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| Effect of acupuncture, acupressure, electroacuouncture and moxibustion |
Acupuncture and assisted conceptionAcupuncture and dry-needling for low back painAcupuncture and electroacupuncture for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritisAcupuncture and related interventions for smoking cessation Acupuncture for acute strokeAcupuncture for Bell's palsyAcupuncture for chronic asthmaAcupuncture for depressionAcupuncture for dysphagia in acute strokeAcupuncture for epilepsy Acupuncture for glaucomaAcupuncture for induction of labourAcupuncture for lateral elbow painAcupuncture for migraine prophylaxisAcupuncture for neck disorders Acupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritisAcupuncture for restless legs syndromeAcupuncture for schizophreniaAcupuncture for shoulder painAcupuncture for stroke rehabilitationAcupuncture for tension-type headacheAcupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndromeAcupuncture for uterine fibroidsAcupuncture for vascular dementia Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomitingAuricular acupuncture for cocaine dependenceCephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentationComplementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labourComplementary and miscellaneous interventions for nocturnal enuresis in childrenConservative management for postprostatectomy urinary incontinenceElectrical stimulation for faecal incontinence in adults Electrical stimulation for preventing and treating post-stroke shoulder painElectrical stimulation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritisElectrotherapy for neck disordersElectromagnetic therapy for treating pressure ulcersElectromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcersInterventions for apathy after traumatic brain injuryInterventions (other than pharmacological, psychosocial or psychological) for treating antenatal depressionInterventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancyInterventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancyNon-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headacheNon-pharmacological interventions for assisting the induction of anaesthesia in childrenNon-pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in advanced stages of malignant and non-malignant diseasesNon-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndromeRehabilitation for ankle fractures in adultsStimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomitingSurface neuromuscular electrical stimulation for quadriceps strengthening pre and post total knee replacementTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for acute painTranscutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) for cancer pain in adultsTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for dementiaTranscutaneous electrostimulation for osteoarthritis of the kneeTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low-back painTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic painTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief in labourTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for primary dysmenorrhoeaTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the handTranscutaneous electrostimulation for suspected placental insufficiency (diagnosed by Doppler studies)Treatment of urinary incontinence after stroke in adults
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| Effect of aromatherapy, music therapy and other sensory stimulation therapies |
Aromatherapy for dementiaArt therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnessesAuditory integration training and other sound therapies for autism spectrum disordersComplementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labourDance therapy for schizophreniaDrama therapy for schizophrenia or schitzophrenia-like illnessesEarly skin-to-skin contact for mothers and their healthy newborn infantsForce platform feedback for standing balance training after strokeInterventions for improving communication with children and adolescents about their cancerKinesthetic stimulation for preventing apnea in preterm infantsKinesthetic stimulation versus theophylline for apnea in preterm infantsMassage for promoting growth and development of preterm and/or low birth-weight infantsMassage and touch for dementiaMusic during caesarean section under regional anaesthesia for improving maternal and infant outcomesMusic for pain reliefMusic for stress and anxiety reduction in coronary heart disease patientsMusic therapy for autistic spectrum disorder Music therapy for depressionMusic therapy for end-of-life careMusic therapy for people with dementiaMusic therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnessesNon-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headacheNon-pharmacological interventions for assisting the induction of anaesthesia in childrenNon-pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in advanced stages of malignant and non-malignant diseasesNon-pharmacological interventions for wandering of people with dementia in the domestic settingPain control in first trimester surgical abortionPain relief for neonatal circumcisionPreventing occupational stress in healthcare workersPsychological interventions for people with cystic fibrosis and their familiesSnoezelen for dementiaSubjective barriers to prevent wandering of cognitively impaired peopleTouch therapies for pain relief in adultsTherapeutic touch for healing acute woundsVibrooacoustic stimulation for fetal assessment in labour in the presence of a nonreassuring fetal heart rate trace
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| Effects of dietary advice and diets |
