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Tufts Resources
Databases
- Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews - CDSR (Ovid)
Collection of "systematic reviews" summarizing
the findings of completed meta-analyses of the evidence
presented in their cited studies.
- Ovid
MEDLINE or PubMed
Access to over 11 million journal citations and abstracts
in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary
medicine, healthcare systems, and pre-clinical sciences.
E-Books
Books in the Library
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Representative titles:
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ABC of complementary medicine
5th floor WB 890 Z86a
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Alternative advisor : the complete guide to natural
therapies & alternative treatments
Reference WB 890 A4663
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Alternative medicine-what works: a comprehensive,
easy-to-read review of the scientific evidence, pro &
con
Reserve WB 890 F958a
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Complementary and alternative medicine : an evidence-based
approach
Library Service Desk WB 890 C7365
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Complementary and alternative medicine secrets
Reserve WB 18.2 C737
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Integrating complementary medicine into health systems
5th floor WB 890 I6065
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Mosby's complementary & alternative medicine
: a research-based approach
5th floor WB 890 F855m
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Textbook of complementary and alternative
medicine
Reference WB 890 T355
General
- Alternative Medicine
Foundation
American Alternative Foundation, Inc.
Clearinghouse for CAM information and news, including the
HerbMed database. Contains resource guides for a
variety of CAM modalities.
- Alternative
Medicine, Health Care Information Resources
McMaster University
Mega-directory of CAM internet sites.
- NOAH
(New York Online Access to Health): Complementary and Alternative
Medicine
New York Academy of Medicine Library
Information guide to CAM resources on the Web; includes
sections on different CAM modalities.
- Cochrane CAM Field, Cochrane
Collaboration
Coordinated by the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine
International group of individuals dedicated to facilitating the production of systematic reviews of randomized clinical trials in areas such as acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy and mind-body therapy.
- Educational
Development for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (EDCAM)
Curriculum Resources
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Included are topical descriptions; research summaries; references
in books, journals, and
newsletters; audio-visual materials; web-sites with commentary;
suggested reading lists;
and reference to CAM courses at other health professional
programs.
- NAPRALERT Natural Products Alert
University of Illinois, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Program for Collaborative Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Database of all natural products, including ethnomedical information, pharmacological / biochemical information of extracts of organisms in vitro, in situ, in vivo, in humans (case reports, non-clinical trials) and clinical studies. Similar information is available for secondary metabolites from natural sources. There is a fee to retrieve a list of citations and a summary of the relevant
information.
- Educational Institutions
Government
- ClinicalTrials.gov
Search by CAM modality.
- National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine - NCCAM
National Institutes of Health
Supports rigorous research on CAM with a focus on research,
training/career development, outreach, and integration of
CAM practices into conventional medicine. Contains links
to information on training, clinical trials, treatments,
and alerts/advisories.
- MedWatch
U.S. Food and Drug Association
FDA medical product reporting program. Contains safety information
and ways of reporting adverse effects of herbs, nutraceuticals,
prescription and over-the-counter medication.
- MEDLINEplus:
Alternative Medicine
Contains overviews and research articles on various CAM
modalities, including: acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy
and homeopathy.
- Nutrition.gov
Clearinghouse for nutritional information put out by the
US government agencies; includes food facts and safety,
health management and lifecycle issues.
- Office of Cancer
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - OCCAM
National Cancer Institute
Coordinates the activities of the National Cancer Institute
(NCI) in the arena of complementary and alternative medicine.
Information on clinical trails, funding opportunities, and
general CAM is provided.
- Office
of Dietary Supplements - ODS
National Institutes of Health
Supports research and disseminates research results in the
area of dietary supplements. Also provides advice to other
Federal agencies regarding research results related to dietary
supplements. From ODS use its PubMed search which is automatically limited to the Dietary Supplement (DS) Subset of PubMed.
- healthfinder®
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Searchable guide to reliable consumer health information
from the Federal Government
- Food and Nutrition
Information Center - FNIC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Collects and disseminates information about food and human
nutrition. Contains information on dietary supplements,
food composition, and dietary guidelines.
Alternative Medical
Systems
Ayurvedic Medicine
- Ayurvedic Foundations
Basic information includes definitions and indications
for use.
- Ayurvedic Holistic
Center
Introduction to Ayurvedic therapy, certification, local
and distance learning programs, and products. Free monthly
newsletter and online articles.
Homeopathy
Naturopathy
- American Association
of Naturopathic Physicians - AANP
Professional society representing naturopathic physicians
who are licensed or eligible for
licensing as primary care providers. AANP publications,
news as well as information about licensing and educational
requirements.
- Bastyr University
Internationally recognized college of naturopathic medicine.
