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.

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...

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.

Are you interested in learning more about dietary supplement claims substantiation? Join this two-day virtual workshop and hear from professionals with expertise in retail, law, industry, and more! www.ahpa.org/ev_calendar_...

#EarthDay 📣 Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health The focus of this special issue is on the relationship between integrative medicine (IM) and planetary health, including the environmental impact and sustainability of IM healthcare & research... Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

Call for papers 📣 Case Report Research in Integrative Medicine 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu... We welcome high-quality submissions that advance the methodological, clinical, and translational role of structured case report research in TCIM, particularly in acupuncture and herbal medicine.

🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... 👉 "This study establishes an integrative multi-omics framework for TCM research, by which we could bridge empirical TCM syndromes with molecular mechanisms, providing a translatable framework for evidence-based TCM formula development, directly informing clinical practice."

Read the latest articles in press: 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro... 👉 Moxibustion devices 👉 TCIM for asthma and allergic rhinitis 👉Anticancer effect of borneol: Mechanistic insights through literature review and in silico studies

📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) use appears to be relatively common among patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis in this single-center study in Turkey and is often undertaken without medical supervision.

Findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that combining synchronized scalp acupuncture with rehabilitation can effectively enhance post-stroke recovery of activities of daily living (ADLs) and motor function. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

This study provided important insights into the patient reported outcomes as well as experiences, indicating that integrative medicine consultations could have a positive impact on the quality of life of oncological patients: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Hospital Isala Zwolle, The Netherlands 🇳🇱

🐟 Can omega-3 supplements treat peripheral neuropathy in people with diabetes? 📸 Get the current #healthevidence picture in this Cochrane #systematicreview: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

In older inpatients, treated for SARS-CoV-2 infection, an anthroposophic-integrative Tx approach with an antibiotic restrictive and fever permissive Tx strategy showed no significant difference in patient mortality or hospital stay compared to a conventional Tx approach. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

Results suggest that self-acupressure is effective in improving pain, fatigue, and sleep quality in patients with multiple myeloma. doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Self-acupressure can be used for managing patients with multiple myeloma in nursing practices, as it is an accessible and inexpensive modality

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

Conducting research has a large carbon footprint and we encourage researchers to consider the environmental impact of their research. For more information on making your research more sustainable, please read our sustainability statement: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro... @avalorenc.bsky.social

Our quarterly newsletter is now available! Get updates on: 🇧🇷 A new group joining our network 🧠 Opportunities for #CME and clinical research 🌿 New resources for assessing botanical & natural health products ...plus latest blogshots & more! mailchi.mp/0175135de8b0...

📣 CALL FOR PAPERS 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro... 📃 Integrative Medicine in South America 📃 Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health 📃 Prevention and management of infections with traditional, complementary & integrative medicine 📃 Cytotoxicity of Traditional Herbal Products

Looking to strengthen your academic writing? ✍️ This author workshop led by our EiC, Dr @avalorenc.bsky.social offers practical tips on writing, structure, and publishing in integrative medicine 👉 perfect for early-career & experienced researchers alike: researcheracademy.elsevier.com/workshop/e69...

Deep learning emerges as the largest keyword cluster, reshaping TCM data mining: doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... 💪✨ Paradigm shift from method-driven to application-focused TCM data mining (2010-2025). China leads output; UK tops citation impact, showing complementary roles.

📢 ESI Webinar - Dr. David Moher & Dr KM Saif-Ur-Rahman discuss Ensuring Quality in Peer Review & Editorial Practice for evidence synthesis. Topics include: • Why flawed “systematic reviews” get published • The real role of AI in peer review Register at universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔍 Did you know? Impact Factor isn't everything when choosing where to publish. Beyond IF 👉 researchers actually prioritise: ✓ Journal reputation ✓ Peer-review quality ✓ Publication speed ✓ Topic fit ✓ Audience reach ✓ Open access ✓ Indexing ✓ Smart metrics 🤔 Which is most important to you?

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💪✨Starting the year strong, with a publication from a collaboration on a project that I am very grateful for having been invited to join 🙏 Read now: @eujimonline.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Acupuncture for Uterine Fibroids

We’re proud to be supporting the WHO’s initiative to build the evidence base for traditional medicine interventions: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Clinical mobile applications can aid both practitioners and patients by providing disease-specific treatment protocols, decision-support systems, and lifestyle recommendations. The integration of biosensors, such as wearable, electrochemical, and microfluidic sensors, into... doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

Improving access to safe abortion care reduces maternal mortality and morbidity, supports gender equality, and contributes to achieving sustainable development goals.

Call for papers | Special edition of the @eujimonline.bsky.social, focused on Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health | Closing date 31 December 2025 | Complete information on the issue and how to submit: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu... Please spread the word!

doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Developing new evidential devices must involve incorporating the perspectives of local practitioners and rethinking the criteria for what should count as evidence in the context of the respective traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) in question.

⚠️ Much health information available is unreliable - our colleagues at Cochrane Iberoamerica have developed a series of resources on key concepts of critical thinking to support #evidenceinformed decision making in health. 👉 Key concept 7: Not all studied outcomes are equally important

✨ Special issues and article collections: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/euro... 📣 Calls for papers: 👉 Integrative Medicine in South America 👉 Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health 👉 Older people and complementary and integrative therapies

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) remains inadequately treated, leading many women to seek alternative therapies. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered an acceptable option, with a high proportion of surveyed women reporting current or past use to manage their symptoms.

Call for papers | We’re working with a team of guest editors to prepare a special edition of @eujimonline.bsky.social, focused on Integrative Medicine and Planetary Health | Closing date 31 December 2025 | Complete information on the issue and how to submit: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

⚠️ Much health information available is unreliable - our colleagues at Cochrane Iberoamerica have developed a series of resources on key concepts of critical thinking to support #evidenceinformed decision making in health. 👉 Key concept 6: Absence of evidence does not mean evidence of absence

doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... 📄 modified Saengmaeksan (mSMS) Gegen, Jiegeng, Maidong, Shanyao, Yiyiren, Wuweizi The study suggests that mSMS may have the potential to improve vascular function and could offer benefits in middle-aged women, potentially independent of menopausal status.

There is moderate to high certainty that celery and Caucasian whortleberry were the most effective treatments for reducing blood pressure, among included herbal medicines, in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Systematic Review w/ 47 RCTs involving 3,559 patients

Moxibustion effectively improved clinical symptoms, menstruation, ovarian reserve function, hormonal balance, and pregnancy rate in patients with kidney deficiency & blood stasis–type diminished ovarian reserve (KDBSDOR)-related infertility. #RCT Out now 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...

19 studies incl. (12 RCTs) doi.org/10.1016/j.eu... Meta-analysis results indicated that aromatherapy significantly alleviated stress and fatigue symptoms among nurses. Short-term interventions (≤1 week) produced a larger effect size, possibly due to olfactory adaptation or metabolic regulation.

Join experts from Cochrane and Wiley as they discuss the promise, pitfalls, and practical applications of #AI in #healthcare. 📅 11 November | 16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/dnY-ca3h