Poster Presentations

Wednesday, May 14, 2009

Presentations by Authors:

9:00AM - 9:45AM
5:00PM - 6:15PM

Salon D

Poster Board Category Abstract ID Alternative Therapies
May/June
Page No.
Abstract Title Presenting Author Institution Country
A1 Basic Science 3019 S79 Vitamin C Dramatically Increases Photo-oxidation of Merocyanine-540 to Yield a ROS-dependent Intermediate with Potent Anti-tumor Activity Ahmad, Kashif A. Northwestern Health Sciences University, National University of Singapore USA
A2 Basic Science 2893 S80 The Potential of a Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) Extract to Alleviate Adverse Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy: An In Vitro Study Baumgartner, Stephan University of Bern, Institute of Complementary Medicine KIKOM Switzerland
A3 Basic Science 2942 S81 Ginkgo Biloba as a Therapeutic Agent for Endometriosis in the Mouse Model Carney, Elissa Georgetown University Medical Center USA
A4 Basic Science 2896 S85 Acupuncture's Ability to Fight Stress: Effects on the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis and Neuropeptide Y Eshkevari, Ladan Georgetown University Medical Center USA
A5 Basic Science 3292 S87 Acupuncture Suppress Induction of Pain in a Rat Model of Carrageenan Induced Knee Inflammation Chan, Han Pusan National University, School of OrientalMedicine Republic of Korea
A6 Basic Science 2953 S87 Chemical Constituents from Notopterygium Incisum and their Binding Affinities at Opioid and Dopamine Receptors Ma, Zhongze Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital USA
A7 Basic Science 2922 S89 In vivo Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on the Activation and Proliferation of Leukocytes Mikolai, Jeremy Helfgott Research Institute, National College of Natural Medicine USA
A8 Basic Science 3268 S90 Acai Fruit (Euterpe Oleracea Mart.): Systematic andCollaborative Study of the Phytochemistry, Nutrient Composition, and in vitro and in vivo Bioactivities of the Amazonian Pallm Fruit Euterpe Oleracea Mart (Acai) in Humans. Economic Impact on Preserving the Amazon Rain Forest Schauss, Alexander G. AIBMR Life Sciences, Inc. USA
A9 Basic Science 3005 S91 Acupuncture for Stroke Induces Different Cell Proliferation between the Two Regions of Adult Rat Brain Tamai, Hideaki Jichi Medical University Japan
A10 Basic Science 3232 S92 Effects of Medicinal Zingiberaceae on Bone Loss in Musculoskeletal Disease Wright, Laura University of Arizona USA
A11 Basic Science 3091 S93 Comparative Study on the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of the Extracts from Scutellaria Baicalensis According to Extracting Solvents Yoon, Taesook Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
A12 Basic Science 2895 S82 Ascorbic Acid as a Pro-Oxidant Therapeutic Agent in Cancer Chen, Qi University of Kansas Medical Center USA
A13 Basic Science 3342 S86 Meditation Training Leads to Changes in Regional Gray Matter Concentration Hoelzel, Britta Massachusetts General Hospital USA
B1 Clinical Research 3115 S93 Pediatric Best Case Series: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pediatric Oncology Adams, Denise University of Alberta Canada
B2 Clinical Research 3297 S95 Physiological Changes During Reiki Allexandre, Didier Cleveland Clinic USA
B3 Clinical Research 2983 S96 Homeopathic Remedies Increase Spectral Electroencephalographic Power during Sleep in Young Adults Bell, Iris University of Arizona College of Medicine USA
B4 Clinical Research 3285 S99 Cognitive Priming and the Positive Interpretation of Daily Events Burke, Adam San Francisco State University USA
B5 Clinical Research 3057 S100 A Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Anal High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions (HSIL) in HIV-Positive Men and Women Cohen, Misha Ruth UCSF Institute for Health and Aging (School of Nursing) USA
B6 Clinical Research 3280 S101 Improving Pregnant Women's Well Being During the Perinatal Period: Mixed-method Results from a Pilot Study of an Integrative Stress Reduction Intervention Duncan, Larissa G. UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine USA
B7 Clinical Research 3278 S104 Is a Mindfulness Score Differentially Associated with Parasympathetic Cardiovascular Control in Persons With and Without a Meditation-related Practice? Gilmartin, Matthew University of California (San Francisco), Osher Center for Integrative Medicine USA
B8 Clinical Research 3264 S105 Mechanisms Linking Mindfulness, Emotional Experience and Sleep Quality Greeson, Jeffrey Duke Integrative Medicine USA
B9 Clinical Research 3049 S101 Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Eating Behavior, Cortisol, and Body Fat Distribution: A Randomized Pilot Study Hecht, Frederick University of California, San Francisco USA
B10 Clinical Research 3157 S107 Beating the Odds: School Counselor-Led Drumming Improves Emotional and Social Behavior in Latino Children Ho, Ping University of California at Los Angeles USA
B11 Clinical Research 3144 S108 Exercise and Manual Auricular Acupuncture for People with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Feasibility Study Hunter, Ruth University of Ulster, Nothern Ireland, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute Northern Ireland
B12 Clinical Research 3313 S109 Effects of Biofield Healing on Fatigue, Inflammatory Immune Function, and Cortisol Variability in Breast Cancer Survivors: An RCT Jain, Shamini SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program, Clinical Psychology USA
B13 Clinical Research 3102 S133 Study on the Association between Korea Tailored Medicines Jang, Eun Su Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine South Korea
B14 Clinical Research 2961 S110 Evaluating the Efficacy of Acupuncture on Primary Dysmenohrrea, PD: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Keh, Gerie American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine USA
B15 Clinical Research 3174 S112 Impact of Mind-Body and Education-Based Interventions on Physiologic Markers of Chronic Stress in Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients Laube, Justin University of Minnesota Medical School USA
B16 Clinical Research 2875 S116 The SIPPY Study: The Study to Investigate the Potential of Probiotics in Yogurt Merenstein, Dan Georgetown University Medical Center USA
B17 Clinical Research 2989 S117 Post-natal Depression in Mothers of Infants Presented to a Chiropractic Clinic for Care: Chicken or Egg? Miller, Joyce Anglo-European College of Chiropractic United Kingdom
