title: The need for scientific rigor in studies of complementary and alternative medicine.
authors.forename: Edzard
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015990:Placebo Effect; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*; D026443:Spiritual Therapies / Q000592:standards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards; D019124:Therapeutic Touch / Q000592:standards