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Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome
05 March 2012
Summary: Objective: To investigate acute effects of traditional Thai massage (TTM) on brain electrical activity (electroencephalogram (EEG) signals), anxiety and pain in patients with scapulocostal sy...
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Vitsarut Buttagat,
Wichai Eungpinichpong,
David Kaber,
Uraiwon Chatchawan,
Preeda Arayawichanon
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167-174
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Efficacy of acupressure for non-pharmacological stress reduction in college students
06 January 2012
Summary: Objectives: Identifying a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce the stress response could be particularly beneficial to college students, a group prone to considerable stress. Acupressur...
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Kristina L. McFadden,
Kyle M. Healy,
Kate P. Hoversten,
Tiffany A. Ito,
Theresa D. Hernández
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175-182
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Acupuncturist perceptions of serving as a clinical trial practitioner
10 February 2012
Summary: Objective: This article describes the experience of four acupuncturists in terms of what it meant for them to be a practitioner in a recently completed sham-controlled acupuncture randomized ...
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M.E. Thompson,
J. Jenkins,
A. Smucker,
S. Smithwick,
D. Groopman,
L.M. Pastore
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183-189
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Multiple interacting factors corresponding to repetitive use of complementary and alternative medicine
10 February 2012
Summary: Objective: To examine the factors correlating with repetitive use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Research design: In 2006, a community-based epidemiological survey was condu...
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Shiow-Ing Wu,
Pesus Chou,
Mei-Li Chen,
Jeen Hsiu Chen,
Mei-Ling Yeh,
Kuan-Chia Lin
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190-198
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Prevalence and use of herbal products in the Czech Republic: Over-the-counter survey among adult pharmacies clients
10 February 2012
Summary: Objectives: To analyse which species of herbs are preferred by Czech adult respondents, the most important predictors influencing their use, and information sources used. Method: Data were co...
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Karel Knotek,
Vladimir Verner,
Petra Chaloupkova,
Ladislav Kokoska
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199-206
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Development of a questionnaire for the diagnosis of Qi stagnation
27 February 2012
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop a questionnaire for the diagnosis of Qi stagnation. At first, we made the preliminary version of the questionnaire from 30 symptoms most frequently ...
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Reina Okitsu,
Koh Iwasaki,
Yasutake Monma,
Shin Takayama,
Soichiro Kaneko,
Gungfan Shen,
Masashi Watanabe,
Tetsuharu Kamiya,
Ayane Matsuda,
Akiko Kikuchi,
Satomi Takahashi,
Takashi Seki,
Satoru Nagase,
Takashi Takeda,
Sang-Kwan Moon,
Woo-Sang Jung,
Seong-Uk Park,
Kiho Cho,
Nobuo Yaegashi,
Seng-Hoon Choi
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207-217
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis—Results of a practitioner survey
23 February 2012
Summary: Background: The mainstream long term management of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) often results in poor outcomes. It is expensive and unacceptable for many women who therefore have...
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C.J. Watson,
M. Pirotta,
P. Myers
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218-221
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An investigation of the possible interaction between the use of Vitamin C and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) adherence and effectiveness in treated HIV+ women
09 April 2012
Summary: Objectives: Our goal in this study was to examine how Vitamin C interacts with antiretroviral therapy in individuals with HIV. We specifically evaluated how Vitamin C impacts highly active an...
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Daniel Merenstein,
Cuiwei Wang,
Monica Gandhi,
Esther Robison,
Alexandra M. Levine,
Rebecca M. Schwartz,
Kathleen M. Weber,
Chenglong Liu
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222-227
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Cervical epidural abscess after cupping and acupuncture
29 March 2012
Summary: Study design: Retrospective case report. Objective: Report of an uncommon complication of cupping and acupuncture. Summary of background data: Epidural abscess after cupping and acupuncture t...
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Jun-Hwan Lee,
Jae-Heung Cho,
Dae-Jean Jo
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228-231
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Spinal manipulations for tension-type headaches: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
03 January 2012
Summary: Aims: The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of spinal manipulations as treatment option for tension type headaches. Methods: Eight databases were searched fr...
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P. Posadzki,
E. Ernst
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232-239
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The efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine as an adjunctive therapy for colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
05 March 2012
Summary: Although Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been widely used as an adjunctive therapy for colorectal cancer in Asia, its efficacy is not well defined. The purpose of this systematic review is ...
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Linda L.D. Zhong,
Hai-Yong Chen,
William C.S. Cho,
Xiao-ming Meng,
Yao Tong
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240-252
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Defining Pilates exercise: A systematic review
15 March 2012
Summary: Objectives: To describe Pilates exercise according to peer-reviewed literature, and compare definitions used in papers with healthy participants and those with low back pain. Design: A system...
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Cherie Wells,
Gregory S. Kolt,
Andrea Bialocerkowski
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253-262
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