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Latest (9) Full Text Articles (48)961 Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for infertility due to sperm abnormality Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, August 9, 2011
962 Therapeutic efficacy observation on combined acupuncture and herbal formula for male sterility Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, August 9, 2011
963 Complementary medicine for fatigue and cortisol variability in breast cancer survivors Cancer, August 8, 2011
964 Does Maintained Spinal Manipulation Therapy for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain Result in Better Long-Term Outcome Spine, August 5, 2011 Clinical Article
965 Familiarity With and Advocacy of Healthy People 2010 Goals by Mississippi Chiropractic Association Members Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, August 4, 2011
966 The Sustainable Training, Treatment, Employment Program Model: Effects of Manual Therapy on Musculoskeletal Pain and Limitation in a Filipino Squatter Community Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, August 4, 2011
967 A Survey of Wellness Management Strategies Used by Canadian Doctors of Chiropractic Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, August 4, 2011
968 Effect of Different Curcuminoid Supplement Dosages on Total In Vivo Antioxidant Capacity and Cholesterol Levels of Healthy Human Subjects Phytotherapy Research, August 4, 2011
969 Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Elderly Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Series Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, August 3, 2011 Clinical Article
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Effects of Comprehensive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Balance in Elderly Patients: A Pilot Study
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, August 1, 2011
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971 Yoga for Asthma? A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials Journal of Asthma, July 29, 2011 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
972 Utilization patterns and cost of complementary and alternative medicine compared to conventional medicine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, July 27, 2011 Clinical Article
973 Integrating Spirituality into a Group Psychotherapy Program for Women Surviving from Breast Cancer Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention, July 26, 2011
974 Additional Therapeutic Effect of Balneotherapy in Low Back Pain Southern Medical Journal, July 25, 2011 Clinical Article
975 Feasibility of externalized peritoneonvenous shunt (EPVS) for malignant ascites World Journal of Surgical Oncology, July 22, 2011
976 Chinese herbal medicines for hypercholesterolemia Cochrane Reviews, July 21, 2011
977 Acupuncture anesthesia for open heart surgery in contemporary China International Journal of Cardiology, July 18, 2011
978 The physiological basis of complementary and alternative medicines for polycystic ovary syndrome American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism, July 18, 2011
979 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
980 What effect does asthma treatment have on airway remodeling? Current perspectives The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, July 14, 2011
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Electroacupuncture pudendal nerve stimulation and its application Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 19, 2013
2 Thai traditional massage increases biochemical markers of bone formation in postmenopausal women: a randomized crossover trial BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, April 8, 2013 Free full text
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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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4 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
5 Improvement in knee loading after use of specialized footwear for knee osteoarthritis: Results of a 6-month pilot investigation Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 11, 2013
6 Complementary and alternative exercise for fibromyalgia: a meta-analysis Journal of Pain Research, April 1, 2013 Free full text
7 Modified Dachengqi Decoction Combined with Conventional Treatment for Treating Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review Based on Randomized Controlled Trials Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 19, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
8 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
9 The Correlation between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Matrix Metallopeptidase 9, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome in Patients with Hypertension Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 11, 2013 Free full text
10 Mediators of Yoga and Stretching for Chronic Low Back Pain Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 23, 2013 Free full text
11 Emerging Roles of Propolis: Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, and Antiangiogenic Actions Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 25, 2013 Free full text Review Article
12 Chinese herbal formulas for treating hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine: perspective of modern science Hypertension Research, April 18, 2013 Review Article
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