B18 Clinical Research 3039 S118 Implementation of Acupuncture/Acupressure under Surgery Procedures: A Pilot Study Fønnebø, Vinjar University of Tromso, National Research Centre in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Norway
B19 Clinical Research 2868 S119 Effects of Randomized Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation on Standardized Assessment of Academic Performance in Elementary School Children. Perlman, Adam University of Medicine and Denistry of New Jersey USA
B20 Clinical Research 3207 S121 Magnet Therapy and the Placebo Problem: Latest Research to Determine Effectiveness in Arthritis Richmond, Stewart J. University of York United Kingdom
B21 Clinical Research 2916 S129 Bridging Diagnostic Relationships between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Conventional Medicine in the Care of Children with Cancer Rooney, Diane Columbia University Medical Center USA
B22 Clinical Research 2860 S123 Homeopathy in Medical Schools: Analysis of Brazilian Undergraduates Students' Knowledge and Interest Soledade, Gabriel Nogueira Bastos State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences Brazil
B23 Clinical Research 3129 S108 Healing Through Affective Self-Awareness in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Stracks, John S. >University of Michigan USA
B24 Clinical Research 3149 S124 The Effects of Qigong Therapy on Glucose Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Sun, Guan-Cheng Bastyr University USA
B25 Clinical Research 3047 S125 Defining Health: Do Practitioners from Different Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Disciplines Evaluate Different Patient Outcomes? Sutherland, Elizabeth Helfgott Research Institute, National College of Natural Medicine USA
B26 Clinical Research 2856 S127 Phase I Clinical Trial of Trametes versicolor in Women with Breast Cancer Torkelson, Carolyn University of Minnesota USA
B27 Clinical Research 3139 S122 Rhodiola Rosea: State of the Clinical Evidence - Past, Present and Future Vohra, Sunita University of Alberta Canada
B28 Clinical Research 3341 S98 Pharmacy Study of Natural Health Product Adverse Reactions: Early lessons of Active Surveillance Vohra, Sunita University of Alberta Canada
B29 Clinical Research 3227 S129 Family Centered Integrative Medicine Interventions at a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital- Massage Therapy and Energy Healing: A Preliminary Report Wang, Sheila Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Children's Memorial Hospital USA
B30 Clinical Research 3250 S130 Stress Reduction Pilot of Interventions and Markers of Coronary Artery Disease Windenburg, Denise Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation USA
B31 Clinical Research 3274 S131 Tai Chi Exercise vs. Low-Impact Aerobics for Patients with Diastolic Heart Failure Yeh, Gloria Y. Harvard Medical School USA
B32 Clinical Research 3145 S132 Effect of Massage Therapy on Pain in Hospitalized Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients Zimmer, Michelle, MD Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center USA
B33 Clinical Research 2865 S98 Health-Related Quality-of-Life (HRQOL) to Measure Efficacy of an Integrative Medicine Approach to Treating Patients with Chronic Neck Pain Brodsky, Marc Stamford Hospital, Teaching Affiliate of Columbia University USA
B34 Clinical Research 3335 S97 A Plasma Nutrient Profile is More Reliable than Food Frequency Questionnaire Estimates in Elderly at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease Bowman, Gene Oregon Health & Sciences USA
B35 Clinical Research 2986 S119 Safety and Potential Cardio-Tonic Effect of Concomitant Administration of Herbal Medicines, Aconibal® (processed Aconitum Carmichaeli) and Acupuncture, Heart-Boosting Combinations, on Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Volunteers Oh, Dal-Seok Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
B36 Clinical Research 3190 S100 Mind-body Therapy Comprising Body Movement and Imagery (Eurythmy Therapy) Shows Specific Effects on Heart Rate Variability Cysarz, Dirk University Witten/Herdecke Germany
B37 Clinical Research 3267 S103 Mind-body Intervention can Reduce Seizures and Improve Quality of Life for Epilepsy Patients Oken, Barry Oregon Health and Science University USA
B38 Clinical Research 3337 S113 Development of a Botanical Dietary Supplement for Allergy Symptoms Lemay, Marc Nutrilite Health Institute USA
C1 Health Services Research 3053 S133 PROCAIM: A Web-based Survey of CAM Uses and Outcomes Ackerman, Deborah I. UCLA School of Public Health USA
C2 Health Services Research 3120 S134 Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Survey of its Use in Pediatric Neurology Adams, Denise University of Alberta Canada
C3 Health Services Research 2968 S136 The Chiropractic Care of Children with Otitis Media: A Systematic Review of the Literature Utilizing Whole Systems Research Evaluation and Meta-synthesis. Alcantara, Joel International Chiropractic Pediatric Association USA
C4 Health Services Research 3096 S137 Patient Perspectives of Integrative and Primary Care Management of Back and Neck Pain: Qualitative Findings from a Randomized Clinical Trial Andersson, Susanne Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) Sweden
C5 Health Services Research 3298 S139 Auricular Therapy for Pain and Symptom Management in the Military Setting: Mechanism, Efficacy and Development of Training Materials Bonakdar, Robert Alan Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine USA
C6 Health Services Research 2931 S140 Medical Doctors´ View: S pirituality, Therapeutic Self Efficacy and Interest in Patients Büssing, Ardt University Witten/Herdecke Germany
C7 Health Services Research 3272 S143 Impact of Integrative Therapies on Immediate Pain and Anxiety Scores at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Dusek, Jeffrey A. Penny George Institute of Health and Healing, Abbott Northwestern Hospital USA
C8 Health Services Research 2970 S145 Complementary and Alternative Services for Symptom Management in Children with Cancer Fitzgerald, Maura Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota USA
C9 Health Services Research 3240 S146 Longitudinal Benefits of Wellness Coaching Interventions for Cancer Survivors Galantino, Mary Lou Richard Stockton College of New Jersey USA
