List of publications and presentations

Peer-reviewed journal articles

    1. Manheimer E, Cheng K, Wieland LS, Shen X, Lao L, Guo M, Berman BM. Acupuncture for hip osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 May 5; 5: CD013010. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013010. [Commentary on this systematic review by Edzard Ernst available at https://edzardernst.com/2018/05/acupuncture-a-beautiful-theory-slain-by-an-ugly-fact/].

    2. Alper BS, Malone-Moses M, McLellan JS, Prasad K, Manheimer E. Thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke: time for a rethink? BMJ 2015 Mar 17;350:h1075. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h1075.

    3. Kim S, Sagong HS, Kong JC, Choi JY, Lee MS, Wieland LS, Manheimer E, Shin BC. Randomised clinical trials on acupuncture in the Korean literature: bibliometric analysis and methodological quality. Acupunct Med 2013 Nov 26. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2013-010470. [Epub ahead of print] [free online at: http://aim.bmj.com/content/early/2013/11/26/acupmed-2013-010470.long] Accessed 2014 Jan 13.

    4. Chen W, Yang GY, Liu B, Manheimer E, Liu JP. Manual acupuncture for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. PLOS One 2013 Sept 12;8(9):e73764. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0073764. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3771980. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771980/pdf/pone.0073764.pdf] Accessed 2013 Nov 18.

    5. Liu JP, Han M, Li XX, Mu YJ, Lewith G, Wang YY, Witt CM, Yang GY, Manheimer E, Snellingen T, Berman B, Gluud C. Prospective registration, bias risk, and outcome-reporting bias in randomised clinical trials of traditional Chinese medicine: an empirical methodological study. BMJ Open 2013 Jul 16;3(7). pii: e002968. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-002968. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3717464. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3717464/pdf/bmjopen-2013-002968.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jul 24.

    6. Wieland LS, Manheimer E, Sampson M, Barnabas JP, Bouter LM, Cho K, Lee MS, Li X, Liu J, Moher D, Okabe T, Pienaar ED, Shin BC, Tharyan P, Tsutani K, van der Windt DA, Berman BM. Bibliometric analysis of the Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field specialized register of controlled trials. Syst Rev 2013 Jul 4;2:51. doi:10.1186/2046-4053-2-51. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3704678. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3704678/pdf/2046-4053-2-51.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jun 12.

    7. Manheimer E, van der Windt D, Cheng K, Stafford K, Liu J, Tierney J, Lao L, Berman BM, Langenberg P, Bouter LM. The effects of acupuncture on rates of clinical pregnancy among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update 2013 Nov-Dec;19(6):696-713. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmt026. Epub 2013 Jun 27. [free online at: http://humupd.oxfordjournals.org] Accessed 2013 Nov 18

    8. Xu S, Wang L, Cooper E, Zhang M, Manheimer E, Berman B, Shen X, Lao L. Adverse events of acupuncture: a systematic review of case reports. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:581203. doi: 10.1155/2013/581203. Epub 2013 Mar 20. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3616356. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3616356/pdf/ECAM2013-581203.pdf] Accessed 2013 May 7.

    9. Turner L, Galipeau J, Garritty C, Manheimer E, Wieland LS, Yazdi F, Moher D. An evaluation of epidemiological and reporting characteristics of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) systematic reviews (SRs). PLoS ONE 2013 Jan 18;8(1):e53536. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0053536. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3544927. [free online at: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0053536] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    10. Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Foster NE, Sherman KJ, Witt CM, Linde K; Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. Acupuncture for chronic pain: Individual patient data meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med 2012 Oct 22;172(19):1444-53. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3654. Epub 2012 Sept 10. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3658605. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3658605/pdf/nihms467452.pdf] Accessed 2013 Nov 18 [Manheimer E is a member of the Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration and contributed to this project and the resulting paper.]

    11. Chen KW, Berger CC, Manheimer E, Forde D, Magidson J, Dachman L, Lejuez CW. Meditative therapies for reducing anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Depress Anxiety 2012 Jul;29(7):545-62. doi:10.1002/da.21964. Epub 2012 Jun 14. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3718554. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3718554/pdf/nihms472840.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jul 26.

    12. Manheimer E, Cheng K, Wieland LS, Min LS, Shen X, Berman BM, Lao L. Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Gastroenterol 2012 June;107(6):835-847;quiz 848. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2012.66. Epub 2012 Apr 10. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3671917. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3671917/pdf/nihms-472358.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jul 26.

    13. Manheimer E, Cheng K, Wieland LS, Min LS, Shen X, Berman BM, Lao L. Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD005111. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005111.pub3. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3718572. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3718572/pdf/nihms472369.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jul 26. [This review was peer-reviewed dually and independently by the Am J Gastroenterol and the Cochrane Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Functional Bowel Disorders Review Group. This Cochrane version is the unabridged review (i.e., which includes all tables and figures).]

