Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and they aren’t sanguine. Continue reading Contaminated and adulterated herbals
Category Archives: Prof. Ernst
Review: Ginger to treat pain
Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, has been used to treat pain, among other things.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues from the University of Exeter, in the UK reviewed the evidence for the use of ginger to treat any type of pain. Continue reading Review: Ginger to treat pain
Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Acupuncture is commonly used for pain control, but doubts about its effectiveness and safety remain.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Does acupuncture relieve pain?
Yoga to help ease low back pain
It has been suggested that yoga has a positive effect on low back pain and function.
Now, Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Yoga to help ease low back pain
Reviewing the reviews of tai chi
Prof. Ernst and a colleague critically evaluated the systematic reviews of tai chi for any improvement of medical conditions or clinical symptoms. Continue reading Reviewing the reviews of tai chi
CAM Archive: Flawed study designs in acupuncture
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. Continue reading CAM Archive: Flawed study designs in acupuncture
Review: CAM for arthritis
Prof. Ernst and colleague evaluated the evidence on CAM treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Continue reading Review: CAM for arthritis
Review: Acupuncture to treat pain
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed previous Cochrane reviews. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture to treat pain
Punching holes in the claims for acupuncture
Acupuncture is commonly used for pain control, but there are doubts about its effectiveness and safety.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues are critical of acupuncture as a treatment of pain. Here, they summarize reports of serious adverse effects published since 2000. Continue reading Punching holes in the claims for acupuncture
Herbal and dietary supplements on cognition in menopause
Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated the evidence regarding the effects of herbal and dietary supplements on cognition (ability to reason) in menopause. Continue reading Herbal and dietary supplements on cognition in menopause
A well-designed study of qigong in type 2 diabetes
Past studies have been criticized because of poor study design, according to Prof. Ernst.
Researchers from Bastyr University tighten up the design and report their results. Continue reading A well-designed study of qigong in type 2 diabetes
Review: Spinal manipulation to treat migraine
Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Spinal manipulation to treat migraine
Review: Botanicals to reduce skin aging and wrinkling
Prof. Ernst tells us, “Although topical creams and other anti-aging products purport to reduce the appearance of aging and skin wrinkling, there has been no critical analysis in the scientific literature of their effectiveness.”
Get ready. Continue reading Review: Botanicals to reduce skin aging and wrinkling
An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient. Continue reading An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms
Massage therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Massage therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Review: CAM for infantile colic
Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than about 3 hours a day and is not caused by a medical problem (such as a hernia or infection), it is called colic.
Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated nutritional supplements and other complementary and alternative medicines. Continue reading Review: CAM for infantile colic
The best evidence on homeopathy
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. Continue reading The best evidence on homeopathy
Treating impotence with red ginseng
Prof. Ernst and researchers from the Korea Food Research Institute in Sungnam reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Treating impotence with red ginseng
Review: Qigong for healthcare
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: Qigong for healthcare
What do chiropractic students think about evidence-based medicine
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. Continue reading What do chiropractic students think about evidence-based medicine