapeutic mechanism of ginkgo biloba exocarp polysaccharides on gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol. 2003 Nov;9(11):2424-7.

Homeopathy:

9540.  Atwood KC. "Neurocranial restructuring" and homeopathy, neither complementary nor alternative. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003 Dec;129(12):1356-7.

Naturopathy:

9541.  Boon H, Stewart M, Kennard MA, Guimond J. Visiting family physicians and naturopathic practitioners. Comparing patient-practitioner interactions. Can Fam Physician. 2003 Nov;49:1481-7.

Reflexology:

9542.  Darmstadt GL, Saha SK. Neonatal oil massage. Indian Pediatr. 2003 Nov;40(11):1098-9.

9543.  Piotrowski MM, Paterson C, Mitchinson A, Kim HM, Kirsh M, Hinshaw DB. Massage as adjuvant therapy in the management of acute postoperative pain: a preliminary study in men. J Am Coll Surg. 2003 Dec;197(6):1037-46.

Traditional Medicine:

9544.  Courdier-Fruh I, Barman L, Wettstein P, Meier T. Detection of glucocorticoid-like activity in traditional Chinese medicine used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov;13(9):699-704.

9545.  Dorcas A, Yung P. Qigong: harmonising the breath, the body and the mind. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 2003 Nov;9(4):198-202. Review.

9546.  Michalsen A, Klotz S, Ludtke R, Moebus S, Spahn G, Dobos GJ. Effectiveness of leech therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Nov 4;139(9):724-30.

9547.  Poss JE, Jezewski MA, Stuart AG. Home remedies for type 2 diabetes used by Mexican Americans in El Paso, Texas. Clin Nurs Res. 2003 Nov;12(4):304-23.

9548.  Quah SR. Traditional healing systems and the ethos of science. Soc Sci Med. 2003 Nov;57(10):1997-2012. Review.

9549.  Urtizberea JA, Fan QS, Vroom E, Recan D, Kaplan JC. Looking under every rock: Duchenne muscular dystrophy and traditional Chinese medicine. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov;13(9):705-7.

Yoga:

9550    Tarakeshwar N, Pargament KI, Mahoney A. Measures of Hindu pathways: development and preliminary evidence of reliability and validity. Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol. 2003 Nov;9(4):316-32.

July 2004

 

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.

October 2004

 Acupuncture:

10739.  Audette JF, Wang F, Smith H. Bilateral activation of motor unit potentials with unilateral needle stimulation of active myofascial trigger points. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 May;83(5):368-74, quiz 375-7, 389.

10740.  Burgmann T, Rawsthorne P, Bernstein CN. Predictors of alternative and complementary medicine use in inflammatory bowel disease: do measures of conventional health care utilization relate to use? Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 May;99(5):889-93.

10741.  Markham AW, Wilkinson JM.  Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in the management of asthma: an examination of the evidence. J Asthma. 2004 Apr;41(2):131-9. Review.

10742.  Millea PJ. Ethical issues in research in complementary and alternative medicine. JAMA. 2004 May 12;291(18):2193; author reply 2193-4.

10743.  Sator-Katzenschlager SM, Scharbert G, Kozek-Langenecker SA, Szeles JC, Finster G, Schiesser AW, Heinze G, Kress HG. The short- and long-term benefit in chronic low back pain through adjuvant electrical versus manual auricular acupuncture. Anesth Analg. 2004 May;98(5):1359-64.

10744.  Seki T, Kurusu M, Arai H, Sasaki H. Acupuncture for gait disorders in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004 Apr;52(4):643-4.

10745.  Stener-Victorin E, Kruse-Smidje C, Jung K. Comparison between electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy, both in combination with patient education and patient education alone, on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip. Clin J Pain. 2004 May-Jun;20(3):179-85.

10746.  Verma SK, Mukherji K, Bhatnagar HNS, Jain P. Effect of acupuncture on blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. J. MGIMS, 2004 Sept.; 9(ii): 22-29.