    14. Witt CM, Manheimer E, Hammerschlag R, Lüdtke R, Lao L, Tunis SR, Berman BM. How well do randomized trials inform decision making: systematic review using comparative effectiveness research measures on acupuncture for back pain. PLoS ONE 2012 Feb 28;7(2):e32399. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0032399. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3289651. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3289651/pdf/pone.0032399.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    15. Dickersin K, Manheimer E, Li T. Surgery for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001538. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001538.pub3.PubMed Central PMCID: PMC Journal – In Process. Update of: Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006, Issue 1. Art. No.: C001538, and Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000, Issue 2. Art. No.: C001538.

    16. Turner LA, Singh K, Garritty C, Tsertsvadze A, Manheimer E, Wieland LS, Galipeau J, Moher D. An evaluation of the completeness of safety reporting in reports of complementary and alternative medicine trials. BMC Complement Altern Med 2011 Aug 22;11:67. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-11-67. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3176483. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176483/pdf/1472-6882-11-67.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    17. Manheimer E. Selecting a control for in vitro fertilization and acupuncture randomized controlled trials (RCTs): how sham controls may unnecessarily complicate the RCT evidence base. Fertil Steril 2011 Jun 30;95(8):2456-61. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.04.040. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3124624. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3124624/pdf/nihms291452.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    18. Wieland S*, Manheimer E*, Berman B. Development and classification of an operational definition of complementary and alternative medicine for the Cochrane Collaboration. Altern Ther Health Med 2011 Mar-Apr;17(2):50-9. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3196853. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3196853/pdf/nihms329166.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18. [*Both authors contributed equally to this work.]

    19. Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, Lewith G, Macpherson H, Victor N, Sherman KJ, Witt C, Linde K; Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. Individual patient data meta-analysis of acupuncture for chronic pain: protocol of the Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration. BMC Trials 2010 Sep 28;11:90. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-11-90. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2955653. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2955653/pdf/1745-6215-11-90.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18. [Manheimer E is a member of the Acupuncture Trialists’ Collaboration and contributed to this protocol and the 2012 final paper.]

    20. Manheimer E, Cheng K, Linde K, Lao L, Yoo J, Wieland S, van der Windt DA, Berman BM, Bouter LM. Acupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001977. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001977.pub2. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3169099. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3169099/pdf/nihms284337.pdf and as the full formatted published Cochrane review at http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/userfiles/ccoch/file/Acupuncture_ancient_traditions/CD001977.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    21. Manheimer E, Wieland S, Kimbrough E, Cheng K, Berman BM. Evidence from the Cochrane Collaboration for traditional Chinese medicine therapies. J Altern Complement Med 2009 Sep;15(9):1001-14. doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.0414. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2856612. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2856612/pdf/acm.2008.0414.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    22. Cogo E, Sampson M, Ajiferuke I, Manheimer E, Campbell K, Daniel R, Moher D. Searching for controlled trials of complementary and alternative medicine: a comparison of 15 databases. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2009 May 25. doi: 10.1093/ecam/nep038. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3137728. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3137728/pdf/ECAM2011-858246.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    23. Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Manheimer E, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for tension-type headache. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2009, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD007587. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007587. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3099266. [free online at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3099266/pdf/nihms284610.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    24. Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, Manheimer E, Vickers A, White AR. Acupuncture for migraine prophylaxis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2009, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001218. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001218.pub2. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3099267. [free online at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3099267/pdf/nihms284323.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    25. Park J, Linde K, Manheimer E, Molsberger A, Sherman K, Smith C, Sung J, Vickers A, Schnyer R. The status and future of acupuncture clinical research. J Altern Complement Med 2008 Sep;14(7):871-81. doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.SAR-4. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3155101. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3155101/pdf/acm.2008.SAR-4.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    26. Manheimer E, Zhang G, Udoff F, Haramati A, Langenberg P, Berman BM, Bouter LM. The effects of acupuncture on pregnancy and live birth rates among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2008 Mar;336(7643):545-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39471.430451.BE. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2265327. [free online at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2265327/pdf/bmj-336-7643-res-00545-el.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    27. Ee C, Manheimer E, Pirotta M, White A. Acupuncture for pelvic and back pain in pregnancy: systematic review. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008 Mar;198(3):254-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.11.008.

    28. Manheimer E, Linde K, Lao L, Bouter BM, Berman BM. Meta-analysis: acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. Ann Intern Med 2007 Jun;146(12):868-77.

    29. Berman B. A 60 year-old woman considering acupuncture for knee pain. JAMA 2007 Apr 18;297(15):1697-707. [Manheimer E prepared the section "The evidence for acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee", and the two tables included in the publication (i.e., evidence Tables 1 and 2). In recognition of his preparation of these sections, his work was acknowledged by the following statement: "Dr. Berman is very grateful to Eric Manheimer, MS (University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine, Baltimore) for his helpful input"]

    30. Manheimer E, Lim B, Lao L, Berman B. Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis--a randomised trial using a novel sham. Acupunct Med 2006 Dec;24 Suppl:S7-14.

    31. Lim B, Manheimer E, Lao L, Ziea E, Wisniewski J, Liu J, Berman B. Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD005111. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005111.pub2.