C10 Health Services Research 2967 S147 The Use of CAM by Psychiatric Outpatients and Their Opinions on CAM and Those of Psychiatrists Compared Hoenders, Roger Center for Integrative Psychiatry (Lentis, Groningen, The Netherlands) Netherlands
C11 Health Services Research 3110 S151 Assessing the Knowledge of, Attitude Toward and Use of Complementary Medicine in a Northern Illinois Medical Community Keith, Cathy SwedishAmerican Hospital (Canada) USA
C12 Health Services Research 2901 S150 Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga spp.) for Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Leach, Matthew University of South Australia Australia
C13 Health Services Research 2999 S151 Management of Operation Enduring Freedom [Afghanistan] and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans in a Veterans Health Administration Chiropractic Clinic Lisi, Anthony J. VA Connecticut Healthcare System USA
C14 Health Services Research 3078 S153 Integrative Teamworking: Implications for Integrative Healthcare Delivery Murynka, Tania M. University of Calgary Canada
C15 Health Services Research 3228 S137 Evaluating a Nonlinear Dynamical Model for Human Flourishing: Relationship of PANAS Positive-to-Negative-Affect Ratio and Global Health and Well-being Menk Otto, Laurie The University of Arizona, College of Medicine USA
C16 Health Services Research 3037 S154 Yoga in the Real World: Motivations and Patterns of Use Quilty, Mary Teresa Harvard School of Public Health USA
C17 Health Services Research 4005 S183 Comparative Analysis of CAM Use in the U.S. Cancer and Noncancer Populations Fouladbakhsh, Judith M. Wayne State University USA
C18 Health Services Research 3101 S157 Which Factors Influence Families Visits to Practitioners of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Steinsbekk, Aslak Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway
C19 Health Services Research 3104 S158 Implementation of an Integrative Family Medicine Pain Clinic for a Medicaid Population: A qualitative Evaluation Tick, Heather University of Arizona USA
C20 Health Services Research 3126 S158 Pediatric Integrative Medicine: Pediatrics' Newest Subspecialty? Vohra, Sunita University of Alberta Canada
C21 Health Services Research 3284 S159 Biofield Energy Therapy: A Qualitative Study of the Client's Perspective Warber, Sara L. University of Michigan USA
C22 Health Services Research 3249 S160 Survey of MDs/Administrators on Competencies of Licensed Acupuncturists for Practice in Hospitals, Integrated Centers And Other Conventional Healthcare Settings Weeks, John Clark, Bryn Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care USA
C23 Health Services Research 3067 S161 Prevalence of Veterinary Acupuncture Use: A Pilot Study Woods, P. Ella American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) USA
C24 Health Services Research 3161 S162 Use of and Communication About Dietary Supplements Among Hospitalized Patients Young, Laura University of Pennsylvania USA
C25 Health Services Research 3142 S162 Primary Health Care Professionals' Attitude Toward and Knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Zhang, Yan Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center USA
C26 Health Services Research 3116 S135 Electrodermal Measures as Clinical Markers: Jing-point Electrical Impedance in Adolescent Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Wayne, Peter Harvard Medical School USA
D1 Research Methodology 3263 S163 How Acupuncturists Think About Healing, Complexity, and Clinical Research Cassidy, Claire M. Windpath Healing Works USA
D2 Research Methodology 3066 S166 Reliability of Diagnoses and Classification in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies Jacobson, Eric Harvard Medical School USA
D3 Research Methodology 3090 S165 Outcome Measures in the Randomized Controlled Trials of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Literature Study Liu, Jianping Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine China
D4 Research Methodology 3295 S167 Applying Linguistic Categorization Methods to Homeopathy Transcripts Toward Improving Diagnostic Classification Poindexter, Beth University of Arizona USA
D5 Research Methodology 3199 S168 Feasibility Issues in Conducting CAM Dietary Research: Lessons Learned Schiffke, Heather Helfgott Research Institute, National College of Natural Medicine USA
D6 Research Methodology 3245 S170 Recruitment and Retention of Caregivers for Patients with Dementia: The Balance Study Whitebird, Robin R. HealthPartners Research Foundation USA
E1 Education Research 2872 S171 CAM Attitudes and Competencies of Nursing Students and Faculty: Results of Integrating CAM into the Nursing Curriculum Cornman, B. Jane University of Washington School of Nursing USA
E2 Education Research 3075 S172 Artistic Sculpture in Anatomy: Training Minds for Holistic and Integrative Activity: A pilot Study in Medical Education Heusser, Peter University of Bern Switzerland
E3 Education Research 3235 S174 Integrated Studies of Anthroposophic Medicine (ISAM): Can a CAM Holistic System be Integrated over Full Length in Regular Undergraduate Medical Education? Tauschel, Diethard University of Witten-Herdeck Germany
E4 General 3259 S178 Randomized Controlled Trials of Acupuncture, 1997 - 2007: Use of the Oregon CONSORT STRICTA Instrument (OCSI) to Assess Quality of Reporting Hammerschlag, Richard Oregon College of Oriental Medicine USA
E5 General 3080 S176 Processed Rice with Brown Rice Extract Regulates Serum Cholesterol Level Kamei, Tsutomu European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Japan
E6 General 2964 S177 Herbal Preparations for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Liu, Jianping Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine China
E7 General 2905 S178 Ethnomedicinal Survey of Paikgacha Region, Khulna District, Bangladesh Mollik, Md. Ariful Haque University of Development Alternative Bangladesh
E8 General 3279 S180 Physico-chemical Analysis of Classically Prepared Naga (Lead) Bhasma Sehgal, Anusha Boston University School of Public Health USA
E9 Education Research 4004 S182 Exploring Spirituality in Medicine - An Experiential Leadership Training Program for Medical Students and Residents D'Silva, Sahana Albert Einstein College of Medicine USA

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Presentations by Authors:

9:00AM - 9:45AM
5:30PM - 6:30PM

Salon D

Poster Board Category Abstract ID Alternative Therapies
May/June
Page No.
