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Spotlight on New Research Results
Brain-Imaging Study Explores Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture
In the study, 12 people were exposed to heat pain and received either actual or sham acupuncture. Researchers used fMRI to examine the brain's pain responses before and after acupuncture. November 2008
Green Tea May Help Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
NCCAM-funded investigators examined the effects of green tea polyphenols on RA by using an animal model in rats. November 2008
St. John's Wort Extracts May Help Treat Major Depression
Researchers reviewed the scientific literature on St. John's wort for major depression and analyzed findings from randomized, double-blind studies comparing St. John's wort extracts with placebo and standard antidepressants. October 2008
Researchers Investigate Effects of Ginkgo Biloba on Stroke-Related Brain Injury in Mice
Previous animal studies have indicated that an extract from leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree may protect against stroke-related brain injury. However, the mechanism involved has not been fully understood. October 2008
Major Clinical Trial Results
- Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM): 2008 Study Results
- Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT): 2006 and 2008 Study Results
- Echinacea for the Prevention and Treatment of Colds in Adults July 2005
- Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the Knee December 2004
- St. John's Wort and Depression April 2002
Additional Sources
- Search for NCCAM-funded publications
(National Library of Medicine)
Search for journal articles by NCCAM grantees. - CAM on PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Staff Publication List
- Completed Clinical Trials—some include links to publications (ClinicalTrials.gov)
- International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) Database (Office of Dietary Supplements)
- Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research (Office of Dietary Supplements)
