(ISSN 2573-4393)
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It covers all evidence-based scientific studies on integrative, alternative and complementary approaches to improving health and wellness.
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Special Issue
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nervous System Diseases
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2027 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
James D. Adams, PhD, Professor Emeritus
Benicia, CA, USA
Research Interests: apoptosis; delayed cell death; herbal drugs; nicotinamide; Parkinson's disease; ruptured berry aneurysm; smart drugs; stroke; toxicity testing
About This Topic
Nervous system diseases are not completely understood, leading to inadequate and dangerous medications used to treat them. Serum sickness, anaphylaxis, cytokine release syndrome and other side effects can result from the use of monoclonal antibody therapy in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other conditions. This issue seeks to expand our understanding of mechanisms of neurological diseases. A question of vital concern is: what is the mechanism of chronic pain and can it be cured? In addition, work on complementary and alternative medicines for neurological conditions will be important. Questions of interest are: is there a better way to treat Alzheimer’s disease than monoclonal antibodies against amyloid and tau; is there a better way to treat Parkinson’s disease than monoclonal antibodies against alpha-synuclein? Are there safe and effective treatments for neurological conditions that come from complementary and alternative medicines? Is there a role for acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of neurological disorders? Can massage and other touch therapies be used effectively in these diseases? Is there a purpose for exercise therapy in the management of neurological diseases?
Manuscript Submission Information
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