In addition to
CISCOM,
the following CAM databases may also be of interest.
ACUBRIEFS
Acubriefs was established and is supported by a grant
from the Medical Acupuncture Research Foundation (MARF). Its purpose
is to make available online the most comprehensive database of
references on acupuncture in the English language? Access to the
database is free.
Website: http://www.acubriefs.com/
ARCAM and CAMPAIN
The Center for Integrative Medicine has developed, and
regularly updates, two bibliographic databases: The Arthritis
and Complementary Medicine Database (ARCAM) and the Complementary
and Alternative Medicine and Pain Database (CAMPAIN). These databases
are compiled from regular, comprehensive electronic and hand searches
of scientific literature sources world-wide" Access to these
databases is free.
Website: http://www.compmed.umm.edu./Databases.html
CAIRSS
Bibliographic database of music therapy literature from
18 specialist journals. Access is free.
Website: http://imr.utsa.edu/CAIRSS.htm
CAM on PubMed (complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) subset
of PubMed.)
NCCAM and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) have
partnered to create CAM on PubMed, a subset of NLM's PubMed. PubMed
provides access to citations from the MEDLINE database and additional
life science journals. It also includes links to many full-text
articles at journal Web sites and other related Web resources.
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nccam/camonpubmed.html
Cochrane Collaboration CM Field
Information on Cochrane CAM reviews and protocols as well as newsletter
archive.
Website: http://www.compmed.umm.edu/cochrane/index.html
Essential Oils Research Database
This database was begun many years ago with the aim
of supporting aromatherapy practice with scientific research.
It has since evolved to include all aspects of the psychological
and physiological effects of essential oils and their components.
Access is by subscription only.
Website: http://www.essentialorc.com/databases.htm
HerbMed
HerbMed is an interactive, electronic herbal database
provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying
the use of herbs for health. It is an evidence-based information
resource for professionals, researchers, and general public. On-line
access is free.
Website: http://www.herbmed.org/
Hom-Inform
A database of literature references to homoeopathy, with
key terms and some abstracts. Free Access online.
Website: http://hominform.soutron.com
IBIDS
The International Bibliographic Information on Dietary
Supplements (IBIDS) database provides access to bibliographic
citations and abstracts from published, international, scientific
literature on dietary supplements. The Office of Dietary Supplements
(ODS) at the National Institutes of Health produces this
database to help consumers, health care providers, educators,
and researchers find credible, scientific information on a variety
of dietary supplements including vitamins, minerals and botanicals.
Website: http://ods.od.nih.gov/showpage.aspx?pageid=48
MANTIS
Subscription only CAM database, specialising in chiropractic,
osteopathic and manual medicine.
Website: http://www.chiroaccess.com/MANTISDatabaseOverview.html
NaturalHerbsGuide
NaturalHerbsGuide is a non-commercial, evidence-based,
natural herbs and herbal remedies information site who's sole
purpose is to help consumers learn more about helpful natural
herbs, herbal remedies, and herbal medicines. On-line access is
free.
Website: http://www.naturalherbsguide.com/
QiGong Database
This specialist database has been produced by the QiGong
Institute. The Qigong Database provides the only record in English
of the vast amount of research on Qigong from China as well from
other countries. The Database contains reports of therapies that
have been tried and claimed to be effective. These reports can
be used as a guide for improving health and for deciding what
further research may be required to confirm promising applications
of Qigong. ? The database is not freely accessible - a copy can
be purchased in CD formatwith further updates purchased as published.
Website: http://www.qigonginstitute.org/html/database.php