Alternative / Complementary Medicine:

10747.  Barnes PM, Powell-Griner E, McFann K, Nahin RL. Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults: United States, 2002. Adv Data. 2004 May 27;(343):1-19.

10748.  Borst A, Box AT, Fluit AC. False-positive results and contamination in nucleic acid amplification assays: suggestions for a prevent and destroy strategy. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2004 Apr;23(4):289-99.  Review.

10749.  Boyle P, Robertson C, Lowe F, Roehrborn C. Updated meta-analysis of clinical trials of Serenoa repens extract in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. BJU Int. 2004 Apr;93(6):751-6.

10750.  Chang BH, Jones D, Hendricks A, Boehmer U, Locastro JS, Slawsky M. Relaxation response for Veterans Affairs patients with congestive heart failure: results from a qualitative study within a clinical trial. Prev Cardiol. 2004 Spring;7(2):64-70.

10751.  Check E. Cardiologists take heart from stem-cell treatment success. Nature. 2004 Apr 29;428(6986):880.

10752.  Childs JD, Flynn TW. Spinal manipulation for low back pain. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Apr 20;140(8):665; author reply 665-6.

10753.  Cook CA, Guerrerio JF, Slater VE. Healing touch and quality of life in women receiving radiation treatment for cancer: a randomized controlled trial. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):34-41.

10754.  Duffy P. My morning run is a moving meditation. Newsweek. 2004 May 10;143(19):24.

10755.  Fei X, Hill M, Ma X, Teng L, Li Q, Stockigt J. Isolation of a putative ribosome inactivating protein from dried roots of Trichosanthes kirilowii used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Planta Med. 2004 Apr;70(4):364-5.

10756.  Foote-Ardah CE. Sociocultural barriers to the use of complementary and alternative medicine for HIV. Qual Health Res. 2004 May;14(5):593-611.

10757.  Friedrich MJ. Institute probes music's therapeutic potential. JAMA. 2004 Apr 7;291(13):1554-5.

10758.  Fugh-Berman A, Balick MJ, Kronenberg F, Ososki AL, O'Connor B, Reiff M, Roble M, Lohr P, Brosi BJ, Lee R. Treatment of fibroids: the use of beets (Beta vulgaris) and molasses (Saccharum officinarum) as an herbal therapy by Dominican healers in New York City. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Jun;92(2-3):337-9.

10759.  Furler MD, Einarson TR, Millson M, Walmsley S, Bendayan R. Medicinal and recreational marijuana use by patients infected with HIV. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2004 Apr;18(4):215-28.

10760.  Gertsch JH, Basnyat B, Johnson EW, Onopa J, Holck PS. Randomised, double blind, placebo controlled comparison of ginkgo biloba and acetazolamide for prevention of acute mountain sickness among Himalayan trekkers: the prevention of high altitude illness trial (PHAIT). BMJ. 2004 Apr 3;328(7443):797.

10761.  Gross CR, Kreitzer MJ, Russas V, Treesak C, Frazier PA, Hertz MI. Mindfulness meditation to reduce symptoms after organ transplant: a pilot study. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):58-66.

10762.  Hammerschmidt DE. Soybeans. J Lab Clin Med. 2004 Apr;143(4):263.

10763.  Handelman L, Rich M, Bridgemohan CF, Schneider L. Understanding pediatric inner-city asthma: an explanatory model approach. J Asthma. 2004 Apr;41(2):167-77.

10764.  Hyman MA. Integrative health and medicine: an opportunity for leadership and collaboration. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):10-1.

10765.  Kiefer D, Ali-Akbarian L. A brief evidence-based review of two gastrointestinal illnesses: irritable bowel and leaky gut syndromes. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):22-30; quiz 31, 92. Review.

10766.  Kligler B, Maizes V, Schachter S, Park CM, Gaudet T, Benn R, Lee R, Remen RN; Education Working Group, Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine.  Core competencies in integrative medicine for medical school curricula: aproposal. Acad Med. 2004 Jun;79(6):521-31. Review.