Abstract Title Presenting Author Institution Country
A1 Basic Science 3282 S79 Potential Mechanisms of Action of Guided Imagery Allexandre, Didier Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute USA
A2 Basic Science 2992 S80 Homeopathic Treatment of Arabidopsis Thaliana Plants Infected with Pseudomonas Syringae Baumgartner, Stephan University of Bern, Institute of Complementary Medicine KIKOM Switzerland
A3 Basic Science 3108 S82 Parsing Brain Activity of Acupuncture Action in Parkinson's Diseases Chae, Younbyoung Acupuncture & Meridan Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University Republic of Korea
A4 Basic Science 3007 S84 Epicatechin Prevents and Limits Ischemic Stroke Damage Dore, Sylvain Johns Hopkins University USA
A5 Basic Science 3318 S87 Comparison of Blood Flow and Bioenergy Markers of Acupuncture Points on the Palm Lin, Shin University of California, Irvine USA
A6 Basic Science 3258 S90 Neurological and Immunological Biomarker Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Marc, David Neuroscience, Inc. USA
A7 Basic Science 3266 S89 Is Bioenergy Healing Associated with Changes in the Magnetic Field Environment? Moga, Margaret M. Indiana University School of Medicine USA
A8 Basic Science 3238 S91 Bromelain Treatment during Sensitization Prevents Development of Murine Asthma Secor, Eric R, Jr. University of Connecticut Health Center USA
A9 Basic Science 3154 S92 Speech Therapy Leads to Changes in Blood Circulation and Oxygenation in the Brain and Muscle Wolf, Ursula University of Bern, Institute of Complementary Medicine KIKOM, Switzerland Switzerland
A10 Basic Science 3073 S93 Bee Venom Suppresses Neuroinflammation in Symptomatic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Models Yang, Eun Jin Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
A11 Basic Science 2874 S87 Mindfulness and the Sense of Touch: MEG Study of Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction and Prestimulus Cortical Dynamics in S1 Kerr, Catherine Harvard University USA
A12 Basic Science 3004 S84 Neuroprotective Mechanistic Effect of Panax Ginseng Against Free Radical Damage Dore, Sylvain Johns Hopkins University USA
A13 Basic Science 3137 S79 Anti-inflammatory Constituents of the Leaves of Ficus Exasperata (Moraceae) Amponsah, I. Kwame Nkrumah University of SC Ghana
B1 Clinical Research 3336 S94 Total Weight and Body Composition Changes in Response to Weight Reduction Diets of Varied Protein Content in Midlife Women Aldrich, Noel University of Minnesota USA
B2 Clinical Research 3076 S95 The Effect of Acupuncture for Losing Weight on the Level of Blood Sugar: A Survey on the Mechanism Azizi, Hoda Beijing University of Chinese Medicine China
B3 Clinical Research 2935 S114 Multi-Modal Mind/Body Group Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Depression: A Pilot Study Kligler, Benjamin Beth Israel Department of Integrative Medicine USA
B4 Clinical Research 2991 S99 Bio-psychological Personality Profiles of Traditional Korean Sasang Typology Based on the Temperament and Character Inventory in an Adult Clinical Sample Chae, Han Pusan National University, School of Oriental Medicine Korea
B5 Clinical Research 2866 S100 Measuring The Effect of Massage on Pain, Anxiety and Tension in Cardiac Surgical Patients Cutshall, Susanne Mayo Clinic USA
B6 Clinical Research 3200 S103 Prevalence and Patterns of Herbal Supplement Use in Post-partum Women in an Inner City Safety-net Hospital Gardiner, Paula Boston Universitiy USA
B7 Clinical Research 2937 S104 Acupuncture for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A pilot RCT Feasibility and Safety Study Glick, Ronald M. University of Pittsburgh USA
B8 Clinical Research 3133 S105 A Trial of Mindfulness versus Pharmacotherapy for Primary Chronic Insomnia Gross, Cynthia R. University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy USA
B9 Clinical Research 3301 S107 Results of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture in a Hospital Critical Care Unit Herman, Patricia Unniversity of Arizona USA
B10 Clinical Research 3023 S113 Pilot Study of Acupuncture for Pain Management after Knee or Hip Arthroplasty: Experience of Facilitating Clinical Research in a Community Hospital Hoeffel, Daniel P. Summit Orthopedics & Woodwinds Health Campus USA
B11 Clinical Research 2900 S97 Clinical Pilot of Constitutional Hydrotherapy in HIV+ Adults Huyuk, Aimee Bastyr Center for Natural Health USA
B12 Clinical Research 2834 S94 Randomized Long Term trial of Camel Milk as an Adjunct to Insulin Therapy in Type-1 Diabetes Jain, Shreyans S. P. Medical college, Bikaner (India), Diabetes Care & Research Centre India
B13 Clinical Research 2975 S122 Anti-Obesity Effect by a Newly Developed Chinese Qi-gong Meridian Therapy Kamei, Tsutomu Shiman Institute of Health Science (Izumo, Japan) and European University Viadrina (Frankfurt, Germany) Japan
B14 Clinical Research 2973 S110 Integrating Yoga/Meditation/Occupational Therapy for Inner City Children Klatt, Maryanna The Ohio State University USA
B15 Clinical Research 2988 S112 Randomized Controlled Pilot Study: Quantitative Sensory Testing in Patients with Back Pain Before and After GuaSha Massage Lauche, Romy University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany Germany
B16 Clinical Research 3321 S116 Can We Predict Which Patients are of High Risk for Chronic Pain when They Present in Primary Care Clinics with Recent-onset acute LBP? Mehling, Wolf University of California, San Francisco USA
B17 Clinical Research 3043 S117 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Variability Among Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Mist, Scott National College for Natural Medicine and Oregon College of Oriental Medicine USA
B18 Clinical Research 2984 S119 Acupuncture for Heart Rate Variability Assessed by 24-Hour Holter Monitoring in a Nonlinear Analysis Oh, Dal-Seok Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
