Alternative Medicine Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Alternative Medicine, including details on complementary medicine, alternative therapies, homeopathy.

Volume 2 (2006), Issue 8 (August)

1. Reduction of information redundancy in the ascending auditory pathway.
   Neuron, 51(3): 359-68. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. East meets West: applying Eastern spirituality in clinical practice.
   J Clin Nurs, 15(7): 822-32. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Music as nursing intervention for pain in five Asian countries.
   Int Nurs Rev, 53(3): 189-96. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Knowledge, attitude and practice of complementary and alternative medicines for diabetes.
   Public Health, 120(8): 705-11. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Passage meditation reduces perceived stress in health professionals: a randomized, controlled trial.
   J Consult Clin Psychol, 74(4): 714-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Hemispheric specialization for processing auditory nonspeech stimuli.
   Cereb Cortex, 16(9): 1266-75. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Knowledge and practice of help-seeking for treatment of mental disorders in Pemba Island, Zanzibar.
   Trop Doct, 36(3): 140-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Efficacy of physiotherapy including a craniocervical training programme for tension-type headache; a randomized clinical trial.
   Cephalalgia, 26(8): 983-91. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. Auricular electro-acupuncture as an additional perioperative analgesic method during oocyte aspiration in IVF treatment.
   Hum Reprod, 21(8): 2114-20. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Speech processing in vocoder-centric cochlear implants.
    Adv Otorhinolaryngol, 64: 109-43. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Can Phyllanthus niruri affect the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for renal stones? A randomized, prospective, long-term study.
    J Urol, 176(3): 1020-2. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Improving human ankle joint position sense using an artificial tongue-placed tactile biofeedback.
    Neurosci Lett, 405(1): 19-23. [Abstract] [Full-text]
13. The role of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of early breast cancer: recommendations of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA).
    Eur J Cancer, 42(12): 1711-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
14. Role of complementary and alternative medicine in the care of patients with breast cancer: report of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) Workshop, Florence, Italy, December 2004.
    Eur J Cancer, 42(12): 1702-10. [Abstract] [Full-text]
15. Ovicidal and larvicidal activity of Melia azedarach extracts on Haemonchus contortus.
    Vet Parasitol, 140(1): 98-104. [Abstract] [Full-text]
16. Could neuroimaging help us to interpret the clinical effects of acupuncture?
    Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz, 49(8): 743-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
17. Publication bias affected the estimate of postoperative nausea in an acupoint stimulation systematic review.
    J Clin Epidemiol, 59(9): 980-3. [Abstract] [Full-text]
18. Morphologic changes induced by oral long-term treatment with 8-prenylnaringenin in the uterus, vagina, and mammary gland of castrated rats.
    Menopause, 13(4): 669-77. [Abstract] [Full-text]
19. A randomized controlled trial of the effect of dietary soy and flaxseed muffins on quality of life and hot flashes during menopause.
    Menopause, 13(4): 631-42. [Abstract] [Full-text]
20. Dietary genistein intake and cognitive performance in a multiethnic cohort of midlife women.
    Menopause, 13(4): 621-30. [Abstract] [Full-text]
21. Effect of three different cultivars of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on learning and depression in ovariectomized mice.
    BMC Complement Altern Med, 6: 23. [Abstract] [Full-text]
22. Superior efficacy of St John's wort extract WS 5570 compared to placebo in patients with major depression: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial [ISRCTN77277298].
    BMC Med, 4: 14. [Abstract] [Full-text]
23. Electrical stimulation and pelvic floor muscle training with biofeedback in patients with fecal incontinence: a cohort study of 281 patients.
    Dis Colon Rectum, 49(8): 1149-59. [Abstract] [Full-text]
24. Cardioprotective mechanisms of Prunus cerasus (sour cherry) seed extract against ischemia-reperfusion-induced damage in isolated rat hearts.
    Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 291(3): H1329-36. [Abstract] [Full-text]
25. Future directions of CAM research in pediatric oncology.
    J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 23(5): 265-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
26. Complementary and alternative medicine research initiatives in the Children's Oncology Group and the role of the pediatric oncology nurse.
    J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 23(5): 261-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
27. Complementary and alternative medicine research and cooperative groups: can it happen?
    J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 23(5): 258-60. [Abstract] [Full-text]
28. Mind-body therapies for the pediatric oncology patient: matching the right therapy with the right patient.
    J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 23(5): 254-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
29. Complementary and alternative medicine in pediatric oncology.
    J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 23(5): 244-53. [Abstract] [Full-text]
30. Complementary therapy use by patients and parents of children with asthma and the implications for NHS care: a qualitative study.
