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101 Petersen, E.E.; Genet, M.; Caserini, M.; Palmieri, R.
Efficacy of vitamin C vaginal tablets in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial
Arzneim Forsch, 2011, 61(4), 260-265
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Applikationsform, Bacteria, Gynaecology, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vaginalinfektion, Vaginaltablette
102 Palmer, K.K.; Vaghela, D.B.; Manjusha, R.
A clinical study on the effect of Arka Taila in the management of Karnasrava (otomycosis)
Ayu, 2011, 32(3), 349-352
Ayurveda, Calotropis, Calotropis procera, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mycosis, Ear, Randomized trial
103 Duncan, B.; Shen, K.; Zou, L.P.; Han, T.L.; Lu, Z.L.; Zheng, H.; Walsh, M.; Venker, C.; Su, Y.; Schnyer, R.; Caspi, O.
Evaluating intense rehabilitative therapies with and without acupuncture for children with cerebral palsy
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(5), 808-815
Acupuncture, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
104 Kemppainen, J.; Bormann, J.E.; Shively, M.; Kelly, A.; Becker, S.; Bone, P.; Belding, W.; Gifford, A.L.
Living with HIV
Responses to a mantram intervention using the critical incident research method
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(1), 76-82
Anxiety, Praying, Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Mantra meditation
105 Altaei, D.T.
Topical lavender oil for the treatment of recurrent aphthous ulceration
Am J Dent, 2012, 25(1), 39-43
Aromatherapy, Bacteria, Experiment, Ulcer, Basic Research, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Skin diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Mouth, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Animal
106 Leite, S.R.; Amorim, M.M.; Sereno, P.F.; Leite, T.N.; Ferreira, J.A.; Ximenes, R.A.
Randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of the vaginal use of metronidazole with a Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus) extract for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Braz J Med Biol Res, 2011, 44(3), 245-252
Bacteria, Gynaecology, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Schinus, Schinus terebinthifolius, Vaginalinfektion
107 Swanson, B.; Keithley, J.K.; Sha, B.E.; Fogg, L.; Nerad, J.; Novak, R.M.; Adeyemi, O.; Spear, G.T.
Policosanol for managing human immunodeficiency virus-related dyslipidemia in a medically underserved population
A randomized, controlled clinical trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(2), 30-35
Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Saccharum officinarum, Metabolic diseases
108 Stradling, C.; Chen, Y.F.; Russell, T.; Connock, M.; Thomas, G.N.; Taheri, S.
The effects of dietary intervention on HIV dyslipidaemia
A systematic review and meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(6), e38121; (1-12)
Diet, Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
109 Adegoke, S.A.; Oyelami, O.A.; Olatunya, O.S.; Adeyemi, L.A.
Effects of lime juice on malaria parasite clearance
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(10), 1547-1550
Citrus, Citrus aurantiifolia, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate
110 Chen, W.; Lim, C.E.; Kang, H.J.; Liu, J.
Chinese herbal medicines for the treatment of type H1N1 influenza
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
PLoS ONE, 2011, 6(12), e28093
Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
111 Isanaka, S.; Mugusi, F.; Hawkins, C.; Spiegelman, D.; Okuma, J.; Aboud, S.; Guerino, C.; Fawzi, W.W.
Effect of high-dose vs standard-dose multivitamin supplementation at the initiation of HAART on HIV disease progression and mortality in Tanzania
