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1 The efficacy and safety study of electro-acupuncture for severe chronic functional constipation: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

2 Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): study protocol for a randomized, practitioner-assessor blinded, controlled pilot clinical trial Full Text Trials, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

3 Acupuncture in subacute stroke Physical Therapy, June 17, 2013 Review Article

4 The effects of banha-sasim-tang on dyspeptic symptoms and gastric motility in cases of functional dyspepsia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and two-center trial Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , June 17, 2013 Clinical Article

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5 Chinese herbal medicine Huangqi type formulations for nephrotic syndrome Cochrane Reviews, June 14, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article

6 Effectiveness of home-based cupping massage compared to progressive muscle relaxation in patients with chronic neck pain--a randomized controlled trial PLOS ONE, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article

7 Keeping childbearing safe: Midwives' influence on women's use of complementary and alternative medicine International Journal of Nursing Practice, June 14, 2013

8 Calcium absorption response to cholecalciferol supplementation in hemodialysis Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

9 Treatment and prevention of 100 cases with allergic rhinitis by acupoint sticking therapy Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

10 A systematic review and meta-analysis of ginkgo biloba in neuropsychiatric disorders: from ancient tradition to modern-day medicine Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , June 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

11 Therapeutic observation on heat-sensitive moxibustion plus acupoint injection for ankylosing spondylitis Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

12 Complementary and alternative medicines usage in bipolar patients from Argentina and Colombia: associations with satisfaction and adherence to treatment Journal of Affective Disorders, June 12, 2013 Clinical Article

13 Examining the cognitive effects of a special extract of Bacopa monniera (CDRI08: Keenmnd): A review of ten years of research at Swinburne University Full Text Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 12, 2013 Review Article

14 Prenatal vitamin D status and risk of psychotic experiences at age 18years--a longitudinal birth cohort Schizophrenia Research, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article

15 Vitamin D status and dietary intake in a Swedish COPD population The Clinical Respiratory Journal, June 11, 2013 Clinical Article

16 Quality of life and mental health in patients with chronic diseases who regularly practice yoga and those who do not: a case-control study Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , June 10, 2013 Clinical Article

17 The classification and application of toxic chinese materia medica Phytotherapy Research, June 10, 2013 Review Article

18 Chinese herbal medicine for atopic dermatitis: A systematic review Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 7, 2013 Clinical Article

19 Affect and mindfulness as predictors of change in mood disturbance, stress symptoms, and quality of life in a community-based yoga program for cancer survivors Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , June 7, 2013 Clinical Article

20 Feasibility, acceptability, and effects of gentle hatha yoga for women with major depression: findings from a randomized controlled mixed-methods study Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, June 7, 2013 Clinical Article

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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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Family Medicine - Complementary Medicine News & Articles

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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

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