General information about naturopathic medicine; accreditation
and professional requirements are included.
Tibetan Medicine
- TibetMed
Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Clearinghouse for information about traditional Tibetan
medicine. Information about medical training, professional
resources, conferences and training courses are also included.
- Yuthog Foundation for Tibetan Medicine
Includes description of Tibetan medicine and brief list of medicinal plants.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- General
- Acupressure
- Acupressure Institute
Contains links to various topics related to acupressure
including the origin of acupressure, acupressure definitions,
and recent books on acupressure.
- Acupuncture
- Acupuncture
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(NCCAM).
Extensive fact sheet about acupuncture which includes the
following sections: Introduction, Acupuncture Theories,
Mechanisms of Action, FDA Regulations, and NCCAM research.
- Acupuncture
World Health Organization (WHO)
Links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events,
as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various
WHO programmes and offices working on this topic. Also shown
are links to related web sites and topics.
- Acupuncture.com
General overview of Acupuncture and other Chinese Medical
therapies. Most common FAQ's, global news, US State laws,
acupuncturist referrals, patients' stories, and resources
are included.
- American Academy
of Medical Acupuncture - AAMA
Contains general information on medical acupuncture, requirements
for AAMA certification, and articles on the uses of medical
acupuncture.
- New England School of Acupuncture
- Tai Chi
- Tai
Chi
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Overview of tai chi with a focus on the health consumer.
Biologically Based
Therapies
Flower Therapy
- Bach
Flower Remedies
Dr. Edward Bach Centre
List of flower remedies and their use, how to use, where
to buy. Information about the system.
- Flower Essence
Society
To "...promote plant research and empirical clinical
research on the therapeutic effects of
flower essences." Includes practitioner referral,
research/case studies, and classes.
Herbal Medicine
- Mosby's handbook of herbs & natural supplements
- Natural medicine instructions for patients
- Medicinal Plants
World Health Organization (WHO)
Provides a general overview of the history and use of
herbal medicines. Includes links to descriptions of activities,
reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating
partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working
on this topic, in addition to links to related web sites
and topics.
- MEDLINEplus:
Herbal Medicine
National Library of Medicine
Includes the following sections: Latest News, Overviews,
Clinical Trials, Pictures/Diagrams, Research, Related
Issues, and Organizations.
- HerbMed
American Alternative Foundation, Inc.
Hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the
use of herbs for health. It is an evidence-based information
resource.
- American Botanical
Council - ABC
Nonprofit research and educational organization. Contains
general information about herbs and ABC publications.
Energy Therapies
Reiki
Therapeutic Touch
Qi Gong
- Qi
Gong
Acupuncture.com
Contains general information on the principles and
practices of Qi Gong. Links are organized separately for
the consumer, student and practioner.
- Qigong Association of America
Includes links to articles, FAQs, and a message board
pertaining to Qi Gong and related-topics.
Manipulative and Body-Based
Methods
Chiropractic
- Chiropractic
Treatment for Back Pain
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Overview of chiropractic therapy with a focus on the health
consumer.
- American Chiropractic
Association - ACA
Professional organization representing Doctors of Chiropractic.
Contains information on insurance and managed care, ACA
publications and policies, chiropractic and the media,
as well information for health consumers.
Massage Therapy
Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy (OMT)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Resources for doctors of osteopathic medicine including
accreditation information and certification requirements. Introduction to OTM for health consumers; includes history,
philosophy and techniques of OMT.
Other
Alexander Technique
International
A guide to the Alexander Technique. Introductory articles
about definition, benefit, how to learn, recommended books,
where to find a teacher, published researches, etc. Links
to other resources.
Feldenkrais Method
Home Page
Designed by Feldenkrais Guild of North America. Introduction
of Feldenkrais Method: history, definition, benefit, training
program, and more. Links to other Feldenkrais resources.
Guild for Structural
Integration
Contains information on Ida Rolf, Rolfing, how to become
a rolfer, rolfers' locations, etc.
Mind-Body Interventions
General
- Center for Mind-Body
Medicine
Non-profit, educational organization dedicated to exploring
the relationship between mind, body and health. Contains
links to CAM-related resources and online library of mind-body
medicine articles.
- Mind
Body Control
University of Pittsburgh
Directory of online resources related to mind-body control,
inlcuding: art therapy; biofeedback; counseling; dance
therapy; guided imagery; humor therapy; meditation; music
therapy; prayer therapy; psychotherpay; relaxation techniques;
support groups; yoga.
- Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Includes links to information onthe activities and services
of the instititute as well as links to workplace and school
health, managing stress/ stress reduction techniques and
mind-body research.
