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The link collection is updated: February 2010
Sort the List by Type of TherapyThe link collection is updated: February 2010
Acupuncture for chronic asthmaAlexander technique for chronic asthmaBreathing exercises for asthmaCapsaicin for allergic rhinitis in adultsDietary marine fatty acids (fish oil) for asthma in adults and childrenDietary salt reduction or exclusion for allergic asthmaHerbal interventions for chronic asthma in adults and childrenHomeopathy for chronic asthmaInspiratory muscle training for asthma Manual therapy for asthmaPsychotherapeutic interventions for adults with asthmaSelenium supplementation for asthma Speleotherapy for asthmaVitamin C supplementation for asthma
Interventions for preventing falls in elderly people living in the communityNutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in older peopleRehabilitation for ankle fractures in adults
Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomitingAntioxidant supplements for preventing gastrointestinal cancersChinese herbal medicines for induction of remission in advanced or late gastric cancerChinese medicinal herbs to treat the side-effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patientsChinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patientsDietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polypsDietary fibre for the prevention of colorectal adenomas and carcinomasDrugs for preventing lung cancer in healthy peopleEicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid from fish oils) for the treatment of cancer cachexiaGreen tea (camellia sinensis) for the prevention of cancerHomeopathic medicines for adverse effects of cancer treatmentsInterventions for preventing neuropathy caused by cisplatin and related compoundsInterventions for preventing oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatmentInterventions for treating oral leukoplakiaLaetrile treatment for cancerMistletoe therapy in oncologyNon-invasive interventions for improving well-being and quality of life in patients with lung cancerSelenium for alliviating the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in cancer patientsTranscutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) for cancer pain in adults
Chinese herbal medicines for people with impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting blood glucoseChinese herbal medicines for type 2 diabetes mellitusDietary advice for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adultsExercise or exercise and diet for preventing type 2 diabetes mellitusLong-term non-pharmacological weight loss interventions for adults with prediabetesLong-term non-pharmacological weight loss interventions for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitusLow glycaemic index, or low glycaemic load, diets for diabetes mellitusOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for type 2 diabetes mellitusProtein restriction for diabetic renal diseaseVitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for diabetic retinopathyWhole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitusZinc supplementation for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Chinese herbal medicine for atopic eczemaComplementary therapies for acneDietary exclusions for established atopic eczemaInterventions for pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceusProbiotics for treating eczemaTopical treatments for chronical plaque psoriasis
Acupuncture for glaucomaAntioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degenerationAntioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degenerationGinkgo biloba extract for age-related macular degeneration
Acupuncture for acute strokeAcupuncture for dysphagia in acute strokeAcupuncture for stroke rehabilitationAdvice to reduce dietary salt for prevention of cardiovascular diseaseArtichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemiaBlood pressure lowering efficacy of coenzyme Q10 for hypertensionCalcium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adultsChinese herbal medicine suxiao jiuxin wan for angina pectorisChuanxiong preparations for preventing strokeChuanxiong-type preparations for acute ischemic strokeCombined calcium, magnesium and potassium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adultsDan Shen agents for acute ischaemic strokeDanshen (Chinese medicinal herb) preparations for acute myocardial infarctionDengzhanhua preparations for acute cerebral infarctionDietary advice for reducing cardiovascular riskDietary treatment for familial hypercholesterolaemiaEffects of low sodium diet versus high sodium diet on blood pressure, renin, aldosterone, catecholamines, cholesterols, and triglycerideElectrical stimulation for preventing and treating post-stroke shoulder painElectromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcersForce platform feedback for standing balance training after strokeGarlic for peripheral arterial occlusive diseaseGinkgo biloba for acute ischaemic strokeHawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failureHerbal medicines for viral myocarditisHorse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiencyMagnesium supplementation for the management of essential hypertension in adultsMagnesium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adults Music for stress and anxiety reduction in coronary heart disease patientsOmega-3 fatty acids for intermittent claudicationOmega 3 fatty acids for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseaseOral zinc for arterial and venous leg ulcersPhlebotonics for venous insufficiencyPotassium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adultsPsychological interventions for coronary heart diseasePuerarin for acute ischaemic strokeReduced or modified dietary fat for preventing cardiovascular diseaseRelaxation therapies for the management of primary hypertension in adultsRoselle for hypertension in adultsSanchi for acute ischaemic strokeShengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failureTongxinluo capsule for acute strokeTongxinluo (Tong xin luo or Tong-xin-luo) capsule for unstable angina pectorisVitamin E for intermittent claudicationWholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease
