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Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point PC6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting

Published On 1/4/2026

Anna Lee, Jack Zhenhe Zhang, Jing Xie, Vesa Cheng, Man Kin Henry Wong, Derek King Wai Yau | Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common complications following surgery and anaesthesia. Antiemetic drugs are only partially effective in preventing PONV. Stimulating the PC6 acupoint(s) on the wrist offers an alternative approach, but the effectiveness of the various common techniques is unclear. | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003281.pub5

Published On 6/24/2025

Caie Wang, Yiyang Shang, Ghid Kanaan, Lu Chai, Hui Li, Xingshun Qi | Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a major public health challenge, with approximately 32.4% of adults globally diagnosed with the condition and a steadily increasing prevalence. Currently, no specific medicines are approved to manage MASLD effectively. Silymarin, a common herbal agent with antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antifibrotic properties, presents potential therapeutic benefits for MASLD in both its monotherapy and complex forms (complexation with solubilising agents, such as vitamin E, phosphatidyl choline, etc.). https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015524.pub2

Yoga for fatigue in people with cancer

Published On 5/27/2025

Yoga for fatigue in people with cancer | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015520

Published On 5/6/2025

Abdelsalam BensaaudSuzanne SeeryIrene GibsonJennifer JonesGerard FlahertyJohn William McEvoyFionnuala JordanWael TawfickSherif AH Sultan | The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is designed to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health by reducing sodium and unhealthy fats while increasing nutrients, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and fibre. While evidence supports its benefits for managing cardiovascular risk factors, gaps remain in understanding its long‐term impact on preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly in terms of hard clinical outcomes such as myocardial infarction and stroke. | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013729.pub2

Melatonin in cancer treatment

Published On 4/30/2025

Melatonin in cancer treatment | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010145.pub2

Published On 3/27/2025

Non‐pharmacological and non‐surgical treatments for low back pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane reviews | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014691.pub2

Published On 3/7/2025

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003477.pub5

Dementia is a clinical syndrome with a number of different causes. It is characterised by deterioration in cognitive, behavioural, social and emotional functioning. Pharmacological interventions are available but have limited effect on many of the syndrome's features. However, receptivity to music may remain until the late phases of dementia, and music‐based therapeutic interventions (which include, but are not limited to, music therapy) are suitable for people with advanced dementia. As there is uncertainty about the effectiveness of music‐based therapeutic interventions, trials are being conducted to evaluate this. This review updates one last published in 2018 and examines the current evidence for the effects of music‐based interventions for people with dementia.

Published On 3/2/2025

Cognitive behavioural therapy and third‐wave approaches for anxiety and related disorders in older people | https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007674.pub3/full

Published On 2/21/2025

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014160.pub2
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a drug‐withdrawal syndrome, mostly occurring after antenatal exposure to opioids. A neonate may be born physically dependent on opioid medications, which causes withdrawal symptoms (such as high‐pitched crying, disruptions in the sleep‐wake cycle and tremors) after birth. This is diagnosed with a standardised withdrawal assessment, such as the Finnegan score. Newborns developing NAS require medical treatment and longer hospital stays after birth than neonates without this condition. Treatments for NAS include multiple multimodal treatments to ease symptoms of withdrawal, such as swaddling, 'rooming in' and breastfeeding. If the standardised assessment exceeds a certain threshold, newborns are treated pharmacologically with an orally administered opioid. However, optimal NAS management continues to be debated. Acupuncture has been proposed as a potential intervention.

Published On 2/18/2025

Breastfeeding interventions for preventing postpartum depression | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014833.pub2

Published On 1/7/2025

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013834.pub2

Published On 12/18/2024

Acupuncture for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in neonates | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007968.pub3

Published On 12/18/2024

Greta SibrechtMing Yin WongRujan ShresthaMatteo Bruschettini | Peripartum asphyxia affects three to five per 1000 live births, with moderate or severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurring in 0.5 to 1 per 1000 live births, and is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Therapeutic hypothermia is an effective treatment, but alternative therapies such as acupuncture are also used. | https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007968.pub3

Published On 11/20/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014803.pub2

Mental health disorders including major depressive disorder (MDD) are well recognized as major contributors to the global burden of disease among adolescents. The prevalence of adolescent depression is estimated to have increased by at least 25% during the COVID‐19 pandemic, compounding the already challenging problem of insufficient mental health service and service accessibility that existed prepandemic.

Published On 10/23/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014918.pub2

Published On 9/25/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013853.pub2

Published On 9/12/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015383.pub2

Psychedelic‐assisted therapy refers to a group of therapeutic practices involving psychedelics taken under therapeutic supervision from physicians, psychologists, and others. It has been hypothesised that psychedelic‐assisted therapy may reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and existential distress in patients facing life‐threatening diseases (e.g. cancer). However, these substances are illegal in most countries and have been associated with potential risks.

Published On 7/30/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008873.pub5

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy may help improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes (such as fewer preterm birth and low birthweight babies) and reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (such as severe postpartum haemorrhage).

Published On 7/22/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013331.pub2

Published On 7/22/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013331.pub2

Published On 6/12/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013549.pub2

Published On 5/22/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013590.pub2

Published On 5/9/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012268.pub2

Published On 5/9/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014914.pub2

Published On 3/19/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015084.pub2

Massage for neck pain

Published On 2/28/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004871.pub5

Published On 2/15/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013358.pub2

Published On 2/12/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003216.pub3

Published On 2/6/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012608.pub3

Published On 1/11/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012967.pub2

Published On 1/10/2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012445.pub2

Published On 12/14/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001322.pub2

Published On 11/2/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008176.pub3

Cerebrolysin for acute ischaemic stroke

Published On 10/11/2023

https://www.cochrane.org/CD007026/STROKE_cerebrolysin-acute-ischaemic-stroke

Published On 10/2/2023

https://www.cochrane.org/CD011806/GUT_vitamin-d-treatment-inflammatory-bowel-disease

Published On 9/13/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000254.pub5

Published On 8/30/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009365.pub2

Dance movement therapy for dementia

Published On 8/23/2023

https://www.cochrane.org/CD011022/DEMENTIA_dance-movement-therapy-effective-intervention-dementia-review-evidence

Published On 8/18/2023

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013244/EYES_blue-light-filtering-spectacle-lenses-visual-performance-macular-back-part-eye-protection-and

Published On 6/29/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013388.pub2

Published On 6/22/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001423.pub4

Published On 6/22/2023

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005105.pub3/full

Published On 6/15/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013323.pub2

Published On 6/5/2023

https://www.cochrane.org/CD014915/SYMPT_cannabis-based-medicines-cancer-pain

Published On 5/9/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003928.pub4

Published On 4/17/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001321.pub6

Published On 4/14/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007986.pub3

Published On 2/27/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015244.pub2

Published On 2/17/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012849.pub2

Published On 2/15/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011507.pub3

Vitamin D for the management of asthma

Published On 2/6/2023

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003048.pub4/full

Published On 1/27/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012664.pub2

Published On 1/12/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011597.pub3

Published On 1/9/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013085.pub3

Published On 1/3/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014906.pub2

Published On 1/3/2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011881.pub2

Published On 12/13/2022

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005974.pub6

Published On 12/6/2022

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013601.pub2

Published On 11/18/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD010671/BACK_yoga-chronic-non-specific-low-back-pain

Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus

Published On 11/16/2022

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013514.pub2/full

Published On 11/10/2022

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub7

Published On 9/23/2022

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013519.pub2/full

Water for wound cleaning

Published On 9/14/2022

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003861.pub4

Published On 8/24/2022

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD006895.pub4

Music for insomnia in adults

Published On 8/24/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD010459/BEHAV_music-insomnia-adults

Published On 8/10/2022

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD015207/full

Published On 8/8/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD014936/TOBACCO_does-stopping-smoking-make-people-heart-disease-less-likely-have-another-heart-attack

Published On 6/29/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012815/STROKE_marine-derived-fatty-acid-therapy-stroke

Published On 6/29/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD011497/GUT_what-are-benefits-and-harms-physical-activity-people-irritable-bowel-syndrome

Published On 5/9/2022

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012576.pub3/full

Music therapy for autistic people

Published On 5/9/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD004381/BEHAV_music-therapy-autistic-people

Published On 5/5/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013444/MS_cannabis-and-cannabinoids-people-multiple-sclerosis

Antioxidants for male subfertility

Published On 5/4/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD007411/MENSTR_antioxidants-male-subfertility

Mindfulness for smoking cessation

Published On 4/14/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013696/TOBACCO_can-mindfulness-help-people-stop-smoking

Published On 3/29/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD014257/GUT_probiotics-treatment-chronic-constipation-children

Published On 2/24/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013556/VASC_effects-gluten-reduced-or-gluten-free-diet-primary-prevention-cardiovascular-disease

Published On 1/5/2022

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013320/VASC_low-levels-sugar-prevent-cardiovascular-disease

Published On 11/24/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD004692/DEPRESSN_omega-3-fatty-acids-depression-adults

Published On 11/18/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013134/ARI_vitamin-c-supplementation-prevention-and-treatment-pneumonia

Published On 10/20/2021

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011723.pub2

Published On 10/12/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD006911/GYNAECA_can-music-interventions-benefit-people-cancer

Published On 9/17/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012820/DEMENTIA_cannabinoids-treatment-dementia

Published On 8/25/2021

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011564.pub3

Published On 6/25/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012784/PUBHLTH_what-works-reducing-sedentary-behaviour-older-adults-living-community

Published On 6/24/2021

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010070.pub3/full

Published On 6/4/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD007535/MENSTR_chinese-herbal-medicines-subfertile-women-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome

Published On 4/29/2021

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008189.pub3

Ginseng for erectile dysfunction

Published On 4/19/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012654/PROSTATE_ginseng-improving-erectile-function

Published On 4/19/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD009951/PREG_probiotics-prevent-gestational-diabetes-mellitus

Published On 3/9/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013522/TOBACCO_does-stopping-smoking-improve-mental-health

Walking for hypertension

Published On 2/24/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD008823/HTN_effect-walking-blood-pressure-control

Coenzyme Q10 for heart failure

Published On 2/3/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD008684/VASC_coenzyme-q10-heart-failure

Published On 1/29/2021

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013496/VASC_does-limiting-times-you-eat-intermittent-fasting-prevent-cardiovascular-disease

Souvenaid for Alzheimer's disease

Published On 12/15/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011679.pub2/full

Published On 12/11/2020

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013814

Published On 12/8/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003048.pub4/full

Published On 12/8/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009861.pub3/full

Published On 11/6/2020

https://www.cochrane.org/CD001892/RENAL_low-protein-diets-non-diabetic-adults-chronic-kidney-disease

Published On 9/6/2020

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009422.pub4

Aromatherapy for dementia

Published On 8/19/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003150.pub3/full

Published On 6/1/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013636/full

Published On 5/28/2020

https://www.cochrane.org/news/reduction-saturated-fat-intake-cardiovascular-disease

Published On 5/5/2020

https://www.cochrane.org/CD002785/chelation-therapy-atherosclerotic-cardiovascular-heart-and-circulation-disease

Published On 3/4/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD002141.pub3/full

Published On 3/3/2020

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012762/CF_transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-tens-managing-pain-people-sickle-cell-disease

Published On 2/29/2020

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003177.pub5/full

Published On 2/5/2020

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012527/BEHAV_psychological-interventions-foster-resilience-healthcare-professionals

Published On 12/18/2019

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011016.pub2/full

Published On 12/9/2019

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013501/full

Published On 11/25/2019

https://www.cochrane.org/CD013243/DEMENTIA_animal-assisted-therapy-people-dementia

Published On 11/22/2019

https://www.cochrane.org/CD011287/GYNAECA_dietary-intake-people-living-beyond-cancer

Published On 11/12/2019

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012530/IBD_biofeedback-treatment-irritable-bowel-syndrome

Published On 7/26/2019

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008873.pub4

Published On 4/2/2019

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010528.pub4

Published On 3/27/2019

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011518.pub2

Yoga for urinary incontinence in women

Published On 2/28/2019

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012668/INCONT_yoga-urinary-incontinence-women

Published On 12/17/2018

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD011906.pub2/full

Published On 11/15/2018

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003402.pub3/full

Published On 11/1/2018

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011905.pub2

Published On 9/24/2018

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008422.pub3

Published On 8/31/2018

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008831.pub3/full

Published On 8/14/2018

https://www.cochrane.org/CD012791/DEMENTIA_mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-family-carers-people-dementia

Published On 7/23/2018

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003477.pub4

Yoga for stroke rehabilitation

Published On 12/8/2017

https://www.cochrane.org/CD011483/STROKE_yoga-stroke-rehabilitation

Music therapy for depression

Published On 11/16/2017

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004517.pub3/full#CD004517-sec-0161

Yoga for epilepsy

Published On 10/5/2017

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD001524.pub3

Published On 7/31/2017

https://www.cochrane.org/CD004467/VASC_low-glycaemic-index-diets-cardiovascular-disease

Published On 6/29/2017

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004025.pub4

Published On 4/9/2017

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004022.pub4/full

Published On 1/3/2017

https://www.cochrane.org/CD010802/BREASTCA_yoga-women-diagnosis-breast-cancer

Yoga for asthma

Published On 4/27/2016

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010346.pub2/full

Published On 2/1/2016

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012053/full

Published On 5/13/2014

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010072.pub2/full

Published On 8/15/2012

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007566.pub2/full

Published On 5/16/2012

https://www.cochrane.org/CD005111/IBD_acupuncture-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome

Published On 7/8/2009

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005004.pub2/full

Beverley de Valois (2023-2024 WINNER)

Published On 10/18/2025

de Valois, B., Young, T., Zollman, C. et al. Acupuncture in cancer care: recommendations for safe practice (peer-reviewed expert opinion). Support Care Cancer 32, 229 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-024-08386-6

Published On 10/18/2025

Lauche R, Fathi I, Saddat C, Klose P, Al-Abtah J, Büssing A, Rampp T, Dobos G and Cramer H. Effects
of modified Ramadan fasting on mental well-being and biomarkers in healthy adult Muslims—A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2024 pp.1-16.

Published On 10/18/2025

de Oliveira Rodrigues DM, Menezes PR, Silotto AEMR, Heps A, Sanches NMP, Schveitzer MC and Faisal-Cury A. Efficacy and safety of auricular acupuncture for depression: a randomized clinical trial, JAMA Network Open, 2023 6(11), pp.e2345138-e2345138

Published On 10/18/2025

Lyu S, Zhang CS, Zhang AL, Guo X, Hua R, Mao Z, Su Q, Xue CC, Sun J. Real-world observations and impacts of Chinese herbal medicine for migraine: results of a registry-based cohort study. Front Pharmacol. 2024 Feb 2;15:1330589. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1330589. PMID: 38370478; PMCID: PMC10874640.

