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Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain
Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management.
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A systematic review of reflexology
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies.
Using CAM to improve the lives of cancer patients
During the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia...
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Complementary therapies for patients with leukemia
The Integrative Medicine Service, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City offers their perspective.
Failure of reflexology to achieve ovulation
The results of this study suggest that any effect on ovulation would not be clinically relevant, according to researchers at...
CAM use in multiple sclerosis
 Up to two-thirds of patients with MS use CAM.
Massage for what ails ya
Beliefnet lists 9 forms of massage. How many can you name?
Reflecting on the value of reflexology
This review from the Taipei Medical University asks the question, where in medicine might reflexology be useful.
Medical students in Wales want more education on CAM
In 2000, the House of Lords Select Committee’s Report on CAM recommended familiarization with CAM for medical students and doctors....
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Regulating CAM in the UK
Presently, “Anyone can set themselves up as an acupuncturist, homoeopath, herbalist, or other complementary therapist,” reports TimesOnLine. This will change...
Prof. Ernst comes to the defense of CAM
During the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Annual Meeting in Lyon, France, researchers from Cardiff University reported that...
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Self-care for peripheral neuropathy in HIV/AIDS
Peripheral neuropathy is the most common neurological complication in HIV, and it’s often associated with antiretroviral therapy. Patients experience muscle...
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The use of homeopathy among celebrities
I was surprised to learn of the popularity of homeopathy among today’s luminaries. Here’s a list.