    BMC Health Serv Res, 6: 76. [Abstract] [Full-text]
31. Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Germany - a survey of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
    BMC Complement Altern Med, 6: 19. [Abstract] [Full-text]
32. Diagnosis and management of posttraumatic piriformis syndrome: a case study.
    J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 29(6): 486-91. [Abstract] [Full-text]
33. Chiropractic management of cow's milk protein intolerance in infants with sleep dysfunction syndrome: a therapeutic trial.
    J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 29(6): 469-74. [Abstract] [Full-text]
34. Factors associated with patient satisfaction with chiropractic care: survey and review of the literature.
    J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 29(6): 455-62. [Abstract] [Full-text]
35. Three-dimensional vertebral motions produced by mechanical force spinal manipulation.
    J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 29(6): 425-36. [Abstract] [Full-text]
36. Role of traditional healers in the management of severe malaria among children below five years of age: the case of Kilosa and Handeni Districts, Tanzania.
    Malar J, 5: 58. [Abstract] [Full-text]
37. Antidiabetic and renoprotective effects of the chloroform extract of Terminalia chebula Retz. seeds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
    BMC Complement Altern Med, 6: 17. [Abstract] [Full-text]
38. Long-term outcome of social skills intervention based on interactive LEGO play.
    Autism, 10(4): 317-29. [Abstract] [Full-text]
39. Evaluating complementary and alternative therapy services in primary and community care settings: a review of 25 service evaluations.
    Complement Ther Med, 14(3): 220-30. [Abstract] [Full-text]
40. An infrared radiation study of the biophysical characteristics of traditional moxibustion.
    Complement Ther Med, 14(3): 213-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
41. Gender differences among medical students in attitudes to learning about complementary and alternative medicine.
    Complement Ther Med, 14(3): 207-12. [Abstract] [Full-text]
42. Development of the simplified Tai Chi exercise program (STEP) for frail older adults.
    Complement Ther Med, 14(3): 200-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
43. Use of complementary and alternative medicine in HIV-infected subjects.
    Complement Ther Med, 14(3): 193-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
44. Alternatives to hormone replacement therapy: a multi-method study of women's experiences.
    Complement Ther Med, 14(3): 185-92. [Abstract] [Full-text]
45. Critical review of complementary therapies in haemato-oncology.
    Intern Med J, 36(9): 579-86. [Abstract] [Full-text]
46. Psychological approaches for the nursing management of chronic pain: part 2.
    J Clin Nurs, 15(9): 1196-202. [Abstract] [Full-text]
47. Does trust in health care influence the use of complementary and alternative medicine by chronically ill people?
    BMC Public Health, 6: 188. [Abstract] [Full-text]
48. Development of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain.
    BMC Complement Altern Med, 6: 24. [Abstract] [Full-text]
49. Anticancer activity of litchi fruit pericarp extract against human breast cancer in vitro and in vivo.
    Toxicol Appl Pharmacol, 215(2): 168-78. [Abstract] [Full-text]
50. The treatment of chronic coccydynia with intrarectal manipulation: a randomized controlled study.
    Spine, 31(18): E621-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
51. Development of a music group psychotherapy intervention for the primary prevention of adjustment difficulties in Korean adolescent girls.
    J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs, 19(3): 103-11. [Abstract] [Full-text]
52. Hypnotic suggestion modulates cognitive conflict: the case of the flanker compatibility effect.
    Psychol Sci, 17(8): 721-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
53. Synchronicity and the capacity to think: a clinical exploration.
    J Anal Psychol, 51(4): 553-73. [Abstract] [Full-text]
54. Pain-relieving effects of acupuncture and electroacupuncture in an animal model of arthritic pain.
    Int J Neurosci, 116(10): 1139-56. [Abstract] [Full-text]
55. Use of complementary therapies in patients with cardiovascular disease.
    Am J Cardiol, 98(5): 673-80. [Abstract] [Full-text]
56. Changes in pain, disability, and muscle activation patterns in chronic whiplash patients after ambulant myofeedback training.
    Clin J Pain, 22(7): 656-63. [Abstract] [Full-text]
57. Developing a research strategy for acupuncture.
    Clin J Pain, 22(7): 632-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
58. Complementary or alternative therapies for osteoarthritis.
    Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol, 2(2): 74-80. [Abstract] [Full-text]
59. Comparison of pelvic floor muscle training, electromyography biofeedback, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation for bladder dysfunction in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized pilot study.
    Neurourol Urodyn, 25(4): 337-48. [Abstract] [Full-text]
60. Quality control of Cordyceps sinensis, a valued traditional Chinese medicine.
    J Pharm Biomed Anal, 41(5): 1571-84. [Abstract] [Full-text]
61. Adipose-derived stem and progenitor cells as fillers in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
    Plast Reconstr Surg, 118(3): 121S-128S. [Abstract] [Full-text]
62. Structural fat grafting: more than a permanent filler.
    Plast Reconstr Surg, 118(3): 108S-120S. [Abstract] [Full-text]
63. ArteFill: a long-lasting injectable wrinkle filler material--summary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration trials and a progress report on 4- to 5-year outcomes.