    32. Manheimer E, Ezzo J, Hadhazy V, Berman B. Published reports of acupuncture trials showed important limitations. J Clin Epidemiol 2006 Feb;59(2):107-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2005.06.003. [free online at: http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0895-4356/PIIS0895435605002520.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    33. Liu JP, Manheimer E, Yang M. Herbal medicines for treating HIV infection and AIDS. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003937. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003937.pub2.

    34. Manheimer E, White A, Berman B, Forys K, Ernst E. Meta-analysis: Acupuncture for low back pain. Ann Intern Med 2005 Apr 19;142(8):651-663. Erratum in: Ann Intern Med 2005 Jun 7;142(11):950-1.

    35. Liu JP, Manheimer E, Shi Y, Gluud C. Chinese herbal medicines for severe acute respiratory syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Altern Complement Med 2004 Dec;10(6):1041-51.

    36. Gagnier JJ, Chrubasik S, Manheimer E. Harpagophytum procumbens for osteoarthritis and low back pain: A systematic review. BMC Complement Altern Med 2004 Sep;4(13). doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-4-13. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC520753 [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC520753/pdf/1472-6882-4-13.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    37. Manheimer E, Anderson BJ, Stein MD. Use and assessment of complementary and alternative therapies by intravenous drug users. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 2003 May;29(2):401-13.

    38. Liu J, Manheimer E, Tsutani K, Gluud C. Medicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infection: a Cochrane hepatobiliary systematic review of randomized trials. Am J Gastroenterol 2003 Mar;98(3):538-44.

    39. Manheimer E, Anderson D. Survey of public information about ongoing clinical trials funded by industry: Evaluation of completeness and accessibility. BMJ 2002 Sept 7;325(7363):528-31. [free online at: http://www.bmj.com/highwire/filestream/378973/field_highwire_article_pdf/0/528.1] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

    40. Dickersin K, Manheimer E, Wieland S, Robinson K, Lefebvre C, McDonald S, and the CENTRAL Development Group. Development of the Cochrane Collaboration’s CENTRAL register of controlled clinical trials. Eval Health Prof 2002 Mar;25(1):38-64.

    41. Liu JP, Manheimer E, Tsutani K, Gluud C. Medicinal herbs for hepatitis C virus infection. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2001, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003183. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003183.

    42. Manheimer E, Silbergeld EK. Critique of CDC’s retreat from recommending universal lead screening for children. Public Health Rep 1998 Jan-Feb;113(1):38-46. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC1308366 [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1308366/pdf/pubhealthrep00036-0038.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

Non-peer-reviewed journal articles

  1. Manheimer E. The Cochrane Collaboration's Complementary Medicine Field and traditional medicines of the Middle East. J Bahrain Med Soc. 2014 Jan;25(1):4. [free online at: http://jbmsonline.com/index.php/jbms/article/view/307/247] Accessed 2014 Jun 17.

  2. Santesso N, Manheimer E. A summary of a Cochrane review: green and black tea for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Global Adv Health Med 2014 Mar;3(2):66-7. doi: 10.7453/gahmj.2014.003.

  3. Manheimer E. Summary of findings tables: presenting the main findings of Cochrane CAM-related reviews in a transparent and simple tabular format. Global Adv Health Med 2012 Mar;1(1):90-1. [free online at: http://www.compmed.umm.edu/docs/Manheimer_2012_GAHMJ_Summary-of-Findings-Tables.asp] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

  4. Stener-Victorin E*, Manheimer E*. Commentary on the Cochrane review of acupuncture and assisted conception. Explore (NY) 2011 Mar-Apr;7(2):120-133. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2010.12.016. PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3086273. [free online at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3086273/pdf/nihms273771.pdf] Accessed 2013 Jan 18. [*Both authors contributed equally to this work.]

  5. Manheimer E, Brian B, Vist G, Glenton C. The effect of probiotics on preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in premature babies. Altern Ther Health Med 2009 Jul/Aug;15(4):18-20. [free online at: http://www.compmed.umm.edu/docs/probiotics_for_NEC_.asp] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

  6. Manheimer E, Berman B. Producing and disseminating systematic reviews: a summary of the CAM-related work presented at the 13th International Cochrane Colloquium. J Altern Complement Med 2005 Mar;12(2):193-6. doi: 10.1089/acm.2006.12.193.

  7. Manheimer E, Berman B. The 13th International Cochrane Colloquium in Melbourne: an invitation for CAM researchers and consumers. J Altern Complement Med 2005 Aug;11(4):733-4. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.733.

  8. Manheimer E, Berman B. Exploring, evaluating and applying the results of systematic reviews of CAM therapies. Explore 2005 May;1(3):210-14. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2005.02.005. [free online at: http://www.compmed.umm.edu/docs/Manheimer_Berman_2005_Explore_Exploring,_evaluating,_and_applying_the_results_of_SRs_of_CAM_therapies.asp] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

  9. Manheimer E, Berman B. NCCAM Support for Cochrane CAM Field. Complement Ther Med 2003 Dec;11(4):268-71.

  10. Manheimer E, Berman B. Cochrane for CAM providers: evidence for action. Altern Ther Health Med 2003 Sept/Oct;9(5):110-12. [free online through: http://www.compmed.umm.edu/journal_columns.aspx] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

  11. Dickersin K, Manheimer E. The Cochrane Collaboration: evaluation of health care and services using systematic reviews of the results of randomized controlled trials. Clin Obstet Gynecol 1998 June;41(2):315-31.