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2012, 308(15), 1535-1544
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Tokopherol, Vitamins
112 He, J.; Zheng, M.; Zhang, M.; Jiang, H.
Acupuncture for mumps in children
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 9(CD008400), 1-21
Acupuncture, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
113 Shu, M.; Zhang, Y.Q.; Li, Z.; Liu, G.J.; Wan, C.
Chinese medicinal herbs for mumps
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 9(CD008578), 1-27
Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
114 Obasi, C.N.; Brown, R.; Ewers, T.; Barlow, S.; Gassman, M.; Zgierska, A.; Coe, C.L.; Barrett, B.
Advantage of meditation over exercise in reducing cold and flu illness is related to improved function and quality of life
Influenza Other Respi Viruses, 2012, 7(6), 938-944
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Common cold, Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
115 Liu, X.; Zhang, M.; He, L.; Li, Y.
Chinese herbs combined with Western medicine for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 10(CD004882), 1-54
Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, SARS - Severe acute respirotary syndrome, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
116 SeyedAlinaghi, S.; Jam, S.; Foroughi, M.; Imani, A.; Mohraz, M.; Djavid, G.E.; Black, D.S.
Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction delivered to human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients in Iran
Effects on CD4+ T lymphocyte count and medical and psychological symptoms
Psychosomatic Med, 2012, 74(6), 620-627
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
117 Shema-Didi, L.; Sela, S.; Ore, L.; Shapiro, G.; Geron, R.; Moshe, G.; Kristal, B.
One year of pomegranate juice intake decreases oxidative stress, inflammation, and incidence of infections in hemodialysis patients
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
Free Radic Biol Med, 2012, 53(2), 297-304
Inflammation, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate
118 Mathie, R.T.; Frye, J.; Fisher, P.
Homeopathic Oscillococcinum for preventing and treating influenza and influenza-like illness
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2012(12), Art. No. CD001957, (1-50)
Flu, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nosoden, Oscillococcinum, Prevention, Systematic review
119 Bakhshi, M.; Taheri, J.B.; Shabestari, S.B.; Tanik, A.; Pahlevan, R.
Comparison of therapeutic effect of aqueous extract of garlic and nystatin mouthwash in denture stomatitis
Gerodontology, 2012, 29(2), e680-e684
Allium, Allium sativum, Applikationsform, Candidiasis, Geriatrics, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Stomatitis
120 Tahan, F.; Yaman, M.
Can the Pelargonium sidoides root extract EPs((R)) 7630 prevent asthma attacks during viral infections of the upper respiratory tract in children?
Phytomed, 2013, 20(2), 148-150
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Umckaloabo, Viruses
121 Fung, K.P.; Leung, P.C.; Tsui, K.W.S.; Wan, C.C.D.; Wong, K.B.; Waye, M.Y.M.; Au, W.N.S.; Wong, C.K.; Lam, W.K.C.; Lau, B.S.C.
Immunomodulatory activities of the herbal formula Kwan Du Bu Fei Dang in healthy subjects
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Hong Kong Med J, 2011, 17(1) (Suppl. 2), 41-43
Chinese medicinal herbs, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kwan Du Bu Fei Dang, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, SARS - Severe acute respirotary syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
122 Ruan, W.H.; Huang, M.L.; He, X.L.; Zhang, F.; Tao, H.B.
Effects of Huangqi and bear bile on recurrent parotitis in children
A new clinical approach
J Zhejian Univ Sci B, 2013, 14(3), 253-258
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
123 Wong, L.-y.; Leung, P.-c.; Pang, S.-y.; Cheng, K.-f.; Wong, C.-k.; Lam, W.-k.; Fung, K.-p.; Lau, T.-f.; Tse, Y.-k.; Kwok, C.-y.
A herbal formula for prevention of influenza-like syndrome
A double-blind randomized clinical trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2013, 19(4), 253-259
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Forsythia, Forsythia suspense, Geriatrics, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Isatis, Isatis indigotica, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mentha, Mentha haplocalyx, Morus, Morus alba, common reed; reed, Placebo-controlled, Platycodon, Platycodon grandiflorum, Prevention, Prunus, apricot, Randomized trial, Saposhnikovia, Scutellaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Traditional Chinese medicine
124 Rösler, D.; Fuchs, N.; Markolin, G.; Edler, B.; Kuklinski, B.; Kästenbauer, T.
Reduktion grippaler Infekte durch eine Phytoextrakt-Vitamin-Kombination
Eine randomisierte, doppelblinde, placebokontrollierte Studie
MMW Fortschr Med, 2012, 154 (Suppl. 4), 115-122
Nutrition/diet, Flu, Immun 44, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Vitamins
