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Treatment Found For Psoriasis In Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nov 21st 2008Drug InformationComplementary Medicine

According to a study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, an effective treatment for plaque-type psoriasis can be found in traditional Chinese medicine. Yin-Ku Lin, M.D. (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan) and colleagues found that an ointment based on the dark-blue, plant-based powder indigo naturalis can be used treat the skin condition.

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Non-White Med Students Reject Therapies Associated With Their Culture

Nov 21st 2008Drug InformationComplementary Medicine

Non-white medical students are more likely to embrace orthodox medicine and reject therapies traditionally associated with their cultures. That is one finding from an international study that measures the attitudes of medical students toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). While seemingly counter-intuitive, white students view CAM more favorably than their non-white counterparts, the study authors say.

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UK Experts Warn About Untested Remedies And Issue Guide To Consumers

Nov 21st 2008Drug InformationComplementary Medicine

Medical experts from UK charities concerned about the rise in miracle cure stories, wonder drugs and so-called breakthrough therapies have teamed up to produce a guide that explains how to tell the beneficial from the bogus.

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