Archive for the 'NCCAM' Category
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
In October 2010 the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) conducted a telephone survey. (more…)
CAM Use, Elderly, NCCAM | Comments (0)
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleague evaluated the evidence on CAM treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. (more…)
NCCAM, Osteoarthritis, Prof. Ernst, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments (0)
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
This Cochrane Review assessed the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory infections (URTIs). (more…)
Cochrane Library, Infection, NCCAM, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments (0)
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Researchers in the US compared 2 types of massage and usual care. (more…)
Massage, NCCAM, Pain-Back | Comments (0)
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
Researchers at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland tell us acupuncture may be a clinically useful. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cancer, NCCAM | Comments (0)
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, NCCAM | Comments (0)
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Researchers at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston reported their findings in that bastion of allopathic medicine, The New England Journal of Medicine. (more…)
Exercise, Fibromyalgia, NCCAM, Tai Chi | Comments (0)
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
 The National Center for Contemporary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has updated their introductory reviews.
Here’s what’s important. (more…)
Ayurveda, Heavy Metals, NCCAM, Reiki/Touch | Comments (0)
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
 Despite what we hear about the importance of evidence-based medicine, about half of the doctors in this survey say they prescribe placebo treatments “on a regular basis.” (more…)
CAM Politics, NCCAM | Comments (0)
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Before you do, consider these quotes. (more…)
ConsumerLab, NCCAM, Valerian | Comments (0)
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
It’s just that the selection of acupoints and penetration of the needles appeared to be unimportant, according to the SPINE (Stimulating Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy) researchers. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, NCCAM, Pain-Back | Comments (0)
Friday, February 27th, 2009
There’s an online newsletter, CAM at the NIH, posted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) that you might want to check out.
This issue lists priorities for future acupuncture research. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, NCCAM | Comments (0)
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 Cost Effectiveness, Chiropractic, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Massage, Naturopathy, NCCAM, Pain-Back, Physiotherapy, Relaxation | Comments (0)
Thursday, December 11th, 2008
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that approximately 38% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, D. ENERGY THERAPIES, Echinacea, F. BIOLOGICALS, Flaxseed, G. BOTANICALS, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, NCCAM, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments (0)
Monday, October 6th, 2008
 Here are the thoughts of Dr. Margery Gass (photo), who is Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. (more…)
NCCAM | Comments (0)
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
 Among the more common complementary therapies used in young children with recurrent otitis media are Echinacea purpurea and cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
This study, by researchers at the University of Arizona, is the first well-designed study of each treatment. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, Infection, NCCAM, Osteopathic | Comments (0)
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
 The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center opened Sept. 2nd in Baltimore, Maryland. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Diet-Nutrition, Hypnosis, Massage, NCCAM, Physiotherapy, Reiki/Touch | Comments (0)
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
Prof. Ernst has reviewed black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) to treat menopausal symptoms. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Menopause, NCCAM, Prof. Ernst | Comments (0)
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has launched an educational campaign to encourage the discussion of CAM use.
The program is aimed at patients, healthcare professionals, and professional and community organizations. (more…)
CAM Education, CAM Politics, NCCAM | Comments (0)
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
Here’s a hint.
The most comprehensive study of aromatherapy failed to show improvement in immune status, wound healing, or pain control. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Lavender, Lemon/Lime, NCCAM, Pain, Stress | Comments (0)