Volume 8, issue 1, December 2008
66 articles in this issue
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Treatments for irritable bowel syndrome: patients' attitudes and acceptability
Authors
- Lynsey R Harris
- Lesley Roberts
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 19 December 2008
- Article: 65
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Antimicrobial activities of pomegranate rind extracts: enhancement by addition of metal salts and vitamin C
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Erin M McCarrell
- Simon WJ Gould
- Declan P Naughton
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 December 2008
- Article: 64
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Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of Spondias pinnata
Authors
- Bibhabasu Hazra
- Santanu Biswas
- Nripendranath Mandal
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 09 December 2008
- Article: 63
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Mosquito larvicidal and antimicrobial activity of protein of Solanum villosum leaves
Authors
- Nandita Chowdhury
- Subrata Laskar
- Goutam Chandra
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 06 December 2008
- Article: 62
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The oil-dispersion bath in anthroposophic medicine – an integrative review
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Arndt Büssing
- Dirk Cysarz
- Thomas Ostermann
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 December 2008
- Article: 61
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Petiveria alliacea extracts uses multiple mechanisms to inhibit growth of human and mouse tumoral cells
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Claudia Urueña
- Claudia Cifuentes
- Susana Fiorentino
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 November 2008
- Article: 60
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Induction of apoptosis of human primary osteoclasts treated with extracts from the medicinal plant Emblica officinalis
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Letizia Penolazzi
- Ilaria Lampronti
- Roberto Gambari
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 October 2008
- Article: 59
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TCMGeneDIT: a database for associated traditional Chinese medicine, gene and disease information using text mining
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Yu-Ching Fang
- Hsuan-Cheng Huang
- Hsueh-Fen Juan
- Content type: Database
- Open Access
- Published: 14 October 2008
- Article: 58
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Syzygium jambolanum treatment improves survival in lethal sepsis induced in mice
Authors (first, second and last of 14)
- Márcia CG Maciel
- Jardel C Farias
- Flávia RF Nascimento
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 13 October 2008
- Article: 57
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Echinacea purpurea and osteopathic manipulative treatment in children with recurrent otitis media: a randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Richard A Wahl
- Michael B Aldous
- Kathryn L Grant
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 October 2008
- Article: 56
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Neuroprotective efficacy and therapeutic window of curcuma oil: in rat embolic stroke model
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Preeti Dohare
- Puja Garg
- Madhur Ray
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 September 2008
- Article: 55
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Antioxidant activities and phenolic contents of the methanol extracts of the stems of Acokanthera oppositifolia and Adenia gummifera
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Adeolu A Adedapo
- Florence O Jimoh
- Patrick J Masika
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 September 2008
- Article: 54
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Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of the methanol extracts of the leaves and stems of Calpurnia aurea
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Adeolu A Adedapo
- Florence O Jimoh
- Patrick J Masika
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 20 September 2008
- Article: 53
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Patient satisfaction and side effects in primary care: An observational study comparing homeopathy and conventional medicine
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Florica Marian
- Kerstin Joost
- André Busato
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 September 2008
- Article: 52
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In vivo effects of Pain Relieving Plaster on closed soft tissue injury in rabbit ears
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Yong-Zhi Wang
- Chun-Yu Guo
- Fu-Hui Dong
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 September 2008
- Article: 51
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Pharmacokinetic and metabolic effects of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in healthy volunteers receiving the HIV protease inhibitor indinavir
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Adriana SA Andrade
- Craig Hendrix
- Todd T Brown
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 19 August 2008
- Article: 50
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Kihi-to, a herbal traditional medicine, improves Abeta(25–35)-induced memory impairment and losses of neurites and synapses
Authors
- Chihiro Tohda
- Rie Naito
- Eri Joyashiki
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 August 2008
- Article: 49
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Mapping patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use in cancer: An explorative cross-sectional study of individuals with reported positive "exceptional" experiences
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Johanna Hök
- Carol Tishelman
- Torkel Falkenberg
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 August 2008
- Article: 48
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine and self-tests by coronary heart disease patients
Authors
- Sheila Greenfield
- Helen Pattison
- Kate Jolly
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 August 2008
- Article: 47
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Complementary and alternative medicine use and cost in functional bowel disorders: A six month prospective study in a large HMO
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Miranda AL van Tilburg
- Olafur S Palsson
- William E Whitehead
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 July 2008
- Article: 46
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Knowledge and beliefs concerning evidence-based practice amongst complementary and alternative medicine health care practitioners and allied health care professionals: A questionnaire survey
Authors
- Julie Hadley
- Ismail Hassan
- Khalid S Khan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 23 July 2008
- Article: 45
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Animal-based remedies as complementary medicines in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Rômulo RN Alves
- Helenice N Lima
- Alexandre Vasconcellos
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 22 July 2008
- Article: 44
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A scoping review of research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and the mass media: Looking back, moving forward
Authors
- Laura C Weeks
- Tina Strudsholm
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 19 July 2008
- Article: 43
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Clinically relevant safety issues associated with St. John's wort product labels
Authors
- Kevin A Clauson
- Marile L Santamarina
- Jennifer C Rutledge
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 17 July 2008
- Article: 42
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Antimicrobial activity of two South African honeys produced from indigenous Leucospermum cordifolium and Erica species on selected micro-organisms
Authors
- Nicolaas J Basson
- Sias R Grobler
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 July 2008
- Article: 41