Book chapters

  1. Berman BM, Lewith G, Manheimer E, Bishop F, D'adamo C. Complementary and alternative medicine. In: Hochberg MC, Silman AJ (editors). Rheumatology. 6th Edition [in press].

  2. Lefebvre C, Manheimer E, Glanville J. Cochrane 6: Searching for studies. In: Higgins JPT, Green S (editors). Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Version 5.1.0 [updated March 2011] The Cochrane Collaboration, 2011. [free online from www.cochrane-handbook.org] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

  3. Manheimer E*, Ezzo J*. Chapter 2: Systematic reviews and CAM. In: Adams J (editor). Researching Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Oxford: Routledge, 2006, pgs 19-36. [free online at: goo.gl/0zRDx] Accessed 2013 Jan 26. [*Both authors contributed equally to this work.]

  4. Committee on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the American Public. Chapter 5: State of emerging evidence on CAM. In: Board of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States. Washington DC: The National Academies Press; 2005. (E. Manheimer prepared the sections of Chapter 5 starting from the beginning of the chapter, up until but not including the section with the heading "Basic Science". In recognition of his contribution of these sections, his work was acknowledged by the following statement: “The committee would also like to thank Eric Manheimer for his contributions about emerging evidence in Chapter 5.” p. XiV.) [free online at: http://goo.gl/n2N3dN] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

Other brief communications

  1. Alper BS, Malone-Moses M, McLellan JS, Prasad K, Manheimer E. Authors' reply to Wardlaw and Berge. BMJ 2015 Apr 7;350:h1795. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h1795.

  2. Manheimer E, Berman BM. Letter to the Editor in response to: [Ernst E, Lee MS, Choi TY. Acupuncture: does it alleviate pain and are there serious risks? A review of reviews. Pain 2011;152:755-764.] Pain 2011 Sept;152(9):2179-80. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2011.04.009. [author reply 2184-6]

  3. Manheimer E, Bouter LM. Does acupuncture improve the results of in vitro fertilization? [letter: response] Focus on Alternative Therapies (FACT) 2008 Sept;13(3):195.

  4. Manheimer E, Berman BM, Bouter LM. Effects of acupuncture on rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: systematic review and meta-analysis [letter: response to BMJ rapid responses] BMJ website [online only] 2008 May 2. [free online at: http://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/11/02/response-authors] Accessed 2013 Jan 18.

  5. Manheimer E, White A, Ernst E, Langenberg P. Acupuncture for low back pain [letter: response]. Ann Intern Med 2005;143(9):692.

  6. Gagnier JJ, Chrubasik S, Manheimer E. Harpagophytum for musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review. Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies (FACT) 2003;8:498.

  7. Manheimer E. How the Cochrane controlled trials register is produced. In: The Cochrane Library. Oxford: Update Software, 2002. (published electronically in The Cochrane Library up until 2002).

  8. Lefebvre C, Lusher A, Dickersin K, Manheimer E. Literature searches [letter]. Lancet 2002 Mar 9;359(9309):896.

Systematic review protocol

  1. Manheimer E, van der Windt DAWM, Stafford K, Liu J, Tierney J, Lao L, Berman BM, Bouter LM. Effects of adjuvant acupuncture on pregnancy rates among women undergoing in vitro fertilization: systematic review and meta-analysis. PROSPER 2011:CRD42011001309. [free online at: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/DisplayPDF.php?ID=CRD42011001309] Accessed 2013 May 8.

Published multimedia

  1. Manheimer E, Wieland S, Kimbrough E, Cheng K, Lao L, Berman B. Evidence from the Cochrane Collaboration for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Natural Standard webinar presented by Eric Manheimer, and published online Sept 2010. [Natural Standard website only allows paid subscribers to view the webinar.]

Abstracts and/or proceedings

  1. Moss S, Manheimer E, Sampson M. Is SR used as evidence source for PDA up-to-date? Review of applicable EBM methods to assess SR currency (Poster). In: 11th International Shared Decision Making (ISDM) conference; 2022 Jun 19-22; Kolding, Denmark. pg 26. Abstract no. 31. [abstract online at: https://www.isdm2022.com/abstract-book] Accessed 2022 Oct 24.

  2. Moss S, Manheimer E, Zorzela L, Vohra S, Loke Y. Assessing incomplete harms reporting when summarizing evidence for PDAs (Poster). In: 11th International Shared Decision Making (ISDM) conference; 2022 Jun 19-22; Kolding, Denmark. pg 119. Abstract no. 132. [abstract online at: https://www.isdm2022.com/abstract-book] Accessed 2022 Oct 24.