125 Zou, C.; Su, G.; Wu, Y.; Lu, F.; Mao, W.; Liu, X.
Astragalus in the prevention of upper respiratory tract infection in children with nephrotic syndrome
Evidence-based clinical practice
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 352130, (1-10)
Astragalus, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Cough, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Cold, Review (CR)
126 Poland, R.E.; Gertsik, L.; Favreau, J.T.; Smith, S.I.; Mirocha, J.M.; Rao, U.; Daar, E.S.
Open-label, randomized, parallel-group controlled clinical trial of massage for treatment of depression in HIV-infected subjects
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(4), 334-340
Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
127 Girodon, F.; Galan, P.; Monget, A.L.; Boutron-Ruault, M.C.; Brunet-Lecomte, P.; Preziosi, P.; Arnaud, J.; Manuguerra, J.C.; Herberg, S.
Impact of trace elements and vitamin supplementation on immunity and infections in institutionalized elderly patients
A randomized controlled trial. MIN.VIT.AOX. geriatric network
Arch Intern Med, 1999, 159(7), 748-754
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Beta-Carotin, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Selenium, Trace elements, Tokopherol, Vitamins, Zincum
128 Avenell, A.; Campbell, M.K.; Cook, J.A.; Hannaford, P.C.; Kilonzo, M.M.; McNeill, G.; Milne, A.C.; Ramsay, C.R.; Seymour, D.G.; Stephen, A.I.; Vale, L.D.
Effect of multivitamin and multimineral supplements on morbidity from infections in older people (MAVIS trail)
Pragmatic, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial
BMJ, 2005, 331(7512), 324-329
Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Vitamins
129 Avenell, A.; Cook, J.A.; Maclennan, G.S.; Macpherson, G.C.
Vitamin D supplementation to prevent infections
A sub-study of a randomised placebo-controlled trial in older people (RECORD trial, ISRCTN 51647438)
Age Ageing, 2007, 36(5), 574-577
Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Vitamins
130 Liu, B.A.; McGeer, A.; McArthur, M.A.; Simor, A.E.; Aghdassi, E.; Davis, L.; Allard, J.P.
Effect of multivitamin and mineral supplementation on episodes of infection in nursing home residents
A randomized, placebo-controlled study
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2007, 55(1), 35-42
Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Vitamins
131 Woo, J.; Ho, S.C.; Mak, Y.T.; Law, L.K.; Cheung, A.
Nutritional status of elderly patients during recovery from chest infection and the role of nutritional supplementation assessed by a prospective randomized single-blind trial
Age Ageing, 1994, 23(1), 40-48
Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
132 Wang, J.; Li, Y.; Tang, Y.L.; Lin, H.S.; Wu, X.F.; Liu, J.
Effect of immune No.2 (2) on the immune reconstruction in patients wiht HIV/AIDS after highly active antiretroviral treatment
A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial
Chin J Integr Med, 2013, 19(5), 340-346
Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Chinese medicinal herbs, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Viola, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
133 Wang, C.W.; Ng, S.M.; Ho, R.T.; Ziea, E.T.; Wong, V.C.; Chan, C.L.
The effect of qigong exercise on immunity and infections
A systematic review of controlled trials
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(6), 1143-1156
Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
134 Koo, H.; Kim, T.H.; Kim, K.W.; Wee, S.W.; Chun, Y.S.; Kim, J.C.
Ocular surface discomfort and Demodex
Effect of tea tree oil eyelid srub in Demodex blepharitis
J Korean Med Sci, 2012, 27(12), 1574-1579
Eye diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Marginal blepharitis, Melaleuca, Melaleuca alternifolia, Parasites, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
135 Ho, R.T.; Wang, C.W.; Ng, S.M.; Ho, A.H.; Ziea, E.T.; Wong, V.T.; Chan, C.L.
The effect of t'ai chi exercise on immunity and infections
A systematic review of controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 389-396
Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
136 He, J.; Zhou, D.; Tong, G.; Xing, Y.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, X.; Zhan, B.; Gao, H.; Zhou, X.; Xiong, Y.; Liu, X.; Peng, L.; Qiu, M.; Zheng, Y.
