Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Burcu Kucukkaya, Hafsa Kuebra Isik
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes of pregnant women in Turkey towards holistic complementary and alternative medicine, as well as the influencing factors. The results showed that most participants preferred faith, energy healing, massage, diet, meditation/yoga, and herbal therapies to alleviate pregnancy-related symptoms. It was also found that education level, financial status, consulting with nurses, knowledge about traditional and complementary therapies, and personal experience with these therapies were positively associated with their utilization.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2023)
Article
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.
Article
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
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andrian Liem, Peter A. Newcombe
Summary: Despite limited knowledge of complementary-alternative medicines (CAM), clinical psychologists in Indonesia showed positive attitudes towards CAM and the majority had used CAM, including personal usage, recommendation, referral, and integration into clinical practice. Age, knowledge, and attitudes towards CAM were found to contribute to the prediction of CAM usage activities.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
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
Oncology
Bo-Young Youn, Jie-Won Cha, Sungsu Cho, So-Mi Jeong, Hyo-Jung Kim, Seong-Gyu Ko
Summary: This review aimed to understand the perception, attitudes, and knowledge of healthcare professionals toward using CAM for cancer patients. The study found that nurses had more positive views, oncologists were concerned about herb-drug interactions, integration of CAM into the healthcare system was favorable, and there was a need for specific CAM training for healthcare professionals. Future studies should explore the views of cancer patients and the detailed evidence of CAM in oncology settings.
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)
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
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Rusen Ozturk, Ayse Eminov, Gul Ertem
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and attitudes towards CAM among Turkish women during pregnancy and birth. The results showed that the majority of pregnant women used CAM, particularly phytotherapy, spiritual meditation, and therapeutic touch techniques. However, the rate of CAM use significantly decreased during birth.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Mohamed Aboufaras, Karima Selmaoui, Nadia Ouzennou
Summary: This study aimed to explore the attitudes and beliefs of cancer patients in Morocco towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), as well as the factors influencing these attitudes and beliefs. The results showed that patients expressed a positive belief in the potential benefits of CAM but also perceived barriers to its use. These attitudes were significantly correlated with socioeconomic and clinical characteristics, particularly access to conventional medical care.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
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
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hannah M. Yogasundram, Andrew J. O. Hui, Clifford Y. S. Sia, Andrea C. Chui, William J. Waldock, Siobhan Quenby, Elizabeth Brown, Clare Oliver-Williams
Summary: The study found that most complementary and alternative medicine had no significant impact on pregnancy, live birth, or miscarriage rates. Limited evidence showed a positive effect of herbal therapies on conception rates in women. There was substantial diversity in study quality.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hsiao-Yun Chang, Hwai-Luh Chang
Summary: Interacting with a virtual simulation-based educational app can significantly improve nurses' attitudes towards patients' CAM use and their communication competency. The risk-benefit decision scores are significantly correlated with the increase in attitudes and communication competency.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Lizhou Liu, Yong Tang, G. David Baxter, Haiyan Yin, Steve Tumilty
Summary: The integrative review found that New Zealand healthcare professionals generally have positive attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) but express concerns about the lack of scientific evidence, regulation, safety, and financial costs. They advocate for evidence-based CAM practice and stronger regulation.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(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.
Review
Rehabilitation
Md Sazedur Rahman, Wenbo Peng, Jon Adams, David Sibbritt
Summary: This scoping review examines and summarizes the self-management strategies utilized by stroke survivors for stroke rehabilitation. The findings reveal that stroke survivors employ a range of self-management strategies in their rehabilitation, encompassing domains related to lifestyle, social support, communication, knowledge and information, and goal-setting. Factors associated with the use of self-management in stroke rehabilitation include gender, age, stroke-related disability, fatigue, self-management education, social support, and communication with others. This review provides an important overview of stroke survivors' use of self-management strategies and their experiences, but identifies gaps in the literature and calls for further research.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sophia Gerontakos, Matthew Leach, Amie Steel, Jon Wardle
Summary: Shared medical appointments, also known as group visits, are a feasible and well-accepted approach for women receiving antenatal care, but their feasibility and efficacy for female-specific reproductive conditions are uncertain.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tristan Carter, Danielle Schoenaker, Jon Adams, Amie Steel
Summary: This systematic review focuses on investigating the association between modifiable paternal preconception health behaviors and risk factors with pregnancy and/or offspring outcomes.The evidence suggests that paternal smoking may increase the risk of birth defects, and higher paternal BMI is associated with higher offspring birthweight. However, the current evidence is limited and heterogeneous, and further high-quality research is needed to inform clinical preconception care guidelines.