  3. Manheimer E, Moss S, Hamel C, Garritty C, Zorzela L, Loke Y, Vohra S. Can internationally accepted standards for reporting efficacy and harms for systematic reviews inform the evidence summarization process for PDAs? (Poster). In: 11th International Shared Decision Making (ISDM) conference; 2022 Jun 19-22; Kolding, Denmark. pg 134. Abstract no. 150. [abstract online at: https://www.isdm2022.com/abstract-book] Accessed 2022 Oct 24.

  4. Manheimer E, Moss S, Hamel C, Garritty C. Rapid review methods and evidence summarization for PDAs (Poster). In: 11th International Shared Decision Making (ISDM) conference; 2022 Jun 19-22; Kolding, Denmark. pg 193. Abstract no. 205. [abstract online at: https://www.isdm2022.com/abstract-book] Accessed 2022 Oct 24.

  5. Hadar N, Wieland LS, Manheimer E, Lau J. Using the Systematic Review Data Repository for systematic reviews of complementary medicine. In: 2014 International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health; 2014 May 13-16; Miami, FL. p. 83. Abstract no. P05.15. [abstract published in: J Altern Complement Med 2014;20(5):A131; abstract online at: online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/acm.2014.5353.abstract].

  6. Sæterdal I, Nilsen ES, Underland V, Glenton C, Vist G, Manheimer E. Preparation of summaries of Cochrane CAM reviews for consumers. In: 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2010 May 19-21; Tromso, Norway. p. 67-68. Abstract no. P-022. [This poster was awarded one of the three poster prizes.]

  7. Wieland S, Manheimer E. Issues in improving the quality and increasing the size of the Cochrane Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Field specialized register. In: 17th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2009 Oct 11-14; Singapore. p. 47-48. Abstract no. P56.

  8. Manheimer E, Kimbrough E, Wieland S, Cheng K, Berman BM. Evidence from the Cochrane Collaboration for traditional Chinese medicine therapies. In: 17th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2009 Oct 11-14; Singapore. p. 58-59. Abstract no. P85.

  9. Manheimer E, Berman B, Dubnick H, Beckner W. Cochrane reviews of complementary and alternative therapies: evaluating the strength of the evidence. In: 12th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2004 Oct 2-6; Ottawa. p. 159-160. Abstract no. P-094.

  10. Liu JP, Manheimer E, Yang M. Herbal medicines for treating HIV infection and AIDS: a Cochrane systematic review. In: XV International AIDS Conference; 2004 July 11-16; Bangkok. p. 268.

  11. Berman B, Manheimer E, Beckner M. Building the framework for a collaborative, international, evidence-based approach to the evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine [selected for oral presentation for: Session 13: Evidence and international co-operation in developing countries]. In: 11th International Cochrane Colloquium: evidence, health care and culture; 2003 Oct 26-31; Barcelona. p. 25. Abstract no. O-60.

  12. Wieland S, Manheimer E, Brodney-Folse, S. Status of PubMed records classified as CCT on the basis of abstracts. In: 11th International Cochrane Colloquium: Evidence, health care and culture, 2003 Oct 26-31; Barcelona. p. 78. Abstract no. P-148. [abstract online at: http://cmr.cochrane.org/?CRGReportID=5525] Accessed 2013 May 8.

  13. Manheimer E, Lefebvre C, Timimi H, Rutks I, Ghersi D. Lessons learned and ongoing challenges in developing an international, collaborative register of controlled trials with many contributors. In: 10th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2002 Jul 31 –Aug 3; Stavanger. p. 26. Abstract no. P14.

  14. Liu J, Manheimer E, Tsutani K, Gluud C. Medicinal herbs for hepatitis C: a systematic review of randomized trials. In: 9th International Cochrane Colloquium: The evidence dissemination process – how to make it more efficient; 2001 Oct 9-13; Lyon. p. 80. Abstract no. P-097; Session B.

  15. Manheimer E, Wieland S, Dickersin K. The current composition of the Cochrane Collaboration’s CENTRAL database of controlled trials of healthcare interventions. In: 9th International Cochrane Colloquium: The evidence dissemination process – how to make it more efficient; 2001 Oct 9-13; Lyon. p. 76. Abstract no. P-088; Session B.

  16. Wieland S, Manheimer E, Dickersin K. Results of reviewing MEDLINE records without abstracts. In: 9th International Cochrane Colloquium: The evidence dissemination process – how to make it more efficient; 2001 Oct 9-13; Lyon. p. 75. Abstract no. P-087, Session B. [abstract online at: http://cmr.cochrane.org/?CRGReportID=3750] Accessed 2013 May 8.

  17. Manheimer E, Anderson D, Dickersin K. Identifying ongoing clinical trials online: The need for a comprehensible, comprehensive register. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials; 2001 May 20-23; Denver. [Abstract published in: Control Clin Trials 2001;22(2S):100S].

