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Acupuncture vs. Venlafaxine for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
This RCT compared acupuncture to venlafaxine for management of hot flashes in breast cancer patients. Both acupuncture and venlafaxine were given for 12 weeks, and then the subjects were followed. Both groups had improvements in their symptoms, but the venlafaxine group had side effects, and the acupuncture group did not. -
Alternative Medicine Alert - Full March 2010 Issue in PDF
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Energized Joints? Bracelets for OA
Results of this small double-blind RCT suggest that neither magnetic nor copper bracelets have a place in the treatment of osteoarthritis. -
Blowing Off Steam: Mindfulness and COPD
This well-done trial compared a combination of mindfulness-based breathing therapy (MBBT) and training in the relaxation response with participation in group support for elderly subjects, almost all men, with moderate to severe COPD. -
Brief Note: Supersize My Bugs
This engaging epidemiologic survey assessed microbial contamination of soda-fountain drinks, dispensed from nine different fountain machines, relative to current U.S. drinking water standards. -
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