Forschende Komplementärmedizin = Research in complementary medicine
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Studies assessing the point-specific effect of acupuncture or the characteristics of acupuncture points (APs) tend to yield inconclusive results. In order to identify a possible confounding factor, we aimed to examine the variability in AP localization by means of a survey. ⋯ Our results indicate that congruity of AP localization among experienced acupuncturists might be low. Although there are some limitations to our results, this possible bias should be taken into account when conducting acupuncture trials and interpreting results of previous acupuncture studies.
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Forsch Komplementmed · Jan 2012
[On the relationship of psychosomatic and mind-body medicine: integrative, complementary or alternative disciplines within an evolutionary approach?].
The text outlines the relation between psychosomatic medicine as an established medical discipline and the emerging concept of mind-body medicine from a historical, clinical and epistemological perspective. Limitations and contributions of both disciplines are discussed and the opportunities within the concept of Integrative Medicine are outlined. ⋯ It becomes clear that mind-body medicine seems to be epistemologically the broader theoretical framework, whereas in a clinical context the combination of both disciplines appears to be complementary and synergistic. The connection between psychosomatic medicine and mind-body medicine can make an important and exemplary contribution to the concept of Integrative Medicine.
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Forsch Komplementmed · Jan 2011
Review Randomized Controlled TrialTopical herbal medicine for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Topical Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is generally used in China, separately or in combination with conventional medicine, to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Clinical studies have shown beneficial effects of CHM compared with conventional medicine. ⋯ Due to weak evidence, the claimed benefits of topical CHM for DPN are inconclusive; more stringent studies are needed to support clinical practice.