ACNM Library Research Update - Vol. 2 No. 3

Including only a selection of print journals, electronic journals from subscription databases, and free online journals

Including news and research tools


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

News

New Journal Issues

Latest on BioMed Central

Research tools

Feature web-tool of the week!

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News

CLICK HERE: search for Natural Medicine in the news

CLICK HERE: search for Health Sciences in the news

Below are some features and highlights


FEATURE

HIV/AIDS Nutritional Supplement Donation Initiative
By Chris Gupta
"Sadly, this initiative does not include Selenium, a key ingredient, hopefully will could be supplied separately until such time the formulation is upgraded. The Fawzi study mentioned below might have had a significantly stronger outcome had this not been overlooked..."
See more, and yet more

TIME TO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT VACCINATIONS
By Chris Gupta
"The petition letter at www.autismtruth.org/ itself is an education. Please read and foreword as appropriate. Chris Gupta E-NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER Vienna, Virginia http://www.nvic.org * * * * * * * * * * * * *..."

Vioxx Shows: FDA Unable To Protect Public From Deadly Medical Drugs
By Josef Hasslberger
"According to recent congressional testimony, "the FDA as currently configured is incapable of protecting America against another Vioxx. We are virtually defenceless," said David Graham, associate director of the agency's Office of Drug Safety. The quote is from an article published in South Africa, titled Doctor: FDA is too cosy with drug firms. The FDA is the national food and medicines regulatory agency of the US but it has been held in high esteem in countries world wide, where drug safety is the issue. So much so, that many drugs are approved around the world as if by an invisible domino effect. Once the FDA gives it the green light,..."

Loic le Ribault's Resistance
By Candida International
"The creation of a treatment for arthritis and the persecution of its author, France's foremost forensic scientist by Martin J Walker "In 1985 while working as an independent forensic scientist for the French judiciary, Le Ribault joined forces with a..."

BUTTER VERSUS MARGARINE
By Chris Gupta
"The following article (extracted from Dr. Lawrence Wilson's information dense site) is one of the best that I have seen on this issue. While the propaganda mill of the industry has hood winked us into thinking that their counterfeit copy is better - the real reason is the considerable profit that margarine, and other processed foods bring over the more expensive natural products."


HIGHLIGHTS

Via Life Extension Foundation
Folic acid supplementation could prevent 70 percent of neural tube defects
Grape juice raises HDL and lowers inflammation
Higher selenium levels equal lower colorectal cancer risk
Folic acid supplementation could prevent 70 percent of neural tube defects

Via Friends of Freedom
Vaccines Are Good Business for Drug Makers
Shiatsu Massage - Another Valuable Therapy Now under Threat
Doctors and drug companies are locked in vicious circle-British Medical Journal
PRESS RELEASE: Vitamin E meta-analysis misleads consumers
Shiatsu Massage - Another Valuable Therapy Now under Threat

Via MedlinePlus
Whole Medical Systems: An Overview
Biologically Based Practices: An Overview
Energy Medicine: An Overview
Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices: An Overview
See MedlinePlus topic: Alternative Medicine


H E A L T H: Acupuncture may help kids' nasal allergies

High standards have been laid down in alternative medicine

New Support for Acupuncture in Knee Arthritis

Low dietary intake of folate may be a risk factor for severe depression

Vaccine shortage boosts sales of alternative remedies for flu

Homeopathy: Press Conference on the 12th of November 2004

Expanding the boundaries of Aromatherapy

Chocolate may cure coughs

Acupuncturist releases CD-ROM on pain relief

Acupuncture codes now available

Cocoa ingredient may provide cough remedy

Out of Control Kids

Aussies develop diabetes vaccine

Low-Dose Supplements Ward Off Cancer in Men

Study Finds Health Benefit in Low-Glycemic Diet

Emugetresults.com - Emu Oil Has Attracted the Attention of Health Conscious Individuals Worldwide and Yes, Even the Cosmetic and Healthcare Industries

Medical Conference Explores Alternative Treatment of Arthritis

Few Kids Get Alternative Medicine


New Journal Issues

PRINT (incl. subscription e-journals)

New England Journal of Medicine - Vol. 351, No's 20, 21; 11, 18 Nov 2004
Publisher Full-text (ask for password)
Proquest Full-text

Alternative Medicine Alert - Vol. 7, No. 11, Nov 2004
Publisher Full-text (ask for password)
Publisher host Full-text (ask for password)

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Vol. 10, Nov. 5, Oct 2004
Publisher TOC
Publisher host Abstract
Ebsco Full-text

Journal of Essential Oil Research - Vol. 16, No. 6, Nov/Dec 2004
Publisher Search

Massage Therapy Journal - Vol. 43, No. 3, fall 2004
Publisher Abstract (also search)

Herbalgram - No. 64, 2004
Publisher Full-text (ask for password)
Ebsco Full-text

Phytomedicine - Vol. 11, No. 6, Sep 2004
Publisher TOC
Publisher host Abstract
Proquest Full-text
Ebsco Full-text

Complementary Therapies in Medicine - Vol. 12, No.2-3, June-Sep 2004
(electronic only)
Science Direct Full-text

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - Vol. 10, No. 5, Sep/Oct 2004
Publisher Full-text (ask for password)
Proquest Full-text
Ebsco Full-text


