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Editor-in-Chief Melissa Norton, MD
Medical Editor Jigisha Patel, MRCP PhD
In-house Editor Natalie Pafitis MSc
Welcome to BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine published by BioMed Central
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in interventions and resources that complement or replace conventional therapies, with a specific emphasis on research that explores the biological mechanisms of action, as well as their efficacy, safety, costs, patterns of use and/or implementation.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ISSN 1472-6882) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, EMBASE, Scopus, Cinahl, FSTA, Thomson Reuters (ISI) and Google Scholar.
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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9 :38
One quarter of preoperative patients at the University of Kansas Hospital use natural products, and guidelines should therefore be established regarding discontinuation of natural products before surgery to prevent possible interactions with drugs or adverse reactions.
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Antibacterial activity of Artemisia nilagirica leaf extracts against clinical and phytopathogenic bacteria. Abdul R Ahameethunisa, Hopper W BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10 :6 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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What rheumatologists in the United States think of complementary and alternative medicine: results of a national survey Nisha J Manek, Cynthia S Crowson, Abigale L Ottenberg, Farr A Curlin, Ted J Kaptchuk, Jon C Tilburt BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10 :5 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of methanolic extracts from Njavara rice bran Akiri S V C Rao, Sareddy G Reddy, Phanithi P Babu, Attipalli R Reddy BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10 :4 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Diagnoses and visit length in complementary and mainstream medicine Phil JM Heiligers, Judith de Groot, Dick Koster, Sandra van Dulmen BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10 :3 (25 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Antispasmodic and vasodilator activities of Morinda citrifolia root extract are mediated through blockade of voltage dependent calcium channels
Anwarul Hassan Gilani, Saf-ur-Rehman Mandukhail, Javeid Iqbal, Masoom Yasinzai, Nauman Aziz, Aslam Khan, Najeeb-ur -Rehman BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10 :2 (13 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Bacillus coagulans: a viable adjunct therapy
for relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis according to a randomized, controlled trial
David R Mandel, Katy Eichas, Judith Holmes BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010, 10 :1 (12 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Attitude and use of herbal medicines among pregnant women in Nigeria Titilayo O Fakeye, Rasaq Adisa, Ismail E Musa BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9 :53 (31 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Australian women's use of complementary and alternative medicines to enhance fertility: exploring the experiences of women and practitioners Jo-Anne Rayner, Helen L McLachlan, Della A Forster, Rhian Cramer BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9 :52 (15 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Aqueous extracts from dietary supplements influence the production of inflammatory cytokines in immortalized and primary T lymphocytes Paul R Hanlon, Melissa G Robbins, Chris Scholl, David M Barnes BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9 :51 (14 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Building resilience: A preliminary exploration of women's perceptions of the use of acupuncture as an adjunct to In Vitro Fertilisation Sheryl de Lacey, Caroline A Smith, Charlotte Paterson BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9 :50 (12 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Ethnomedical survey of plants used by the Orang Asli in Kampung Bawong, Perak, West Malaysia Anbu Jeba Sunilson John Samuel, Anandarajagopal Kalusalingam, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Rejitha Gopinath, Suraj Radhamani, Hj Azman Hussain, Vignesh Muruganantham, Proom Promwichit Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6 :5 (7 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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The long-term effects of naprapathic manual therapy on back and neck pain - Results from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Eva Skillgate, Tony Bohman, Lena W Holm, Eva Vingard, Lars Alfredsson BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010, 11 :26 (5 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of guava leaf extract Yoriko Deguchi, Kouji Miyazaki Nutrition & Metabolism 2010, 7 :9 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Neurofeedback and biofeedback with 37 migraineurs: a clinical outcome study Deborah A Stokes, Martha S Lappin Behavioral and Brain Functions 2010, 6 :9 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Using Guasha to treat musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Myeong Soo Lee, Tae-Young Choi, Jong-In Kim, Sun-Mi Choi Chinese Medicine 2010, 5 :5 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Quality evaluation of mycelial Antrodia camphorata using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with diode array detector and mass spectrometry (DAD-MS) Sandy SHUO Zhao, Kelvin SZE-YIN Leung Chinese Medicine 2010, 5 :4 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used by Saperas community of Khetawas, Jhajjar District, Haryana, India Manju Panghal, Vedpriya Arya, Sanjay Yadav, Sunil Kumar, Jaya PARKASH Yadav Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6 :4 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Indigenous use and bio-efficacy of medicinal plants in the Rasuwa District, Central Nepal Yadav Uprety, Hugo Asselin, Emmanuel K Boon, Saroj Yadav, Krishna K Shrestha Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6 :3 (26 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Ethnobotany genomics - discovery and innovation in a new era of exploratory research Steven G Newmaster, Subramanyam Ragupathy Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6 :2 (26 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Exploring the potential effect of Ocimum sanctum in vincristine-induced neuropathic pain in rats
Gurpreet Kaur,, Amteshwar SINGH Jaggi, Nirmal Singh Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury 2010, 5 :3 (25 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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