  18. Manheimer E, Wieland S, Robinson K, Lefebvre C, McDonald S, Clarke M, Starr M, Dickersin K. The Cochrane Collaboration’s CENTRAL register of controlled trials: Development and current contents. 22nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials; 2001 May 20-23; Denver. [abstract published in: Control Clin Trials 2001;22(2S):40S].

  19. Manheimer E, Anderson D, Dickersin K. Dissemination of information about ongoing clinical trials: Can we find a better approach? In: 8th International Cochrane Colloquium: Evidence for Action – Challenges for the Cochrane Collaboration in the 21st Century; 2000 Oct 25-29; Cape Town. p. 190. Abstract no. PD90.

  20. Manheimer E, Fedder DO. A church-based lead education program. In: National Conference on Health Education and Health Promotion and the Society for Public Health Education Midyear Scientific Conference; 1997 May 30; Atlanta GA. Abstract no. A27.

  21. Wang SM, Manheimer E, Darlington DP. Salt-induced rennin-like mRNA in Dahl rats. Am J Hypertens 1995;8(4), Part 2:49A. Abstract no. A6.

Major invited speeches

National

  1. Manheimer E. Mechanisms of acupuncture modulation in acute pain (human research). Presented at: DOD-NIH workshop on acupuncture for treatment of acute pain; 2011 February 2; Bethesda, MD. [Presentation prepared by Manheimer E and delivered by Berman B]

  2. Manheimer E. Acupuncture for low back pain -- Meta-analysis of efficacy. [Session: CAM modalities]. Presented at: Johns Hopkins Medicine Continuing Medical Education Conference: Integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine into Clinical Practice: Evidence-based Medicine; 2005 Jun 8-10; Baltimore.

  3. Sieving P, Manheimer E. Hands-on: Getting the most from the Cochrane Library [workshop]. Workshop presented at: US Cochrane Collaboration Meeting: Creating Greater Awareness and Use of Evidence-based Health Care; 2004 Apr 1-2; Providence. Workshop 3.

  4. Manheimer E. Hospital-based CAM therapies: evaluating the evidence. Presented at: Second Annual Conference on Integrative Medicine for Healthcare Organizations; 2004 January 23; San Diego, CA. [Presentation prepared by Manheimer E and delivered by Berman B]

  5. Manheimer E. Evidence-based medicine and acupuncture in the 21st century: oxymoron or opportunity. Presented at: 15th Annual Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture; 2003 April 26; Baltimore, MD. [Presentation prepared by Manheimer E and delivered by Berman B]

International

  1. Manheimer E (Part 1 lead), Scheibler F (Part 2 lead), Danner M, Debrouwere M, Rummer A, Howick J, Wolff R, Moss S, Hoffmann T. Standards, methodology, and challenges of evidence summaries for PDAs and SDM tools [workshop]. Pre-conference workshop at: 11th International Shared Decision Making Conference; 2022 Jun 19; Kolding, Denmark.

  2. Cumpston M, Berg A, Manheimer E [presenting author]. Evaluating and interpreting systematic reviews in CAM: acupuncture as an example [workshop]. Pre-conference workshop at: 2014 International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health/9th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2014 May 13-16; Miami FL.

  3. Manheimer E. The Cochrane Collaboration Complementary Medicine Field. Workshop on developing a systematic review. Presented at: Caribbean Branch of the United States Cochrane Center, University of the West Indies; 2014 Apr 14-16; Mona, Jamaica.

  4. Manheimer E, Dickersin K. Preventing meta-bias in the systematic review. Workshop on developing a systematic review. Presented at: Caribbean Branch of the United States Cochrane Center, University of the West Indies; 2014 April 14-16; Mona, Jamaica. [Presentation delivered by Manheimer E and prepared by Manheimer E and Dickersin K]

  5. Manheimer E. Introduction to meta-analysis. Workshop on developing a systematic review. Presented at: Caribbean Branch of the United States Cochrane Center, University of the West Indies; 2014 April 14-16; Mona, Jamaica. [Presentation delivered by Manheimer E and prepared by Cochrane Trainers' Network]

  6. Manheimer E. Writing a protocol. Workshop on developing a systematic review. Presented at: Caribbean Branch of the United States Cochrane Center, University of the West Indies; 2014 April 14; Mona, Jamaica. [Presentation delivered by Manheimer E and prepared by Cochrane Trainers' Network]

  7. Berman B, Manheimer E. Navigating to knowledge: the Cochrane Collaboration Complementary Medicine Field [Joint keynote presentation]. Presented at: 8th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2013 April 11-13; London, UK. [For this joint keynoted presentation, Berman B first presented a history and overview of evidence-based medicine and the Cochrane Collaboration; Manheimer E then presented on some of the activities and accomplishments of the Cochrane CAM Field.]

