Static magnets and copper fail to improve arthritis
Folklore remedies for pain and inflammation support these bracelets to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at The University of York, in...
Review: CAM options for carpel tunnel syndrome
Aside from surgery, splinting, exercises, and other alternative therapies have been used. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reviewed...
Noninvasive brain stimulation to treat chronic pain
In this Cochrane review, researchers in Australia and the UK evaluated the evidence for directly altering brain activity with electrical...
Electromagnetic therapy for venous leg ulcers
In this Cochrane review, researchers at the University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, reviewed this common, chronic, recurring condition, which...
Relaxation therapy to manage hot flushes
The Cochrane Library has reviewed allopathic and CAM nonhormonal options.
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CAM for spinal cord injury pain
Researchers at the University Medical Centre Utrecht and De Hoogstraat, in The Netherlands surveyed the use of CAM in a...
Making the connection between static magnets and TMS
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter makes the connection between static magnets and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). You’ll have to subscribe...
CAM for neuropathic and neuralgic pain
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Ineffective magnetic bracelets
People tend to buy them when they’re in a lot of pain. Then, when the pain eases over time they...
CAM for myofascial trigger points and pain syndrome
Researchers from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto reviewed the evidence for complementary therapies.
The NCCAM view of CAM for fibromyalgia
The National Center for CAM (NCCAM) has summarized the state of the science.
Evidence does not support static magnets for pain relief
One exception might be osteoarthritis.
Magnets to treat major depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was effective and safe in this study from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for acute treatment of major depression
It might be an option for people with major depression who have not responded to conventional antidepressant medications.
Magnets for lower back pain?
My thought about this study is that considering the academic and research “pedigree” of the authors (ie, National Institute of...
Comparing CAM options to treat osteoarthritis knee pain
And how they compare to the fentanyl (Duragesic) patch.
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Attitudes of pharmacy faculty and students toward CAM
Overall, they are positive, at least at the University of Minnesota.
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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.
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Prevalence of diabetes in the US in 2006
The Centers for Disease Control has just published the latest data on the prevalence of diabetes in the US. 11%...
Magnetic stimulation lowers use of pain meds following gastric bypass surgery
I love the studies on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). It’s magnet therapy for the 21st century — sort of....