Mind-Body Medicine - Article by John A Astin et al. on the state of the Science and implications for practice. Extensive bibliography. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice. The Efficacy of "Distant Healing" - A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials by John Astin et al. Annals of Internal Medicine. Faith and Healing - Article by Linda Gundersen with basic considerations. Annals of Internal Medicine. Positive Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer in a Coronary Care Unit Population - The classical trial by Randolph C Byrd, which initiated the research in the field. Originally: Southern Medical Journal.[DOC] Clarification: Influence of Prayer on IVF-ET - Follow up to a report of a masked, randomized trial, by Kwang Y. Cha, Daniel P. Wirth, and Rogerio A. Lobo (2001). Journal of Reproductive Medicine. Effects of Remote, Retroactive Intercessory Prayer on Outcomes in Patients With Bloodstream Infection - Randomised controlled trial by Leonard Leibovici. Extensive discussion. British Medical Journal. Rosary Prayer and Yoga Mantras - A comparative study by Luciano Bernardi et al. shows the similar effects of both forms of religious practice on cardiovascular rhythms. British Medical Journal. The Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Article advocating the unbiased use of scientific proven forms of medicine respecting patient's demand by E. Ernst. British Medical Journal