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Research spotlights of selected studies are shown below. For a full list of published NCCAM Research to-date, see PubMed.

Spotlights for 2006

Herbal Supplement Fails To Relieve Hot Flashes in Large Trial
The herbal supplement black cohosh, whether used alone or with other botanicals, did not relieve hot flashes in women in the Herbal Alternatives for Menopause Study. (December 2006)
Janet Baum M.D., Director, performing a core needle biopsy.
Self-Hypnosis Beneficial for Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy
Self-Hypnosis Beneficial for Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy (December 2006)
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Omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in psychiatric care
Omega-3 fatty acids may hold promise for use in psychiatry, particularly for depression and bipolar disorder, according to a recent article in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. (December 2006)
New Findings on Sleep Disorders and CAM
New Findings on Sleep Disorders and CAM. (September 2006)
A Mantram Studied in Adults With HIV
Research has shown that some spiritual practices may help people with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) to cope with psychological distress and improve quality of life. (August 2006)
A Hawaiian pineapple.
Researchers Investigate Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Pineapple Extract
Previous research indicates that bromelain may help inflammatory conditions such as allergic airway disease. (August 2006)
Review of CAM for Menopause
Review of CAM for Menopause (July 2006)
Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Cancer
Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Cancer (July 2006)
Black cohosh Credit: © Thomas G. Barnes @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database/Barnes, T.G.
Contents of Black Cohosh Products May Vary
Contents of black cohosh products may vary (May 2006)
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for Depression
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for Depression. (May 2006)
Two teen girls reviewing a book.
CAM Use High Among Adolescents
CAM Use High Among Adolescents. (April 2006)
Turmeric and Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Turmeric and Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms (March 2006)
X-ray of a joint.
Study Finds Glucosamine and Chondroitin Generally Ineffective for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, Efficacy May Depend on Level of Pain
A study of 1,583 people with knee osteoarthritis found that glucosamine and chondroitin, taken alone or in combination, generally did not reduce knee pain, although the combination may help people with moderate-to-... (February 2006)
Herbalist weighing dried herbs.
Study Shows Saw Palmetto Extract Does Not Improve BPH Symptoms
Saw palmetto is widely used by men for urinary symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, a common condition associated with aging. (February 2006)

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