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@MISC{Stewart_hypnosisin,
author = {James H. Stewart},
title = {Hypnosis in Contemporary Medicine},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
Hypnosis became popular as a treatment for medical conditions in the late 1700s when effective pharmaceutical and surgical treat-ment options were limited. To determine whether hypnosis has a role in contemporary medicine, relevant trials and a few case reports are reviewed. Despite substantial variation in techniques among the numerous reports, patients treated with hypnosis experienced substantial benefits for many different medical condi-tions. An expanded role for hypnosis and a larger study of tech-niques appear to be indicated. Mayo Clin Proc. 2005;80(4):511-524 AMA = American Medical Association; IBS = irritable bowel syndrome; PET = positron emission tomography As alternative treatments for medical conditions be-come popular, contemporary medicine is being chal-lenged to take a more integrative approach. The National Institutes of Health is supporting clinical trials of comple-
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contemporary medicine medical condition alternative treatment mayo clin proc american medical association national institute case report substantial variation numerous report relevant trial integrative approach 511-524 ama late 1700s many different medical condi-tions surgical treat-ment option ibs irritable bowel syndrome expanded role pet positron emission tomography clinical trial substantial benefit