B19 Clinical Research 3100 S120 Mindfulness Intervention for Child Abuse Survivors Pradhan, Elizabeth University of Maryland School of Medicine USA
B20 Clinical Research 3030 S121 Treatment of Hypertension using a Guided Breathing Device Roemheld-Hamm, Beatrix UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School USA
B21 Clinical Research 2906 S126 Acupuncture is Feasible in Children with Cancer with Low Platelet Count Rooney, Diane Columbia University Medical Center USA
B22 Clinical Research 2910 S123 St. John's Wort for Smoking Cessation Sood, Amit Mayo Clinic College of Medicine USA
B23 Clinical Research 2946 S124 How Acupuncturists Envision Treating IBS - Compared Treatment Provided in a Pragmatic Trial Stuardi, Tracy University of York United Kingdom
B24 Clinical Research 3092 S124 Exploring Integrative Medicine for Back and Neck Pain - a pragmatic Randomized Clinical Pilot Trial Sundberg, Tobias Karolinska Institutet Sweden
B25 Clinical Research 3242 S126 Diurnal Cortisol Patterns and Weight Loss in Obese Metabolic Syndrome Patients Tippens, Kimberly Helfgott Research Institute, National College of Natural Medicine USA
B26 Clinical Research 3192 S127 Efficacy of Acupuncture in Prevention of Postoperative Nausea in Cardiac Surgery Vincent, Ann Mayo Clinic USA
B27 Clinical Research 2844 S128 Meditation to Reduce Stress and Improve Quality of Life: a Feasibility Study Wahner-Roedler, Dietlind Mayo Clinic USA
B28 Clinical Research 3143 S128 Classical Homeopathic Treatment of Tumor Patients: A Comparative Cohort Study Walach, Harald University of Northampton United Kingdom
B29 Clinical Research 3254 S129 Pain Perception and Energy Healing in Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Prospective Randomized Controlled Study Wang, Sheila Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Children's Memorial Hospital USA
B30 Clinical Research 3179 S131 Tai Chi Exercise for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Yeh, Gloria Y. Harvard Medical School USA
B31 Clinical Research 3138 S132 Effect of Healing Touch on Children's Pain and Comfort in the Post Operative Period Zimmer, Michelle Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center USA
B32 Clinical Research 2835 S109 Effects of Yoga and Meditation on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome Jain, Shreyans S. P. Medical college Diabetes Care & Research Centre India
B33 Clinical Research 4001 S182 Homeopathic Individualized Medicines versus Fluoxetine for Moderate to Severe Depression: Double-blind, Randomized Non-interiority Trial Adler, Ubiratan.C. Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil Brazil
B34 Clinical Research 2948 S106 Music Preference Assessment in Mechanically Ventilated Research Subjects: Importance of a Dynamic Process Heiderscheit, Annie University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing USA
B35 Clinical Research 3158 S125 A Pilot Investigation of Vitex agnus castus for the Enhancement of Female Fertility in Women with Luteal Phase Deficit Swanick, Summer Helfgott Research Institute USA
B36 Clinical Research 3196 S113 Static Magnetic Field Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Accessing Compliance and Retention in a Feasibility Clinical Controlled Trial Colbert, Agatha Helfgott Research Institute at National College of Natural Medicine USA
C1 Health Services Research 3112 S134 The Safety of Pediatric Acupuncture: A Systematic Review Adams, Denise University of Alberta Canada
C2 Health Services Research 3121 S135 Safety of Pediatric Massage: A Systematic Review Adams, Denise University of Alberta Canada
C3 Health Services Research 2971 S136 The Chiropractic Care of Children with Enuresis: A Systematic Review of the Literature Utilizing Whole Systems Research Evaluation Alcantara, Joel International Chiropractic Pediatric Association USA
C4 Health Services Research 2894 S154 The Prescribing Patterns of Wisconsin Family Physicians Surrounding Saline Nasal Irrigation for Upper Respiratory Conditions Bamber, Amy University of Wisconsin, Madison USA
C5 Health Services Research 3288 S140 Religiosity, Spirituality, Alternative Health Practices, and Health Status Among College Students Burke, Adam San Francisco State University USA
C6 Health Services Research 3239 S142 Transition from an Academic Hospital-based Alternative Medicine Clinic to an Integrative Medicine Program: 15 years of data Culliton, Patricia Hennepin Faculty Associates USA
C7 Health Services Research 3212 S144 Integrative Health Coaching May Improve Adherence to Medication and Lifestyle Recommendations in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Fikkan, Janna L. Duke Integrative Medicine USA
C8 Health Services Research 3257 S145 Changes in Chronic Pelvic Pain Following Massage Therapy Fournier, Cathy Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic Canada
C9 Health Services Research 3054 S142 Implementing Integrative Medicine in Hospital Settings: The Importance of Organizational Culture. Haas, Mitchell Western States Chiropractic College USA
C10 Health Services Research 3097 S147 What is an Exceptional Cancer Trajectory?: Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives on Cancer Patients' Sickness Trajectories in Relation to Complementary and Aternative Medicine Use Hök, Johanna Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), Care Sciences and Soiety, Division of Nursing, Unit for Studies of Integrative Care Sweden
C11 Health Services Research 2996 S149 Cupping for Treating Pain Condition: A Systematic Review Kim, Jong-In Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
C12 Health Services Research 2998 S150 Yoga for Treating Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review Lee, Myeong Soo Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