Antimotility agents for chronic diarrhoea in people with HIV/AIDSChinese herbs combined with Western medicine for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)Chinese medicinal herbs for acute pancreatitisChinese medicinal herbs for influenzaChinese medicinal herbs for measlesChinese medicinal herbs for the common coldEchinacea for preventing and treating the common coldGarlic for the common coldHerbal medicines for treating HIV infection and AIDSMassage therapy for people with HIV/AIDSMicronutrient supplementation in children and adults with HIV infectionNutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosisPelargonium sidoides extract for acute respiratory tract infectionsProbiotics for treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated colitis in adultsVitamin A for non-measles pneumonia in childrenVitamin C for preventing and treating pneumoniaVitamin C for preventing and treating tetanusVitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Antioxidant supplements for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and/or steatohepatitisChinese medicinal herbs for asymptomatic carriers of hepatitis B virus infection Chinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis BMedicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infectionMethods of preventing bacterial sepsis and wound complications for liver transplantationMilk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseasesVitamin K for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with liver diseases
Acupuncture and assisted conceptionAcupuncture for induction of labourAltered dietary salt for preventing pre-eclampsia, and its complications Antenatal perineal massage for reducing perineal traumaAntioxidants for preventing pre-eclampsiaBreast stimulation for cervical ripening and induction of labourCalcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problemsCarnitine supplementation for preterm infants with recurrent apneaCastor oil, bath and/or enema for cervical priming and induction of labourCephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentationChinese herbal medicine for premenstrual syndromeChinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhoeaChinese herbal medicine for the treatment of pre-eclampsiaChinese herbal medicines in the treatment of ectopic pregnancyComplementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labourCreams for preventing stretch marks in pregnancyDietary advice in pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitusEffects of restricted caffeine intake by mother on fetal, neonatal and pregnancy outcomeEffects of routine oral iron supplementation with og without folic acid for women during pregnancyEnergy and protein intake in pregnancyGarlic for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complicationsHerbal and dietary therapies for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoeaHomoeopathy for induction of labourInterventions for leg cramps in pregnancyInterventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancyInterventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancyInterventions (other than pharmacological, psychosocial or psychological) for treating antenatal depressionInterventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancyMagnesium supplementation in pregnancyMarine oil, and other prostaglandin precursor, supplementation for pregnancy uncomplicated by pre-eclampsia or intrauterine growth restriction Maternal nutrient supplementation for suspected impaired fetal growthMultiple-micronutrient supplementation for women during pregnancyMusic during caesarean section under regional anaesthesia for improving maternal and infant outcomesPain control in first trimester surgical abortionPericonceptional supplementation with folate and/or multivitamins for preventing neural tube defectsProbiotics for preventing preterm labour Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) supplementation in pregnancyRestricting oral fluid and food intake during labourSpinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoeaTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief in labourTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for primary dysmenorrhoeaTranscutaneous electrostimulation for suspected placental insufficiency (diagnosed by Doppler studies)Treatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancyUterine massage for preventing postpartum haemorrhageVibroacoustic stimulation for fetal assessment in labour in the presence of a nonreassuring fetal heart rate traceVitamin A supplementation during pregnancyVitamin C supplementation in pregnancyVitamin D supplementation during pregnancyVitamin E supplementation in pregnancyVitamin supplementation for preventing miscarriage Zinc supplementation for improving pregnancy and infant outcome
Acanthopanax for acute ischaemic strokeAcupuncture for depressionAcupuncture for epilepsyAcupuncture for schizophreniaAcupuncture for vascular dementia Alpha lipoic acid for dementiaAroma therapy for dementiaArt therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnessesAuditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrumdisorders
Ayurvedic medicine for schizophreniaCannabinoids for the treatment of dementiaChinese herbal medicine for schizophreniaCombined vitamin B6-magnesium treatment in autism spectrum disorderDance therapy for schizophreniaDrama therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnessesFolate for depressive disordersFolic acid with or without vitamin B12 for the prevention and treatment of healthy elderly and demented peopleGinkgo Biloba for cognitive impairment and dementiaGluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorderHomeopathy for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or hyperkinetic disorder Homeopathy for dementiaHuperzine A for Alzheimer's diseaseHuperzine A for vascular dementiaHypnosis for schizophreniaInositol for depressive disordersInterventions for apathy after traumatic brain injuryKava extract for treating anxietyKetogenic diet for epilepsyLecithin for dementia and cognitive impairmentMailuoning for acute ischaemic strokeMassage and touch for dementiaMassage intervention for promoting mental and physical health in infants aged under six monthsMeditation therapy for anxiety disordersMusic therapy for autistic spectrum disorderMusic therapy for depressionMusic therapy for people with dementiaMusic therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnessesNon-pharmacological interventions for wandering of people with dementia in the domestic settingOmega-3 fatty acid for the prevention of dementia Omega-3 fatty acids for bipolar disorderPassiflora for anxiety disorderPolyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for schizophreniaPsychosocial interventions for conversion disorderRelaxation for depressionSnoezelen for dementiaSports and games for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)St John's wort for major depressionSubjective barriers to prevent wandering of cognitively impaired peopleThiamine for Alzheimer's diseaseTraditional chinese medicine for epilepsyTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for dementiaTreadmill training for patients with Parkinson's diseaseValerian for anxiety disordersVitamin B12 for cognitionVitamin B6 for cognitionVitamin E for Alzheimer's diseaseVitamin E for neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesiaVitamins for epilepsyYizhi capsule for vascular dementiaYoga for epilepsyZhiling decoction for vascular dementia
Calcium and phosphorus supplementation of human milk for preterm infantsCalcium supplementation for improving bone mineral density in childrenCarbohydrate supplementation of human milk to promote growth in preterm infants Carnitine supplementation for preterm infants with recurrent apnea Carnitine supplementation of parenterally fed neonatesComplementary and miscellaneous interventions for nocturnal enuresis in childrenDietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhoodEarly skin-to-skin contact for mothers and their healthy newborn infantsFat supplementation of human milk for promoting growth in preterm infantsFluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries in children and adolescentsGlutamine supplementation to prevent morbidity and mortality in preterm infantsHoney and lozenges for children with non-specific coughHoney for acute cough in childrenIncreased energy intake for preterm infants with (or developing) bronchopulmonary dysplasia/ chronic lung disease Inositol for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants Interventions for improving communication with children and adolescents about their cancerInterventions for the prevention of nutritional rickets in term born childrenIodine supplementation for preventing iodine deficiency disorders in children Iodine supplementation for the prevention of mortality and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants
Iron supplementation for reducing morbidity and mortality in children with HIVIron therapy for improving psychomotor development and cognitive function in children under the age of three with iron deficiency anaemiaKinesthetic stimulation for preventing apnea in preterm infantsKinesthetic stimulation versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infantsLactase treated feeds to promote growth and feeding tolerance in preterm infantsLongchain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in preterm infantsMassage for promoting growth and development of preterm and/or low birth-weight infantsMassage intervention for promoting mental and physical health in infants aged under six monthsMaternal dietary antigen avoidance during pregnancy or lactation, or both, for preventing or treating atopic disease in the childMulticomponent fortified human milk for promoting growth in preterm infants Non-pharmacological interventions for assisting the induction of anaesthesia in childrenOral iron supplementation for preventing or treating anaemia among children in malaria-endemic areasOral protein calorie supplementation for children with chronic disease Oral zinc for treating diarrhoea in childrenPain releif for neonatal circumcisionPhysical activity programs for promoting bone mineralization and growth in preterm infants Prebiotics in infants for prevention of allergic disease and food hypersensitivityProbiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrheaProbiotics in infants for prevention of allergic disease and food hypersensitivityProtein restriction for children with chronic renal failureProtein supplementation of human milk for promoting growth in preterm infantsPsychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescentsSoy formula for prevention of allergy and food intolerance in infantsTopical fluoride as a cause of dental fluorosis in childrenVitamin A for non-measles pneumonia in childrenVitamin A for preventing acute lower respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of ageVitamin A for treating measles in children
Chitosan for overweight or obesityDietary advice for illness-related malnutrition in adultsInterventions for preventing weight gain after smoking cessationIodised salt for preventing iodine deficiency disordersOral vitamin B12 versus intramuscular vitamin B12 for vitamin B12 deficiencyProtein and energy supplementation in elderly people at risk from malnutrition