    Plast Reconstr Surg, 118(3): 64S-76S. [Abstract] [Full-text]
64. Injectable poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra): technical considerations in soft-tissue contouring.
    Plast Reconstr Surg, 118(3): 55S-63S. [Abstract] [Full-text]
65. Soft-tissue augmentation and the role of poly-L-lactic acid.
    Plast Reconstr Surg, 118(3): 46S-54S. [Abstract] [Full-text]
66. Herbal supplements: Facts and myths--talking to your patients about herbal supplements.
    J Perianesth Nurs, 21(4): 268-78; quiz 279-81. [Abstract] [Full-text]
67. Electroacupuncture elicits dual effects: stimulation of delayed gastric emptying and inhibition of accelerated colonic transit induced by restraint stress in rats.
    Dig Dis Sci, 51(8): 1493-500. [Abstract] [Full-text]
68. Antiviral activity and constituent of Ardisia chinensis benth against coxsackie B3 virus.
    Phytother Res, 20(8): 634-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
69. Anticonvulsant effect of Persea americana Mill (Lauraceae) (Avocado) leaf aqueous extract in mice.
    Phytother Res, 20(8): 696-700. [Abstract] [Full-text]
70. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.).
    Phytother Res, 20(8): 619-33. [Abstract] [Full-text]
71. In vitro antiproliferative effect of six Salvia species on human tumor cell lines.
    Phytother Res, 20(8): 701-3. [Abstract] [Full-text]
72. Mindfulness meditation and substance use in an incarcerated population.
    Psychol Addict Behav, 20(3): 343-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
73. Antinociceptive effect of Hyptis pectinata leaves extracts.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 439-42. [Abstract] [Full-text]
74. Effects of Butea superba on reproductive systems of rats.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 435-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
75. Antiinflammatory activity and acute toxicity of Dodonaea viscosa.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 478-80. [Abstract] [Full-text]
76. Inhibitory effects of selected Thai medicinal plants on Na+,K+-ATPase.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 481-3. [Abstract] [Full-text]
77. A new dineolignan from Saururus chinensis root.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 487-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
78. Antimicrobial activity of extractives of Solidago microglossa.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 453-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
79. Molluscicidal activity of Solanum species of the Northeast of Brazil on Biomphalaria glabrata.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 449-52. [Abstract] [Full-text]
80. Antioxidant, icthyotoxicity and brine shrimp lethality tests of Magonia glabrata.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 443-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
81. beta-Glucosidase inhibitory activities of phenylpropanoid glycosides, vanicoside A and B from Polygonum sachalinense rhizome.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 456-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
82. Flavonoids from Acalypha indica.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 484-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
83. Phytochemical and termiticidal study of Lantana camara var. aculeata leaves.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 466-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
84. DPPH radical scavenging activity of two flavonol glycosides from Aconitum napellus sp. lusitanicum.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 469-71. [Abstract] [Full-text]
85. Hepatoprotective activity of the Indian medicinal plant Polygala arvensis on D-galactosamine-induced hepatic injury in rats.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 472-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
86. Relaxant effect of aqueous extract of Cistus ladaniferus on rodent intestinal contractions.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 425-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
87. Linarin, a selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor from Mentha arvensis.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 429-34. [Abstract] [Full-text]
88. Anthelmintic activity of Swertia chirata against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 463-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
89. Apoptotic and free radical scavenging properties of the methanolic extract of Gentianella alborosea.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 475-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
90. Antiinflammatory activity of Polygala japonica extract.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 411-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
91. Larvicidal activity of saponin containing extracts and fractions of fruit mesocarp of Balanites aegyptiaca.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 420-4. [Abstract] [Full-text]
92. Antibacterial and allelopathic activity of methanolic extract from Iris pseudopumila rhizomes.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 460-2. [Abstract] [Full-text]
93. Evaluation of the antitussive effect of stigma and petals of saffron (Crocus sativus) and its components, safranal and crocin in guinea pigs.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 446-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
94. Two new benzylbenzoate glucosides from Curculigo orchioides.
    Fitoterapia, 77(6): 416-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
95. Yo Jyo Hen Shi Ko (YHK) improves transaminases in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): a randomized pilot study.
    Dig Dis Sci, 51(7): 1183-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
96. Nurses' responses to people with cancer who use complementary and alternative medicine.
    Int J Nurs Pract, 12(5): 288-94. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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