Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Cochrane Reviews (Reviews in Progress)

from: The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, April 2004.
Oxford: Update Software.



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Acupuncture for Bell's palsy He L, Zhou D, Wu B, Li N, Zhou MK www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002914.htm
Acupuncture for chronic asthma Linde K, Jobst K, Panton J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000008.htm

Acupuncture for idiopathic headache Melchart D, Linde K, Fischer P, Berman B, White A, Vickers A, Allais G www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001218.htm

Acupuncture for induction of labour Smith CA, Crowther CA www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002962.htm

Acupuncture for low back pain Tulder MW van, Cherkin DC, Berman B, Lao L, Koes BW www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001351.htm

Acupuncture for smoking cessation White AR, Rampes H, Ernst E www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000009.htm

Alexander technique for chronic asthma Dennis J, Cates C www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000995.htm

Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for age-related macular degeneration

Evans JR www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000254.htm
Aroma therapy for dementia Thorgrimsen L, Spector A, Wiles A, Orrell M www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003150.htm
Aromatherapy and massage for symptom relief in patients with cancer Fellowes D, Barnes K, Wilkinson S. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002287.htm
Art therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses Ruddy R, Milnes D www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003728.htm

Artemisinin derivatives for treating uncomplicated malaria McIntosh HM, Olliaro P www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000256.htm

Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia

Pittler MH, Thomson Coon J, Ernst E

www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003335.htm

Auditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrum disorders Sinha Y, Silove N, Wheeler D, Williams K. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003681.htm
Back schools for non-specific low back pain. Tulder MW van, Esmail R, Bombardier C, Koes BW www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000261.htm

Balneotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis Verhagen AP, Bierma-Zeinstra SMA, Cardoso JR, de Bie RA, Boers M, de Vet HCW. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000518.htm

Beta-sitosterols for benign prostatic hyperplasia Wilt T, Ishani A, Mac Donald R, Stark G, Mulrow C, and Lau J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001043.htm

Biofeedback and/or sphincter exercises for the treatment of faecal incontinence in adults Norton C, Hosker G, Brazzelli M www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002111.htm

Breathing exercises for asthma Holloway E, Ram FSF www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001277.htm

Bright light therapy for sleep problems in adults aged 60+ Montgomery P, Dennis J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003403.htm
Cernilton for benign prostatic hyperplasia Wilt T, Mac Donald R, Ishani A, Rutks I, Stark G www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001042.htm

Chelation therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Villarruz MV, Dans A, Tan F www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002785.htm
Chinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis B Liu JP, McIntosh H, Lin H www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001940.htm

Chinese medicinal herbs for asymptomatic carriers of hepatits B virus infection Liu JP, McIntosh H, Lin H www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002231.htm
Complementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour Smith CA, Collins CT, Cyna AM, Crowther CA. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003521.htm
Conservative management for post prostatectomy incontinence Moore KN, Cody DJ, Glazener CMA www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001843.htm

Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections Jepson RG, Mihaljevic L, Craig J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001321.htm

Cranberries for treating urinary tract infections Jepson RG, Mihaljevic L, Craig J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001322.htm

Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold Melchart D, Linde K, Fischer P, Kaesmayr J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000530.htm

Effect of vitamin B6 on cognition Malouf R, Grimley Evans J. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004393.htm
Electrical stimulation for faecal incontinence in adults Hosker G, Norton C, Brazzelli M www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001310.htm

Electrical stimulation for preventing and treating post-stroke shoulder pain Price CIM, Pandyan AD www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001698.htm

Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip Fransen M, McConnell S, Bell M. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004286.htm
Exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome Heintjes E, Berger MY, Bierma-Zeinstra SMA, Bernsen RMD, Verhaar JAN, Koes BW. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003472.htm
Exercise to improve self-esteem in children and young people Ekeland E, Heian F, Hagen KB, Abbott J, Nordheim L. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003683.htm
Feverfew for preventing migraine Pittler MH, Ernst E www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002286.htm

Garlic for peripheral arterial occlusive disease Jepson RG, Kleijnen J, Leng GC www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000095.htm

Ginkgo biloba extract for age-related macular degeneration Evans JR www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001775.htm

Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia
Birks J, Grimley Evans J, Van Dongen M www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003120.htm
Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus Hilton M, Stuart E www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003852.htm
Herbal and dietary therapies for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea
Proctor ML, Murphy PA

www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002124.htm

Herbal Therapy for treating osteoarthritis Little CV, Parsons T www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002947.htm

Herbal Therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis Little C, Parsons T www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002948.htm

Homeopathy for chronic asthma McCarney RW, Linde K, Lasserson TJ. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000353.htm