FREE

British Medical Journal - Vol. 329, No. 7476, 20 Nov 2004


CLICK HERE: see the Free Journal Title list… and Source lists


OTHER

Footage (Newsletter of Reflexology Association of Australia) - Sep/Oct 2004

Sun Ten Newsletter - Sep/Oct 2004

The New Frontier (Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine Education & Research) - No. 1, Spring 2004

American Neutraceutical E-Newsletter - Fall 2004

Blackmores Online - 25 Nov 2004
Click on View a sample newsletter


Latest on BioMed Central

Research article Evaluation of an inter-professional workshop to develop a psychosocial assessment and child-centred communication training programme for paediatricians in trainingNestel D, Taylor S, Spender QBMC Medical Education 2004, 4:25 (21 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article Use of the bootstrap in analysing cost data from cluster randomised trials: some simulation resultsFlynn TN, Peters TJBMC Health Services Research 2004, 4:33 (18 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Methodology article Use of a highly sensitive two-dimensional luminescence imaging system to monitor endogenous bioluminescence in plant leavesFlor-Henry M, McCabe TC, de Bruxelles GL, Roberts MRBMC Plant Biology 2004, 4:19 (18 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article Molecular cloning and functional expression of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase from Coleus forskohliiBriqEngprasert S, Taura F, Kawamukai M, Shoyama YBMC Plant Biology 2004, 4:18 (18 November 2004)[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article An evaluation of a communication skills seminar for students in a Japanese medical school: Non-randomized controlled studyMukohara K, Kitamura K, Wakabayashi H, Abe K, Sato J, Ban NBMC Medical Education 2004, 4:24 (18 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Methodology article The "Transport Specificity Ratio": a structure-function tool to search the protein fold for loci that control transition state stability in membrane transport catalysisKing SCBMC Biochemistry 2004, 5:16 (17 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article The effect of short-duration sub-maximal cycling on balance in single-limb stance in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury: a cross-sectional studyAgeberg E, Roberts D, Holmstrom E, Friden TBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2004, 5:44 (17 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article Zygapophysial joint blocks in chronic low back pain: a test of Revel's model as a screening testLaslett M, Oberg B, Aprill CN, McDonald BBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2004, 5:43 (16 November 2004)[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article Myasthenia gravis and pregnancy: clinical implications and neonatal outcomeTellez-Zenteno JF., Hernandez-Ronquillo L, Salinas V, Estanol B, da Silva OBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2004, 5:42 (16 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article Reserpine methonitrate, a novel quaternary analogue of reserpine augments urinary excretion of VMA and 5-HIAA without affecting HVA in ratsSreemantula S, Boini KM., Nammi SBMC Pharmacology 2004, 4:30 (16 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article Effects of heparin on the uptake of lipoprotein lipase in rat liverNeuger L, Vilaro S, Lopez-Iglesias C, Gupta J, Olivecrona T, Olivecrona GBMC Physiology 2004, 4:13 (15 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article Inconsistent self-reported mammography history: Findings from the National Population Health Survey longitudinal cohortBancej CM, Maxwell CJ, Snider JBMC Health Services Research 2004, 4:32 (12 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article Enhanced Dupuytren's disease fibroblast populated collagen lattice contraction is independent of endogenous active TGF-beta2Tse R, Howard JC, Wu Y, Gan BSBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2004, 5:41 (12 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) for the treatment of depression in people living with HIV/AIDSShippy RA, Mendez D, Jones K, Cergnul I, Karpiak SEBMC Psychiatry 2004, 4:38 (11 November 2004)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]


Research tools

CLICK HERE: search the Research Tool database


Institutional Archives Repositry
By IAR
"We are promoting open access to the research literature pre- and post-peer-review through author self-archiving in institutional eprint archives. Open access to research maximises research access and thereby also research impact, making research more productive and effective."
Browse or search for a repositry...you cannot search all repositries at once.

The Psi Cafe: A Psychology Resource Site
By Psi Cafe
"It is the vision of the Psi Cafe to operate as a gateway to the vast amount of information and resources that can be found on the Internet about the general field of psychology; the various sub fields; classic, as well as current, theories/research in psychology; psychology programs, institutes, associations, and organizations; as well as application of psychological issues in everyday life."

AcuLinks WWW Directory
By John Tropea
Part of Gancao.net, AcuLinks as over 700 quality website links in the field of acupuncture. This website also offers a mailing list, forum, select articles, a weblog, etc...

Diseases Database
By Diseases Database
"The Diseases Database is a cross-referenced index of human disease, medications, symptoms, signs, abnormal investigation findings etc. This site provides a medical textbook-like index and search portal covering areas including:
General internal medical disorders, Symptoms and signs, Congenital and inherited disorders, Infectious diseases and organisms, Drugs and medications, Common haematology and biochemistry investigation abnormalities"

Drug Information by RxList
By RxList
"The database of approximately 5,000 product names is updated every several days. The professional monographs, derived from FDA approved labeling, are reviewed annually and revised when necessary (licensed material is updated quarterly). Dates of revision are located at the bottom of each page.
Search the RxList database for brand name, generic name and pharmacologic category. Many of the most popular entries have links to professional and/or patient oriented material."


Feature web-tool of the week!

Google Scholar
By Google
"Google Scholar enables you to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from all broad areas of research. Use Google Scholar to find articles from a wide variety of academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories and universities, as well as scholarly articles available across the web."

Of course a subscription is needed to access full-text for fee paying journals

For more see: The Scholarly Search Engine: Google Scholar


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