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Archive for the 'Naturopathy' Category

Use of CAM in patients with head and neck cancer

Monday, May 24th, 2010

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. (more…)

Are those using CAM less likely to be immunized?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

CAMThere’s concern that the use of complementary and alternative medications (CAM) may replace recommended preventive health practices.

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Pennsylvania conducted a survey to learn more. (more…)

Traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

 Reviewers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland assessed the quality of scientific articles on traditional Indian medicine for HIV/AIDS treatment and care. (more…)

Cost-effective naturopathic care for low back pain

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

In this study by researchers in Canada and the US, combining several treatments under the umbrella of naturopathic care was better than simply giving advice. (more…)

CAM use in functional bowel disorder

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

 One-third of these patients use CAM.

Are they dissatisfied with mainstream treatments? (more…)

Why does the Australian government support CAM?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Dr. Hans Baer from the University of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia thinks he knows.

It might be a window on what would occur with government funded universal healthcare in the US. (more…)

Naturopathic care for chronic low back pain

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

So, which is better, naturopathic care or standardized physiotherapy instruction? (more…)

CAM use during the phases of cancer care

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Musculoskeletal complaints top the list of reasons people with cancer seek CAM care, according to researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle. (more…)

Rantings from a burned out resident

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Panda Bear is a blog maintained by an emergency department resident physician. His views on CAM make Dr. Wallace Sampson seem like a believer.

Caution: You are about to enter a stomach-wrenching zone. (more…)

Regulating CAM in the UK

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Presently, “Anyone can set themselves up as an acupuncturist, homoeopath, herbalist, or other complementary therapist,” reports TimesOnLine.

This will change in April 2008. (more…)

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