Advice to reduce dietary salt for prevention of cardiovascular disease Altered dietary salt for preventing pre-eclampsia, and its complicationsDietary advice for illness-related malnutrition in adults Dietary advice for reducing cardiovascular risk Dietary advice for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adultsDietary advice in pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitusDietary exclusions for established atopic eczemaDietary fibre for the prevention of colorectal adenomas and carcinomasDietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritisDietary salt reduction or exclusion for allergic asthmaDietary treatment for familial hypercholesterolaemiaEffects of low sodium diet versus high sodium diet on blood pressure, renin, aldosterone, catecholamines, cholesterols, and triglycerideEffects of restricted caffeine intake by mother on fetal, neonatal and pregnancy outcomeEnergy and protein intake in pregnancyExercise or exercise and diet for preventing type 2 diabetes mellitusGluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorderInterventions for preventing weight gain after smoking cessationKetogenic diet for epilepsyLong-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 deabetes mellitusLow protein diets for chronic kidney disease in non diabetic adults Maternal dietary antigen avoidance during pregnancy or lactation, or both, for
preventing or treating atopic disease in the childNon-invasive interventions for improving well-being and quality of life in patients with lung cancerNutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosisProtein restriction for children with chronic renal failureProtein restriction for diabetic renal diseaseReduced or modified dietary fat for preventing cardiovascular diseaseRestricting oral fluid and food intake during labourWholegrain cereals for coronary heart diseaseWhole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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| Effects of herbal and dietary supplements |
Acanthopanax for acute ischaemic strokeAlpha lipoic acid for dementiaAntimotility agents for chronic diarrhoea in people with HIV/AIDSAntioxidant supplements for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and/or steatohepatitisAntioxidant supplements for preventing gastrointestinal cancersAntioxidant supplements for prevention of mortality in healthy participants and patients with various diseasesAntioxidant treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / motor neuron diseaseAntioxidant vitamin and mineral supplementation for preventing age-related macular degenerationAntioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration Antioxidants for preventing pre-eclampsiaArtichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemiaAyurvedic medicine for schizophreniaBeta-sitosterols for benign prostatic hyperplasiaBlood pressure lowering efficacy of coenzyme Q10 for hypertensionCalcium and phosphorus supplementation of human milk for preterm infantsCalcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems Calcium supplementation for improving bone mineral density in childrenCalcium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adults Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementiaCapsaicin for allergic rhinitis in adultsCarbohydrate supplementation of human milk to promote growth in preterm infantsCarnitine supplementation for inborn errors of metabolismCarnitine supplementation for preterm infants with recurrent apneaCarnitine supplementation of parenterally fed neonatesCernilton for benign prostatic hyperplasiaChinese herbal medicine for atopic eczemaChinese herbal medicine for chronic neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc diseaseChinese herbal medicine for endometriosisChinese herbal medicines for hyperthyroidism Chinese herbal medicines for induction of remission in advanced or late gastric cancerChinese herbal medicines for people with impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting blood glucoseChinese herbal medicine for premenstrual syndromeChinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhoeaChinese herbal medicine for schizophreniaChinese herbal medicine for the treatment of pre-eclampsia Chinese herbal medicines for type 2 diabetes mellitusChinese herbal medicine Huangqi type formulations for nephrotic syndromeChinese herbal medicines in the treatment of ectopic pregnancyChinese herbal medicine suxiao jiuxin wan for angina pectorisChinese herbs combined with Western medicine for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patientsChinese medicinal herbs for acute bronchitisChinese medicinal herbs for acute pancreatitisChinese medicinal herbs for asymptomatic carriers of hepatitis B virus infectionChinese medicinal herbs for chronic hepatitis B Chinese medicinal herbs for influenzaChinese medicinal herbs for measles Chinese medicinal herbs for the common coldChinese medicinal herbs to treat the side-effects of chemotherapy in breast cancer patientsChitosan for overweight or obesityChuanxiong preparations for preventing strokeChuanxiong-type preparations for acute ischemic strokeCombined calcium, magnesium and potassium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adultsCombined vitamin B6-magnesium treatment in autism spectrum disorderCranberries for preventing urinary tract infectionsCranberries for treating urinary tract infections Dan Shen agents for acute ischaemic strokeDanshen (Chinese medicinal herb) preparations for acute myocardial infarctionDengzhanhua preparations for acute cerebral infarctionDietary advice for illness-related malnutrition in adultsDietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polypsDietary interventions for multiple sclerosisDietary interventions for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in childhoodDietary marine fatty acids (fish oil) for asthma in adults and childrenDoes the hip powder of Rosa Canina (rosehip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (structured abstract)Drugs for preventing lung cancer in healthy peopleDrug treatment for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophyEchinacea for preventing and treating the common coldEffects of routine oral iron supplementation with og without folic acid for women during pregnancy Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid from fish oils) for the treatment of cancer cachexiaEnergy and protein intake in pregnancyFat supplementation of human milk for promoting growth in preterm infantsFeverfew for preventing migraine Fish oil for induction of remission in ulcerative colitisFish oil for kidney transplant recipients Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries in children and adolescentsFolate for depressive disordersFolic acid with or without vitamin B12 for the prevention and treatment of healthy elderly and demented peopleGarlic for peripheral arterial occlusive