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981 The physiological basis of complementary and alternative medicines for polycystic ovary syndrome American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism, July 18, 2011

982 Acupuncture anesthesia for open heart surgery in contemporary China International Journal of Cardiology, July 18, 2011

983 Patient education integrated with acupuncture for relief of cancer-related fatigue: Randomized controlled feasibility study Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, July 15, 2011

984 What effect does asthma treatment have on airway remodeling? Current perspectives The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, July 14, 2011

985 Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labour Cochrane Reviews, July 14, 2011

986 Green tea intake lowers fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults: a meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials Full Text American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 13, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine

987 High oolong tea consumption predicts future risk of diabetes among Japanese male workers: a prospective cohort study Diabetic Medicine, July 11, 2011

988 Response of Thyroglobulin to Radioiodine Therapy in Thyroglobulin-elevated Negative Iodine Scintigraphy (TENIS) Syndrome Anticancer Research, July 8, 2011

989 Modulating Bcl-2 Family Proteins and Caspase-3 in Induction of Apoptosis by Paeoniflorin in Human Cervical Cancer Cells Phytotherapy Research, July 7, 2011

990 Effect of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel in cancer patients: a case report British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, July 7, 2011

991 Use of complementary and alternative medicine among asthmatic patients in primary care clinics in Malaysia Full Text Annals of Thoracic Medicine, July 7, 2011

992 Alternative Health Care Consultations in Ontario, Canada: A Geographic and Socio-Demographic Analysis Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, July 6, 2011

993 Insecticidal activity of the essential oil from fruits and seeds of Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi against African malaria vectors Full Text Parasites & Vectors, July 6, 2011

994 Prednisolone and acupuncture in Bells palsy: study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial Full Text Trials, July 5, 2011

995 Evaluation of potentially modifiable physical factors as predictors of health status in knee osteoarthritis patients referred for physical therapy The Knee, July 5, 2011

996 Lactobacillus plantarum (VR1) isolated from an Ayurvedic medicine (Kutajarista) ameliorates in vitro cellular damage caused by Aeromonas veronii Full Text BMC Microbiology, June 30, 2011

997 Classification of CAM Use and Its Correlates in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Integrative Cancer Therapies , June 29, 2011

998 Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Treatment May Have a Relevant Impact on the Prognosis of Patients With Stage IV Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Treated With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy or Combined Targeted Therapy and Chemotherapy Integrative Cancer Therapies , June 29, 2011

999 Efficacy and safety of micafungin as an empirical therapy for invasive fungal infections in patients with hematologic disorders: a multicenter, prospective study Annals of Hematology, June 27, 2011 Clinical Article

1000 A health website recommendation from Gold Coast general practitioners to their patients Health Education Journal, June 24, 2011

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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.

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Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.

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1 The effect of black tea and caffeine on regional cerebral blood flow measured with arterial spin labeling Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism, April 2, 2013

2 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Heart Rate Variability at Rest and During Acute Stress in Adults With Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia Psychosomatic Medicine, April 17, 2013

3 Mediators of Yoga and Stretching for Chronic Low Back Pain Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 23, 2013 Free full text

4 Are the Current Complementary and Alternative Therapies Available for the Treatment of Low Back Pain and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Reliable Clinically? A Review of the Literature Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, April 23, 2013

5 Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

6 The Effect of Green Tea Extract on Fat Oxidation at Rest and during Exercise: Evidence of Efficacy and Proposed Mechanisms Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, March 15, 2013 Review Article

7 The Efficacy of Yoga as an Intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, April 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

8 Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis Journal of Pain Research, April 1, 2013 Free full text

9 Honey as a topical treatment for wounds Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013

10 Cross-sectional study of self-reported physical activity, eating habits and use of complementary medicine in breast cancer survivors BMC Cancer, April 2, 2013 Free full text

11 Clinical Evaluation of Blood Pressure Lowering, Endothelial Function Improving, Hypolipidemic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Pomegranate Juice in Hypertensive Subjects Phytotherapy Research, March 25, 2013
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12 Chinese herbal formulas for treating hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine: perspective of modern science Hypertension Research, April 18, 2013 Review Article

13 Supplemental vitamin D and physical performance in COPD: a pilot randomized trial International Journal of COPD, February 18, 2013 Free full text

14 The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013

15 A pilot study of yoga as self-care for arthritis in minority communities Health and Quality of Life Outcomes , April 3, 2013 Free full text Review Article

16 Clinical study on point-toward-point needling for asthenopia Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 10, 2013

17 Tai Chi as an Alternative and Complementary Therapy for Patients With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, March 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

18 Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers Cochrane Reviews, March 19, 2013

19 British general practitioners attitudes towards and usage of homeopathy: a systematic review of surveys Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, April 10, 2013 Free full text Review Article

20 Carica papaya Leaves Juice Significantly Accelerates the Rate of Increase in Platelet Count among Patients with Dengue Fever and Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 15, 2013 Free full text

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Family Medicine - Complementary Medicine News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Most Popular Family Medicine Articles

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