The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialA new way: alleviating postembolization syndrome following transcatheter arterial chemoembolization.
Currently, most therapies of postembolization syndrome following transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) aim directly at a single symptom, thus leading to limitations. ⋯ In conclusion, although single use of Dex or GS may improve some indices of adverse effects after TACE, the combination of Dex and GS can systematically prevent and treat the postembolization syndrome following TACE.
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J Altern Complement Med · Jan 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of music and essential oil inhalation on cardiac autonomic balance in healthy individuals.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of listening to soft music or inhaling Citrus bergamia aroma on autonomic nervous system activity in young healthy individuals. STUDY DESIGN, LOCATION, AND SUBJECTS: This single-institution study was an open-label randomized controlled trial carried out on 114 healthy undergraduate students at a university located in south Taiwan. ⋯ Listening to soft music and inhaling Citrus bergamia essential oil was found to be an effective method of relaxation, as indicated by a shift of the autonomic balance toward parasympathetic activity in young healthy individuals.
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J Altern Complement Med · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes auricular acupuncture reduce postoperative vomiting after cholecystectomy?
To find the efficacy of auricular acupuncture for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after cholecystectomy. ⋯ Auricular acupuncture is effective in reducing vomiting following transabdominal cholecystectomy in female patients.
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J Altern Complement Med · Nov 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of noninvasive interactive neurostimulation on symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, sham-controlled pilot study.
To explore the effects of noninvasive interactive neurostimulation used as an adjunct to usual care, on pain and other symptoms in adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. ⋯ In this pilot study, clinically important reductions in knee pain were maintained at week 12 in the active, but not the sham, noninvasive interactive neurostimulation group. Further study of this noninvasive therapy is warranted.
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J Altern Complement Med · Nov 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialThe possible prophylactic effect of Nigella sativa seed aqueous extract on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function tests on chemical war victims: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
In previous studies, the relaxant, anticholinergic (functional antagonism), and antihistaminic effects of various extracts and oils of Nigella sativa seed have been demonstrated. In the present study, the prophylactic effect of a boiled aqueous extract of nigella seed on chemical war victims was examined. ⋯ The results of this study suggest a prophylactic effect of N. sativa on chemical war victims and warrant further research regarding this effect.