10767.  Kovacs FM, Abraira V. Language bias in a systematic review of chronic pain: how to prevent the omission of non-English publications? Clin J Pain. 2004 May-Jun;20(3):199-200.

10768.  Ling AM. FDA to ban sales of dietary supplements containing ephedra. J Law Med Ethics. 2004 Spring;32(1):184-6.

10769.  Mazzanti G, Battinelli L, Daniele C, Mastroianni CM, Lichtner M, Coletta S, Costantini S. New case of acute hepatitis following the consumption of Shou Wu Pian, a Chinese herbal product derived from Polygonum multiflorum. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Apr 6;140(7):W30.

10770.  McCaffrey AM, Eisenberg DM, Legedza AT, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Prayer for health concerns: results of a national survey on prevalence and patterns of use. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Apr 26;164(8):858-62.

10771.  Meili T, Kabat-Zinn J. The power of the human heart: a story of trauma and recovery and its implications for rehabilitation and healing. Adv Mind Body Med. 2004 Spring;20(1):6-16.

10772.  Millogo A, Ratsimbazafy V, Nubukpo P, Barro S, Zongo I, Preux PM. Epilepsy and traditional medicine in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso). Acta Neurol Scand. 2004 Apr;109(4):250-4.

10773.  Modjarrad K. STUDENTJAMA. Medicine and spirituality. JAMA. 2004 Jun 16;291(23):2880.

10774.  Mori H, Ohsawa H, Tanaka TH, Taniwaki E, Leisman G, Nishijo K. Effect of massage on blood flow and muscle fatigue following isometric lumbar exercise. Med Sci Monit. 2004 May;10(5):CR173-8.

10775.  Murata K, Yatsunami K, Fukuda E, Onodera S, Mizukami O, Hoshino G, Kamei T. Antihyperglycemic effects of propolis mixed with mulberry leaf extract on patients with type 2 diabetes. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):78-9.

10776.  Owen J, Green BN.  Clinical and quality of life changes in a patient with cervical spinal stenosis following chiropractic and homeopathic care. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):74-6.

10777.  Pittler MH, Ernst E. Dietary supplements for body-weight reduction: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Apr;79(4):529-36. Review.

10778.  Quisel A, Gill J, Walters D. Exercise and antidepressants improve fibromyalgia. J Fam Pract. 2004 Apr;53(4):280-91. Review.

10779.  Rhee SM, Garg VK, Hershey CO.  Use of complementary and alternative medicines by ambulatory patients. Arch Intern Med. 2004 May 10;164(9):1004-9.

10780.  Rosenfeld RM, Culpepper L, Doyle KJ, Grundfast KM, Hoberman A, Kenna MA, Lieberthal AS, Mahoney M, Wahl RA, Woods CR Jr, Yawn B; American Academy of Pediatrics Subcommittee on Otitis Media with Effusion; American Academy of Family Physicians; American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. Clinical practice guideline: Otitis media with effusion. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004 May;130(5 Suppl):S95-118.

10781.  Sator-Katzenschlager SM, Scharbert G, Kozek-Langenecker SA, Szeles JC, Finster G, Schiesser AW, Heinze G, Kress HG.  The short- and long-term benefit in chronic low back pain through adjuvant electrical versus manual auricular acupuncture. Anesth Analg. 2004 May;98(5):1359-64.

10782.  Schott AM, Damon H, Mion F, Siproudhis L. A randomized controlled trial of biofeedback that does not have the power to conclude. Gastroenterology. 2004 May;126(5):1496-7; author reply 1497.

10783.  Shapiro CM. Spinal manipulation for low back pain. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Apr 20;140(8):665; author reply 665-6.

10784.  Sharma G, Tyagi AK, Singh RP, Chan DC, Agarwal R. Synergistic anti-cancer effects of grape seed extract and conventional cytotoxic agent doxorubicin against human breast carcinoma cells. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2004 May;85(1):1-12.

