ICAM Resource Center - CAM News and Research
CAM FREE ONLINE SEARCHABLE DATABASES
Cochrane Reviews
Free version of the Cochrane Library information in the form of evidence-based medicine abstract reviews.Herbalgram
Online resource for herbal medicine information, provided by the American Botanical Council.Herbs and Supplements, A - Z
The NCCAM Web Site now links to a database of information about herbs and dietary supplements. Information is available from MedlinePlus in English and Spanish.IBIDS database
The International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) is produced by the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health to assist the public, health care providers, educators, and researchers in locating credible, scientific information on dietary supplements.The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health (NCCAM/NIH)
The NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science; training CAM researchers; and disseminating authoritative information.Office of Dietary Supplements
NIH website providing scientific information and research about dietary supplements.Rosenthal Center for CAM at Columbia University
A compilation of established sources of CAM research and information from the U.S., Europe and Asia. For healthcare professionals, patients, and consumers.Search CAM on PubMed
Literature search automatically limited to the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) subset of PubMed.University of Maryland Program in Complementary Medicine Publications
Site provides links and access to three databases: The Arthritis and Complementary Medicine Database (ARCAM) and the Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Pain Database (CAMPAIN), and the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field Registry of Randomized Controlled Trials.
CAM SUBSCRIPTION/FEE-BASED DATABASES
AMED -Allied and Complementary Medicine
A unique bibliographic database that covers a selection of journals in complementary ("alternative") medicine, palliative care, and several professions allied to medicine." Created by the British Library, AMED emphasizes clinical data and research studies from peer-reviewed or significant publications in the field.Cochrane Library
Provides evidence-based meta-analyses and protocols on a wide range of treatment options for patients, researchers, and faculty. Primarily oriented toward Western medicine including some CAM topics.Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
An international database of herbal and dietary supplements and provides scientific information on safety, effectiveness, and contraindications. Excellent monographs and detailed drug-interaction information provided.Natural Standard
Provides extensive, evidence-based reviews of research on botanical and dietary supplements, as well as other complementary and alternative medicine therapeutics to aid health care practitioners and patients in the decision-making process.OneMedicine.com
Produces clinical information for medical professionals including news briefings and science-based reference materials. Information is peer reviewed by an advisory board of over 80 leaders in the field of integrative medicine, including: Joseph E. Pizzorno, ND, President Emeritus, Bastyr University; Mark Blumenthal of the American Botanical Council; James Duke, PhD, USDA Agricultural Research Service; Ted Kaptchuk, OMD, Associate Director, Center for Alternative Medicine Research, Harvard University School of Medicine; and Andrew Weil, MD, Director, Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine.
CAM RESEARCH WEBSITES
Bandolier Evidence-Based Healthcare
Monthly newsletter about evidence-based health care including information on CAM therapies.Comp-med Trials List
This list covers the evaluation of the effects and claims of the main complementary medical therapies. The main topics will be the design and interpretation of clinical trials and supporting background scientific research.EBMJ Collected Resources: Complementary Medicine
Research Council for Complementary Medicine
A London-based registered educational non-profit organization established in 1983. The RCCM is involved with the "carrying out, promoting and facilitating rigorous research in complementary medicine to encourage safe and effective practice and improved patient care." Information is provided on the RCCM's CISCOM database which contains over 80,000 records on CAM.
NEWSLETTERS
Alternative Healthcare Management: The Newsmagazine of Non-Traditional Medicine
Published by Jeffrey E. Clark
2082 SE Bristol Street, Suite 217, Newport Beach, CA 92660Bandolier Evidence-based Healthcare
Monthly newsletter about evidence-based health care including information on CAM therapies.UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
Subscription Department
PO Box 420148, Palm Coast, FL 32142The Harvard Health Letter
Thomas H. Lee, MD, Editor-in-Chief
Harvard Health Publications
Harvard Health Letter
PO Box 420300, Palm Coast FL 32142-0300
800-829-9045
harvardmed@palmcoastd.comThe Integrative Medicine Consult Newsletter
43 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA 02114
617-720-4080 / 800-217-1938Self Healing
Andrew Weil, Editor
Thorne Communications, Inc.
42 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472
617-926-0200Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
Scientific and anecdotal information from researchers, health practitioners and patients.
Jonathan Collin, MD, Editor-in-Chief
Published by Jonathan Collin, MD
Port Townsend, WA
360-385-6021
JOURNALS
Advances in Natural Therapy
Health Communications Inc.
20 Highland Ave. Suite 6, Meutchen, NJ 08840-1949
732-548-9130 / 732-548-8555 (fax)
gshairo@hcomm.comAlternative and Complementary Therapies
Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
800-M-LIEBERT
liebert@pipeline.comAlternative Medicine Journal
Prime National Publishing Corp.
470 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02193
617-899-2702Alternative Medicine Review
Peer-reviewed. Published by Thorne researchAlternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
Some peer-reviewed articles, 6 issues a year, with a mind-body emphasis.
Executive Editor, Larry Dossey, MD.
Published by Innovision Communications
Encinitas, CA
866-828-2962
alttherapy@aol.comFoundations in Complementary and Alternative Therapies (FACT)
Editorial Office:
FACT, Complementary Medicine
Peninsula Medical School
Universities of Exeter and Plymouth
25 Victoria Park Road, Exeter EX2 4NT, UK
+44 (0)1392 424872 / +44 (0)1392 424989 (fax)
fact@exeter.ac.uk
Published by the Pharmaceutical Press
1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN, UK
+44 (0)20 7735 9141Integrative Medicine
Editor-in-Chief: Andrew Weil, MD
Elsevier Service, Inc.
655 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10010-5107International Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Green Library, Homewood House
Guilford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT160QA, ENGLANDInternational Journal of Integrative Medicine
Published by Impakt Communications
1455 Gruber Road, PO Box 12496
Green Bay, WI 54307-2496
920-434-3838 / 800-477-2995
info@impakt.comJournal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy
Peer-reviewed academic journal, 6 issues a year from 1999.
Editor-in-Chief, Kim Jobst, DM, MRCP.
Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Larchmont, NY 10538
800-M-LIEBERT
liebert@pipeline.comJournal of Naturopathic Medicine
10 Morgan Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851Practical Reviews in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Jointly sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, The American Holistic Medical Association and Educational Reviews, LLC.
Contact: Educational Reviews, LLC
PO Box 381205, Birmingham, Alabama 35238-9950
800-633-4743
SPECIAL ISSUES DEVOTED TO CAM
Academic Medicine. September 2002; 77(9)
American Journal of Public Health. October 2002; 92(10).
Journal of the American Medical Association. November 11, 1998; 280(18).
Primary Care. December 1997; 24(4)