- Mind-Body
Medicine Resource Guide
Alternative Medicine Foundation
Up-to-date guide contains links to mind-body medicine
books, journals, professional organizations and selected
Web resources.
Aromatherapy
Art Therapy
- American Art Therapy
Association (AATA)
AATA is a not-for-profit organization of approximately
4,750 professionals and students that has established
standards for art therapy education, ethics, and practice.
Site provides information on Association-approved programs
of art therapy education and clinical programs.AATA also
serves as a clearinghouse for information on the field,
and disseminates publications and audiovisual materials.
- British Association of
Art Therapists (BAAT)
Professional organisation for art therapists in the United
Kingdom. Includes information about art therapy as a therapeutic
modality as well information about training for art therapists.
Biofeedback
- Association for Applied
Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Introductory information on Biofeedback, Neurofeedback,
and Psychophysiology. Site includes links to biofeedback
in the news, events calendar, and association publications.
- Biofeedback Certification
Insitute of America
Certification information, information for consumers,
find a practitioner.
- EEG Spectrum International,
Inc.
Neurofeedback information with section for health professionals,
therapeutic applications, provider locator, and training.
Dance Therapy/Movement Therapy
Guided Imagery
- Academy
for Guided Imagery
The Academy provides certification in Interactive Guided
Imagery to health professionals. Site includes an overview
of guided imagery and sample cases, frequently asked questions,
a listing of clinical applications, articles, scripts,
sample Imagery audio clips, and bibliographies of published
resources. Includes an international searchable database
of Interactive Guided Imagery practitioners.
Humor
Meditation
- Meditation
Clinical Trials
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(NCCAM)
Links to ongoing clinical trials funded and sponsored
by the National Institutes of Health.
Music
Relaxation Techniques
- Relaxation
Clinical Trials
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(NCCAM)
Links to ongoing clinical trials funded and sponsored
by the National Institutes of Health.
Yoga
- American
Yoga Association
General information about yoga, how to choose a qualified
teacher, history of yoga.
- Yoga Research and Education
Center
Non-profit organization supporing yoga researchers and
teachers. Articles, Reviews and Interviews section provides
overview information on types and styles of yoga.
Nutrition
General
American Dietetic
Association
Healthy lifestyle FAQs, knowledge center with books and
nutrition resources, press release with updated news,
meetings and events, and product and service catalog.
ASN American Society for
Nutrition
Society dedicated to improving the quality of life through
the science of nutrition. Includes a directory of graduate
programs and links to the Journal of Nutrition.
Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition - CFAN
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Contains links to food and drug safety information for
consumers. Provides an overview of CFAN and the National
Food Safety Programs.
Center for Nutrition
Policy and Promotion
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Collection of documents related to healthy eating and
nutrition policy.
Food and Nutrition
Information Center
National Agricultural Library
Collection of information about food and human nutrition
on a variety of topics including dietary supplements and
food composition.
Nutrition.gov
Clearinghouse for nutritional information published by
US government agencies; includes food facts and safety,
health management, and lifecycle issues.
Obesity
Special Diets
Ketogenic
Diet
Provides support, information, and resources to parents
and health care providers using a ketogenic diet to treat
seizure disorders in children.
Vegetarian Resource Group
Provides news, recipes, nutrition information, links,
and ideas for those interested in eating a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Special Populations
American Heart
Association
Includes statistics and news updates on other health-related
topics, including nutrition.
Celiac Disease
Collection of articles focused on celiac disease (also
known as gluten intolerance)--diagnosis, symptoms, recent
research, related medical conditions, and more.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
of America
Contains a "Diet and Nutrition" section that provides
information about dehydration, lactose intolerance, specific
diets, nutritional therapies, food/drug interactions,
nutrient deficiencies, and more.
Eating Disorder
Referral and Information Center
Provides a brief overview of different types of eating
disorders and treatment options
Food Allergy &
Anaphalixs Network
Includes FAQs, special allergy alerts, and a section about
managing food allergies in schools.
HIV/AIDS
Body Health Resources Corporation
Covers nutrition for people with HIV disease and AIDS.
Inlcudes articles in the "Diet and Nutrition" section,
which cover healthful eating for AIDS, food safety, vitamins
and minerals, and AIDS wasting syndrome. For clinicians see The Body Pro
Joslin Diabetes Clinic
Nutrition information in the Online Diabetes Library can
be accessed through "Diabetes News & Information "
link.
National Institute
of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Contains publications covering the pathology and treatment
(including nutrition therapy) of diabetes, digestive diseases,
endocrine and metabolic disorders, and obesity.
National Osteoporosis
Foundation
Resource for current information on the treatment and
prevention of osteoporosis. Offers explanations of how
the condition develops, potential risk factors, and an
overview of treatment options. Professional section includes
clinical guidelines, a catalogue of patient education
materials, and networking resources.