Efficacy and safety of a Chinese herbal formula (invigorating kidney and strengthening spleen) in chronic hepatitis B virus carrier
Results from a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 961926, (1-12)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Traditional Chinese medicine
137 Jiang, L.; Deng, L.; Wu, T.
Chinese medicinal herbs for influenza
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 3(CDCD004559), 1-69
Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
138 Chakraborty, D.; Chakraborty, T.; Das, S.; Sengupta, J.
A randomized double blind clinical trial of a homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of trophic ulcer and neuropathy in leprosy
Ind J Res Hom, 2009, 3(4), 54-58
Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leprosy, Mercurius, Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Wound healing
139 Chakraborty, P.S.; Lamba, C.D.; Nayak, D.; John, M.D.; Sarkar, D.B.; Poddar, A.; Arya, J.S.; Raju, K.; Vivekanand, K.; Sing, H.B.K.; Baig, H.; Prusty, A.K.; Singh, V.; Nayak, C.
Effect of individualized homoeopathic treatment in influenza like illness
A multicenter, single blind, randomized, placebo controlled study
Ind J Res Hom, 2013, 7(1), 22-30
Flu, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Potentization, Randomized trial
140 Zgierska, A.; Obasi, C.N.; Brown, R.; Ewers, T.; Muller, D.; Gassman, M.; Barlow, S.; Barrett, B.
Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation and exercise for the treatment of acute respiratory infection
Possible mechanisms of actions
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 952716, (1-14)
Mindfulness meditation, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
141 Johnson, D.W.; Badve, S.V.; Pascoe, E.M.; Beller, E.; Cass, A.; Clark, C.; Zoysa, J. de; Isbel, N.M.; McTaggert, S.; Morrish, A.T.; Playford, E.G.; Scaria, A.; Snelling, P.; Vergara, L.A.; Hawley, C.M.
Antibacterial honey for the prevention of peritoneal-dialysis-related infections (HONEYPOT)
A randomised trial
Lancet Infect Dis, 2014, 14, 23-30
Apitherapy, Honey, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Peritonitis, Randomized trial
142 Saiki, I.; Koizumi, K.; Goto, H.; Inujima, A.; Namiki, T.; Raimura, M.; Kogure, T.; Tatsumi, T.; Inoue, H.; Sakai, S.; Oka, H.; Fujimoto, M.; Hikiami, H.; Sakurai, H.; Shibahara, N.; Shimada, Y.; Origasa, H.
The long-term effects of a kampo medicine, juzentaihoto, on maintenance of antibody titer in elderly people after influenza vaccination
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 568074; (1-8)
Geriatrics, Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Vaccination, Infections, Juzen-Taiho-To, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Japanese medicine
143 Silva, L.M.; Schalock, M.; Garberg, J.; Smith, C.L.
Qigong massage for motor skills in young children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome
Am J Occup Ther, 2012, 66(3), 348-355
Down's syndrome, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zerebralparese
144 Wooten, J.S.; Nambi, P.; Gillard, B.K.; Pownall, H.J.; Coraza, I.; Scott, L.W.; Nambi, V.; Ballantyne, C.M.; Balasubramanyam, A.
Intensive lifestyle modification reduces Lp-PLA2 in dyslipidemic HIV/HAART patients
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2013, 45(6), 1043-1050
Exercise therapy, Dyslipidämie, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
145 Chhatre, S.; Metzger, D.S.; Frank, I.; Boyer, J.; Thompson, E.; Nidich, S.; Montaner, L.J.; Jayadevappa, R.
Effects of behavioral stress reduction Transcendental Meditation intervention in persons with HIV
AIDS Care, 2013, 25(10), 1291-1297
HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
146 Li, X.; Zhang, X.; Ding, J.; Xu, Y.; Wei, D.; Tian, Y.; Chen, W.; Huang, J.; Wen, T.; Li, S.
Comparison between Chinese herbal medicines and conventional therapy in the treatment of severe hand, foot, and mouth disease
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 140764, (1-7)