Kam Wa (Chris) Chan (2022-2023 WINNER)

Published On 4/13/2024

Chan KW, Kwong ASK, Tan KCB, Lui SL, Chan GCW, Ip TP, Yiu WH, Cowling BJ, Taam Wong V, Lao L, Feng Y, Lai KN, Tang SCW. Add-on Rehmannia-6-Based Chinese Medicine in Type 2 Diabetes and CKD: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Sep 1;18(9):1163-1174. doi: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000199. Epub 2023 Jun 12

Published On 4/13/2024

Ismail BA, Nawab M, Fatima SH, Minhajuddin A, Rasheed Naikodi MA. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Unani Formulations in Pityriasis versicolor: A randomized controlled trial. J Ethnopharmacol. 2022 Nov 15;298:115603. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115603. Epub 2022 Aug 6.

Jennifer Hunter (2021-2022 WINNER)

Published On 10/2/2023

Hunter J, Arentz S, Goldenberg J, Yang G, Beardsley J, Myers SP, Mertz D, Leeder S. Zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections in adults: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ Open. 2021 Nov 2;11(11):e047474. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047474. PMID: 34728441; PMCID: PMC8578211.

Published On 10/2/2023

de Valois B, Young T, Thorpe P, Degun T, Corbishley K. Acupuncture in the real world: evaluating a 15-year NADA auricular acupuncture service for breast cancer survivors experiencing hot flushes and night sweats as a consequence of adjuvant hormonal therapies. Support Care Cancer. 2022 Jun;30(6):5063-5074. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-06898-7. Epub 2022 Feb 26. PMID: 35247073; PMCID: PMC9046325.

Valentina Naumovski (2020-2021 WINNER)

Published On 10/1/2023

Razmovski-Naumovski V, Zhou X, Wong HY, Kam A, Pearson J, Chan K. Chromatographic, Chemometric and Antioxidant Assessment of the Equivalence of Granules and Herbal Materials of Angelicae sinensis Radix. Medicines (Basel). 2020 Jun 23;7(6):35. doi: 10.3390/medicines7060035. PMID: 32585888; PMCID: PMC7345935.

Published On 10/1/2023

Lucas S, Kumar DS, Leach DMJ, Phillips DAC. Complementary and alternative medicine use in Australian children with acute respiratory tract infection - A cross-sectional survey of parents. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 May;39:101171. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101171. Epub 2020 Apr 6. PMID: 32379696.

Mojtaba Heydari (2019-2020 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2019

Zare R, Nadjarzadeh A, Zarshenas MM, Shams M, Heydari M. (2019). "Efficacy of cinnamon in patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial". Clinical Nutrition, 38(2), 549-56. doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2018.03.003.

Published On 1/1/2019

Chung VCH, Wong CHL, Wu IXY, Ching JYL, Cheung WKW, Yip BHK, Chan KL, Cheong PK, Wu JCY. (2019). "Electroacupuncture plus on‐demand gastrocaine for refractory functional dyspepsia: Pragmatic randomized trial". Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 34 (12):2077-85. doi.org/10.1111/jgh.14737.

Published On 1/1/2019

Coyle ME, Yu JJ, Zhang AL, Jones L, Xue CC, Lu C. (2020). "Patient experiences of using Chinese herbal medicine for psoriasis vulgaris and chronic urticaria: a qualitative study". Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 31(4): 352-8. doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2019.1591580.

Jerome Sarris (2019-2020 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2019

Sarris J, Murphy J, Stough C, Mischoulon D, Bousman C, MacDonald P, Adams L, Nazareth S, Oliver G, Cribb L, Savage K, Menon R, Chamoli S, Berk M, Ng Ch, Byrne GJ. (2019). "S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) monotherapy for depression: an 8-week double-blind, randomised, controlled trial". Psychopharmacology, 237: 209-18. doi.org/10.1007/s00213-019-05358-1.

Published On 1/1/2019

Smith CA, Armour M, Shewamene Z, Tan HY, Norman RJ, Johnson NP. (2019). "Acupuncture performed around the time of embryo transfer: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 48(3):364-79. doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.12.038.

Dennis Anheyer (2018-2019 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2018

Anheyer, D., Haller, H., Barth, J., Lauche, R., Dobos, G., & Cramer, H. (2017). "Mindfulness-based stress reduction for treating low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Annals of Internal Medicine, 166(11), 799-807. doi:10.7326/M16-1997.

Published On 1/1/2018

Ijaz N, Rioux J, Elder C, Weeks J (2019). "Whole Systems Research Methods in Health Care: A Scoping Review". Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2019. Mar;25(S1):S21-S51. doi:10.1089/acm.2018.0499.

Published On 1/1/2018

Papathanassoglou E, Hadjibalassi M, Lambrinou E, Papastavrou E, Paikousis L, Kyprianou T. (2018) "Effects of an Integrative Nursing Intervention on Pain in Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot Clinical Trial. American", Journal of Critical Care. 27(3):172-185.
doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2018271.

Lesley Ward (2017-2018 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2017

Ward L, Stebbings S, Athens J, Cherkin D, Baxter GD. "Yoga for the management of pain and sleep in rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot randomized controlled trial". Musculoskeletal Care. 2018;16:39-47. doi.org/10.1002/msc.1201

Published On 1/1/2017

Zick SM, Sen A, Wyatt GK, Murphy SL, Arnedt JT, Harris RE. "Investigation of 2 Types of Self-administered Acupressure for Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial". JAMA Oncology. 2016;2(11):1470-1476.
doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.1867.

Published On 1/1/2017

Bhinge SD, Bhutkar, MA, Randive DS, Wadkar GH, Todkar SS, Kakade PM, Kadam PM. "Formulation development and evaluation of an antimicrobial polyherbal gel". Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises. 2017;75(5): 348-358. doi.org/10.1016/j.pharma/2017.04.006.

Nadine Ijaz (2016-2017 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2016

Ijaz N, Boon H, Muzzin L, Welsh S. "State risk discourse and the regulatory preservation of traditional medicine knowledge: The case of acupuncture in Ontario, Canada." Social Science & Medicine. 170 (2016): 97-105. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2016.08.037.

Published On 1/1/2016

Cramer H, Rabsilber S, Lauche R, Kümmel S, Dobos G. "Yoga and meditation for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors - a randomized controlled trial". Cancer. 2015; 121(13):2175–84. doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.05.008.

Published On 1/1/2016

de Valois B, Asprey A, Young T. "'The Monkey on Your Shoulder': A Qualitative Study of Lymphoedema Patients’ Attitudes to and Experiences of Acupuncture and Moxibustion". Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. doi:10.1155/2016/4298420.

Claudia Witt (2015-2016 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2015

Witt CM, Außerer O, Baier S, Heidegger H, Icke K, Mayr O, Mitterer M, Roll S, Spizzo G, Scherer A, Thuile C, Wieser A, Schützler L. "Effectiveness of an additional individualized multi-component complementary medicine treatment on health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients: a pragmatic randomized trial". Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2015, Jan;149(2):449-60. doi.org/10.1007/s10549-014-3249-3.