NIH Osteoporosis & Related Bone Diseases
Focused on helping health professionals, patients, and
the public learn about and find current information on
metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, Paget's
disease of bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and hyperparathyroidism.
Contains fact sheets, research bibliographies, and links
to related Web resources.
Pain and Palliative Care
Disease Models
Pain Treatment
- American Academy of
Pain Medicine - AAPM
Organization for physicians practicing the specialty of
pain medicine. Contains links to membership information,
continuing education courses, AAPM publications, and a
pain medicine FAQ.
- American Chronic Pain
Association
Patient/caregiver support and advocacy organization. Features
an FAQ and a basic introduction on chronic pain management
as well as links to chronic pain resources (including
health conditions, medications, and helpful readings).
- American Pain Society
- APS
Multidisciplinary organization of basic and clinical scientists,
practicing clinicians, policy analysts, and others. Links
to the APS publications, organizational activites, and
advocacy/policy work are featured.
- Partners
Against Pain
Purdue Pharma L.P.
Contains links to news reports, guides to pain management,
and current research, including alternative therapies.
Separate sections for patients/caregivers, professionals,
and institutions are provided.
- StopPain.org
Beth Israel Medical Center (NY)
Provides overviews of pain and palliative medicine
as well as resources for both professionals and caregivers.
Links to educational programs, clinical trials, and a
calendar of events are provided in the "Resource
Center, Education, Research" section.
Palliative care
- American Academy of
Hospice and Palliative Medicine - AAHPM
Organization of physicians and other medical professionals
specializing in palliative medicine. Links to the organization's
activites, publications, and products are included. A
directory of palliative medicine fellowships is provided.
- American Board of Hospice
and Palliative Medicine - ABHPM
Responsible for establishing the requirements for certification
and recertification in hospice and palliative medicine.
ABHPM creates and administers the certifying examination.
Links to examination schedules/requirements, hospice journals,
and websites are provided. A directory of accredited fellowship
programs is included.
- Center to Advance
Palliative Care
Mount Sinai School of Medicine/ Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation
Resource for hospitals and health systems interested in
developing palliative care programs. Major areas of focus
include special studies, education, technical assistance,
networking and information resources.
- International
Association of Hospice and Palliative Care - IAHPC
Provides links to an international directory of palliative
care associations, selected articles regarding ethical
issues, palliative care-related journals/publications,
and a palliative care manual produced by IAHPC.
- National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization - NHPCO
Contains links to research and statistical materials,
hospice/palliative care resources on the Web, and NHPCO
produced guides to grief and bereavement.
Religion and Spirituality
- Catholic Health Association
of the United States - CHA
Represents more than 2,000 Catholic health care sponsors,
systems, facilities, and related organizations. CHA's
mission includes advocating for a just health care system,
convening leaders to share ideas, fostering collaboration,
and uniting the ministry voice on critical issues.
- Center for Spirituality
and Healing
University of Minnesota
Focus is on integrative medicine, bringing together biomedical,
complementary, cross-cultural and spiritual care. The
Center works with a wide range of organizations, foundations,
and volunteers to bring innovative approaches and programs
to the forefront of health sciences education and research,
and to clinical care.
- Center
for Spirituality, Theology and Health
Duke University
Conducts research on the effects of religion (or spirituality)
on physical and mental health. Focuses largely on traditional
Western religious beliefs and practices, but is not limited
to them.
- spirituality.com
Christian Science Publishing Society
Topical articles and discussions on spiritual
healing in the Christian Science tradition.
- Dialogue on
Science, Ethics and Religion
American Association for the Advancement of Science
(AAAS)
Established to facilitate communication between scientific
and religious communities, the objectives of the Dialogue
are: to contribute to the level of scientific understanding
in religious communities and to promote multidisciplinary
education and scholarship of the ethical and religious
implications of advancements in science and technology.
- GWish - George Washington Institute
for Spirituality and Health
George Washington University
University-based organization with a focus on educational
and clinical issues related to spirituality and health.
- Institute for Public Health & Faith Collaborations
Interfaith Health Program, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
IHP focues on building collaborations between and
among faith communities, religious health systems, and
public health agencies around the issues of illness prevention,
health promotion, and justice. Site contains: a searchable
database of congregational and community health initiatives;
a set of links to other community health resources; and
a newsletter Faith and Health, which contains
a resource section and many articles on health ministries.
- John Templeton Foundation
Non-profit organization focusing on the methods and resources
of scientific inquiry on topical areas which have spiritual
and theological significance. Topical areas range across
the disciplines from cosmology to healthcare.
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