Rash, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
147 Beckmann, K.H.; Meyer-Hamme, G.; Schröder, S.
Low level laser therapy for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
A critical survey
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 626127, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Diabetes mellitus, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, low-level laser therapy
148 Matsabisa, M.G.; Sekhoacha, M.P.; Ibrahim, O.; Moodley, P.; Faber, M.
Nutritional content and a phase-I safety clinical trial of a herbal-nutritional supplement (Muniti) with putative immune-modulating properties
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2012, 9(3S), 19-23
Nutrition/diet, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitamins
149 Zhao, P.; Yang, H.-z.; Lv, H.-y.; Wei, Z.-m.
Efficacy of Lianhuaqingwen capsule compared with Oseltamivir for influenza A virus infection
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(2), 25-30
Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Lianhuaqingwen
150 Loft, P.; Petrie, K.J.; Booth, R.J.; Thomas, M.; Robinson, E.; Vedhara, K.
Effects of massage on antibody responses after hepatits B vaccination
Psychosomatic Med, 2012, 74(9), 982-987
Hepatitis, Immune system, Vaccination, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
151 Anastasi, J.K.; Chang, M.; Quinn, J.; Capili, B.
Tongue inspection in TCM
Observations in a study sample of patients living with HIV
Med Acupunct, 2014, 26(1), 15-22
Diagnostics, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Zungendiagnostik
152 Wang, T.H.; Peng, Y.C.; Chen, Y.L.; Lu, T.W.; Liao, H.F.; Tang, P.F.; Shieh, J.Y.
A home-based program using patterned sensory enhancement improves resistance exercise effects for children with cerebral palsy
A randomized controlled trial
Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 2013, 27(8), 684-694
Exercise therapy, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Zerebralparese
153 Carmo, E.S.; Cavalcante, N.M.; Oliveiry Lima, E. de; Oliveira Pereira, F. de; Wanderley Gayoso, C.
Treatment of pityriasis versicolor with topical application of essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf - therapeutic pilot study
An Bras Dermatol, 2013, 88(3), 381-385
Applikationsform, Cymbopogon, Cymbopogon citratus, Skin diseases, Fungal skin infection, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Salbe
154 Bahadoran, Z.; Mirmiran, P.; Yeganeh, M.Z.; Hosseinpanah, F.; Zojaji, H.; Azizi, F.
Complementary and alternative medicinal effects of broccoli sprouts powder on Helicobacter pylori eradication rate in type 2 diabetic patients
A randomized clinical trial
J Funct Foods, 2014, epub ahead of print,
Brassica, broccoli, Diabetes mellitus, Helicobacter pylori, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
155 Piao, Y.L.; Liang, X.C.
Astragalus membranaceus injection combined with conventional treatment for viral myocarditis
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2014, 20(10), 787-791
Applikationsform, Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myocarditis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Viruses
156 Deng, X.; Jiang, M.; Zhao, X.; Liang, J.
Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
A systematic review
J Trad Chin Med, 2014, 34(1), 1-9
HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
157 Chen, Y.; Guo, J.J.; Healy, D.P.; Zhan, S.
Effect of integrated traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine on the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrom
A meta-analysis
Pharm Pract, 2007, 5(1), 1-9
Respiratory diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, SARS - Severe acute respirotary syndrome, Traditional Chinese medicine
158 Danno, K.; Rerolle, F.; Sigalony, S. de; Colas, A.; Terzan, L.; Bordet, M.F.
China rubra for side-effects of quinine
A prospective, randomised study in pregnant women with malaria in Cotonou, Benin
Homeopathy, 2014, 103(3), 165-171
China, Chininum, Gynaecology, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Malaria, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Adverse effect
159 Liu, Y.; Huang, Y.; Wei, B.; Liu, X.; Zhang, Y.; Huang, X.; Tan, Y.; Sun, Z.
Efficacy and safety of clearing heat and detoxifying injection in the treatment of influenza
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 151235, (1-8)
Applikationsform, Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
160 Wang, C.; Wang, H.; Liu, X.; Xu, D.; Tang, Y.; Luo, P.
Traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of influenza
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Trad Chin Med, 2014, 34(5), 527-531
Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
161 Malapane, E.; Solomon, E.M.; Pellow, J.
Efficacy of a homeopathic complex on acute viral tonsillitis
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(11), 868-873
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Homeopathy, Infections, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Quinsy, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Viruses, Tonzolyt
162 Jones, D.; Owens, M.; Kumar, M.; Cook, R.; Weiss, S.M.
The effect of relaxation interventions on cortisol levels in HIV-seropositive women
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care, 2014, 13(4), 318-323
Endocrinology, Relaxation, Gynaecology, HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Cortisone
163 Kaya Kara, O.; Atasavun Uysal, S.; Turker, D.; Karayazgan, S.; Gunel, M.K.; Baltaci, G.
The effects of Kinesio Taping on body functions and activity in unilateral spastic cerebral palsy
A single-blind randomized controlled trial
Dev Med Child Neurol, 2015, 57(1), 81-88
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Taping, Kinesio-taping, Zerebralparese
164 Lacet Silva Ferreira, G.; Pérez, A.L.A. de; Rocha, I.M.; Pinheiro, M.A.; Castro, R.D. de; Carlo, H.L.; Oliveira Lima, E. de; Castellano, L.R.
Does scientific evidence for the use of natural products in the treatment of oral candisiasis exist?
A systematic review
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 147804, (1-8)
Candidiasis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mycosis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
165 Lu, S.C.; Zhang, J.P.; Zhu, Y.P.; Zhou, Y.N.; Xiao, N.; Guo, X.C.; Wang, X.L.; Rong, J.; Wu, M.F.
A randomized clinical study on optimum proposal of integration of disease and syndrome to treat viral myocarditis
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(3), 176-182
Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myocarditis, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Viruses
166 Agarwal, R.P.; Kumar, A.; Lewis, J.E.
A pilot feasibility and acceptability study of yoga/meditation on the quality of life and markers of stress in persons living with HIV who also use crack cocaine
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(3), 152-158
HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Addiction, Yoga, Drug addiction
167 Liu, Z.L.; Liu, Z.J.; Liu, J.P.; Kwong, J.S.W.
Herbal medicines for viral myocarditis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 8(CD003711), 1-86
Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myocarditis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viruses
168 Xia, Y.; Luo, H.; Liu, J.P.; Gluud, C.
Phyllanthus species versus antiviral drugs for chronic hepatitis B virus infection
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 4(CD009004), 1-30
Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phyllanthus, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Viruses
169 Mawar, N.; Katendra, T.; Bagul, R.; Bembalkar, S.; Vedamurthachar, A.; Tripathy, S.; Srinivas, K.; Mandar, K.; Kumar, N.; Gupte, N.; Paranjape, R.S.
Sudarshan Kriya yoga improves quality of life in healthy people living with HIV (PLHIV)
Results from an open label randomized clinical trial
Indian J Med Res, 2015, 141(1), 90-99
HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
170 Mou, Z.; Lv, Z.; Li, Y.; Wang, M.; Xu, Q.; Yu, X.
Clinical effect of Shenfu injection in patients with septic shock
A meta-analysis and systematic review
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 863149, (1-10)
Applikationsform, Sepsis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Shenfu, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Lee, H.Y.; Cha, Y.J.; Kim, K.
The effect of feedback respiratory training on pulmonary function of children with cerebral palsy
A randomized controlled preliminary report
Clin Rehabil, 2014, 28(10), 965-971
Breathing therapy, Respiratory diseases, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Zerebralparese
172 Cruciani, R.A.; Revuelta, M.; Dvorkin, E.; Homel, P.; Lesage, P.; Esteban-Cruciani, N.
L-carnitine supplementation in patients with HIV/AIDS and fatigue
A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
HIV/AIDS, 2015, 7, 65-73
carnitine, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Nutrition/diet, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