C13 Health Services Research 3106 S152 What U.S. Rheumatologists think of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Results of a National Survey Manek, Nisha Mayo Clinic USA
C14 Health Services Research 3001 S148 Profiling Anthroposophic Medicine in Daily Practice: A Web-based, Prospective Multicentre Study Ostermann, Thomas University of Witten/Herdecke (Germany) Germany
C15 Health Services Research 3013 S153 A Qualitative Synthesis of the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine after a Diagnosis of Cancer Paterson, Charlotte Peninsula Medical School, UK, Institute of Research Health Services United Kingdom
C16 Health Services Research 2881 S151 Exploring CAM Use for Children: A Decision Making Model Robinson, Nicola Thames Valley University United Kingdom
C17 Health Services Research 2915 S161 Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Medicine for Cancer: A Systematic Review Wong, Yeukoi The Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Medicine  
C18 Health Services Research 2927 S157 Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Emerges as a Central Topic in a Multi-method Qualitative Study of CAM Use in Menopause Thompson, Jennifer Jo University of Arizona USA
C19 Health Services Research 3248 S158 Characteristics of Dietary Supplement-Related Inquiries Made by National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes Tsourounis, Candy University of California, San Francisco USA
C20 Health Services Research 3229 S152 Mindfulness-Based Coping with University Life (MBCUL): A Randomized Wait-List Controlled Study Walach, Harald University of Northampton United Kingdom
C21 Health Services Research 3187 S159 Predictors and Patterns of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization among Washington State SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Participants Weber, Wendy National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine USA
C22 Health Services Research 3040 S144 Patterns of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Adults with Common Neurological Conditions Erin Wells, Rebecca Harvard Medical School, Osher Research Center USA
C23 Health Services Research 2837 S161 CAM Decision-Making Among Women with Breast Cancer Wyatt, Gwen Michigan State University USA
C24 Health Services Research 2955 S162 Effect of Phytoestrogens in Relieving Clinical Menopausal Symptoms Zameer, Abida Aligarh Muslim University India
C25 Health Services Research 2911 S155 Correlates of CAM Use Among Rural Midwestern Cancer Patients Wahner-Roedler, Dietlind Mayo Clinic USA
C26 Health Services Research 3299 S156 Illness Perceptions and Complementary and Alternative Medicine use Among People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Sirois, Fuschia University of Windsor Canada
D1 Research Methodology 3085 S164 Expansion of Systematic Reviews to Improve Clinical Practice and Research Fønnebø, Vinjar University of Tromso (Norway), National Research Centre in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Norway
D2 Research Methodology 3064 S166 Successful Recruitment and Retention Strategies for the Study: The Effects of Traditional Acupuncture on Coronary Heart Disease Kirschner, Joan Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA USA
D3 Research Methodology 3084 S167 Tongue Diagnosis of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis Lo, Lun-Chien Changhua Christian Hospital Taiwan
D4 Research Methodology 3182 S168 Electronic Tracking of Adherence to Meditation Practice Reilly-Spong, Maryanne University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy USA
D5 Research Methodology 2909 S169 Patient Interest in Integrative Medicine Clinical Trials Sood, Amit Mayo Clinic College of Medicine USA
D6 Research Methodology 3303 S180 Towards an Integrated, Person-centered Model of the Placebo Effect Sirois, Fuschia University of Windsor Canada
E1 Education Research 3225 S172 Research Scholars Program: A Faculty Development Initiative for an NCCAM R25 Research Education Grant Hammerschlag, Richard Oregon College of Oriental Medicine USA
E2 Education Research 3036 S173 Will Collaboration or Affiliation Between Allopathic Medical Schools and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Accredited Schools Better Incorporate CAM Into Allopathic Medical School Curriculum? Horton, Rosanna M. Fielding Graduate University USA
E3 General 2958 S175 Steps Toward Massage Therapy Guidelines: A First Report to the Profession Healey, Dale Northwestern Health Sciences University USA
E4 General 3017 S176 Western and Alternative Medicine: A Comparison of Paradigms and Methods Hoenders, Rogier Center for Integrative Psychiatry (Lentis, Groningen, The Netherlands) Netherlands
E5 General 3198 S177 Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of South Africa Cyperus Species Lawal, Oladipupo Adejumobi University of Zululand South Africa
E6 General 3111 S177 Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) and Cancer Prevention: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials and Epidemiological Studies Liu, Jianping University of Tromso (Norway), National Research Centre in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Norway
E7 General 2945 S179 A Survey of Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Medicinal Healers of the Tripura Tribe of Bangladesh Rahman, Md. Asifur University of Devevelopment Alternative Bangladesh
E8 General 3088 S181 Acupuncture: What´s the Point? Tao, Iven F. University Duisburg (Essen, Germany) Germany
E9 General 3244 S176 Understanding Urban Green Space as a Health Resource Irvine, Catherine De Montfort University, Institute of Energy & Sustainable Development United Kingdom

Friday, May 15, 2009

Presentations by Authors:

8:45AM - 9:45AM

Salon D

Poster Board Category Abstract ID Alternative Therapies
May/June
Page No.
