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	<title>The C.A.M. Report &#187; Chiropractic</title>
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	<link>http://www.thecamreport.com</link>
	<description>Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fair, Balanced, and to the Point</description>
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		<title>Review: Death after chiropractic</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/07/review-death-after-chiropractic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/07/review-death-after-chiropractic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CAM Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst reviewed all cases in which chiropractic spinal manipulation was followed by death.
First, the details.

26 fatalities have been published.
More remain unpublished, according to the author.

And, the results.

The alleged pathology usually was a stroke involving the dissection of a vertebral artery (major arteries of the neck).

The bottom line?
Prof. Ernst concluded, “Numerous deaths have occurred after [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CAM use among US adolescents</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/07/cam-use-among-us-adolescents/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/07/cam-use-among-us-adolescents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acupuncture/ pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAM Use]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herbals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeopathy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hypnosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst sees encouraging evidence for some treatments.
But does it matter?
First, the details.

17 systematic reviews were included in this overview.
The authors evaluated the evidence for or against the effectiveness of CAM for any childhood condition.
Treatments included:

Acupuncture
Chiropractic
Herbal medicine
Homeopathy
Hypnotherapy
Massage
Yoga



And, the results.

Results were unconvincing for most conditions.
Some evidence suggests the following.

Acupuncture may be effective for postoperative nausea and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A PAR review of chiropractic to treat WAD</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/07/a-par-review-of-chiropractic-to-treat-wad/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/07/a-par-review-of-chiropractic-to-treat-wad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whiplash]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=6418</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) include heaviness or tingling in the arms, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, fatigue, poor concentration or memory, and difficulty sleeping. Depression follows if the pain doesn’t get better.
Researchers at the University of Western Ontario, in London conducted this review using a participatory action research (PAR) approach.
In PAR, relevant parties come [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use of CAM in patients with head and neck cancer</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/05/use-of-cam-in-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/05/use-of-cam-in-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 01:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acupuncture/ pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAM Use]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herbals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeopathy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hypnosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Naturopathy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physiotherapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relaxation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Religion/ Spirituality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Selenium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vitamins]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=5819</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Researchers at the National University of Singapore surveyed the use of CAM in residents of Singapore who had head and neck cancer.
Here are their findings compared to other countries where similar studies have been conducted.
First, the details.

93 consecutive head and neck cancer patients were surveyed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire.

And, the results.

The prevalence of CAM use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CAM in the US: Patterns of use</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/05/cam-in-the-us-patterns-of-use/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/05/cam-in-the-us-patterns-of-use/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 22:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acupuncture/ pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Biofeedback]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAM Use]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diet-Mediterranean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[E. DIETARY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guided Imagery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hypnosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relaxation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Religion/ Spirituality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vitamins]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve largely ignored these studies in the past, but perhaps it’s worth a second look.
To start, this 1993 study by Dr. David Eisenberg, who is now the director of Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies at Harvard University, is considered a landmark in the field of “unconventional medicine.”
First, the details.

A national survey was conducted to determine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Claims on chiropractic Internet sites that lack support</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/04/internet-claims-by-chiropractors-that-lack-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/04/internet-claims-by-chiropractors-that-lack-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asthma/Allergy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Headache/Migraine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pain-Back]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whiplash]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=5106</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst criticizes chiropractic websites that make claims for treating conditions not support by research.
And, the CEO of the World Chiropractic Alliance responds.  
First, the details.

Over 2 months in 2008, claims by 200 chiropractor websites and 9 chiropractic association websites in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States were reviewed.
Researchers recorded [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Review: Manipulation vs mobilization to treat neck pain</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/04/review-manipulation-vs-mobilization-to-treat-neck-pain/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/04/review-manipulation-vs-mobilization-to-treat-neck-pain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Acupuncture/ pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cochrane Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pain-Neck]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=5151</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this Cochrane review, the effects of manipulation and mobilization alone or combined with other treatment approaches on neck pain were evaluated.
First, the details.

27 studies involving 1522 participants were reviewed
The objective was to assess manipulation vs mobilization for improved pain, function/disability, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and global perceived effect in adults with acute/subacute/chronic neck [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/04/cochrane-library-reviews-real-world-chiropractic-for-early-low-back-pain/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/04/cochrane-library-reviews-real-world-chiropractic-for-early-low-back-pain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cochrane Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pain-Back]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TENS/FNS/VNS]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=5115</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems.
The authors evaluated the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on pain, disability, back-related function, overall improvement, and patient satisfaction in adults with low back pain.
First, the details.

12 studies involving 2887 people with low back pain treated with spinal manipulation plus a range of procedures (exercise, massage, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reviewing chiropractic for fibromyalgia</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/03/reviewing-chiropractic-for-fibromyalgia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/03/reviewing-chiropractic-for-fibromyalgia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence.
First, the details.

3 studies were worth reviewing.

And, the results.

The studies were poorly designed.
They generated no evidence to suggest that chiropractic care is effective for fibromyalgia.

The bottom line?
The author concluded, &#8220;There is insufficient evidence to conclude that chiropractic is an effective treatment for fibromyalgia.&#8221;
The National Center for CAM (NCCAM) also reviewed the [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Is there a role for chiropractic in asthma care?</title>
		<link>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/03/is-there-a-role-for-chiropractic-in-asthma-care/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thecamreport.com/2010/03/is-there-a-role-for-chiropractic-in-asthma-care/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asthma/Allergy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chiropractic]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thecamreport.com/?p=4662</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Researchers at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, in Toronto, Ontario reviewed the evidence.
First, the details.

8 articles were included in the review.

4 were studies, the rest were case histories and surveys.



And, the results.

Overall, there was some improvement, but in no case was the response to treatment statistically significant.

The bottom line?
The authors concluded, “At this time, the [...]]]></description>
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