173 He, J.; Jia, P.; Zheng, M.; Zhang, M.; Jiang, H.
Acupuncture for mumps in children
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 2(CD008400), 1-14
Acupuncture, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
174 Rautava, S.; Salminen, S.; Isolauri, E.
Specific probiotics in reducing the risk of acute infections in infancy
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Br J Nutr, 2009, 101(11), 1722-1726
Bifidobacterium lactis, Bifidobacterium spec., Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus spec., Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Probiotics, Randomized trial
175 Wilson, D.; Goggin, K.; Williams, K.; Gerkovich, M.M.; Gqualeni, N.; Syce, J.; Bartman, P.; Johnson, Q.; Folk, W.R.
Consumption of Sutherlandia fretescens by HIV-seropositive South African adults
An adaptive double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(7), e0128522; (1-14)
HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sutherlandia frutescens
176 Raus, K.; Pleschka, S.; Klein, P.; Schoop, R.; Fisher, P.
Effect of an echinacea-based hot drink versus olseltamivir in influenza treatment
A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, multicenter, noninferiority clinical trial
Curr Ther Res, 2015, 77, 66-72
Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
177 Zakay-Rones, Z.; Thom, E.; Wollan, T.; Wadstein, J.
Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza a and b virus infections
J Int Med Res, 2004, 32, 132-140
Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sambucus, Viruses
178 Hatakka, K.; Ahola, A.J.; Yli-Knuuttila, H.; Richardson, M.; Poussa, T.; Meurman, J.H.; Korpela, R.
Probiotics reduce the prevalence of oral candida in the elderly
A randomized controlled trial
J Dent Res, 2007, 86(2), 125-130
Candidiasis, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mouth, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Probiotics, Randomized trial
179 Li, Z.-T.; Li, L.; Chen, T.-T.; Li, C.-Y.; Wang, D.-Q.; Yang, Z.-F.; Zhong, N.-S.
Efficacy and safety of Ban-Lan-Gen granules in the treatment of seasonal influenza
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16, 126; (1-10)
Flu, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Ban-lan-gen
180 Zhang, L.; Chen, J.; Jiang, D.; Zhang, P.
Adjuvant treatment with crude rhubarb for patients with systemic inflammation reaction syndrome/sepsis
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Crit Care, 2015, 30(2), 282-289
Sepsis, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
181 Chakraborty, D.; Das, P.; Dinda, A.K.; Sengupta, U.; Chakraborty, T.; Sengupta, J.
A comparative study of homoeopathic medicine - Sulphur with the Multidrug therapy in the treatment of paucibacillary leprosy
Ind J Res Hom, 2015, 9(3), 158-166
Skin diseases, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leprosy, Randomized trial, Sulfur
182 Shu, M.; Zhang, Y.Q.; Li, Z.; Liu, G.J.; Wan, C.; Wen, Y.
Chinese medicinal herbs for mumps
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 4(CD008578), 1-30
Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mumps, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
183 Bremner, M.; Blake, B.; Stiles, C.
The experiences of persons living with HIV who participate in mind-body and energy therapies
A systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence
JBI Database Sys Rev Implement Rep, 2015, 13(10), 22 (Studienprotokoll)
Healing, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Art therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Qi Gong, Reiki, Systematic review, Taiji, Tanztherapie, Therapeutic touch, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yoga
184 Leach, L.L.; Bassett, S.H.; Smithdorf, G.; Andrews, B.S.; Travill, A.L.
A systematic review of the effects of exercise interventions on body composition in HIV+ adults
Open AIDS J, 2015, 9(Suppl 1), 66-79
Exercise therapy, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
185 Kebede, A.; Shewangizaw, Z.
Prevalence of use of holy water as complementary treatment among PLWHA at Debrebrihan Referral Hospital and Health Centre, North East, Ethiopia
Cross-sectional study
Int J Med Sci Res Pract, 2015, 2(2), 85-89
Praying, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
186 Rahnama, M.; Mehrabani, D.; Japoni, S.; Edjtehadi, M.; Firoozi, M.S.
The healing effect of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) on Helicobacter pylori infected peptic ulcers
J Res Med Sci, 2013, 18(6), 532-533 (Letter)
Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Helicobacter pylori, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Gastric ulcer, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