  8. Manheimer E, Wieland LS, Liu JP. Systematic review research methods training: Focus on CAM [workshop]. Pre-conference workshop at: 8th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2013 April 11-13; London, UK. [Workshop prepared by Manheimer E, and co-presented by Wieland LS and Liu JP]

  9. Wieland LS, Manheimer E. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses [workshop]. Invited by the President of the International Society for Complementary Medicine (ISCMR) to present a 2-day training workshop at: ISCMR’s 7th Research Methods in Complementary and Integrative Medicine training course; 2013 March 23-24; Baltimore, Maryland. [Workshop prepared by Manheimer E with the assistance of Wieland LS, and co-presented by Manheimer E and Wieland LS]

  10. Manheimer E, Wieland LS, Liu JP. Systematic review research methods training: Focus on CAM [workshop]. Pre-conference workshop at: 2012 International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health/7th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2012 May 15-18; Portland, Oregon. [Workshop prepared by Manheimer E, and co-presented by Manheimer E, Wieland LS, and Liu JP]

  11. Manheimer E, Wieland LS. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses [workshop]. Two day training workshop at: International Society for Complementary Medicine Research's 6th Research Methods in Complementary and Integrative Medicine training course; 2012 March 29-April 4; Baltimore, Maryland. [Workshop prepared by Manheimer E, and co-presented by Manheimer E and Wieland LS]

  12. Manheimer E, Wieland LS, Liu JP. How to prepare and finalize a Cochrane systematic review on traditional Chinese medicine therapies [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 6th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2011 May 6-9; Chengdu, China. p. 11. [Workshop prepared by Manheimer E, and co-presented by Manheimer E and Wieland LS]

  13. Thomson D, Wieland LS, Stern C, Seto I, Pearson A, Manheimer E. Practical aspects of developing and using Fields topics lists in Archie [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 18th International Cochrane Colloquium: Joint Colloquium of the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations; 2010 Oct 18-22; Keystone, Colorado. p. 143. Abstract no. WS23.

  14. Wieland S, Manheimer E. Introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis: Focus on CAM [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research; 2010 May 19-21; Tromso, Norway. [Workshop prepared by Manheimer E, and co-presented by Wieland LS and Manheimer E]

  15. Manheimer E (Chair). Conducting research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies [Special session 5]. In: 17th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2009 Oct 11-14; Singapore. p. 56.

  16. Manheimer E, Horneber M. Co-Chairs. Invited session 2: Can we trust systematic reviews of complementary therapies? 16th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2008 Oct 3-7; Freiburg, Germany. p. 58.

  17. Manheimer E, Wieland LS. Use of field topic lists in Archie [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 16th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2008 Oct 3-7; Freiburg. p. 92. Workshop W36.

  18. Manheimer E. A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis. Presented at: 2007 Annual Conference of the Society for Acupuncture Research. 2007 Nov 9-11; Baltimore.

  19. Manheimer E. Acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome – a systematic review. Presented at: International Symposium on Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Gastrointestinal Disorders. Organized by the Society for Acupuncture Research. 2007 Nov 8; Baltimore.

  20. Manheimer E. Exploring the challenges of complementary medicine reviews [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 15th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2007 Oct 23-27; Sao Paulo. p. 209. Workshop W48.

  21. Manheimer E, Cahill K, Wieland S, Becker L. Use of field topic lists in Archie [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 15th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2007 Oct 23-27; Sao Paulo. p. 195. Workshop W20.

  22. Manheimer E. Systematic reviews [workshop]. Workshop presented at The Galilee Society – The Arab National Society for Health Research and Services; 2007 Apr 16; Shefa Amr.

  23. Manheimer E, Haramati A, Berman BM. Introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analysis [workshop]. Workshop presented at 18th Israeli Medical Association World Fellowship International Conference; 2007 Apr 11-15; Jerusalem.

  24. Manheimer E. Acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized trial using a novel sham. Presented at: International Symposium on Evidence-based Acupuncture Now. Organized by the Japan Society for Acupuncture and Moxibustion. 2006 Nov 20-21; Kyoto.

  25. Manheimer E, Liu J. Methodological issues in systematic reviews of complementary and alternative medicine therapies [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 14th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2006 Oct 23-26; Dublin. p. 33. Workshop W49.

  26. Manheimer E, Nedrow A. Methodological challenges of preparing systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials in CAM [workshop]. Workshop presented at: North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine; 2006 May 24-27; Edmonton.

  27. Manheimer E, Liu J. Issues in preparing systematic reviews of complementary and alternative medicine therapies [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 13th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2005 Oct 22-26; Melbourne. p. 181. Published Abstract no. W22.

  28. Manheimer E, Higgins G, Wieland S. Using ProCite for creating and submitting trials databases to CENTRAL [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 13th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2005 Oct 22-26; Melbourne. p. 173. Published Abstract no. W06.

  29. Lao L, Manheimer E, Berman B. Systematic reviews of Chinese Medicine. Presented at: 2005 International Society for Chinese Medicine: International Conference on Chinese Medicine: Chinese Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Contemporary Diseases, An Evidence-based Approach; 2005 Mar 31 – Apr 3; Macao. p. 27-28. Published Abstract.

