Alternative Medicine Alert articles from May 2005

Alternative Medicine Alert archives from May 2005

Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis.
May 1, 2005... Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis By Yoon-Hang Kim, MD, MPH, DABMA, Consulting Physician at the Institute for Health and Healing, California Pacific Medical Center, in San Francisco. Osteoarthritis is the most...

Magnets for Musculoskeletal Symptoms.
May 1, 2005... Magnets for Musculoskeletal Symptoms By Sharon L. Kolasinski, MD, FACP, FACR, Assistant Professor of Medicine; Director, Rheumatology Fellowship Program; and Chief of Clinical Service, Division of Rheumatology at the University of...

Mistletoe Extract in Cancer: An Anthroposophic Remedy.
May 1, 2005... Mistletoe Extract in Cancer: An Anthroposophic Remedy By Melinda Ring, MD, Associate Program Director, Medicine Residency Program, and Coordinator, CAM Program, St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL. While many complementary practices, such...

Clinical Briefs: Cup of Joe - No Go?
May 1, 2005... Clinical Briefs Cup of Joe - No Go? With Comments from Russell H. Greenfield, MD, Medical Director, Carolinas Integrative Health, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University...

MyPyramid: The New Look and Message of the USDA's Food Pyramid.
May 1, 2005... MyPyramid: The New Look and Message of the USDA's Food Pyramid On April 19, 2005, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns unveiled MyPyramid, a new symbol and interactive food guidance system. "Steps to a Healthier You," MyPyramid's central...

CME Questions.
May 1, 2005... CME Questions CME Instructions: Physicians participate in this continuing medical education program by reading the articles, using the provided references for further research, and studying the CME questions. Participants should select...