Published On 1/1/2015

Jeter PE, Haaz Moonaz S, Bittner AK, Dagnelie G (2015) "Ashtanga-Based Yoga Therapy Increases the Sensory Contribution to Postural Stability in Visually-Impaired Persons at Risk for Falls as Measured by the Wii Balance Board: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial". PLoS ONE 10(6): e0129646. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0129646.

Published On 1/1/2015

Vohra S, Shamseer L, Sampson M, Bukutu C, Schmid C, Tate R, Nikles J, Zucker D, Kravitz R, Guyatt G, Altman D, Moher D. "CONSORT Extension for reporting N-of-1 Trials (CENT) 2015 Statement". British Medical Journal. 2015; 350:h1738..
doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.05.004.

Tobias Sundberg (2014-2015 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2014

Sundberg T, Hagber L, Zethraeus N, and Falkenberg T. "Integrative medicine for back and neck pain: Exploring cost-effectiveness alongside a randomized clinical pilot trial". European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2014, 6:29–38.
doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2013.09.001

Ritichai Pimpa (2025 WINNER)

Published On 10/25/2025

Developing a Health Promotion Guideline for Thai Traditional Medicine: An Expert Consultation Based on the Ottawa Charter

Published On 10/25/2025

Anxiolytic and antidepressant effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum) in adult zebrafish: promising evidence for natural therapies

Gisele Arruda (2025 RUNNER UP)

Published On 10/25/2025

Impact of auriculotherapy on common mental disorders, basal cortisol levels, and oxidative stress

Published On 10/25/2025

Long-term yoga practice reduces menopausal symptoms in women with metabolic syndrome

Renato Leca (2025 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 10/25/2025

Mindfulness: Analysis of the Psychobiological Effects of the Practice on Stress Management in Medical Students

Hui Yan Zhao (2025 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 10/25/2025

Acupuncture-related therapies for drug addiction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Dola Greene (2024 WINNER)

Published On 4/28/2024

University of Minnesota, USA | The Impact of Psilocybin-Induced Neuroplasticity on Personality Changes in Healthy Human Participants

Rosie Carlson (2024 RUNNER UP)

Published On 4/28/2024

Temple University | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (USA) | Implementing Acupuncture for Pediatric Patients Hospitalized with Sickle Cell Disease Pain Crises at a Quaternary Urban Pediatric Hospital

Jessica M Harrison (2024 RUNNER UP)

Published On 4/28/2024

University of California San Francisco, USA | Whole Person Care for the Parent-Infant Dyad: A Community Midwifery Model

Jing Cui (2024 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 4/28/2024

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China | A Systematic Review and meta-analysis of Tibetan herbal Pain Relieving Plaster for Musculoskeletal Pain: Compared to Diclofenac Diethylamine Emulgel

Published On 4/28/2024

University of Auckland, New Zealand | Effect of Yoga Use on the Health-Related Quality of Life among New Zealand Yoga Users Diagnosed with Long-term Health Conditions: A Longitudinal Study

Published On 10/3/2023

Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, (Zurich, Switzerland)
Short-term effects of app-based relaxation exercises on perceived relaxation in people with cancer
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2023 ICCMR

Heeyoung Moon (2023 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 10/3/2023

Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University (Seoul, Republic of Korea)
Application of machine learning on prediction of pattern identification of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2023 ICCMR

Fai Fai Ho (2023 WINNER)

Published On 9/26/2023

School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Implementation Science in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine: An Overview of Experiences from China and the United States.
Winner of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2023 ICCMR

Robin Ho (2023 RUNNER UP)

Published On 9/26/2023

Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Patients' perceptions on non-specific effects of acupuncture: Qualitative comparison between responders and non-responders.
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2023 ICCMR

Hui Yan Zhao (2023 RUNNER UP)

Published On 9/26/2023

Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Comparing acupoint catgut embedding and acupuncture therapies for simple obesity: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2023 ICCMR

Dennis Muñoz-Vergara (2022 WINNER)

Published On 5/27/2022

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (USA)
The effects of a single bout of high- and moderate-intensity yoga exercise on circulating inflammatory mediators: a pilot feasibility study.
Winner of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2022 ICCMR

Larisa Barnes (2019 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2019

University of Sydney (Australia)
Australian women’s health literacy and complex decision – making to use complementary medicines in pregnancy and lactation – A qualitative investigation
Winner of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2019 ICCMR

Published On 1/1/2019

University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany)
Cancer, sleep problems and mind-body medicine use: A nationally representative survey
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2019 ICCMR

Jiyoon Won (2019 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2019

Kyung Hee University (Republic of Korea)
Adverse events given in participant information leaflets of randomized sham – controlled trials of acupuncture
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2019 ICCMR

Mingkun Yu (2019 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 1/1/2019

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China)
Characteristics of Methodological Studies on Participant Retention in RCT of TCM and Conventional Medicine in China
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2019 ICCMR

Chun-li Lu (2019 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 1/1/2019

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China)
Evidence base of clinical studies of fasting therapy: a bibliometric analysis
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2019 ICCMR

Isabel Roth (2018 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2018

UTHealth School of Public Health (Houston, USA)
Employing Evidence in Evaluating Complementary Therapies: Findings from an Ethnography of Integrative Pain Management at a Large Urban Pediatric Hospital
Winner of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2018 ICCMR

Dennis Anheyer (2018 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2018

University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany)
Yoga for headache in adolescents: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Runner-up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2018 ICCMR

Kristen Wright (2018 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2018

Oregon Health & Science University (USA)
Multidisciplinary approach to the development of a rational phytotherapeutic from Centella asiatica
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2018 ICCMR

Ruixue Hu (2018 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 1/1/2018

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China)
Adverse events and adverse drug reactions of a patent Chinese herbal medicine: Inconsistency of data from literatures and real-world state monitoring
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2018 ICCMR

Published On 1/1/2018

University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany)
Mindfulness-based interventions for DSM-5 anxiety disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2018 ICCMR

Li Qiong Wang (2016 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2016

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Beijing, China)
Comparison Between English And Chinese Publications Of Randomized Clinical Trials On Acupuncture.
Winner of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2016 ICCMR

Jiaxing Tian (2016 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2016

China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Beijing, China)
Clinical Observations On The Dose- Effect Relationship In T2dm Based On Dosage Changing In Different Herbal Medicine Of Gegenqinlian Decoction
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2016 ICCMR

Andrew Flower (2016 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2016

University of Southampton (Southampton, UK)
The Ruti Trial: A Multi-Centred, 16 Week, Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Feasibility Study Of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) For Women With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (Rutis)
Runner-up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2016 ICCMR

Published On 1/1/2016

University of California (San Francisco, USA)
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2016 ICCMR

Kirstin Jeuger (2016 HONORABLE MENTION)

Published On 1/1/2016

University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, USA)
Honorable mention for the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2016 ICCMR

Amber Fyfe-Johnson (2013 WINNER)

Published On 1/1/2013

Penny George Institute for Health and Healing Minneapolis (USA)
Effects of Inpatient Integrative Medicine on Pain and Anxiety in an Acute Cardiovascular Population
Winner of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2013 ICCMR

Seunghoon Lee (2013 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2013

Kyunghee University (Korea)
Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial of Ojeoksan Products Extracted though Different Methods for Low Back Pain
Runner up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2013 ICCMR