187 Kovachev, S.M.; Vatcheva-Dobrevska, R.S.
Local probiotic therapy for vaginal Candida albicans infections
Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins, 2015, 7(1), 38-44
Candidiasis, Gynaecology, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus spec., Probiotics, Randomized trial, Vaginalinfektion, Streptococcus thermophilus
188 Peel, M.M.; Cooke, M.; Lewis-Peel, H.J.; Lea, R.A.; Moyle, W.
A randomized controlled trial of coenzyme Q10 for fatigue in the late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(6), 789-793
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Coenzyme, Nutrition/diet, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
189 Naoroibam, R.; Metri, K.G.; Bhargav, H.; Nagaratna, R.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effect of Integrated Yoga (IY) on psychological states and CD4 counts of HIV-1 infected patients
A randomized controlled pilot study
Int J Yoga, 2016, 9(1), 57-61
Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
190 Donald, G.; Lorimer, K.; Lawrence, M.; Wong, R.; Winter, A.; Stringer, J.; Flowers, P.
Positively mindful
An investigation of mindfulness-based stress reduction as a care option for people living with HIV
Eur J Integr Med, 2015, 7(6), (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Mindfulness meditation, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
191 Yang, G.; Hu, R.Y.; Deng, A.J.; Huang, Y.; Li, J.
Effects of electro-acupuncture at Zusanli, Guanyuan for sepsis patients and its mechanism through immune regulation
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(3), 219-224
Acupuncture, Sepsis, Electroacupuncture, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
192 Siqueira, C.M.; Homsani, F.; Veiga, V.F. da; Lyrio, C.; Mattos, H.; Lambert Passos, S.R.; Couceiro, J.N.; Holandino Quaresma, C.
Homeopathic medicines for prevention of influenza and acute respiratory tract infections in children
Blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(1), 71-77
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Flu, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nosoden, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Staphylococcinum, Streptococcus (Nos.), Streptococcus mutans (Nos.), InfluBio
193 Liang, X.; Zhou, M.; Ge, X.Y.; Li, C.B.; Fang, S.P.; Tang, L.; Shao, D.H.; Xu, G.
Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine on sepsis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Clin Exp Med, 2015, 8(11), 20024-20034
Sepsis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 Song, W.-J.; Luo, J.; Wu, T.; Yao, S.-k.
Oral oxymatrine preparation for chronic hepatitis B
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(2), 141-149
Hepatitis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
195 Li, X.-J.; Wang, R.-R.; Kang, Y.; Liu, J.; Zuo, Y.-X.; Zeng, X.-F.; Cheng, G.
Effect of safflower yellow on the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock
A randomized controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 3948795, (1-8)
Sepsis, safflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Shock, Schock, septischer
196 Dai, Q.; Pang, Z.; Yu, H.
Recovery of olfactory function in postviral olfactory dysfunction patients after acupuncture treatment
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 4986034, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nose, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
197 Li, J.H.; Wang, R.Q.; Guo, W.J.; Li, J.S.
Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of influenza A (H1N1)
A meta-analysis
J Chin Med Assoc, 2016, 79(5), 281-291
H1N1, Chinese medicinal herbs, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Ahmad, K.; Usmanghani, K.; Akhtar, N.; Nazar, H.
Clinical assessment of coded Unani formulation D-worm and mebandazole for the treatment of hook worm, roundworm and whip worm
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2015, 28(6), 2115-2118
Azadirachta indica, Ethnomedicine, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Parasites, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Trachyspermum, Trachyspermum ammi, Worm infestation, Unani medicine
199 Na-Bangchang, K.; Ahmed, O.; Hussein, J.; Hirayama, K.; Kongjam, P.; Aseffa, A.; Karbwang, J.
Exploratory, phase II controlled trial of Shiunko ointment local application twice a day for 4 weeks in Ethiopian patients with localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 5984709, (1-8)
Applikationsform, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leishmaniasis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Salbe, Traditional Japanese medicine
200 Fingleton, J.; Corin, A.; Sheahan, D.; Cave, N.; Braithwaite, I.; Weatherall, M.; Beasley, R.
Randomised controlled trial of topical kanuta honey for the treatment of cold sores
Adv Integr Med, 2014, 1, 119-123
Apitherapy, Homespun remedies, Skin diseases, Herpes simplex, Honey, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional medicine