An Evidence-based Systemic Review of Glucosamine Conducted by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
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Catherine Ulbricht
Review Methodology: Systematic Aggregation, Analysis, and Review of the Literature.Search Strategy: To prepare each Natural Standard monograph, electronic searches are conducted in nine databases, including AMED, CANCERLIT, CINAHL, CISCOM, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, HerbMed, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Medline, and NAPRALERT. Search terms include the common name(s), scientific name(s), and all listed synonyms for each topic. Hand searches are conducted of 20 additional journals (not indexed in common databases), and of bibliographies from 50 selected secondary references. No restrictions are placed on language or quality of publications. Researchers in the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are consulted for access to additional references or ongoing research.Selection Criteria: All literature is collected pertaining to efficacy in humans (regardless of study design, quality, or language), dosing, precautions, adverse effects, use in regnancy/lactation, interactions, alteration of laboratory says, and mechanism of action (in vitro, animal research, human data). Standardized inclusion/exclusion criteria are utilized for selection.Data Analysis: Data extraction and analysis are performed by health care professionals conducting clinical work and/or research at academic centers, using standardized instruments that pertain to each monograph section defining inclusion/exclusion criteria and analytic techniques, including validated measures of study quality). Data are verified by a second reviewer.Review Process: Blinded review of monographs is conducted by multidisciplinary research-clinical faculty at major academic centers with expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics, pharmacology, toxicology, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research, and clinical practice. In cases of editorial disagreement, a three-member panel of the Editorial Board addresses conflicts, and consults experts when applicable. Authors of studies are contacted when clarification is required.
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Articles in the same Issue
- Invited Review
- An Evidence-based Systemic Review of Glucosamine Conducted by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
- From Bench to Bedside to Consumer: Where are the Regulatory Problems for Probiotics?
- Review Article
- Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine With Primary Health Care Through Public Health To Improve Chronic Disease Management
- Conference Presentation
- CAM Health Services and Policy Research in Canada - New Directions: Abstracts from the First Annual IN-CAM Symposium, December 4&5, 2004, Toronto, Canada
- CAM Research in Canada: Sharing Successes and Challenges - Abstracts from the 2nd Annual IN-CAM Symposium, November 12&13, 2005, Toronto, Canada
- Case Report
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Successfully Treated with Low Level Laser Therapy
- Clinical Observation of 11 Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Research Article
- The Chinese Quality Of Life Instrument: Development Of A New Health-Related Quality Of Life Instrument Using Factor Analysis And Structural Equation Modeling
- Public Attitudes Towards Chinese Medicine in Melbourne, Australia
- Mentorship Programs within a Network to Build Research Literacy & Capacity in Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Practitioners
- Chemical Marker Profile and Biological Effects of Natural Products Containing Echinacea
- Position Paper
- Providing Probiotics to Sub-Saharan Africa: Ethical Principles to Consider