Gaelle Desbordes (2013 RUNNER UP)

Published On 1/1/2013

Boston University (USA)
Assessment of Autonomic Tone at Rest and during Mediation in a Longitudinal Study of an Eight week Meditation Intervention
Runner-up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2013 ICCMR

Donya Nemati (2022 RUNNER UP)

Published On 5/27/2022

Indiana University (USA)
Theory-based Investigation of Behavioral Determinants to Perform Self-administered Knee Massage in a Self-management Routine for Knee Osteoarthritis.
Runner-up of the Dr George Lewith Poster Prize for best student/trainee poster at the 2022 ICCMR

Jill Cole (2022 RUNNER UP)

Published On 5/27/2022

University of Kentucky HealthCare Integrative Medicine and Health (USA)
Hospital-Based Massage Therapy Interventions in Patients with Cancer: A Retrospective Chart Review.
Runner up of the ISCMR Dr. George Lewith Poster Prize for the best trainee posters at the ICCMR 2022

Jianping Liu (2023)

Published On 10/2/2023

Importance of Research in Integrative Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges

Jon Wardle (2022)

Published On 5/1/2022

Southern Cross University, Australia
Global Health Policy and Integrative Medicine
Marja Verhoef ISCMR Lecture at the 2022 ICCMR (Phoenix, Arizona)

Helene Langevin (2018)

Published On 5/1/2018

Harvard Medical School, USA
Connective Tissue: Putting the Body Back Together Again
Marja Verhoef Lecture at the 2018 ICCMR (Baltimore, USA)

Klaus Linde (2017)

Published On 5/1/2017

Technische Universität München, Germany
Evidence of effectiveness but not efficacy - why many complementary therapies are so hard to accept for biomedicine
Marja Verhoef Lecture at the 2017 ICCMR (Berlin, Germany)

Ted Kaptchuck (2016)

Published On 5/1/2016

Harvard Medical School, USA
Placebo Effects in Medicine
Marja Verhoef Lecture at the 2016 ICCMR (Las Vegas, USA)

Peter Wayne (2015)

Published On 5/1/2015

Harvard Medical School, USA
'Minding' our balance: How Tai Chi research is informing the interdependence of cognitive and motor skills
Marja Verhoef Lecture at the 2015 ICCMR (Jeju, South Korea)

Linda Collins (2014)

Published On 5/1/2014

Penn State University, USA
Building More Effective and Efficient Behavioral Interventions with the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST)
Marja Verhoef Lecture at the 2014 ICCMR (London, UK)

Published On 5/6/2024

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301251

Published On 5/3/2024

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302655

Published On 6/3/2022

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout countries, researchers and scientific groups have published a large number of scientific papers examining effective treatments and prevention strategies for COVID-19, including herbal medicine. It has become difficult to navigate the increasing volume of scientific material on the pandemic, and critical appraisal of these outcomes is needed. This overview of systematic reviews (SRs) aims to synthesize evidence from SRs and summarize the effects of herbal medicine interventions in the treatment of COVID-19.

Published On 6/1/2022

Despite substantial progress made in the field of acupuncture research, the existence and specificity of acupoints remain controversial. In recent years, the concept of acupoint sensitization has emerged as a theoretical framework for understanding acupoints as dynamic functional entities that are sensitized in pathological conditions. Based on this premise, some have claimed that specific acupoints are thermally distinct between healthy and clinical populations, but no systematic review has been conducted to synthesize and evaluate the quality of studies supporting such claims. In this review, we provide a summary and quality assessment of the existing literature addressing the question of whether changes in skin temperature at specific acupoints are indicative of pathological conditions.

Published On 5/31/2022

Lingguizhugan Decoction (LGZG) has been investigated in basic studies, with satisfactory effects on insulin resistance in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This translational approach aimed to explore the effect and underlying mechanism of LGZG in clinical setting. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial was performed.

Published On 5/28/2022

Few studies have assessed outcomes associated with the use of traditional medicine therapies to manage infertility in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of and infertility treatment effects among patients who visited a Korean medicine (KM) clinic to aid in achieving pregnancy. This study consisted of a 10-year analysis of patient records from a KM clinic.

Published On 5/27/2022

The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the available literature and identify gaps regarding the acceptability of telerehabilitation interventions provided by pediatric physical therapists and occupational therapists.

Published On 5/26/2022

To determine acceptability of medical cannabis research in critically ill patients.

Published On 5/23/2022

Studies have demonstrated that elderly people with low back pain (LBP) may have poor postural control compared to healthy older adults. Poor postural control is associated with poor balance performance and a high risk of serious falls. A variety of training strategies are proposed for LBP therapy, particularly core stabilization training. But this treatment for older people with LBP remains unclear.

Published On 5/21/2022

To explore the effects and dose–response relationship of Tai Chi for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to evaluate the methodological quality of the included trials and evidence quality of the outcomes.

Published On 5/19/2022

The aim of this study was to establish a comprehensive strategy based on liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry to potently identify as many compounds of Chinese patent medicine as possible. Ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q/TOF-MS) was used to qualitatively analyze the Chinese patent medicine Xiao’er Chiqiao Qingre Granules (XCQG), which is recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.

Published On 5/19/2022

Following cancer treatment, adults commonly report worsened patient-reported outcomes (PROs) such as anxiety, stress, depression, persistent and upsetting cognitive complaints, unrelenting fatigue, and reduced quality of life. Poorer PROs are associated with disrupted autonomic nervous system functioning as measured by heart rate variability (HRV), both of which have been associated with greater morbidity and mortality. Interventions to improve HRV and PROs among adults following cancer treatment are needed. Yoga therapy holds promise as an intervention to improve HRV and PROs. Therefore, we conducted a single-subject exploratory experimental study to investigate the effects of yoga therapy on HRV and specific PROs (ie, cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, cognitive function, depression, stress, quality of life) in adults treated for cancer.

Published On 5/16/2022

Uterine subinvolution, especially the subinvolution of the placental site, can be a life-threatening disease that induces secondary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Chinese Herbal Medicine has been widely used to improve postpartum recovery and treat uterine subinvolution for thousands of years. Yet, there are many potential laws hidden that are worth exploring.

Published On 5/13/2022

To explore the difference in rates and reasons for disclosure of either conventional or complementary medicine (CM) to healthcare practitioners between people living with sleep disorders (SDs) and those without SDs.

Published On 5/12/2022

The process of applying new scientific knowledge to clinical decision-making is critical for the provision of optimal healthcare delivery; however, this process is often slow or inconsistent. Knowledge mobilization is the iterative and bidirectional process that involves the generation, dissemination, and translation of knowledge between researchers and knowledge users. Incorporation and application of knowledge mobilization in health care is being increasingly recognized across all fields, including naturopathic medicine. This review explores generally employed knowledge mobilization approaches. Additionally, it summarizes the knowledge mobilization strategies currently being used by the Canadian naturopathic profession and makes recommendations on the strategies which might be used in the future to bridge the gap between research evidence and clinical practice.

Published On 5/10/2022

Hypertension impacts 1.1 billion people globally; many patients seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), as a result of adverse side effects from antihypertensive medications or because they believe natural options are safer. The internet is increasingly playing a role in patient health information-seeking behavior, however, the variability of information quality across websites is unclear. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the quality of websites providing consumer health information at the intersection of hypertension and CAM.

