Copyright 2008 Medical News Today Latest Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/complementary_medicine/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/124076.php Unverified spiritual healing promoted by some churches throughout Uganda is threatening HIV-positive patients' adherence to antiretroviral drugs, Robert Ochai, executive director of The AIDS Support Organisation, said recently during the organization's 17th annual general meeting, Uganda's HIV / AIDS Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/123957.php An acupressure treatment applied to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels and makes the stress of surgery more calming for them and their families, UC Irvine anesthesiologists have learned. According to Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology and perioperative care chair, and his Yale University collaborator Dr. Shu-Ming Wang, this noninvasive, drug-free method is an effective, complementary anxiety-relief therapy for children during surgical preparation. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/123632.php US scientists found that the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate were no more effective than placebo at slowing down the rate of cartilage loss in the knees of patients with osteoarthritis; however they also said the trial was probably too short and too small, and spoke more to scientists about how to conduct further research in this area than than to patients. The two-year multicenter study was the work of rheumatologist Dr Allen D. Arthritis / Rheumatology Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/123486.php In a two-year multicenter study led by University of Utah doctors, the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate performed no better than placebo in slowing the rate of cartilage loss in the knees of osteoarthritis patients. This was an ancillary study concurrently conducted on a subset of the patients who were enrolled in the prospective, randomized GAIT (Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial). Arthritis / Rheumatology Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/123097.php The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has found that more people are turning to traditional acupuncture to alleviate symptoms caused by the emotional strains of everyday life. A recent survey reveals that the tolls of the 21st century are affecting younger people with under-40s seeking traditional acupuncture treatment for emotional issues such as depression, stress and anxiety. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122657.php New research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is evaluating acupressure wristbands for the management of chemotherapy-induced acute and delayed nausea. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122612.php Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented September 24, 2008, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 50th Annual Meeting in Boston. Breast Cancer Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122022.php An audio relaxation program lowered blood pressure more than a Mozart sonata in a group of elderly people with high blood pressure, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's 62nd Annual Fall Conference of the Council for High Blood Pressure Research. Hypertension Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122070.php The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States is cracking down on companies and individuals who through deceptive advertisements say their products cure or treat cancer while offering either no proof, or quoting false clinical evidence in support of their claims. The FTC said it had invoked 11 law enforcement actions under the FTC Act that bars deceptive claims. Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121729.php A new study from the National Institutes of Health finds that massage therapy may have immediate benefits on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. The study appears in the September 16, 2008 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. In a randomized trial of 380 advanced cancer patients at 15 U.S. hospices, improvement in pain and mood immediately following treatment was greater with massage than with simple touch. Pain / Anesthetics Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121664.php A new report looking at the effect of Scotland's damp and cloudy climate on health highlights vitamin D deficiency as playing a role in a number of conditions - including MS. 'Scotland's Health Deficit - An Explanation and a Plan', launched today by long-time vitamin D campaigner Dr Oliver Gillie, draws parallels between Scotland's weather and indicators of disease. Multiple Sclerosis Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/121193.php South Africa has launched its first ever national Vitamin "A" campaign, which aims to reach a total of 4 million children over an intensive 12 day period ending on 20 September, 2008. According to UNICEF, this is the first time that the Department of Health in South Africa has conducted an intervention of this scale, in all provinces, with the primary aim of increasing Vitamin "A" coverage rates. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120820.php The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, launched a new online database that will improve access to information on licensed natural health products. The Licensed Natural Health Products Database will allow Canadians to quickly and easily search for more detailed information on natural health products that have been authorized for sale in Canada. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120639.php More than a third of patients with long-term fatigue conditions like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) believe complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are more effective than traditional medicine in treating their illness, research launched at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester reveals. 98% of patients believed alternative therapy should be available through the NHS. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120651.php Basil can protect against the harmful effects of ageing, according to research presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester. Holy basil, (Latin name Ocimum sanctum), is a close relative of the herb commonly used in Western cooking. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120411.php Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have another baby. When she decided to enter a study testing the impact of acupuncture on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the University of Virginia Health System, she came out with a miracle. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120343.php According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is on the rise. A new study published in the August journal of Phytotherapy Research, reveals Pycnogenol, bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduced overall knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms by 20.9 percent and lowered pain by 40.3 percent. To date, this is the third clinical trial on osteoarthritis treatment with Pycnogenol. Arthritis / Rheumatology Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120305.php When the FDA's GMP rule becomes effective for your dietary supplement company, will your business be ready? It isn't a question to gamble on noncompliance can damage your operations and cripple your business. By June 25, 2010, all supplement manufacturers must be in compliance with the final U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) good manufacturing practices (GMP) rule published on June 25, 2007. Nutrition / Diet Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120206.php The best place to seek novel compounds for pharmaceutical drugs, alternative energy sources, and a host of industrial applications, is within natural systems that have evolved over millions of years. Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119858.php The General Osteopathic Council welcomes the review of its performance, published recently, as an aid to improving service to patients and promoting public confidence in osteopaths. The review of the GOsC forms part of the appraisal report - Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119677.php Van Andel Institute (VAI) researchers have found that curcumin, a component of the curry spice turmeric, blocks herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) infections that commonly result in facial cold sores. Finding out how curcumin blocks the infections will be key to developing a treatment for cold sore sufferers. Dermatology Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119430.php Qigong therapy, a form of traditional Chinese medical practice, appears to be a potential complementary treatment for osteoarthritis dependent upon the capability of the healer, according to a study conducted at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey by Kevin Chen, PhD, MPH, and Dr. Adam Perlman, MPH, FACP. The study, titled "Effects of external Qigong therapy on osteoarthritis of the knee," was published in the April 2008 edition of Clinical Rheumatology. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119225.php A study published in the August 27 issue of JAMA finds that of several Ayurvedic medicines purchased on the Internet, about 20% have unacceptably high levels of lead, mercury, or arsenic. Ayurvedic medicines - based on a traditional medical system commonly used in India - are employed by a majority of India's 1.1 billion population as well as peoples from South Asia and other localities. Robert B. Saper, M.D., M.P.H. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119215.php Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) and the Fraud Discovery Institute announced that the Fraud Discovery Institute retracts its accusations against multi-level marketer Herbalife. Herbalife and the Fraud Discovery Institute reached the agreement to avoid litigation. Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119159.php The "development of race-based products such as vitamins and drugs" by pharmaceutical manufacturers is "misleading the public to believe that races are biologically distinct, requiring race-specific products, but the basis for their wares flies in the face of science," Susanne Haga, an assistant research professor at Duke University's Institute for Genome Sciences Policy and Public Policy, writes in a Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine