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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahlagha Dehghan, Zakieh Namjoo, Mahlasadat Jafari, Ghazaleh Kordestani, Nazanin Tabebordbar, Fatemeh Payam, Mohammad Ali Zakeri, Sima Mokhtarabadi
Summary: This study investigated Iranian nurses' knowledge and attitude toward CAMs, as well as their correlation with the quality of patient care. The results showed positive attitudes towards CAM among nurses, but a low level of knowledge. There was no significant correlation between knowledge, attitudes towards CAM, and the quality of patient care.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yuezhen Lin, Ling Wu, Ruihua Zhao, Pui Wah Chung, Chi Chiu Wang
Summary: Current medical treatments for endometriosis-associated pain have limitations, and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) shows potential as an alternative or complementary treatment. This study analyzed randomized control trials comparing CHM to other treatments for endometriosis-associated pain, and found that CHM, used alone or in combination with conventional therapies, can effectively relieve pain with fewer side effects.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE
(2023)
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Oncology
Sebastiano Mercadante, Giuseppe Bellavia, Alessio Lo Cascio, Marcella Dabbene, Grazia di Silvestre, Alessandra Casuccio
Summary: The study surveyed 283 advanced cancer patients receiving home care and found that only 4.2% of patients were using complementary alternative medicines (CAM). The indications and types of CAM varied among patients, with different costs involved. Further analysis was not performed due to the limited number of patients using CAM.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Doga uenlueyol, Hueseyin Goekcekus, Youssef Kassem, Murat Tezer, Filiz Mericli, Dudu Ozkum Yavuz
Summary: This study aims to investigate the use of herbal medicines in Northern Cyprus, focusing on the targets, disease types, reasons, and sources of information. The findings indicate that most respondents learned about herbal products and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) from other patients, the Internet, friends, and family. The commonly used herbal medicines include fennel, ginger, and echinacea, mainly for treating common illnesses such as the common cold. Furthermore, nearly 50% of the participants believe that herbal medicines are safe, have fewer side effects, and are effective for treating minor health conditions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mayang Kusuma Dewi, Anis Yohana Chaerunisaa, Muhaimin Muhaimin, I. Made Joni
Summary: Phytochemicals or secondary metabolites are substances produced by plants that have shown various biological activities, providing a scientific basis for the use of herbs in traditional medicine. Although herbal medicines are considered to be safe and cost-effective, they have disadvantages such as low solubility, stability, and bioavailability. In recent years, nanotechnology-based herbal drug formulations have gained attention for their enhanced activity and potential in overcoming these issues.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Pavitra Murthy, Nur Adania Shaibie, Chooi Ling Lim, Anna Pick Kiong Ling, Soi Moi Chye, Rhun Yian Koh
Summary: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease characterized by interstitial lung scarring. Herbal medicines, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have shown promise as alternative treatments for IPF due to their natural properties and therapeutic effects.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jie Sun, Jiangong Ren, Xuejian Hu, Yuanhua Hou, Yan Yang
Summary: With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in the environment, the incidence of diabetes has rapidly increased, becoming one of the main diseases threatening the health of modern people. Although existing treatment methods can control symptoms and delay disease progression, they have not significantly improved quality of life for patients. Chinese herbal medicines and their extracts, combining traditional experience with modern scientific research, are expected to bring a qualitative leap in the clinical management of diabetes.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chan-Young Kwon, Boram Lee
Summary: This study overview focuses on the potential use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) as a treatment strategy for managing BPSD, evaluating a range of CAM modalities through systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The findings of the study are expected to provide a safer and more effective management approach for patients with dementia.
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Plant Sciences
Abinash Choudhury, Preet Amol Singh, Neha Bajwa, Subhransu Dash, Preeti Bisht
Summary: The use of herbal medicines is increasing worldwide for the prevention, treatment, and prophylaxis of various ailments due to their perceived safety compared to allopathic treatments. However, there have been investigations showing the toxicity and adverse drug reactions of certain herbal formulations and botanicals if not used wisely. This study aims to address pharmacovigilance modeling for herbal medications and analyze the current state of pharmacovigilance at national and international levels.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Muhammad Junaid Farrukh, Mohd Makmor-Bakry, Ernieda Hatah, Tan Hui Jan
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of CAM usage (58%) among epilepsy patients, with vitamins/minerals, ginseng, antioxidants, and acupuncture being the most commonly used. A significant proportion of patients had low knowledge (59%) but a positive attitude (54%) towards CAM, with reasons for use being lower cost, better availability, and inadequate seizure control by AEDs. The study also identified a high rate of non-adherence to AED therapy (68%) among patients, with a significant association between non-adherence and CAM usage.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Hanan M. Al-Yousef, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Amir Iqbal
Summary: This study investigated and evaluated the factual knowledge, perception, and dispensing practice of pharmacists in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia regarding complementary alternative medicines (CAMs). The results showed poor knowledge scores among pharmacists and no significant difference based on gender or experience.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Kayla Gelow, Sai Chalasani, Kelsey Green, Craig Lammert
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). It found that 56.4% of participants had used CAM, with a majority reporting improvement in AIH symptoms. However, concerns remain regarding potential drug interactions with conventional medications.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
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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.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahlagha Dehghan, Zahra Isari, Mohammad Hossein Abbaszadeh, Asma Ghonchehpour
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and menopausal symptoms among postmenopausal women. The results showed that women using CAM had higher severity and scores in the somatic-vegetative and urogenital domains of menopausal symptoms compared to non-CAM users.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dongliang Liu, Yue Hu, Dali Wang, Hezhou Han, Yi Wang, Xilu Wang, Zhaoyu Zhou, Xiulan Ma, Yaodong Dong
Summary: Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of external stimuli, is prevalent in adults and particularly the elderly. It can lead to cognitive decline and significantly impact quality of life. While various interventions have been used, there are no approved drugs for tinnitus treatment, although herbal medicines such as Ginkgo biloba are commonly used. This literature review evaluates the efficacy of herbal medicines in the treatment of tinnitus and highlights the issues in existing clinical trials, which have inconsistent conclusions due to insufficient evidence.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Mohandoss Suganya, Murugaboopathy Vikneshan, Anand Hiremath
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2017)
Meeting Abstract
Substance Abuse
V. Murugaboopathy
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2018)
Article
Nursing
Shivayogi M. Hugar, M. Suganya, K. Kiran, M. Vikneshan, Vanita P. More
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY NURSING
(2013)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sriram Kaliamoorthy, Ramalingam Sathishmuthukumar, Keerthanasri Chidambaram, Paranthaman Srinivasan, Mahendirakumar Nagarajan, Rajkumar Selvakumar, Vikneshan Murugaboopathy
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Srinivasan Raj Samuel, Viknesan Muragaboopathy, Snehal Patil
SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY
(2018)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Kamal Shigli, Sushma S. Nayak, Banashree Sankeshwari, Deepti Fulari, Swapnil Chopade, Umesh Wadgave, Vasanti Jirge, Vikneshan Murugaboopathy
ANNALS OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH
(2017)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Eby Aluckal, Asif Ismail, Anoopa Paulose, Sanju Lakshmanan, M. S. Balakrishnan, Benoy Mathew, M. Vikneshan, Abraham Kunnilathu
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES
(2017)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anand Hiremath, Vikneshan Murugaboopathy, Anil V. Ankola, Mamata Hebbal, Suganya Mohandoss, Pratibha Pastay
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
(2016)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
M. Vikneshan, Anil V. Ankola, Anand Hiremath, Mamata Hebbal, M. Suganya
ANNALS OF DENTAL SPECIALTY
(2014)