  30. Manheimer E, White A, Berman B, Forys K, Ernst E. Acupuncture for the treatment of low back pain: evidence from a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Presented at: 2005 International Society for Chinese Medicine: International Conference on Chinese Medicine: Chinese Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Contemporary Diseases, An Evidence-based Approach; 2005 Mar 31 – Apr 3; Macao. p. 39-40. Published Abstract.

  31. Manheimer E. Finding all appropriate studies. Presented at: Systematic Reviews in Dental and Craniofacial Research Symposium [Seq#:293]. 83rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research; 2005 Mar 12; Baltimore. p. 162. Presentation No. 2647.

  32. Manheimer E, Jianping L, Berman B, Gagnier J. Tackling the challenges of preparing systematic reviews of complementary and alternative medicine interventions: acupuncture as an example [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 12th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2004 Oct 2-6; Ottawa. Workshop W-027.

  33. Glatman E, Wieland S, Manheimer E. Identifying controlled trial reports (advanced) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 12th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2004 Oct 2-6; Ottawa. Workshop W-074.

  34. Glatman E, Wieland S, Manheimer E. Identifying controlled trial reports (introductory) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 12th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2004 Oct 2-6; Ottawa. Workshop W-043.

  35. Manheimer E, Berman B, Beckner W, Liu J, Gagnier J. Methodological challenges of preparing systematic reviews of complementary and alternative therapies [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 11th International Cochrane Colloquium: Evidence, health care and culture; 2003 Oct 26-31; Barcelona. Workshop 63.

  36. Wieland S, Manheimer E, Bluemle A. Advanced handsearching - Identifying and classifying reports of controlled trials in healthcare journals [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 11th International Cochrane Colloquium: Evidence, health care and culture; 2003 Oct 26-31; Barcelona. Workshop 1.

  37. Manheimer E, Wieland S, Pienaar E. Creating trials databases for submission to CENTRAL using ProCite reference management software [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 10th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2002 Jul 30 – Aug 3; Stavanger.

  38. Wieland S, Manheimer E, Rutks I. Determining study design classification of potential trial reports using MEDLINE abstracts as examples (advanced) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 10th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2002 Jul 30 – Aug 3; Stavanger.

  39. Wieland S, Manheimer E, Rutks I, Dunn, K. Determining study design classification of potential trial reports using MEDLINE abstracts as examples (introductory) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 10th International Cochrane Colloquium; 2002 Jul 30 – Aug 3; Stavanger.

  40. Manheimer E, Wieland S, McGuire H. Using ProCite for creating and maintaining trials registers for submission to CENTRAL [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 9th International Cochrane Colloquium: The evidence dissemination process – how to make it more efficient; 2001 Oct 9-13; Lyon. p. 129. Published Abstract no. C3.

  41. Irvin E, Garritty C, Wieland S, Manheimer E. Handsearching the healthcare literature to identify randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials (introductory) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 9th International Cochrane Colloquium: The evidence dissemination process – how to make it more efficient; 2001 Oct 9-13; Lyon. p. 125. Published Abstract no. B5

  42. Wieland S, Manheimer E. Handsearching the healthcare literature to identify randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials (advanced) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 9th International Cochrane Colloquium: The evidence dissemination process – how to make it more efficient; 2001 Oct 9-13; Lyon. p. 122. Published Abstract no. A13

  43. Manheimer E. Learning to identify and classify reports of controlled trials in healthcare journals (introductory) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 8th International Cochrane Colloquium: Evidence for Action – Challenges for the Cochrane Collaboration in the 21st Century; 2000 Oct 25-29; Cape Town. p. 236.

  44. Manheimer E. Learning to identify and classify reports of controlled trials in healthcare journals (advanced) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 8th International Cochrane Colloquium: Evidence for Action – Challenges for the Cochrane Collaboration in the 21st Century; 2000 Oct 25-29; Cape Town. p. 230.

  45. Manheimer E, Downing-Park J. The handsearch process: From trial identification to submission (beginners) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 7th International Cochrane Colloquium: The Best Evidence for Health Care – The Role of the Cochrane Collaboration; 1999 Oct 5-9; Rome. p. 106. Published Abstract no. 46.

  46. Manheimer E, Downing-Park J. The handsearch process: From trial identification to submission (advanced) [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 7th International Cochrane Colloquium: The Best Evidence for Health Care – The Role of the Cochrane Collaboration; 1999 Oct 5-9; Rome. p. 97. Published Abstract no. 30.

  47. Downing-Park J, Manheimer E. Helping handsearchers distinguish randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials from other types of study reports: Examples from the literature [workshop]. Workshop presented at: 7th International Cochrane Colloquium: The Best Evidence for Health Care – The Role of the Cochrane Collaboration; 1999 Oct 5-9; Rome. p. 82. Published Abstract no. 6.

  48. Manheimer E. The MEDLINE retagging project and its importance to CENTRAL/CCTR. How can Review Groups Help? Presented at: 6th International Cochrane Colloquium: Systematic reviews – Evidence for Action. Annual Meeting of the Cochrane Review Group Coordinators and Trials Search Coordinators; 1998 Oct 21; Baltimore.