10785.  Shen YC, Wang YH, Chou YC, Chen CF, Lin LC, Chang TT, Tien JH, Chou CJ. Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity of zhankuic acids isolated from the fruiting bodies of Antrodia camphorata. Planta Med. 2004 Apr;70(4):310-4.

10786.  Shore AG. Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):42-8.

10787.  Shuval JT, Mizrachi N. Changing boundaries: modes of coexistence of alternative and biomedicine. Qual Health Res. 2004 May;14(5):675-90.

10788.  Smith C, Crowther C, Willson K, Hotham N, McMillian V. A randomized controlled trial of ginger to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Apr;103(4):639-45.

10789.  Sun C, Desai GJ, Pucci DS, Jew S. Musculoskeletal disorders: does the osteopathic medical profession demonstrate its unique and distinctive characteristics? J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2004 Apr;104(4):149-55.

10790.  Ursin H, Eriksen HR. The cognitive activation theory of stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2004 Jun;29(5):567-92. Review.

10791.  von Harsdorf R, Poole-Wilson PA, Dietz R. Regenerative capacity of the myocardium: implications for treatment of heart failure. Lancet. 2004 Apr 17;363(9417):1306-13. Review.

10792.  Wallman KE, Morton AR, Goodman C, Grove R, Guilfoyle AM. Randomised controlled trial of graded exercise in chronic fatigue syndrome. Med J Aust. 2004 May 3;180(9):444-8. 

10793.  Walton J, Sullivan N. Men of prayer: spirituality of men with prostate cancer: a grounded theory study. J Holist Nurs. 2004 Jun;22(2):133-51.

10794.  Werbach MR. Medical science and scientism: when is belief in science a religion? Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):14-5, 92. Review.

10795.  White PF. Electroanalgesia: does it have a place in the routine management of acute and chronic pain? Anesth Analg. 2004 May;98(5):1197-8.

10796.  Wisniewski SR, Stegman D, Trivedi M, Husain MM, Eng H, Shores-Wilson K, Luther J, Biggs MM, Burroughs D, Ritz AL, Fava M, Quitkin F, Rush AJ; STAR*D Investigators. Methods of testing feasibility for sequenced treatment alternatives to relieve depression (STAR*D). J Psychiatr Res. 2004 May-Jun;38(3):241-8.

10797.  Zick SM, Benn R. Bridging CAM practice and research: teaching CAM practitioners about research methodology. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):50-6.

10798.  Zochling J, March L, Lapsley H, Cross M, Tribe K, Brooks P. Use of complementary medicines for osteoarthritis--a prospective study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004 May;63(5):549-54.

Ayurveda:

10799.  Kumar S, Sahu M. Concepts of krishnamandala roga in salakyatantra. Aryavaidyan 2003 Nov - 2004 Jan; XVII(2):116-117.

10800.  Padmavathamma S. Management of a case of ovarian cyst – clinical observation. Aryavaidyan 2003 Nov - 2004 Jan; XVII(2):118-119.

10801.  Pant C. Plastic surgery and ayurveda. Aryavaidyan 2003 Nov - 2004 Jan; XVII(2):110-115.

10802.  Thawani V; Kochar N; Khemani C; Hingorani; Ughade S. Efficacy of antidiabetic herbal combination " Glucoin " in diabetes mellitus. Antiseptic. 2004 Feb; 101(2): 70-4.

10803.  Varier NVK. From the pages of Vagbhata – LXIII. Aryavaidyan  2003 Nov - 2004 Jan; XVII(2):67-72.

10804.  Vasudevan Namboodiri MR. Tourism and ayurveda.  Aryavaidyan  2003 Nov - 2004 Jan; XVII(2):95-98.

Herbal Medicine:

10805.  Bailey DG, Dresser GK. Natural products and adverse drug interactions. CMAJ. 2004 May 11;170(10):1531-2.

10806.  Bent S, Ko R. Commonly used herbal medicines in the United States: a review. Am J Med. 2004 Apr 1;116(7):478-85. Review.

