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Acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection

New data from a randomized, controlled trial found that acupuncture provided significant reductions in pain, dysfunction, and dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection. The study was led by David Pfister, MD, Chief of the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Service, and Barrie Cassileth, PhD, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Dr. Pfister presented the findings today at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology.

1 Jun 2008

Mistletoe therapy in oncology

For many people, mistletoe conjures up images of Christmas holidays, but in parts of Europe, mistletoe extract is widely used as a therapy for cancer patients. However, a new review of studies finds only weak evidence that the treatment provides any benefit.

17 Apr 2008

Tart cherries cut heart/diabetes risk factors

Tart cherries - frequently sold dried, frozen or in juice - may have more than just good taste and bright red color going for them, according to new animal research from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.

7 Apr 2008

Acupuncture improves the success rate of IVF treatment

An analysis of seven scientific trials has shown that acupuncture increases the chance of success during in vitro fertilization (IVF).

11 Feb 2008

Study to look at effect of high dose vitamin C on non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients

Scientists at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center have received approval for a first-of-its kind study on the effect high dose vitamin C has on non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients.

3 Jan 2008

Three quarters of U.S. physicians and nurses recommend dietary supplements to their patients

The study also shows that an almost equal number - 72 percent of physicians and 89 percent of nurses - personally use vitamin, mineral, herbal and other supplements either regularly, occasionally or seasonally, which is a higher percentage than the 68 percent of adults who report they take nutritional or dietary supplements.

16 Nov 2007

Your Apo E genotype plays part in likelihood of Alzheimer's and heart disease

We all carry the Apo E gene. It plays a key role in the development of Alzheimer's Disease and heart disease, along with a host of chronic ailments.

6 Nov 2007

Most comprehensive recommendations related to lung cancer

New evidenced-based guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommend against the use of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for the general screening of lung cancer.

11 Sep 2007

Do not ignore fatigue

Jennifer Sieck knew something had to be done when she would lie in bed most of the day and night.

5 Sep 2007

CleveMed awarded $245,000 NIH grant to develop a device for quantifying the efficacy of alternative medicine techniques

Cleveland Medical Devices has announced that it has been awarded $245,000 in NIH SBIR funding.

2 Dec 2006

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome use over 50 percent more health resources than people without the disorder

Even though there are definitive guidelines to diagnose IBS through simple blood tests, many IBS patients have additional procedures and surgeries that rarely result in relief or any additional diagnostic findings.

27 Sep 2005

Which herbs and dietary supplements can help children with nausea, constipation and similar gastrointestinal problems?

As more parents choose home remedies for their children's gastrointestinal complaints, the question arises, which ones really work?

30 Aug 2005

5-year-old British autistic boy dies after alternative therapy in U.S.

A 5-year-old British autistic boy has died after undergoing a controversial form of alternative therapy.

29 Aug 2005

Electroacupuncture can lower blood pressure

Dr. John C. Longhurst, director of the Susan Samueli Centre for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine ,and researchers, have found that acupuncture using low levels of electrical stimulation can lower elevations in blood pressure by as much as 50 percent.

30 Mar 2005

Integrative Medicine News and Research

Acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection

Mistletoe therapy in oncology

Tart cherries cut heart/diabetes risk factors

Acupuncture improves the success rate of IVF treatment

Study to look at effect of high dose vitamin C on non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients

Three quarters of U.S. physicians and nurses recommend dietary supplements to their patients

Your Apo E genotype plays part in likelihood of Alzheimer's and heart disease

Most comprehensive recommendations related to lung cancer

Do not ignore fatigue

CleveMed awarded $245,000 NIH grant to develop a device for quantifying the efficacy of alternative medicine techniques

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome use over 50 percent more health resources than people without the disorder

Which herbs and dietary supplements can help children with nausea, constipation and similar gastrointestinal problems?

5-year-old British autistic boy dies after alternative therapy in U.S.

Electroacupuncture can lower blood pressure

Acupuncture treatments using low levels of electrical stimulation can lower blood pressure

Study to compare traditional and spiritual post-heart attack recovery approaches

Hypnosis helps kids undergoing difficult procedure called voiding cystourethography

5000 year old system of medicine provides pain relief for people with osteoarthritis of the knee

Leading endocrinologist supports RMIT menopause research

Study shows that naturopathic medicine helps women experiencing jaw pains

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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