Published On 5/10/2022

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a difficult disease but the clinic lacks effective therapy. As a classic formula of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Fuzi decoction (FZD) has been clinically applied for treating OA-related syndromes, but its anti-OA efficacy and mechanism remain unclear.

Published On 5/7/2022

Chronic skin wound caused by diabetic disease is very common worldwide. Moreover, there is a shortage of effective curing technology in clinic. In this work, we developed a novel technology using thermosensitive hydrogel on wound top combined with insulin injection. The efficiency and mechanism of this technology were investigated in a diabetic mouse model.

Published On 5/6/2022

Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that affects over 50 million people. It impacts quality of life for those diagnosed, their care partners, and the relationship between the two. Strategies to enhance quality of life and relationships are needed. Shiatsu may improve care partners’ well-being. Using touch through shiatsu may offer a meaningful way for care partners to interact with their partners living with dementia.

Published On 5/6/2022

Flipped classroom teaching (FC), one of the active learning methods, has been shown to be more effective than traditional lecture-based classroom teaching (TC) in a variety of fields. We have previously reported the usefulness of FC in a undergraduate 'Kampo Medicine (traditional Japanese medicine)' mandatory course, conducted in 2015. However, it was a pilot study and the results were based only on students' subjective evaluations.

Published On 5/4/2022

COVID-19 has caused morbidity, hospitalisations and deaths worldwide. Despite four approved vaccines for COVID-19 in Canada, there is still a need for effective treatments, especially for people in the community. Vaccine efficacy is not 100% and long-term efficacy is still unknown. Furthermore, there are challenges to herd immunity including vaccine hesitancy and underlying conditions preventing vaccination. We aim to explore if the nutrients vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K2 and zinc are an effective treatment option for outpatients diagnosed with COVID-19. The primary outcome is the difference in participant-reported overall health; secondary outcomes include the effect on health status, symptom severity and duration, frequency and length of hospitalisations and mortality.

Published On 5/3/2022

Cancer-related fatigue remains one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms experienced by cancer patients. Effective treatments for cancer-related fatigue are needed. The objective of this meta-analysis is to determine the impact of mistletoe extracts as a pharmacological treatment for the management of cancer-related fatigue.

Published On 5/2/2022

Pharmacists guide patients in their use of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM). The present study aimed to evaluate the opinions of Japanese pharmacists regarding TCIM, and to evaluate the usability of the evidence-based Japanese Integrative Medicine (eJIM) website from the pharmacists’ point of view.

Published On 5/1/2022

Curcumin plays an important role in inflammation regulation. This study aimed to investigate the effect of curcumin on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and its mechanism. VSMCs were treated with different concentrations of curcumin (0, 50, 100 and 150 μg/mL). MTT assay and flow cytometry were used to analyze the effects of curcumin on LPS-induced VSMCs viability and apoptosis. The expression and release of inflammatory cytokines in VSMCs were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Published On 4/30/2022

Osteoporosis (OP) is characterized as low bone mass, bone microarchitecture breakdown and bone fragility. The increase of oxidative stress could lead to breakdown in the balance of bone formation and resorption which gives rise to OP. Nrf2 is a transcription factor which takes part in oxidative stress and recently was reported that it can regulate the occurrence of OP. Salidroside (SAL) with the efficacies of anti-oxidation, anti-aging and bone-protection is one of the active ingredients in Ligustri Lucidi Fructus, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Nevertheless, few studies have explored the potential mechanism of SAL preventing OP development from the perspective of oxidative stress intervention.

Published On 4/30/2022

Greater adherence to plant-based diets is associated with a lower risk of incident chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metabolomics can help identify blood biomarkers of plant-based diets and enhance understanding of underlying mechanisms.

Published On 4/28/2022

Systematic reviews (SRs) synthesise the best evidence of effectiveness and safety on Chinese herbal medicine (CHM). Decision-making should be supported by the high-quality evidence of prudently conducted SRs, but the trustworthiness of conclusions may be limited by poor methodological rigour.

Published On 4/26/2022

European Pharmacopoeia monograph 2371 describes the production of homeopathic preparations. A specific efficacy of these preparations in high dilution levels is questionable in view of basic scientific principles. There is empirical evidence for such effects, for example in a Lemna-intoxication bioassay published 2010. To test the replicability and robustness of this bioassay, we conducted two experimental series (five independent blinded and randomised experiments each).

Published On 4/26/2022

A new method involving gut microbiota biotransformation, spectrum-effect relationship analysis and metabolomics analysis was developed to study the antitussive and expectorant microbial metabolites of platycosides fraction (MPFs) of Platycodonis Radix. Furthermore, their possible metabolic mechanisms were studied for the first time.

Published On 4/23/2022

Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) have unique advantages in the prevention and treatment of diseases, which are widely recognized in the world. More and more CHMs are becoming increasingly popular in the international markets. However, the quality control of CHMs is a significant issue for their acceptance and recognition in the international market. This review mainly focuses on the quality requirements for CHMs to enter the European Union (EU) market.

Published On 4/21/2022

To assess the effectiveness and safety of manipulation intervention for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS).

Published On 4/19/2022

Kampo medicines, which are standardized traditional Japanese herbal medicines, have been tried to support patients with cancer.

Published On 4/18/2022

Many menopausal women use hormone therapy, including regulated body-identical hormone therapy (rBHT), to relieve vasomotor symptoms and prevent cardiovascular disease. Despite growing interest in rBHT, there is uncertainty regarding potential benefits and risks. With this narrative review, we aimed to synthesize the literature regarding the efficacy of these therapies for managing vasomotor symptoms and preventing cardiovascular disease.

Published On 4/16/2022

Previous studies have suggested that the Wuda granule (WDG) could promote the recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) function after gynecologic abdominal surgery. This trial aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of WDG in the rapid recovery of GI function in patients after laparoscopic intestinal resection in the setting of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)-based perioperative care.

Published On 4/16/2022

In 2001, Canada became one of the first countries to legalize medical cannabis; since then, the Canadian government has released policies regulating this product. In 2018, Canada passed the Cannabis Act to also legalize cannabis for recreational use and placed the previous medical cannabis regulatory framework under this same act. The purpose of this review is to provide a current account of the Canadian medical cannabis regulatory framework by examining patient access, ethical implications, and regulatory compliance.

Published On 4/11/2022

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually caused by accidental injuries and traffic accidents, with a very high mortality rate. Treatment and management following TBI are essential to reduce patient injury and help improve long‑term prognosis. Wogonin is a flavonoid compound with an antioxidant effect extracted from Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi.

Published On 4/9/2022

Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) is a major life-threatening complication after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (allo-HSCT). Although a series of immunosuppressant agents are routinely used as the first-line prevention, the morbidity and mortality rate remains high in allo-HSCT recipients.

Published On 4/7/2022

Capsaicin and zinc have recently been highlighted as potential treatments for glucose metabolism disorders; however, the effect of these two natural compounds on signalling pathways involved in glucose metabolism is still uncertain. In this study, we assessed the capsaicin- or zinc- induced activation of signalling molecules including calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase 2 (CAMKK2), cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB), and target of rapamycin kinase complex 1 (TORC1).

Published On 4/5/2022

Diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are pandemic, requiring more therapeutic options. This retrospective cohort evaluated the effectiveness, safety profile and prescription pattern of a pilot integrative medicine service program in Hong Kong. Data from 38 patients with diabetes and CKD enrolled to receive 48-week individualized add-on Chinese medicine (CM) were retrieved from the electronically linked hospital database. A 1:1 cohort was generated with patients from the same source and matched by propensity score.