Review
Microbiology
Camilla Pires, Jyotsna Chawla, Caroline Simmons, Justin Gibbons, John H. Adams
Summary: Fever is an important part of the human immune response to limit microbial growth, including the parasite Plasmodium falciparum that causes malaria. Recent research has revealed the complexity of the malaria parasite's heat-shock response, which helps alleviate cellular stress and maintain protein function. This review also discusses how the malaria parasite adapts its fever response to fight against artemisinin treatment and how this survival mechanism can contribute to the transmission of the parasite to mosquitoes.
CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Melissa A. Morns, Amie E. Steel, Erica McIntyre, Elaine Burns
Summary: This study aims to investigate the experience and factors influencing breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) through an online survey. Results revealed that a majority of participants experienced aversion symptoms during breastfeeding, and half of them ended breastfeeding sessions before their child was ready to stop feeding.
JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY & WOMENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Melissa A. Morns, Elaine Burns, Erica McIntyre, Amie E. Steel
Summary: A study conducted in Australia investigated the breastfeeding experience of women and found that over one in five participants had experienced breastfeeding aversion response (BAR). Despite the difficulties, most women rated their overall breastfeeding experience positively.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
J. Bayes, A. Bedaso, W. Peng, J. Adams, D. Sibbritt
Summary: Stroke survivors often face significant disabilities and a higher risk of recurrent strokes. Polyphenols have shown promising potential in assisting with rehabilitation and reducing risk factors. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Lourdes M. Macalinao, Kimberly M. Fornace, Ralph A. Reyes, Tom Hall, Alison Paolo N. Bareng, John H. Adams, Christele Huon, Chetan E. Chitnis, Jennifer S. Luchavez, Kevin K. A. Tetteh, Katsuyuki Yui, Julius Clemence R. Hafalla, Fe Esperanza J. Espino, Chris J. Drakeley
Summary: This study evaluated different statistical and machine learning methods for analyzing multiplex malaria specific antibody response data to classify recent and historical exposure to Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. The results showed that machine learning methods can provide better predictions for recent infection of P. falciparum, and seroprevalence and seroconversion rates based on cumulative exposure markers can reliably predict historical transmission of both P. falciparum and P. vivax.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Kim D. Graham, Hope Foley, Jon Adams, Amie Steel
Summary: This article discusses a complexity-informed implementation model that aims to better meet the complex needs of clinical practice in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jon Adams, Vincent Chung, Julie Dubois, Pierre-Yves Rodondi
Summary: The Declaration of Astana (DoA) developed at the Global Conference on Primary Health Care (PHC) in 2018 outlines core commitments and aspirations for advancing global health, with a focus on sustainable primary health care and empowering individuals and communities. However, it fails to fully acknowledge the importance of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) self-care in strengthening community health. This editorial aims to highlight the significance of T&CM in self-care and its impact on the success of the DoA and global health advances.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Gail D. Hughes, Elizabeth Sommers, Amie Steel
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chengqi Wang, Yibo Dong, Chang Li, Jenna Oberstaller, Min Zhang, Justin Gibbons, Camilla Valente Pires, Mianli Xiao, Lei Zhu, Rays H. Y. Jiang, Kami Kim, Jun Miao, Thomas D. Otto, Liwang Cui, John H. Adams, Xiaoming Liu
Summary: This study developed a deep learning framework, called MalariaSED, to predict chromatin profiles in malaria parasites. Analysis of approximately 1.3 million variants showed that geographically differentiated noncoding variants are associated with parasite invasion and drug resistance. Furthermore, changes in chromatin accessibility in Plasmodium falciparum rings were found to be partly related to artemisinin resistance.
Article
Pediatrics
Erika Frey, Catriona Bonfiglioli, Jane Frawley
Summary: This study explores the use of social media by Australian parents for obtaining health information for their children. The findings indicate that a majority of parents use social media both before and after consulting with healthcare professionals, and their motivations for doing so vary based on age, education level, and nationality.
JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING
(2023)
