• Are any alternative therapies effective in treating asthma? 

    Hayes, Meg; Buckley, David; Judkins, Dolores Zegar (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    Yes, some are. Acupuncture relieves subjective symptoms of asthma and reduces medication use in mild to moderate asthma (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic review of randomized controlled trials [RCTs] ...
  • How effective are dietary interventions in lowering lipids in adults with dyslipidemia? 

    Buckley, David; Muench, John; Hamilton, Andrew (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    Diets lower in fat, higher in soy protein, or higher in fiber reduce serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides. More restrictive low-fat diets also lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL), while ...