10807.  Cui Y, Shu XO, Gao Y, Wen W, Ruan ZX, Jin F, Zheng W. Use of complementary and alternative medicine by chinese women with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2004 Jun;85(3):263-70.

10808.  Dubey NK, Rajesh Kumar, Tripathi P. Global promotion of herbal medicine: India’s opportunity. Curr Sci 2004; 86(1): 37-41.

10809.  Li WL, Zheng HC, Bukuru J, De Kimpe N. Natural medicines used in the traditional Chinese medical system for therapy of diabetes mellitus. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 May;92(1):1-21. Review.

10810.  Malhotra S, Singh AP. Medicinal properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale rose.). Natural Product Radiance 2003; 2(6): 296-301.

10811.  Uzzo RG, Brown JG, Horwitz EM, Hanlon A, Mazzoni S, Konski A, Greenberg RE, Pollack A, Kolenko V, Watkins-Bruner D. Prevalence and patterns of self-initiated nutritional supplementation in men at high risk of prostate cancer. BJU Int. 2004 May;93(7):955-60.

10812.  Walker R. Criteria for risk assessment of botanical food supplements. Toxicol Lett. 2004 Apr 1;149(1-3):187-95. Review.

Homeopathy:

10813.  Bell IR, Lewis DA 2nd, Brooks AJ, Schwartz GE, Lewis SE, Walsh BT, Baldwin CM.  Improved clinical status in fibromyalgia patients treated with individualized  homeopathic remedies versus placebo. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2004 May;43(5):577-82.

10814.  Owen J, Green BN. Clinical and quality of life changes in a patient with cervical spinal stenosis following chiropractic and homeopathic care. Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):74-6.

Naturopathy:

10815.  Burgmann T, Rawsthorne P, Bernstein CN. Predictors of alternative and complementary medicine use in inflammatory bowel disease: do measures of conventional health care utilization relate to use? Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 May;99(5):889-93.

Reflexology:

10816.  Mori H, Ohsawa H, Tanaka TH, Taniwaki E, Leisman G, Nishijo K. Effect of massage on blood flow and muscle fatigue following isometric lumbar exercise. Med Sci Monit. 2004 May;10(5):CR173-8.

Rekhi:

10817.  Tendulkar AV, Joshi AA, Sohoni MA, Wangikar PP. Clustering of protein structural fragments reveals modular building block approach of nature. J Mol Biol.  2004 Apr 30;338(3):611-29. 

 Traditional Medicince:

10818.  Check E. Psychedelic drugs: the ups and downs of ecstasy. Nature. 2004 May 13;429(6988):126-8.

10819.  Inngjerdingen K, Nergard CS, Diallo D, Mounkoro PP, Paulsen BS. An ethnopharmacological survey of plants used for wound healing in Dogonland, Mali, West Africa. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 Jun;92(2-3):233-44.

10820.  Kim CY, Lim B. Modernized education of traditional medicine in Korea: is it contributing to the same type of professionalization seen in Western medicine? Soc Sci Med. 2004 May;58(10):1999-2008.

Yoga & Meditation:

10821.  Barnes PM, Powell-Griner E, McFann K, Nahin RL. Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults: United States, 2002. Adv Data. 2004 May 27;(343):1-19.

10822.  Carlson LE, Speca M, Patel KD, Goodey E. Mindfulness-based stress reduction in relation to quality of life, mood, symptoms of stress and levels of cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) and melatonin in breast and prostate cancer outpatients. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2004 May;29(4):448-74.

10823.  Cohen L, Warneke C, Fouladi RT, Rodriguez MA, Chaoul-Reich A. Psychological adjustment and sleep quality in a randomized trial of the effects of a Tibetan yoga intervention in patients with lymphoma. Cancer. 2004 May 15;100(10):2253-60.

10824.  Telles S, Naveen KV. Changes in middle latency auditory evoked potentials during meditation. Psychol Rep. 2004 Apr;94(2):398-400.

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