FELLOWS BY DATE OF ENTRY

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Ahn AC, Ngo-Metzger Q, Legedza AT, Massagli MP, Clarridge BR, Phillips RS. Use of Complementary and alternative therapies in Chinese and Vietnamese Americans: Prevalence, associated factors, and the effects of patient-clinician communication. American Journal of Public Health. 2006 Apr;96(4):647-53.

Buettner C, Kroenke CH, Phillips RS, Davis RB, Eisenberg DM, Holmes MD. Correlates of use of different types of complementary and alternative medicine by breast cancer survivors in the nurses' health study. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2006 Nov;100(2):219-27.

Buettner C, Yeh GY, Phillips RS, Mittleman MA, Kaptchuk TJ. Systematic review of the effects of ginseng on cardiovascular risk factors.
Ann Pharmacother. 2006 Jan;40(1):83-95.

Gardiner P. Dietary supplement use in children: concerns of efficacy and safety. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Mar 15;71(6):1068, 1071.

Gardiner P, Graham RD, Legedza AT, Eisenberg DM, Phillips, RS. Factors associated with dietary supplement use among prescription medication users. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Oct 9;166(18):1968-74.

Gardiner P, Woods C, Kemper KJ. Dietary supplement use among health care professionals enrolled in an online curriculum on herbs and dietary supplements. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Jun 12;6:21.

Gardiner P, Dvorkin L, Kemper KJ. Supplement use growing among children and adolescents. Pediatr Ann. 2004 Apr;33(4):227-32.

Graham RE, Ahn AC, Davis RB, et al. Use of complementary and alternative medical therapies among ethnic minority adults in the United States. JNMA 2005; 97(4):535-545.

McCaffrey A, Phillips RS, Davis RB, Saper RB, Eisenberg DM. Prayer and spiritual practice for health concerns: prevalence and patterns of use. J Gen Intern Med 2002:17(Suppl):116.

Saper RB, Kales S, Paquin J, Burns MJ, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Heavy metal content of Ayurvedic herbal medicine products. JAMA 2004; 292(23):2868-73.

Saper RB, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Culpepper L, Phillips RS. Prevalence and patterns of adult yoga use in the United States. results of a national survey. Altern Ther Health Med 2004;10(2):44-49.

Saper RB, Eisenberg DM, Phillips RS. Common dietary supplements for weight loss. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Nov 1;70(9):1731-8.

Homa DM, Kales SN, Saper RB et al. Led poisoning in adults associated with use of Ayurvedic medications-California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, 2000-2003. MMWR 2004;53:582-4.

Tindle HA. Why etiology matters. Med Econ. 2002 Apr 12;79(7):130, 135, 139.

Hilary A. Tindle, MD, MPH, Roger B. Davis, ScD, Russell S. Phillips, MD, David M. Eisenberg, MD. Trends in use of complementary and alternative medicine by US adults: 1997-2002. Alt Ther in Heath & Med 2005;11(1):42-49.

Rigotti NA, Tindle HA. The fallacy of light cigarettes [Editorial]. Brit Med J 2004;328:E278-279.

Tindle HA, Wolsko P, Davis RB, Eisenberg DM, Phillips RS, McCarthy EP. Factors associated with the use of mind body therapies among United States adults with musculoskeletal pain. Comp Ther Med 2005;13:155-164.

Wolsko PM, Solondz DK, Phillips RS, Schachter SC, Eisenberg DM. Lack of herbal supplement characterization in published randomized controlled trials. Am J Med. 2005 Oct;118(10):1087-93.

Wolsko PM, Eisenberg, DM, Simon LS, Davis RB, Walleczek J, Mayo-Smith M, Kaptchuk TJ, Phillips RS. Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: Results of a pilot study. Altern Ther Health Med 2004. Mar-Apr;10(2):36-43.

Wolsko PM, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Kessler R, Phillips RS. Patterns and perceptions of care for treatment of back and neck pain. Spine 2003;28(3):292-298.

Wolsko PM, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Ettner SL, Phillips RS. Insurance coverage, medical conditions, and visits to alternative medicine providers: results of a national survey. Arch Intern Med. 2002; 162:281-287.

Yeh GY, Eisenberg DE, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Use of complementary and alternative medicine among persons with diabetes mellitus: results of a national survey. Am J Public Health 2002; 92(10):1648-1652.

Yeh GY, Wood MJ, Lorell BH, Stevenson LW, Goldberger AL, Wayne PM, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Effect of Tai Chi mind-body movements therapy on functional status and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure: A randomized controlled trial. Am J Med 2004;117:541-48.

SELECTED ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Andrew Ahn, MD, MPH

03/2005 "Acupuncture for Neuropathy: An Evidence-based Review" Department of Continuing Medical Education: Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, Harvard Medical School,Boston, MA01/2005 "The Biophysics of Acupuncture: The Electrical Properties of Connective Tissue" Department of Continuing Medical Education: Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

03/2005 "Acupuncture: History, Practice, and Science" Department of Family Practice: Family Practice Residency Lecture Seminar, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

10/2004 "Electrical Impedance along Connective Tissue Planes: Evaluation of a Possible Anatomical Correlate for Acupuncture Meridians" Society for Acupuncture Research Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October 2, 2004.