Homeopathy for dementia Mccarney R, Warner J, Fisher P, Van Haselen R www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003803.htm
Homeopathy for induction of labour Smith CA www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003399.htm
Homoeopathic Oscillococcinum for preventing and treating influenza and influenza-like syndromes Vickers AJ, Smith C www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001957.htm

Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency Pittler MH, Ernst E www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003230.htm
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for multiple sclerosis Bennett M, Heard R. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003057.htm
Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation Abbot NC, Stead LF, White AR, Barnes J, Ernst E www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001008.htm

Immersion in water in pregnancy, labour and birth Cluett E R, Nikodem VC, McCandlish RE, Burns EE www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000111.htm
Intercessory prayer for the alleviation of ill health Roberts L, Ahmed I, Hall S www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000368.htm

Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy Jewell D, Young G www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000145.htm

Interventions for treating headlice Dodd CS www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001165.htm

Kava extract for treating anxiety Pittler MH, Ernst E www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003383.htm

Kinesthetic stimulation for preventing apnea in preterm infants Henderson-Smart DJ, Osborn DA www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000373.htm

Kinesthetic stimulation versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infants Osborn DA , Henderson-Smart DJ www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000502.htm

Light Therapy for Managing Sleep, Behaviour, and Mood Disturbances in Dementia Forbes D, Morgan DG, Bangma J, Peacock S, Pelletier N, Adamson J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003946.htm
Light therapy for non-seasonal depression Tuunainen A, Kripke DF, Endo T www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004050.htm
Manual therapy for asthma Hondras MA, Linde K, Jones AP www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001002.htm

Massage for promoting growth and development of preterm and/or low birth-weight infants Vickers A, Ohlsson A, Lacy JB, Horsley A www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000390.htm

Massage for low back pain Furlan AD, Brosseau L, Welch V, Wong J, www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001929.htm

Medicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infection
Liu JP, Manheimer E, Tsutani K, Gluud C

www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003183.htm

Neuroreflexotherapy for non-specific low-back pain Urrútia G, Burton AK, Morral A, Bonfill X, Zanoli G www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003009.htm
Nutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcers Langer G, Schloemer G, Knerr A, Kuss O, Behrens J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003216.htm
Nutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in the elderly Avenell A, Handoll HHG www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001880.htm
Polyunsaturated fatty acid (fish or evening primrose oil) for schizophrenia Joy CB, Mumby-Croft R, Joy LA www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001257.htm

Psychological interventions for Cystic Fibrosis Glasscoe CA, Quittner AL www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003148.htm
Psychological interventions for depression in adolescent and adult congenital heart disease Lip GYH, Lane DA, Millane TA, Tayebjee MH www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004394.htm
Psychological treatments for epilepsy Ramaratnam S, Baker GA, Goldstein L www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002029.htm
Selenium supplementation for asthma Allam MF, Lucane RA www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003538.htm
Serenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasia Wilt T, Ishani A, Stark G, Mac Donald R, Mulrow C, and Lau J www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001423.htm

Speleotherapy for asthma Beamon S, Falkenbach A, Fainburg G, Linde K www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001741.htm

Spinal manipulative therapy for low back pain Assendelft WJJ, Morton SC, Yu Emily I, Suttorp MJ, Shekelle PG www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000447.htm
St John's wort for depression Linde K, Mulrow CD www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000448.htm

Therapeutic touch for healing acute wounds O'Mathuna DP, Ashford RL www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002766.htm
Thermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis Brosseau L, Yonge KA, Robinson V, Marchand S, Judd M, Wells G, Tugwell P. www.update-software.com/abstracts/AB004522.htm
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for dementia Cameron M, Lonergan E, Lee H www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004032.htm
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for knee osteoarthritis Osiri M, Welch V, Brosseau L, Shea B, McGowan J, Tugwell P, Wells G www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002823.htm

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand Brosseau L, Yonge KA, Robinson V, Marchand S, Judd M, Wells G, Tugwell P www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004287.htm

Transcutaneous electrostimulation for suspected placental insufficiency (diagnosed by Doppler studies)

Gülmezoglu AM, Hofmeyr GJ

www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000079.htm

Vitamin E for Alzheimer's disease
Tabet N, Birks J, Grimley Evans J, Orrel M, Spector A www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002854.htm
Vitamin E for cognition Malouf R, Areosa Sastre A. www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab004326.htm
Vitamin E supplementation for prevention of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants Brion LP, Bell EF, Raghuveer TS www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab003665.htm
Yoga for epilepsy Ramaratnam S, Sridharan K www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001524.htm

Zinc for the common cold

Marshall I

www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001364.htm

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