Complementary & Alternative Medicine - A Desktop Reference - Softcover

Eisenberg, David

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Synopsis

This essential desk reference provides concise evidence-based information on 64 popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and 38 common conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available.

  • Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for healthcare professionals
  • Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach
  • Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments
  • Summarises clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific conditions
  • Alerts readers to areas where CAM may present risks
  • Weighs the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment
  • Makes recommendations for practice in the context of conventional medical management
  • Includes CD-ROM for easy searching of the text.
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    About the Author

    Professor Edzard Ernst, Director, Department of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, UK

    Dr David Eisenberg, Dept of Medicine, Harvard University, USA

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