11/2004 "The Biophysics of Acupuncture: The Electrical Properties of Connective Tissue" New England School of Acupuncture Research Seminar, New School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA

05/2003 "Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies in Chinese and Vietnamese Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors" Society for General Internal Medicine Annual Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

05/2003 "Acupuncture, Connective Tissue, and Complexity Theory" Department of Continuing Medical Education: Medical Acupuncture for Physicians,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Acupuncture and Philosophy of East Asian Medicine. Internal Medicine Residency Program Morning Conference, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Catherine Buettner, MD, MPH

05/2005 "Use of complementary and alternative medical therapies in breast cancer survivors in the Nurses Health Study" (poster) Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA

10/2004 "A review of the evidence for complementary and alternative medicine in women’s health" Ambulatory Care Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA

Paula Gardiner, MD, MPH

01/2005 "Finding evidence-based resources on dietary supplements" Scripps Clinic Conference on Dietary Supplements, San Diego CA

11/2004 "Modern perspectives on botanical therapies" American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Washington DC

10/2004 "Herbs for children" American Herbalist Guild Annual meeting, Concord, NH

Robert Graham, MD, MPH

05/2005 "Disparities in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine – Implications for Medical Education" Inaugural Culturally Competent Care Education Committee Spring Retreat. Harvard Medical School, Boston MA

04/2005 Title of Workshop: Cultural competency & Innovative Medical Curriculum Strategies "Healing, Science Medicine and Culture" National Hispanic Medical Association 9th Annual Conference -- "Medical Practice for the 21st Century: Enhancing Quality Care and Health Literacy" - Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles

03/2005 Title of session: Patterns of Use and Outcomes of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapies among U.S. Racial and Ethnic Minority Adults "Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies among Racial and Ethnic Minority Adults in the United States: Results from the 2002 National Health Interview Survey" The Center for Disease Control 19th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Health Disparities: Progress, Challenges, Opportunities. Atlanta, Georgia

02/2005 "Bridging Cultures & Enhancing Care: Implications for Cultural Competency" Lenox Hill Hospital-General Internal Medicine Lecture Series

10/2004 Healing Practices in the Latino Community: Children’s Hospital Boston – Keynote Speaker

05/2004 "Concurrent Use of Prescription Drugs with Herb and Non-Herb Dietary Supplements in Ambulatory Care: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Adverse Drug Events"
Poster: Society of General Internal Medicine National Meeting - Chicago, Illinois

Darshan Mehta, MD

04/2006 “Ethnic Variation in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Asian Americans: Results from the 2002 National Health Interview Survey,” Society of General Internal Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.

Robert Saper, MD, MPH

04/2002 "Prevalence and patterns of Hatha yoga use in the United States: results of a national survey" Presented at International Scientific Meeting, Boston, April 2002.

06/2004 “Reliable Sources of Information on Herbal Medicines,” Columbia University Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice CME Course, New York, NY

05/ 2004 “The Heavy Metal Content of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine Products,” American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.

02/2004 “An Integrative Approach to the Patient with Dyspnea” Tufts University Family Practice Residency Program, Medford MA

Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH

05/2004 "Herbs and supplements for menopause" Society for General Internal Medicine CME Conference Chicago, IL

02/2004 "CAM and tobacco addiction" Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates CME Conference Boston, MA

Peter Wolsko, MD, MPH

Wolsko PM, Phillips RS, Davis RB, Eisenberg DM. Frequency of visits to alternative providers. J Gen Intern Med 2000;15(Suppl):155.

Wolsko PM, Phillips RS, Davis RB, Eisenberg D. Choice of insurance plans offering alternative medicine benefits. J Gen Intern Med 2000;15(Suppl):155.

Wolsko PM, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Ettner SL, Phillips RS. Insurance coverage, medical conditions, and visits to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers: results of a national survey. Alternative Therapies 2001;7:S37.

Wolsko, PM Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Patterns of care and perceived helpfulness of care for treatment of back and neck pain: results of a national survey of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Alternative Therapies 2001;7:S37-38.

Wolsko PM, Eisenberg, DM, Simon LS, et al. Double-blind placebo-controlled trial of static magnets for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: results of a pilot study (presented at International Scientific Meeting, Boston, April 2002). Alt Ther Med 2002;10(2).

Gloria Yeh, MD, MPH

Yeh GY, Phillips R, Davis R, Cherkin D, Eisenberg D. Time spent with acupuncturists compared to conventional physicians. Alternative Therapies 2001;7:S39.

Yeh GY, Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Cherkin D, Phillips R. Time spent with chiropractors, acupuncturists, and conventional physicians. J Gen Intern Med 2001;16(Suppl):223.

Yeh GY, Phillips R, Davis R, Cherkin D, Eisenberg D. Time spent with chiropractors compared to conventional physicians. Alternative Therapies 2001;7:S39.

Yeh GY, Eisenberg DE, Davis RB, Phillips RS. Complementary and alternative Therapy use among persons with Diabetes Mellitus: Results of a national survey. (Presented at the International Scientific Meeting, Boston, April 2002.)