Bushen Mingmu Wan exerts therapeutic effects against glaucoma through a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mechanism, primarily by modulating anti-inflammatory responses, thus offering experimental evidence supporting its clinical use. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

Findings show that acupuncture in Brazil evolved as a progressively institutionalized & multiprofessional field, marked by heterogeneous training pathways, disputes over jurisdiction, gradual incorporation into the Brazilian UHS, and eventual legal stabilization: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

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Join us for a hybrid HealthTech sustainability forum on Thursday 24 September 2026 at St George's Centre, Leeds.

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Out now: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro... Institutionalization of Acupuncture in Brazil Yoga interventions in people w/ visual impairment Baduanjin on improving physical function, mental health & wellbeing Fire cupping therapy in the management of pain & disability of sciatica ...and more!

Our quarterly newsletter is now available! Get updates on: 📽️ a roundup of sessions from our #webinar series 📚 conference events in the second half of the year 🌏 updates on activities in our global network ...plus a selection of our latest blogshots and more! tinyurl.com/2u8vyucj

Motivation & outcomes for training in acupuncture: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... 👉 The desire for meaningful work in helping others associated with an interest in TCIM and without great concern for prestige or social status characterizes the most common motivations for the study of acupuncture in the US.

Artificial intelligence should complement rather than replace clinical expertise, enhancing reproducibility, transparency, and communication of TCM diagnostic knowledge doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... The authors propose a dual-path framework in which AI bridges clinical observation & diagnostic reasoning

🍃 Are #cannabis based medicines effective for treating neuropathic #pain in adults? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

This systematic review & meta-analysis synthesised evidence from 13 RCTs evaluating needle-based acupuncture monotherapy for illicit drug use disorders: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Acupuncture exhibited favourable average effects on withdrawal severity. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Read our latest Thought Leader interview with Professor Doctor Ricardo Ghelman, a pediatrician and pioneering researcher in Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (#TCIM): cam.cochrane.org/knowledge-tr...

This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence from 13 RCTs evaluating needle-based acupuncture monotherapy for illicit drug use disorders: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Acupuncture exhibited favourable average effects on withdrawal severity.

This study shows that research on Tai Chi for osteoarthritis has increased over the past two decades, focusing mainly on knee osteoarthritis, pain, function, quality of life, and randomised controlled trial evidence. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... A total of 308 articles were identified.

The results from this ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants facilitate the preservation of knowledge of Ayurveda medicine in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and developing novel drug entities targeting IBD. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

Open Call for Papers: Cytotoxicity of Traditional Herbal Products This special issue aims to delve into the biological impacts of widely used herbal treatments, both beneficial and harmful. ⌛️Deadline: 30/09/2026 Published papers & abstract submissions: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

If you missed our recent webinar on "TCIM Evidence Maps: Bridging the Gap Between Research, Practice, and Policy", presented by Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella, you can now access the recording on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/AV9aFeYK4Ec

Acupuncture was valued as a relational and supportive care encounter beyond symptom relief. Structural, personal, informational, and treatment-related barriers shaped engagement with acupuncture. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... 👉 Women’s experiences of menstrual pain and perceptions of acupuncture

What are #evidencemaps? Join our next webinar with Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella and learn more about how they can support targeted clinical research and #guideline development. Mon July 13, 2026; 11:00 EDT Register at tinyurl.com/CAM-Webinar-3

Findings demonstrate that Mentha pulegium represents a promising source of bioactive compounds with potential applications as sustainable alternatives to synthetic agents. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Part of special issue 👉 Integrative Medicine & Planetary Health 📃 (open to submissions)

Join our upcoming webinar with Ricardo Ghelman and Caio Fábio Schlechta Portella and learn more about how #evidencemaps can support targeted and effective clinical research and #guideline development. Date: Monday, July 13, 2026; 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST Register: tinyurl.com/CAM-Webinar-3

TCIM use in hospital or clinical settings remains highly prevalent among adults with cancer receiving clinical care: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... 👉 Need for systematic screening, patient–clinician dialogue, and evidence-informed integration of safe TCIM practices into supportive oncology care.

Effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for functional dyspepsia: an umbrella review (15 SRs/MAs) doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Compared w/ sham acupuncture or conventional medicine, acupuncture may improve effective rate, symptom score, and the Nepean Dyspepsia Index in patients w/ functional dyspepsia.

If you missed our recent webinar on "Lost in Translation: Cultural and Epistemic Challenges of Studying #Yoga in Integrative Oncology", presented by Leigh Leibel, you can now access the recording on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/opRtlI_AjXs Info on our July session coming soon!

👉 71 articles underwent full-text assessment and 16 were included in the final review. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... The findings of this scoping review suggest that acupuncture may offer potential benefits as a complementary approach for pain control in tooth extraction procedures.

Pain control in exodontics by acupuncture: a literature scoping review

Acupuncture is a traditional therapy that has been used for over 3,000 years. It has been widely applied in clinical settings, particularly for the pr…

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This newly published systematic review shows that moxibustion alone or in combination with topical drug patches or other adjuvant therapies was associated with favourable trends in wound healing and pain relief. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

Scoping Review OUT NOW: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Naturopathic medicine clinical reasoning is contextually grounded and professionally situated, shaped by the interaction of philosophical principles, practitioner judgement, patient engagement, and educational and system conditions.

Are you a healthcare provider interested in incorporating #wholeperson and #integrative approaches into your care? Register for the new #CME course co-developed by our colleagues at the Institute for Natural Medicine and Georgetown University: naturemed.org/whole-person...

📣 New article 👉 Training needs for acupuncturists in supporting patients’ healthy behaviours and lifestyles: A UK Delphi study 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... "Based on our findings, we suggest training should include content related to the social determinants of health and health behaviours..."

My colleague Prof. Judy Schlaeger (Uni of Illinois) & her team have just completed the world's first double-blind acupuncture RCT — finding that real acupuncture provides pain relief lasting up to 12 weeks, compared to just 4 weeks for sham acupuncture. 📖 www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...

Scientists are finally decoding how acupuncture eases pain

Your body has a built-in painkiller system. Acupuncture may switch it on.

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Chiropractors demonstrated significant variability in their rationale for care modifications and choice of manual therapy techniques despite shared safety goals. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Findings support need to validate self-reported practices through observation.

📣 Open Call for Papers Cytotoxicity of Traditional Herbal Products ✍️ www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu... 👉 As the global interest in traditional medicine continues to rise, it is crucial to understand the cellular effects and potential risks associated with these natural products.