diseaseGarlic for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complicationsGarlic for the common coldGinkgo biloba extract for age-related macular degenerationGinkgo biloba for acute ischaemic strokeGinkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementiaGinkgo biloba for intermittent claudicationGinkgo biloba for tinnitusGlutamine supplementation to prevent morbidity and mortality in preterm infantsGreen tea (camellia sinensis) for the prevention of cancerHawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failureHerbal and dietary therapies for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoeaHerbal interventions for chronic asthma in adults and childrenHerbal medicine for low back painHerbal medicines for treating HIV infection and AIDSHerbal medicines for treatment of irritable bowel syndromeHerbal medicines for viral myocarditisHerbal preparations for uterine fibroidsHerbal therapy for treating osteoarthritisHerbal therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritisHoney and lozenges for children with non-specific coughHoney as a topical treatment for woundsHoney for acute cough in childrenHorse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiencyHuperzine A for Alzheimer's diseaseHuperzine A for vascular dementiaIncreased energy intake for preterm infants with (or developing) bronchopulmonary dysplasia/ chronic lung disease Inositol for depressive disordersInositol for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants Interventions for leg cramps in pregnancyInterventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy Interventions for pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceusInterventions for preventing bone disease in kidney transplant recipientsInterventions for preventing falls in older people living in the communityInterventions for preventing neuropathy caused by cisplatin and related compoundsInterventions for prevention of post-operative recurrence of Crohn's diseaseInterventions for the prevention of nutritional rickets in term born childrenInterventions for the treatment of burning mouth syndromeInterventions for treating collagenous colitisInterventions for treating oral leukoplakia Iodine supplementation for preventing iodine deficiency disorders in children Iodine supplementation for the prevention of mortality and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infantsIodised salt for preventing iodine deficiency disordersIron 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 anaemiaKava extract for treating anxietyLactase treated feeds to promote growth and feeding tolerance in preterm infantsLaetrile treatment for cancerLaxatives for the treatment of hemorrhoidsLecithin for dementia and cognitive impairmentLongchain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in preterm infantsMagnesium for acute traumatic brain injuryMagnesium supplementation for the management of essential hypertension in adultsMagnesium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adults Magnesium supplementation in pregnancyMailuoning for acute ischaemic strokeMarine oil, and other prostaglandin precursor, supplementation for pregnancy uncomplicated by pre-eclampsia or intrauterine growth restriction Maternal nutrient supplementation for suspected impaired fetal growthMedicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infectionMethods of preventing bacterial sepsis and wound complications for liver transplantationMicronutrient supplementation in children and adults with HIV infection Milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseasesMistletoe therapy in oncologyMulticomponent fortified human milk for promoting growth in preterm infants Multiple-micronutrient supplementation for women during pregnancyNon-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndromeNutritional interventions for preventing and treating pressure ulcersNutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in older peopleNutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosisNutritional supplementation for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseOmega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for maintenance of remission in Crohn's diseaseOmega-3 fatty acid for the prevention of dementiaOmega-3 fatty acids for bipolar disorderOmega-3 fatty acids (from fish oils) for cystic fibrosisOmega-3 fatty acids for intermittent claudicationOmega 3 fatty acids for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseaseOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for type 2 diabetes mellitusOral calorie supplements for cystic fibrosis Oral iron supplementation for preventing or treating anaemia among children in malaria-endemic areasOral protein calorie supplementation for children with chronic disease Oral vitamin B12 versus intramuscular vitamin B12 for vitamin B12 deficiencyOral zinc for arterial and venous leg ulcersOral zinc for treating diarrhoea in childrenParenteral calcium for intensive care unit patientsPassiflora for anxiety disorderPelargonium sidoides extract for acute respiratory tract infectionsPericonceptional supplementation with folate and/or multivitamins for preventing neural tube defectsPharmacological and nutritional treatment for McArdle's disease (Glycogen Storage Disease type V)Phlebotonics for venous insufficiencyPhytomedicines (medicines derived from plants) for sickle cell diseasePolyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for schizophreniaPotassium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adultsPrebiotics in infants for prevention of allergic disease and food hypersensitivityProbiotics for induction of remission in Crohn's diseaseProbiotics for induction of remission in ulcerative colitisProbiotics for preventing preterm labour Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrheaProbiotics for the treatment of bacterial vaginosisProbiotics for treating eczema
