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The following limits are available for the AMED database.
Update Code Command Syntax: ..l/3 up=199903 Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to up=199903 Abstract Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to abstract English Language Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to english Languages Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to french Publication Type Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to congress Alternative Medicine Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to hypnosis Therapies Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to drug therapy General Medical Concepts Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to case reports English Summary Sentence Syntax: limit 3 to english summary
<1>
Accession Number
8514640
Author
Bourdillon F, Day EA
Title
Spinal manipulation. 4th ed.
Source
London: Heinemann, 1987. 250pp. ISBN 0-433-03633-8 London: Heinemann, 1987.
250pp. ISBN 0-433-03633-8
Subject Headings
Spinal manipulation, Osteopathy
Abstract
The first author is a qualified orthopaedic surgeon and teacher of osteopathy,
and Dr Day is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The
techniques of manipulative treatment are described and explained, accompanied
by many illustrations of patient positioning and practitioner technique.
Language
English
Publication Type
Monograph
<2>
Accession Number
9148735
Author
Wilbur P
Title
The phyto-oestrogen debate - part 2.
Source
European Journal of Herbal Medicine 1996 Autumn;2(3):19-26.
Subject Headings
Estrogens, Plants medicinal, Materia medica, Research
Abstract
There exists disagreement as to the role phyto-oestrogens have to play in
therapeutic herbalism, mainly concerning the actions and properties of
phyto-oestrogens within the human body. Rarely does scientific research
throw light of the effects of phyto-oestrogenic herbs on the body, and the
traditional literature about these herbs may offer a much better guide to
usage than the list of phytosterols they contain.
Language
English