Abstract Title Presenting Author Institution Country
A1 Basic Science 3251 S80 Growth Inhibitory Effects of Quercetin in Pancreatic Cancer Cells. Angst, Eliane UCLA Center for Excellence in Pancreatic Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA USA
A2 Basic Science 3166 S81 Kynurenine Pathway Activity is Linked to Oxidative Stress and Fatigue in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Boomershine, Chad Vanderbilt University USA
A3 Basic Science 2990 S83 The Effect of Electroacupuncture and Meditation on Experimental Tourniquet Pain Choi, Kyung-Eun University of Duisburg-Essen Germany
A4 Basic Science 3081 S86 Usefulness of Silkworm Powder as an Alfa-glucosidase Inhibitor and as a CAM Component in Japan Kamei, Tsutomu European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Japan
A5 Basic Science 3014 S88 A Psycho-Physiological Study of Zen Meditation among Shao Lin Monks Chen, Kevin University of Maryland School of Medicine USA
A6 Basic Science 3343 S85 Event-related fMRI Identifies Respiratory Related Cortico-limbic and Brainstem Modulation during Meditation McCallister, Adrienne Massachusetts General Hospital USA
A7 Basic Science 3065 S90 Reishi and Polysaccharide-Krestin as Immune Modulators: Differential Effects of Mushroom Extracts on Cytokine Secretion Schaeffer, Kirsten Bastyr University USA
A8 Basic Science 4002 S182 Differential Effects of the Homeopathic Remedy Sulphur on Heart Rate Variability as a Function of Remedy Potency and Constitutional Type Bell, Iris R. University of Arizona College of Medicine USA
A9 Basic Science 4006 S183 Antidiabetic Activity of Aqueous Extract of Gmelina Arborea Bark in Rats Kulkarni, Yogesh NMIMS University, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management India
A10 Basic Science 4009 S184 Multi-Organ Autonomic Phasic and Tonic Responses to Acupuncture Park, Kyungmo Kyunghee University South Korea
A11 Basic Science 4010 S185 Effect of Curcumin and Turmeric Force™ on Etoposide and Temozolomide Cytotoxicity in U-87MG Glioblastoma Cell Line Ramachadran, Cheppail Miami Children's Hospital USA
B1 Clinical Research 3206 S94 Chromium Effects on Insulin and Vascular Function in People at Risk for Diabetes Ali, Ather Yale University School of Medicine USA
B2 Clinical Research 2982 S96 Interaction of Homeopathic Remedies with Personality Types on the Complexity of Sleep EEG Bell, Iris University of Arizona College of Medicine USA
B3 Clinical Research 2897 S121 Efficacy of Prolotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of a Prospective Case Series Longlais, Brett University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health USA
B4 Clinical Research 3063 S128 Acu-injection of Vitamin K for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Active-controlled Pilot Study Chao, Maria T. UCSF, Osher Institute of Integrative Medicine USA
B5 Clinical Research 3175 S101 Safety of Intravenous Ascorbate in Ovarian Cancer Treatment Drisko, Jeanne University of Kansas Medical Center USA
B6 Clinical Research 3265 S103 Relationship Between Dispositional Mindfulness and Disease Severity, Quality of Life and Psychological Well Being in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Faurot, Kim University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA
B7 Clinical Research 3326 S104 Acupuncture for Insomnia: An Open Pilot Study Glick, Ronald M. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine USA
B8 Clinical Research 3055 S106 A Causal Model for Expectancy Effects in an Open-Label Randomized Trial of Manual Therapy for the Care of Cervicogenic Headache Haas, Mitchell Western States Chiropractic College USA
B9 Clinical Research 3128 S127 External Qigong for Chronic Pain - Results from a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Hill, Jamia University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic USA
B10 Clinical Research 2887 S107 A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy and Standard Care for Active Duty Soldiers with Acute Low Back Pain: MilCAM Feasibility Study Hondras Maria Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research USA
B11 Clinical Research 2871 S108 The Effects of Vitamin A on the Proliferation of CD4+ T Regulatory Cells in Healthy Individuals Iacullo, Carolyn M. Helfgott Research Institute at the College of Natural Medicine USA
B12 Clinical Research 3193 S109 The Biobehavioral Effects of Guided Imagery on Psychological Distress during Pregnancy Jallo, Nancy Virginia Commonwealth University USA
B13 Clinical Research 2920 S110 Maybe I Made Up the Whole Thing: Placebos and Patients' Experiences in a RCT Kaptchuk, Ted Harvard Medical School USA
B14 Clinical Research 3060 S111 RCT of Massage and Meditation in Patients at the End of Life: Methodological and Ethical Consideratoins in CAM Research with Terminally-Ill Patients Kozak, Leila Bastyr University Research Center USA
B15 Clinical Research 3141 S115 Development and Testing of an Auricular Acupuncture Protocol for a Clinical Trial in Chronic Low Back Pain McDonough, Suzanne University of Ulster, Nothern Ireland, School of Health Sciences Northern Ireland
B16 Clinical Research 3177 S117 Effects of KIND Fruit and Nut Bars on Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Overweight Adults: Preliminary Results Millet, John Yale University School of Medicine, Yale-Griffing Prevention Research Center USA
B17 Clinical Research 3256 S118 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Periodontitis in United States Adults Naqvi, Asghar Z. Harvard Medical School, Osher Research Center USA
B18 Clinical Research 3333 S119 Effect of Moxibustion Treatment on Hot Flash: A Randomized Clinical Trial Lee, Myeong Soo Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine South Korea