Published On 4/3/2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a debilitating disease with numerous medical and non-medical consequences. Our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Persian barley water in controlling the clinical outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Published On 4/2/2022

To conduct a network meta-analysis comparing all treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) pain in the Cochrane Library.

Published On 4/1/2022

Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide. Even after surviving, long-term rehabilitation often becomes necessary and does not always lead to complete recovery. Guidelines focus on prevention of risk factors and present concepts for rehabilitation after a stroke. Additional to these recommendations, complementary medicine (CM) utilization is common among patients with neurological conditions. CM also offers a wide range of therapies for both prevention and rehabilitation in stroke. There is limited information available on CM utilization among stroke survivors and differences to patients without former stroke diagnosis.

Published On 3/30/2022

The use of complementary medicine (CM) among individuals with cancer is common, however, it is infrequently assessed or documented by oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs). A study implementing standardized assessment and documentation of CM was conducted at a provincial cancer agency. The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives and experience of oncology HCPs who took part in the study, as well as withdrew, regarding the feasibility and the challenges associated with assessment and documentation of CM use.

Published On 3/27/2022

Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic pain, with allodynia and hyperalgesia being the most common signs. Many patients with FM explore, express interest, and use complementary and alternative medicine to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. However, little is known about the clinical recommendations provided by naturopathic doctors (NDs).

Published On 3/25/2022

Lack of guidance and regulation for authorizing medical cannabis for conditions involving the health and neurodevelopment of children is ethically problematic as it promulgates access inequities, risk-benefit inconsistencies, and inadequate consent mechanisms. In two virtual sessions using participatory action research and consensus-building methods, we obtained perspectives of stakeholders on ethics and medical cannabis for children and youth.

Published On 3/23/2022

Individuals have multiple, competing identities that vary in importance to the self. Professional identity is a way in which individuals attribute meaning to their contribution to society and is influenced by complex factors. Globally, the roles and responsibilities of massage therapists (MTs) vary, making it challenging to articulate a cohesive professional identity. This article describes the investigation into the variables which influenced response regarding MTs’ professional identity in Ontario, Canada.

Published On 3/21/2022

Studies have reported that mild adverse events (AEs) are common after manual therapy and that there is a risk of serious injury. We aimed to assess the safety of Chuna manipulation therapy (CMT), a traditional manual Korean therapy, by analysing AEs in patients who underwent this treatment. Patients who received at least one session of CMT between December 2009 and March 2019 at 14 Korean medicine hospitals were included. Electronic patient charts and internal audit data obtained from situation report logs were retrospectively analysed.

Published On 3/19/2022

The use of yoga as a therapeutic modality is increasing; however, a lack of transparent intervention reporting is restricting the dissemination and implementation of yoga research into clinical and community practice. The aim of this study was to develop a yoga-specific reporting guideline as an extension to existing reporting guidelines for randomised controlled trials, observational studies and case reports.

Published On 3/17/2022

As well as associated cardiovascular diseases (CVD) like heart attacks, stroke, or others, arterial hypertension shows rising incidence throughout the last decades. The risk of developing an elevated blood pressure is mostly based on environmental and behavioral factors. Therefore, guidelines usually base a first-line therapy on lifestyle modifications. Complementary medicine (CM) offers a wide range of therapies to support such and CM utilization is common among CVD. We sought to analyze CM utilization among participants particularly suffering from arterial hypertension and aimed to distinguish utilization rates of different therapy approaches and predicting factors on this part of health behavior.

Published On 3/16/2022

A significant number of individuals suffer from low back pain throughout their lifetime, and the medical costs related to low back pain and disc herniation are gradually increasing in Korea. Korean medicine interventions have been used for the treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.

Published On 3/15/2022

Centella asiatica is reputed in Eastern medicine to improve cognitive function in humans. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that aqueous extracts of C. asiatica improve cognition in mouse models of aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through the modulation of mitochondrial biogenesis and nuclear factor-erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-dependent antioxidant response genes.

Published On 3/13/2022

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a prevalent and debilitating condition. Conventional medications cannot control all symptoms and may inflict adverse effects. A survey reported that Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is frequently sought. Existing CHM trials were contradictory and often of poor quality due to lack of methodological rigor. A national clinical guideline was drafted in China with diagnostic criteria and treatment strategy of Chinese medicine (CM) patterns subgroups of PD. The suggested CHM were found to exhibit neuroprotective effect in in vitro and in vivo studies. This trial aims to preliminarily assess the effect of CHM prescribed based on pattern differentiation on PD symptoms and patients’ quality of life, and evaluate the feasibility of the trial design for a future large-scale trial.

Published On 3/12/2022

In a pluralistic health care delivery model, it is important to assess whether the individual's health care choices are based upon evidences of efficacy and safety. Since the essence of medical pluralism lies in the fact that all such systems are equally accessible to a seeker, in such situation, it is highly relevant to check what defines such choices in real life.

Published On 3/10/2022

With the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) and the increasing use of herbal medicines around the world, there are concerns over their safety. In recent years, there have been some sporadic reports of pesticide residues in Chuanxiong Rhizoma (CX), although the lack of systematic and comprehensive analyses of pesticide residues and evaluations of toxicological risks in human health has increased the uncertainty of the potential effects of pesticides exposure in humans.

Published On 3/9/2022

This chapter introduces the health benefits of kimchi and other types of fermented foods in South Korea. It starts by presenting the types of Korean fermented foods and their fermentation methods, focusing on kimchi, doenjang, and cheonggukjang. It then explains the microbial compositions of all three fermented food and their health properties were discussed. The highlight of this chapter is the clinical evidence of Korean fermented food for gastrointestinal health. The chapter ends with the quality and safety of fermented food. A full literature review is performed to show the overall health benefits of fermented foods in Korea.

Published On 3/8/2022

Pregnant women seek help for a range of physical and emotional pregnancy symptoms from traditional acupuncturists. Whether midwifery acupuncturists in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa NZ) provide acupuncture for antenatal anxiety and depression (AAD) in practice is currently unknown.

Published On 3/5/2022

The effect of auricular acupressure (AA) for maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients with insomnia has been controversial. This study assessed the efficacy and safety of AA for MHD patients with chronic insomnia.

Published On 3/4/2022

In late 2019, a pathogen outbreak occurred that rapidly spread, resulting in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic. Governments responded to the pandemic with a range of strategies, including forced quarantines and nationwide lockdowns. Research on professional identity during the pandemic has predominately focused on health care providers declared as “essential” rather than “nonessential.” In this study, the authors examine the impacts on the professional identity of massage therapists (MTs) who were predominately deemed as nonessential health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published On 3/3/2022

This study set out to determine the prevalence and possible risk factors of headache and/or migraine in U.S. children, as well as the prevalence of complementary medicine use in this population.

Published On 3/1/2022

Auricular acupuncture at the “relaxation point” and lavender oil aromatherapy can reduce preoperative anxiety associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Data on the effect of combined auricular acupuncture and lavender oil aromatherapy in patients undergoing cardiovascular interventions with the use of local anesthesia or under conscious sedation are sparse. The authors sought to evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupuncture and lavender oil aromatherapy in reducing preinterventional anxiety in cardiovascular patients.