Acupuncture and dry-needling for low back painAcupuncture for idiopathic headacheAcupuncture for lateral elbow painAcupuncture for migraine prophylaxisAcupuncture for neck disordersAcupuncture for shoulder painAcupuncture for tension-type headacheBack schools for non-specific low-back painChinese herbal medicine for chronic neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc diseaseConservative treatments for whiplashDietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in childhoodElectrotherapy for neck disordersExercises for prevention of recurrences of low-back painFeverfew for preventing migraineHerbal medicine for low back painManipulation or mobilisation for neck painMassage for low back painMassage for mechanical neck disordersMechanical traction for neck pain with or without radiculopathyMusic for pain relief Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headacheNon-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndromeSpinal manipulative therapy for low-back painStimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomitingSuperficial heat or cold for low back painTopical capsaicin for chronic neuropathic pain in adultsTouch therapies for pain relief in adultsTraditional chinese medicinal herbs for the treatment of idiopathic chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndromeTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for acute painTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low back painTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic painVitamin D for the treatment of chronic painful conditions in adults
Beta-sitosterols for benign prostatic hyperplasiaCernilton for benign prostatic hyperplasiaConservative management for postprostatectomy urinary incontinenceCranberries for preventing urinary tract infectionsCranberries for treating urinary tract infectionsPygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasiaSerenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasiaTreatment of urinary incontinence after stroke in adults
Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritisAcupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritisDietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritisDoes the hip powder of Rosa Canina (rosehip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (structured abstract)Electrical stimulation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritisHerbal therapy for treating osteoarthritisHerbal therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritisSurface neuromuscular electrical stimulation for quadriceps strengthening pre and post total knee replacementTai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritisThermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritisTranscutaneous electrostimulation for osteoarthritis of the kneeTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand
Antioxidant treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / motor neuron diseaseDietary interventions for multiple sclerosis
Acupuncture and related interventions for smoking cessationAuricular acupuncture for cocaine dependenceHypnotherapy for smoking cessationSilver acetate for smoking cessation
Acupuncture for Bell's palsyAcupuncture for restless legs syndromeAcupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndromeAcupuncture for uterine fibroidsAntioxidant supplements for prevention of mortality in healthy participants and patients with various diseasesBehavioural treatments for non-epileptic attack disorder Carnitine supplementation for inborn errors of metabolismChinese herbal medicine for endometriosisChinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidismChinese herbal medicine Huangqi type formulations for nephrotic syndromeChinese medicinal herbs for acute bronchitisChinese medicinal herbs for acute pancreatitisConservative treatments for whiplashDrug treatment for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophyDeep transverse friction massage for treating tendinitisElectrical stimulation for faecal incontinence in adults Electromagnetic therapy for treating pressure ulcersFish oil for induction of remission in ulcerative colitisFish oil for kidney transplant recipients Ginkgo biloba for intermittent claudicationGinkgo biloba for tinnitusGluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorderHerbal medicines for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome Herbal preparations for uterine fibroidsHoney as a topical treatment for woundsHypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndromeIntercessory prayer for the alleviation of ill health Interventions for educating traditional healers about STD and HIV medicineInterventions for preventing bone disease in kidney transplant recipientsInterventions for preventing hamstring injuriesInterventions for prevention of post-operative recurrence of Crohn's diseaseInterventions for the treatment of burning mouth syndromeInterventions for treating collagenous colitisLaxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoidsLow protein diets for chronic kidney disease in non diabetic adults Magnesium for acute traumatic brain injuryMusic therapy for end-of-life careNon-pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in advanced stages of malignant and non-malignant diseases Non-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndromeNutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcersNutritional supplementation for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseOmega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for maintenance of remission in Crohn's diseaseOmega-3 fatty acids (from fish oils) for cystic fibrosisOral calorie supplements for cystic fibrosis Oral zinc for arterial and venous leg ulcersParenteral calcium for intensive care unit patientsPharmacological and nutritional treatment for McArdle's disease (Glycogen Storage Disease type V)Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbsPhytomedicines (medicines derived from plants) for sickle cell diseaseProbiotics for induction of remission in Crohn's diseaseProbiotics for induction of remission in ulcerative colitisProbiotics for the treatment of bacterial vaginosisPreventing occupational stress in healthcare workersPsychological interventions for people with cystic fibrosis and their familiesPsychological interventions for non-ulcer dyspepsiaSelenium supplementation for critically ill adultsTherapeutic touch for healing acute woundsTreatment for mitochondrial disorders Tyrosine supplementation for phenylketonuriaVitamin A supplementation for cystic fibrosisVitamin B for treating peripheral neuropathyVitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysisVitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysisVitamin D supplementation for cystic fibrosis
Last updated
17-02-2010