Archive for the 'CAM Education' Category
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
First lady, Michelle Obama tells us that drinking more water will improve the health of kids and all Americans.
Really? Here’s what we know. (more…)
CAM Education, CAM Politics, E. DIETARY, Kidney Disease | Comments Off on Does water really improve health?
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
Researchers at the University of South Australia, in Adelaide, explored consumer expectations, perceptions, and satisfaction of their pharmacist. (more…)
CAM Education | Comments Off on Consumers’ thoughts on pharmacists regarding complementary meds
Friday, January 6th, 2012
The NPF Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students committed to a career in the natural products industry.
The winner will demonstrate leadership potential and be enrolled in academic programs to enhance their leadership skills and knowledge of the industry. (more…)
CAM Education | Comments Off on Natural Products Foundation announces the NPF Scholarship Fund.
Monday, December 12th, 2011
It’s thought that people using functional foods with approved health claims may be less likely to adhere to prescribed drug therapy.
Researchers in The Netherlands assessed the influence of the use of phytosterol/-stanol-enriched functional foods on adherence to statin (cholesterol-lowering) therapy among patients initiating treatment. (more…)
CAM Education, High Blood Pressure, Phytoestrogens | Comments Off on Relationship between functional foods and adherence to statins
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
A couple of years ago Prof. Ernst evaluated the risk of bias in studies of acupuncture that use the A + B versus B study design. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, CAM Education, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on CAM Archive: Flawed study designs in acupuncture
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program stipulate that self-management for asthma should include a written action plan.
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in Seattle, measured the association between a written action plan and asthma outcomes in inner-city children. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, CAM Education | Comments Off on Failure of a written action plan for children with asthma
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Researchers at Midwestern University, in Glendale, Arizona, assessed the extent of appropriate counseling provided by pharmacists and nonpharmacists in retail settings. (more…)
CAM Education, Herbals, Obesity | Comments Off on Herbals for weight loss: Counseling by pharmacists and nonpharmacists
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, collected information from pain physicians and referral physicians who manage the care of patients in pain. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, CAM Cost Effectiveness, CAM Education, CAM Use, Pain | Comments Off on Physicians rate acupuncture for pain management
Friday, May 6th, 2011
During the American Heart Association meeting, Dr. Jennifer Strohecker, at the Intermountain Medical Center, in Salt Lake City, Utah, reported that documentation of supplement use in the medical chart is poor. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, CAM Education, CAM Interactions, Herbals | Comments Off on Use of herbal supplements by people taking blood thinners
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Researchers from Taiwan observed inconsistencies in the results of massage therapy studies. In this article, they list the issues in study design that have plagued past studies.
No CAM researchers should be permitted to conduct research until they memorize this list and apply it to their studies. (more…)
CAM Education, Massage | Comments Off on A checklist for higher quality CAM studies
Monday, March 7th, 2011
Researchers at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, conducted an international survey.
Eidence-based medicine (practice) is an approach to healthcare that aims to apply the best available evidence based on the scientific studies to clinical decision making. (more…)
CAM Education, Chiropractic, Electronic Media, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on What do chiropractic students think about evidence-based medicine
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Research from California and Iowa support the value of added time with a qualified healthcare professional. (more…)
CAM Education, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Homeopathy | Comments Off on The value of the consultation in treating cardiovascular disease
Friday, December 17th, 2010
Here’s the Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. It tells us, “Americans consume excessive amounts of sodium and insufficient amounts of potassium.”
Their latest recommendations follow. (more…)
CAM Education, CAM Politics, E. DIETARY | Comments Off on New recommendations for salt intake for Americans
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) presented to congress the results of a “secret shopper” investigation, which found that in some stores, salespeople made inappropriate or illegal claims about dietary supplements.
What to do? (more…)
CAM Education, CAM Interactions, CAM Politics, Consumer Alert | Comments Off on Do you trust advice from your local supplements sales clerk?
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Researchers from several US medical schools surveyed the students. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Breathing, CAM Education, E. DIETARY, Herbals, Massage, Meditation, Relaxation, Yoga | Comments Off on Survey of American medical students about CAM
Friday, September 17th, 2010
That’s the recommendation from Dr. Barrie Cassileth, who is chief of the integrative medicine service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Highlights from the Medscape interview are listed below. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, CAM Education, Cancer | Comments Off on Acupuncturists treating cancer patients need extra education
Monday, August 9th, 2010
Researchers at The University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the effectiveness of pain management education in people with musculoskeletal trauma that required orthopedic surgery. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, CAM Education, Pain | Comments Off on Effectiveness of patient education on pain and anxiety
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Despite recommendations that CAM be offered to medical students in Wales, little is offered.
Here’s what we know.
(more…)
CAM Education, CAM Politics | Comments Off on Sad state of CAM education in Wales’ medical schools
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Here are the results of the British Medical Journal survey.
88% of respondents came from the UK, with the rest coming from 10 countries. (more…)
CAM Education, Herbals | Comments Off on UK doctors rate their knowledge of herbal medicines
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Nutracon is an education and networking conference for the health and nutrition industry. I attended a meeting several years ago and found it worthwhile.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 10 and 11 in Anaheim, California.
Here’s a sample of the agenda. (more…)
CAM Education | Comments Off on Nutracon coming to Anaheim