Published On 2/27/2022

Objectives of soft tissue mobilization applied to cesarean section (C-section) scars are to decrease stiffness and to reduce pain. Research investigating these effects is lacking.

Published On 2/25/2022

To provide available quantitative evidence of efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatments for improving sacroiliac joint malposition.

Published On 2/23/2022

The aim of this study was to undertake a systematic overview of meta-analyses and published systematic reviews to identify whether and when acupunctureand electroacupuncture are deemed efficacious treatment options for stroke and stroke-related disorders.

Published On 2/21/2022

Physiotherapists practise various forms of acupuncture worldwide, but no international consensus exists as to the appropriate duration of related training programs. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to characterize the training-related backgrounds and views of acupuncture-practising physiotherapists.

Published On 2/19/2022

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the leading causes of disability. The effectiveness of acupuncture for treating KOA remains controversial. This protocol describes the method of a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating KOA.

Published On 2/17/2022

Up to 43% of patients with anxiety disorders (ADS) use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), however, many healthcare providers receive little training on this topic. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are relied upon to guide decision-making, especially with respect to topics less familiar to healthcare providers. In the present study, we identified the quantity and assessed the quality of CAM recommendations in CPGs for the treatment and/or management of ADS.

Published On 2/15/2022

To date, a 10-year follow-up study on complementary and alternative medical treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LDH) has never been conducted. Therefore, we aimed to perform a prospective 10-year follow-up study on the integrated treatment of LDH in Korea.

Published On 2/13/2022

The identification of typologies of health care users and their specific characteristics can be performed using cluster analysis. This statistical approach aggregates similar users based on their common health-related behavior. This study aims to examine health care utilization patterns using cluster analysis; and the associations of health care user types with sociodemographic, health-related and health-system related factors.

Published On 2/9/2022

Migraine headaches are chronic neurological diseases that reduce the quality of life by causing severe headaches and autonomic nervous system dysfunction, such as facial flushing, nasal stuffiness, and sweating. Their major treatment methods include medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been used for pain treatment and various psychogenic neurological diseases by reducing pain, disability, and emotional disorders caused by symptoms of mental illness and improving the understanding of mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of CBT in treating migraines.

Published On 2/5/2022

To compare the safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera (Withania) and Hypericum perforatum (St Johns wort, SJW) in the treatment of stress and anxiety in order to inform clinical practice.

Published On 2/3/2022

Pregnant and breastfeeding women's use of complementary medicine products (CMPs) is common, and possibly associated with autonomous health care behaviours. However, the health literacy levels and health locus of control (HLOC) beliefs of women who use CMPs in pregnancy and lactation have not been previously assessed in a large Australian sample.

Published On 2/1/2022

Electroacupuncture has been reported to successfully control pain. Currently, no systematic reviews of the effects of electroacupuncture on frozen shoulder patients have been performed. This review aims to provide current evidence on the efficacy of electroacupuncture for the management of pain in frozen shoulder.

Published On 1/31/2022

Cannabis is used by over 250 million individuals worldwide for a wide range of medical and recreational purposes. The most common health condition for which medicinal cannabis is used by patients is pain. To date, no review has summarized qualitative data from studies seeking to understand patients’ subjective experiences with cannabis for pain management, thus making this the objective of this systematic review.

Published On 1/31/2022

Pregnancy can be a stressful period for most women and their family members, and the mental wellbeing of pregnant women can face serious challenges. Social support can play a role in improving the psychological well-being of pregnant women by enhancing the stress coping ability and alleviating stressful conditions. The current study aimed to assess the mediating effects of social support in the relationship between perceived stress and depressive symptoms as well as anxiety symptoms during pregnancy among Australian women.

Published On 1/25/2022

Indigenous groups of the Amazon have developed intricate methods for the application of psychoactives, among which particularly the dieta or diet method of Peruvian-Amazonian traditional medicine stands out. It is a retreat-like intervention involving lengthy periods of social, behavioural, and alimentary restrictions, while ingesting specially prepared plant substances. The interplay of the dietary conditions and plants ingested sensitizes the dieter to receive healing, strength, guidance, and knowledge. From a clinical scientific point of view, the method has remained largely underexplored, but seems more pertinent than ever given the increasing interest in Amazonian psychoactive preparations including ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi) and the burgeoning field of psychedelic-assisted therapies in general.

Published On 1/21/2022

The transition from student to practitioner can be challenging, resulting in stress, burnout and attrition. While there has been ample research examining graduate medical and allied health practitioner experiences of transitioning to practice, there is a paucity of research exploring such experiences in newly qualified naturopathic medicine practitioners. In light of this knowledge gap, the objective of this study was to ascertain the experiences of practicing as a naturopath in Australia within the first 5 years post-graduation.

Published On 1/16/2022

Poor health outcomes amongst marginalized groups result in part from health inequities related to social and structural determinants of health. Marginalized people report higher incidences of comorbidities, chronic disease and adverse health behaviours than their nondisadvantaged peers. The objective of this review is to examine marginalized Australians' experiences of and access to community-based primary health services in urban locations.

Published On 1/5/2022

This study aims to develop an evidence-based clinical practice guideline of acupuncture in the treatment of patients with moderate and severe cancer pain.

Published On 12/21/2021

This review aimed to provide an updated review of evidence regarding the effects of aromatherapy in relieving symptoms of burn injuries, focusing on pain and physiological distress.

Published On 12/21/2021

This two-arm, parallel, pragmatic, multicenter, clinical randomized, controlled trial with a 12-week follow-up period aimed to compare the effectiveness of pharmacopuncture therapy and physical therapy strategies for chronic neck pain.

Published On 12/14/2021

Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr, (Family Asteraceae), which serves as both medicine and food in traditional ethnic medicine, has the effects of diminishing inflammation, relieving cough, reducing blood glucose and lipids levels, mitigating hepatotoxicity, and can be used for liver cancer prevention and treatment. Aim of the study: To explore how the ethanol extract of Gynura procumbens stems (EEGS) can effectively intervene in the tumor microenvironment, it is necessary to study the mechanism of EEGS on the chemical toxicant nanodiethylnitrosamine (nanoDEN) that induces liver cancer.

Published On 11/26/2021

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children (MBCT-C), as a psychotherapeutic intervention, has been shown to be effective for treating mood dysregulation (MD). While previous neuroimaging studies of MD have reported both pre-treatment structural and functional alterations, the effects of MBCT-C on brain morphological network organisation has not been investigated.

Published On 11/24/2021

In addition to preventing infection and promoting angiogenesis, novel hydrogel dressings are highly expected to possess the potential to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reduce inflammatory responses during the wound healing process.

Published On 11/19/2021

Patients with amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) are more likely to develop Alzheimer disease than corresponding age normal population. Because Alzheimer disease is irreversible, early intervention for aMCI patients seems important and urgent. We have designed a pilot multicenter, randomized, parallel controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on aMCI, explore the feasibility of acupuncture in the treatment of aMCI, so as to provide a reference for large-sample clinical trials in the next stage.

Published On 11/16/2021

This study established a precision-preferred system specially designed for the data extraction of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) articles, providing foundational data for subsequent clinical article analysis and synthesis of TCM clinical evidence.

Published On 8/1/2021

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is the most common cause of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). Acupuncture has been used as a treatment approach to alleviate the symptoms caused by VCI. The aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on VCI associated with CSVD.

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