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1 Alternative therapies in the management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome World Journal of Urology, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

2 Complementary medicine and recovery from cancer: the importance of post-traumatic growth European Journal of Cancer Care, June 19, 2013    Review Article

3 Acupuncture and physical exercise for affective symptoms and health-related quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome: secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

4 The effect of galactagogue herbal tea on oxidant and anti-oxidant status of human milk The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

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5 Effect of omega-3 fatty acids for indicated prevention of young patients at risk for psychosis: When do they begin to be effective? Schizophrenia Research, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

6 Acupuncture for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow): study protocol for a randomized, practitioner-assessor blinded, controlled pilot clinical trial Full Text Trials, June 18, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

7 Hatha yoga and vascular function: Results from cross-sectional and interventional studies Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies , June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

8 Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies , June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

9 Clinical observation on treatment of insomnia with puncturing Back-Shu acupoints Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

10 Clinical observation on acupuncture for perimenopausal syndrome Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

11 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 18, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

12 Effect of combining tuina with balance training on balance functions of stroke patients Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

13 Peculiar phenomena during resistance detection of acupoints Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

14 Treatment frequency and long-term efficacy observation on electric pudendal nerve stimulation for stress urinary incontinence Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

15 Research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion for insomnia: An analysis of literature in recent 5 years Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, June 18, 2013    Review Article

16 How do chiropractors manage clinical risk? A questionnaire study Full Text Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, June 18, 2013

17 Survey based investigation into general practitioner referral patterns for spinal manipulative therapy Full Text Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, June 18, 2013    Clinical Article

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

19 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

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

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RBP4 is weakly associated with subclinical atherosclerosis

As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).

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n-3 PUFAs are renoprotective in diabetics

As published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.

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Homocysteine and folate predict CHD and all-cause mortalities

Researchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).

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1 Effect of a steam foot spa on geriatric inpatients with cognitive impairment: a pilot study Clinical Interventions in Aging, May 20, 2013    Free full text    Review Article
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2 Systematic review of recent advances in pharmacokinetics of four classical Chinese medicines used for the treatment of cerebrovascular disease Fitoterapia, May 1, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

3 Association between vitamin b12 levels and melancholic depressive symptoms: a Finnish population-based study BMC Psychiatry, May 29, 2013    Free full text

4 A double-blind trial of the effect of docosahexaenoic acid and vitamin and mineral supplementation on aggression, impulsivity, and stress Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, April 30, 2013

5 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013    Free full text

6 Does music influence stress in mechanically ventilated patients? Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, May 3, 2013
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7 Effects of watermelon supplementation on arterial stiffness and wave reflection amplitude in postmenopausal women Menopause, April 29, 2013

8 Acupuncture in Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Efficacy of Two Acupuncture Points Versus a Single One Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, May 16, 2013    Free full text

9 PTSD symptom reduction with mindfulness-based stretching and deep breathing exercise: randomized controlled clinical trial of efficacy Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, May 30, 2013

10 Therapeutic efficacy of the Qing Dai in patients with intractable ulcerative colitis World Journal of Gastroenterology, May 14, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

11 Vitamin D and systemic lupus erythematosus: an update Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, May 9, 2013    Review Article

12 The Effectiveness of Acupressure for the Control and Management of Chemotherapy-Related Acute and Delayed Nausea: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, May 13, 2013

13 Association Between Sedating Medications and Delirium in Older Inpatients Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, May 1, 2013

14 Frozen shoulder: the effectiveness of conservative and surgical interventions--systematic review British Journal of Sports Medicine, October 13, 2010

15 Complementary integrative medicine in atopic diseases – an overview Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, May 23, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

16 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013    Free full text    Evidence Based Medicine

17 Serum Vitamin D Levels in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients Living in the Northwestern United States Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, April 23, 2013

18 Filling the gap between traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine, are we heading to the right direction? Complementary Therapies in Medicine, May 21, 2013

19 Efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment and fluoxetine for moderate to severe depression in peri- and postmenopausal women (HOMDEP-MENOP): study protocol for a randomized, double-dummy, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Trials, May 10, 2013    Free full text

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