Probiotics for treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated colitis in adultsProbiotics in infants for prevention of allergic disease and food hypersensitivityProtein and energy supplementation in elderly people at risk from malnutritionProtein supplementation of human milk for promoting growth in preterm infantsPuerarin for acute ischaemic strokePygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasiaPyridoxine (Vitamin B6) supplementation in pregnancyRoselle for hypertension in adultsSanchi for acute ischaemic strokeSelenium for alliviating the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in cancer patients Selenium supplementation for asthmaSelenium supplementation for critically ill adultsShengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failureSilver acetate for smoking cessationSerenoa repens for benign prostatic hyperplasiaSoy formula for prevention of allergy and food intolerance in infantsSt John's Wort for major depressionThiamine for Alzheimer's diseaseTongxinluo capsule for acute strokeTongxinluo (Tong xin luo or Tong-xin-luo) capsule for unstable angina pectorisTopical capsaicin for chronic neuropathic pain in adultsTopical fluoride as a cause of dental fluorosis in childrenTopical treatments for chronical plaque psoriasisTreatment for mitochondrial disorders Traditional chinese medicinal herbs for the treatment of idiopathic chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndromeTraditional chinese medicine for epilepsyTreatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancyTyrosine supplementation for phenylketonuriaValerian for anxiety disordersVitamin 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 childrenVitamin A supplementation during pregnancyVitamin A supplementation for cystic fibrosisVitamin B for treating peripheral neuropathyVitamin B6 for cognitionVitamin B12 for cognition Vitamin C and superoxide dismutase (SOD) for diabetic retinopathyVitamin C for preventing and treating pneumonia Vitamin C for preventing and treating tetanusVitamin C for preventing and treating the common coldVitamin C supplementation for asthmaVitamin C supplementation in pregnancyVitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysisVitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysisVitamin D for the treatment of chronic painful conditions in adultsVitamin D supplementation during pregnancy Vitamin D supplementation for cystic fibrosisVitamin E for Alzheimer's diseaseVitamin E for intermittent claudicationVitamin E for neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesiaVitamin E supplementation in pregnancyVitamin K for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with liver diseasesVitamin supplementation for preventing miscarriageVitamins for epilepsyYizhi capsule for vascular dementiaZhiling decoction for vascular dementiaZinc supplementation for improving pregnancy and infant outcome Zinc supplementation for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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| Effect of homeopathy |
Homeopathy for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or hyperkinetic disorderHomeopathy for chronic asthma Homeopathy for dementiaHomeopathic medicines for adverse effects of cancer treatmentsHomoeopathy for induction of labour
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| Effects of hypnosis, suggestion, prayer and visualization |
Behavioural treatments for non-epileptic attack disorderComplementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labourComplementary and miscellaneous interventions for nocturnal enuresis in children Hypnosis for schizophreniaHypnotherapy for smoking cessation Hypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndromeIntercessory prayer for the alleviation of ill healthInterventions for educating traditional healers about STD and HIV medicineMeditation therapy for anxiety disordersNon-pharmacological interventions for assisting the induction of anaesthesia in childrenPsychological interventions for needle-related procedural pain and distress in children and adolescentsPsychological interventions for non-ulcer dyspepsiaPsychosocial interventions for conversion disorderRehabilitation for ankle fractures in adultsRelaxation therapies for the management of primary hypertension in adultsRelaxation for depression
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| Effects of massage, reflexology and manipulative techniques |
Antenatal perineal massage for reducing perineal traumaBreast stimulation for cervical ripening and induction of labourComplementary and alternative therapies for pain management in labour Complementary and miscellaneous interventions for nocturnal enuresis in childrenConservative treatments for whiplashCreams for preventing stretch marks in pregnancy Deep transverse friction massage for treating tendinitisInterventions for preventing hamstring injuriesInterventions (other than pharmacological, psychosocial of psychological) for treating antenatal depressionInterventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancyManipulation or mobilisation for neck painManual therapy for asthmaMassage and touch for dementiaMassage for low back painMassage for mechanical neck disordersMassage 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 months Massage therapy for people with HIV/AIDSMechanical traction for neck pain with or without radiculopathyNon-invasive interventions for improving well-being and quality of life in patients with lung cancerNon-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headacheNon-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndrome Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs Preventing occupational stress in healthcare workersPsychological interventions for people with cystic fibrosis and their familiesSpinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoeaSpinal manipulative therapy for low-back pain Superficial heat or cold for low back pain Thermotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritisUterine massage for preventing postpartum haemorrhage
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| Effects of yoga, tai chi and breathing techniques |
Alexander technique for chronic asthmaBreathing exercises for asthmaExercises for prevention of recurrences of low-back painInspiratory muscle training for asthma Interventions for preventing falls in elderly people living in the communityMeditation therapy for anxiety disorders Non-surgical treatment (other than steroid injection) for carpal tunnel syndrome Speleotherapy for asthma Sports and games for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritisTreadmill training for patients with Parkinson's diseaseYoga for epilepsy