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Health Care Sciences & Services
Chukwuemeka E. Ogbu, Chisa O. Oparanma, Russell S. Kirby
Summary: This study explored the factors associated with the use of complementary and alternative medicine/therapy (CAM) among adults with current asthma in the United States. The results showed that approximately 45.2% of US adults with asthma had ever used CAM, and 25.3% and 19.9% endorsed using one CAM and =2 CAMs, respectively. CAM use was significantly associated with age, gender, race/ethnicity, cost barriers, disease comorbidities, and asthma control, but not with insurance and income status.
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Clinical Neurology
Benedicte Marie Finger, Annika Triller, Ashley M. Bourke, Gert Jan Lammers, Christian Veauthier, Merve Yildizli, Ulf Kallweit
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and characteristics of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in German narcolepsy patients. 15% of patients were using CAM at the time of the survey, and an additional 18% reported past use. The most commonly used CAM treatments were vitamins/trace elements, homeopathy, and meditation. CAM users were more likely to experience side effects from medication and have low adherence to pharmacological treatment.
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Oncology
Jutta Huebner, Saskia Welter, Gianluca Ciarlo, Lukas Kaesmann, Emadaldin Ahmadi, Christian Keinki
Summary: This study investigated the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients and found that higher self-efficacy and patient activation were associated with greater interest in and usage of CAM. Patients with higher activation were more likely to use homeopathy, engage in prayer, yoga, meditation, and follow low carb or ketogenic diets.
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Oncology
Clemens P. J. G. Wolf, Tobias Rachow, Thomas Ernst, Andreas Hochhaus, Bijan Zomorodbakhsch, Susan Foller, Matthias Rengsberger, Michael Hartmann, Jutta Huebner
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) supplements in cancer patients and identified younger age and a longer cancer history as predictors for CAM supplement use. It was found that over-the-counter CAM supplements can potentially interact with conventional cancer therapy, emphasizing the importance of physician-patient communication and monitoring for interactions to ensure patient safety.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Simon Alesi, Carolyn Ee, Lisa J. Moran, Vibhuti Rao, Aya Mousa
Summary: This review provides an up-to-date, comprehensive synthesis of the highest level of evidence regarding the effects of nutritional supplements and complementary therapies in the treatment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The evidence suggests that specific vitamins, vitamin-like nutrients, minerals, and some complementary approaches may be beneficial in PCOS. However, there are still uncertainties and limitations that need to be addressed.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yik-Ling Chew, Mei-Ann Khor, Zhao Xu, Sue-Kei Lee, Jing-Wen Keng, Sze-Huey Sang, Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah, Khang Wen Goh, Kai Bin Liew, Long Chiau Ming
Summary: Traditional medicine plays a critical role in disease treatment and management. Four medicinal herbs commonly used as complementary medicine for atopic dermatitis were reviewed, and their traditional uses and phytochemical content were discussed. These herbs have various pharmacological and biological activities relevant to AD management, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound healing effects.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Dhiraj J. Pangal, Hans Baertsch, Eliza M. Kellman, Tyler Cardinal, Andrew Brunswick, Martin Rutkowski, Ben Strickland, Frances Chow, Frank Attenello, Gabriel Zada
Summary: A systematic review on CAM use in glioma patients revealed that ketogenic diets, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and cannabinoids were safe and effective, while carbogen and hypocupremia had no effect on survival but were toxic. Future research is needed to further investigate CAM modalities.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
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Oncology
Shahla Bari, Iloabueke Chineke, Alicia Darwin, Anam Umar, Heather Jim, Jameel Muzaffar, Omer Kucuk
Summary: This study revealed that CAM awareness and usage rates are relatively low among medically underserved cancer patients, but there is a strong interest in gaining more information about various CAM options and potential benefits. Female patients and those with higher education levels tend to be more inclined towards the use of CAM therapies, with meditation, herbal remedies, and yoga being the most commonly chosen modalities.
INTEGRATIVE CANCER THERAPIES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
M. T. Ghozali, Satibi Satibi, Zullies Ikawati, Lutfan Lazuardi
Summary: The development of the Google Android OS asthma self-management smartphone app AsmaDroid was successfully completed using the Patient-Centered Design approach, with functions including asthma education, list of asthma medications, asthma diary, peak flow record, etc. The app showed a very high average success rate, indicating its effectiveness.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hongmin Chu, Seunghwan Moon, Jeongsu Park, Seongjun Bak, Youme Ko, Bo-Young Youn
Summary: The development of artificial intelligence in complementary and alternative medicine has been rapidly advancing. This systematic scoping review identified three main categories of AI usage in CAM, including acupuncture treatment, tongue and lip diagnoses, and herbal medicine. Future research should focus on verifying and validating these AI models through large-scale clinical trials.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ayana Watanabe, Satomi Inoue, Aiko Okatsu, Hiromi Eto, Michiko Oguro, Yaeko Kataoka
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of CAM use among healthy pregnant women in Japan and factors associated with CAM use. The results showed that approximately 20% of Japanese pregnant women received CAM as therapy, with traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic, moxibustion, and acupuncture being the most commonly used therapies. Additionally, almost 90% of respondents used CAM as self-care, with folic acid supplementation, other supplements, herbs, and yoga being frequently used. Factors associated with CAM use as therapy included choosing midwifery birth centers for planned childbirth and pregnancy complications, while factors associated with CAM use for self-care included age, education level, and primiparas. The Internet was the main source of information.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jin Young Yoon, Seok-Jae Ko, Jae-Woo Park, Jae Myung Cha
Summary: Many Asian patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) are unsatisfied with conventional medical treatment and are seeking complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. However, there is limited research on CAM for FD specifically in an Asian context. Traditional herbal formulas, STW-5, peppermint and caraway, FDgard, black seed oil, and psychotherapy have been used in FD patients, but the evidence supporting their effectiveness is weak. Well-planned, large-scale studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of CAM in treating FD, especially in Asian countries.
Article
Dermatology
Kyla N. Price, Erin K. Collier, Tristan Grogan, Jennifer M. Fernandez, Raed Alhusayen, Afsaneh Alavi, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, Michelle A. Lowes, Martina J. Porter, Jennifer L. Hsiao, Vivian Y. Shi
Summary: Recent studies have shown a widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among patients with HS. Providers vary in their comfort and opinions regarding CAM, with most agreeing that CAM and conventional medicine are more effective together, while citing a lack of scientific evidence as a barrier to recommending CAM.
DERMATOLOGIC THERAPY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Panagiotis Kerezoudis, Evangelia N. Kerezoudi, Abdurehman Choudhry, Benjamin T. Himes, Ian F. Parney
Summary: Many patients and caregivers of glioma seek CAM methods to comfort themselves and cope with cancer medication side effects. This study summarizes the existing evidence on the safety and efficacy of CAM treatments for gliomas.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seyed Hamdollah Mosavat, Mehdi Pasalar, Hassan Joulaei, Vira Ameli, Seyed Taghi Heydari, Ali Mirzazadeh, Mohammad Hashem Hashempur
Summary: This study examines the frequency and reasons behind the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among people living with HIV in Shiraz, Iran. The results show that the majority of participants use CAM, and there is no significant difference in quality of life between those who use CAM and those who do not.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)