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Exploring consumer and pharmacist views on the professional role of the pharmacist with respect to natural health products: a study of focus groups
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Della Kwan
- Heather S Boon
- Jillian C Cohen-Kohler
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 July 2008
- Article: 40
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Protective effects of a compound herbal extract (Tong Xin Luo) on free fatty acid induced endothelial injury: Implications of antioxidant system
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Lin Zhang
- Yiling Wu
- Xing Li Wang
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 14 July 2008
- Article: 39
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Bioprotective properties of seaweeds: In vitro evaluation of antioxidant activity and antimicrobial activity against food borne bacteria in relation to polyphenolic content
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Kasi Pandima Devi
- Natarajan Suganthy
- Shanmugaiahthevar Karutha Pandian
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 10 July 2008
- Article: 38
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) changes and saliva production associated with acupuncture at LI-2 acupuncture point: a randomized controlled study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Gary Deng
- Bob L Hou
- Barrie R Cassileth
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 07 July 2008
- Article: 37
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Randomised controlled study in the primary healthcare sector to investigate the effectiveness and safety of auriculotherapy for the treatment of uncomplicated chronic rachialgia: a study protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Jorge Vas
- Inmaculada Aguilar
- Antonio J GarcÃa-Ruiz
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 July 2008
- Article: 36
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Physician and patient attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine in obstetrics and gynecology
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Mandi L Furlow
- Divya A Patel
- J Rebecca Liu
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 June 2008
- Article: 35
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Treatments of pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women: adverse effects of standard treatment, acupuncture and stabilising exercises on the pregnancy, mother, delivery and the fetus/neonate
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Helen Elden
- Hans-Christian Ostgaard
- Henrik Hagberg
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 26 June 2008
- Article: 34
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Patient satisfaction of primary care for musculoskeletal diseases: A comparison between Neural Therapy and conventional medicine
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Joelle Mermod
- Lorenz Fischer
- André Busato
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 June 2008
- Article: 33
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Integrative medicine: a tale of two clinics
Authors
- Heather S Boon
- Natasha Kachan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 June 2008
- Article: 32
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Erratum to: A systematic review of how homeopathy is represented in conventional and CAM peer reviewed journals
Authors
- Timothy Caulfield
- Suzanne DeBow
- Content type: Erratum
- Open Access
- Published: 17 June 2008
- Article: 31
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The use of Traditional Medicine by Ghanaians in Canada
Authors
- Kofi B Barimah
- Edwin R van Teijlingen
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 June 2008
- Article: 30
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Effectiveness of acupuncture, special dressings and simple, low-adherence dressings for healing venous leg ulcers in primary healthcare: study protocol for a cluster-randomized open-labeled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Jorge Vas
- Manuela Modesto
- Francisco Martos
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 11 June 2008
- Article: 29
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Craniosacral therapy for migraine: Protocol development for an exploratory controlled clinical trial
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- John D Mann
- Keturah R Faurot
- Susan A Gaylord
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 09 June 2008
- Article: 28
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Acanthus montanus: An experimental evaluation of the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunological properties of a traditional remedy for furuncles
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Charles O Okoli
- Peter A Akah
- Chukwuemeka S Nworu
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 06 June 2008
- Article: 27
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Validation of a questionnaire measuring the regulation of autonomic function
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- M Kröz
- G Feder
- C Heckmann
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 05 June 2008
- Article: 26
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How do parents of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) perceive their therapies?
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Kelly Rouster-Stevens
- Savithri Nageswaran
- Kathi J Kemper
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 June 2008
- Article: 25
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Attitudes towards fibromyalgia: A survey of Canadian chiropractic, naturopathic, physical therapy and occupational therapy students
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Jason W Busse
- Abhaya V Kulkarni
- the Medically Unexplained Syndromes Study Group
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 31 May 2008
- Article: 24
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Nitric oxide pathway-mediated relaxant effect of aqueous sesame leaves extract (Sesamum radiatum Schum. & Thonn.) in the guinea-pig isolated aorta smooth muscle
Authors
- André B Konan
- Jacques Y Datté
- Paul A Yapo
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 27 May 2008
- Article: 23
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Correcting non cephalic presentation with moxibustion: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial in general practice
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Jorge Vas
- José Manuel Aranda
- Antonio J GarcÃa-Ruiz
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 21 May 2008
- Article: 22
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Effect of exercise therapy on lipid profile and oxidative stress indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Lorenzo A Gordon
- Errol Y Morrison
- Rachael R Irving
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 13 May 2008
- Article: 21
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Electroacupuncture activates corticotrophin-releasing hormone-containing neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalammus to alleviate edema in a rat model of inflammation
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Aihui Li
- Lixing Lao
- Ruixin Zhang
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 12 May 2008
- Article: 20
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Prospective investigation of complementary and alternative medicine use and subsequent hospitalizations
Authors
- Tyler C Smith
- Besa Smith
- Margaret AK Ryan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 May 2008
- Article: 19
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The effect of acupuncture duration on analgesia and peripheral sensory thresholds
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Albert Y Leung
- Susan J Kim
- Tony Yaksh
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 01 May 2008
- Article: 18
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Complementary and alternative medicine use among women at increased genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancer
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Christine M Mueller
- Phuong L Mai
- Mark H Greene
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 April 2008
- Article: 17