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Does unconventional medicine work through conventional modes of action?

Author: GrüberChristoph, NiggemannBodo

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This paper explores the potential for both conventional and unconventional medicine to be effective through similar modes of action. While unconventional methods may not always have effects, both types of medicine might work through pharmacology, including interactions between herbs and drugs. Both treatments involve a considerable risk of side effects, and the placebo effect and suggestive aspects play a role in both. Mind-body medicine can be explained by pathophysiological mechanisms. By understanding the shared modes of action, we can demystify alternative medicine and integrate both approaches on a scientific basis.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
It is often maintained that although conventional medicine works by means of pharmacotherapy with predominantly proved effects, unconventional therapies are more or less spiritual therapeutic approaches without a scientific basis. We hypothesize that both conventional and unconventional medicine mig...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2006.06.021

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
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Date :
  1. Date Completed 2006-10-17
  2. Date Revised 2006-09-04
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

16950272

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.jaci.2006.06.021

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Languages

English

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