Gaps of perception on evidence and the role of systematic reviews in evidence-based medicine
Publication date: Available online 4 May 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Myeong Soo Lee (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - May 5, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic effect of Cnidium officinale Makino extract on ovariectomized hind-limb ischemic mice
ConclusionThe results of our study suggested that the COM extract may have therapeutic application for the treatment of hind-limb ischemic damage, which is due to the improvement of the peripheral angiogenetic system. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - May 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Validation of the Core Seven-Emotions Inventory – short form
ConclusionCSEI-s scale may apply to measure core emotions of the patient in a clinical setting. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - May 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Mindfulness based intervention with an attentional comparison group in at risk young adolescents: a pilot randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe mindfulness intervention utilized in the present study exhibited feasibility in this population. Although preliminary, mindfulness based interventions may contribute to positive affect among at-risk youth in a boarding school. Limitations and future directions are discussed. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - May 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center
ConclusionThe IMP for dementia prevention may have beneficial effects on cognition function and depression of elderly. However, a well-designed follow-up study is needed to confirm this conclusion. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - May 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Early History of Laser Acupuncture: Who Used It First?
Publication date: Available online 30 April 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Insoo Jang, Seungho Sun, Minjeong Jeong (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - May 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Chinese herbal medicines on cognitive function and activity of daily living in senior adults with Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsCHM may have potential effects for improving cognitive function and ADL for individuals with AD compared with conventional drug therapies. However, the evidence is limited because of high risk of bias of the included trials. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

A naturalistic study of herbal medicine for self-reported depression and/or anxiety a protocol
Discussion: Clinical studies investigating the efficacy of individualised herbal medicine treatment as prescribed by a naturopath are rare. Our study attempts to fill this gap with a longitudinal observation of individualised care as practiced by naturopaths in Australia; to offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of individualised herbal medicine practice and provide contextualisation of data currently focused on individual herbal medicines in specific conditions.Trial Registration: Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12616000010493 (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Mindfulness based intervention with and attentional comparison group in at risk young adolescents: a pilot randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe mindfulness intervention utilized in the present study exhibited feasibility in this population. Although preliminary, mindfulness based interventions may contribute to positive affect among at-risk youth in a boarding school. Limitations and future directions are discussed. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The effect of Miniscalpel acupuncture and Splint treatment for joint deformity of hand osteoarthritis: a case report
Publication date: Available online 12 April 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): K.M.D. Kyongha Cho, K.M.D. Yoonsik Kim, K.M.D. Sang-Hoon YoonAbstractWe are reporting the combined therapeutic effect of miniscalpel acupuncture and splint therapy on osteoarthritis of the hand accompanying severe joint deformity. The patient, female, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with symptomatic osteoarthritis of hand based on radiological examination and the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria. The patient was classified a grade 4 of Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) scale upon initial consultation. Over five month...
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Differential diagnosis between “Chronic Fatigue” and “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
Publication date: Available online 12 April 2019Source: Integrative Medicine ResearchAuthor(s): Chang-Gue Son (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Development and validation of Sasang Urination and Defecation Inventory (SUDI) for pathophysiological symptoms of Sasang typology
DiscussionThe pathophysiological symptoms of urination and defecation in Sasang typology were systematically scrutinized, and summarized into six subscales of SUDI in this study. The SUDI would be useful for analyzing clinical symptoms of Sasang typology along with integrative collaboration of traditional Korean and Western medicine. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Validation of the Core Seven-Emotions Inventory–Short Form
ConclusionCSEI-s scale may appl to measure core emotions of the patient in a clinical setting. (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - April 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: March 2019Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 8, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Contents
Publication date: March 2019Source: Integrative Medicine Research, Volume 8, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Integrative Medicine Research)
Source: Integrative Medicine Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research