B19 Clinical Research 3028 S120 Incorporating Forgiveness Training in Research and Practice Prasad, Kavita Mayo Clinic USA
B20 Clinical Research 4003 S182 Naturopathic Care for Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial Cooley, Kieran The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Canada
B21 Clinical Research 2962 S125 Subjective Experience in Safety and Efficacy of a Bio-Energy Healing in Japan Suzuki, Kiyoshi MOA Health Science Foundation Japan
C1 Health Services Research 3118 S134 Perceptions and Behaviours of Chiropractors, Naturopaths and Osteopaths Regarding Childhood Immunizations Adams, Denise University of Alberta Canada
C2 Health Services Research 3130 S135 Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue: A Systematic Review Adams, Denise University of Alberta Canada
C3 Health Services Research 3315 S136 The Knowledge and Attitudes of North American Midwives on Chiropractic Alcantara, Joel International Chiropractic Pediatric Association USA
C4 Health Services Research 3123 S138 Clinical Applications of Yoga for the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review Birdee, Gurjeet Harvard Medical School, Osher Research Center USA
C5 Health Services Research 2930 S141 Differential Usage of Homeopathy and Acupuncture in German Individuals Büssing, Ardt University Witten/Herdecke Germany
C6 Health Services Research 3224 S143 Evaluation on an 8-week Resilience Training Program in Moderate to Severely Depressed Patients Dusek, Jeffrey A. Penny George Institute of Health and Healing, Abbott Northwestern Hospital USA
C7 Health Services Research 3281 S155 Clinical Description of an Inpatient Pediatric Integrative Medicine Service Fitzgerald, Maura Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota USA
C8 Health Services Research 2886 S145 Integrative Health Care in Canada: Are All Models The Same? Gaboury, Isbelle University of Calgary Canada
C9 Health Services Research 3050 S147 Qualitative Inquiry Sheds Light on a Diversifying Field of Practitioners in Complementary & Alternative and Conventional Medicine Haun, Jolie University of Arizona USA
C10 Health Services Research 3008 S148 Perceptions of Healing: A Case Study of Complementary Care Johnson, Mary B. University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing USA
C11 Health Services Research 3246 S149 Impact of Health Coaching on Smoking Cessation Lawson, Karen University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing USA
C12 Health Services Research 2932 S150 Characteristics of Veterans Health Administration Chiropractors and Chiropractic Services Lisi, Anthony J. VA Connecticut Healthcare System USA
C13 Health Services Research 2939 S148 Spirituality and Well-Being Practices for Mood Disorders: Qualitative Findings on Cognitive and Emotional Change Moritz, Sabine Canadian Institute of Natural and Ingegrative Medicine Canada
C14 Health Services Research 4007 S184 Network Analysis of Cross-Class Referral Patterns Between Conventional and CAM Practitioners in Chittenden County, Vermont Langevin, Helene M. University of Vermont USA
C15 Health Services Research 4008 S184 Association Between Health Literacy and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Use Among HIV-Positive Patients Owen-Smith, Ashli Emory University USA
D1 Research Methodology 3230 S165 Standardization of Treatment Loads for Trials of Spinal Manipulation Gudavalli, Maruti Ram Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research USA
D2 Research Methodology 3087 S164 What are the Barriers of Randomized Controlled Trials for Traditional Chinese Medicine? An In-depth Interview to Chinese Medicine Practitioners Liu, Jianping Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Centre for Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine China
D3 Research Methodology 3269 S167 Validation of Acupuncture Expectancy Scale in Cancer Patients Mao, Jun University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine USA
D4 General 3077 S175 Integrative Medicine and Whole Systems Approaches: From Heterogeneous Practice to Comprehensive Scientific Concepts Heusser, Peter University of Bern Switzerland
E1 Education Research 3322 S172 A Qualitative Analysis of the Choice to Attend Naturopathic Medical School Harrison, Jennifer L. Arizona State University USA
E2 Education Research 3294 S173 Impact of CAM Grand Rounds on Attendees' CAM-related Attitudes and Knowledge, and Practice Behaviours Saper, Robert G. Boston University Schoof of Medicine and Boston Medical Center USA
E3 Education Research 4012 S186 Preparing for the Future: Research, Evidence-based Health Care and Interprofessional Collaboration in Canadian CAM Schools Toupin, Karine April University of Ottawa Canada
E4 General 3290 S176 Adverse Events Reported for Older Adults using Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Analysis of Articles Indexed in PubMed Johnson, Claire National University of Health Sciences USA
E5 General 3025 S177 Registry for Healing Arts Therapies Lincoln, Valerie Woodwinds Hospital and Health Campus USA
E6 General 2913 S179 A Survey of Medicinal Plants used by Traditional Medicinal Healers of Fullpur Region, Mymensingh District, Bangladesh Mollik, Md. Ariful Haque University of Development Alternative Bangladesh
E7 General 3210 S180 Melatonin as Adjuvant Care With and Without Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Seely, Dugald The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Canada
E8 General 2889 S181 CNCAM in the Strategies of Strengthening the Health Research Capacity of China Wu, Taixiang Sichuan University - West China Hospital China
E9 Education Research 4011 S186 Energy Healing Education and Practice Improves Nurses' Psycho-physiological Function Tang, Rong Wake Forest University School of Medicine USA