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
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dianxuan Jiang, Qianjun Zhuang, Xingyu Jia, Songfeng Chen, Niandi Tan, Mengyu Zhang, Yinglian Xiao
Summary: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with limited treatment options. Complementary and alternative therapy (CAT) may be a promising option to fill the treatment gap, including dietary and lifestyle modifications, traditional Chinese medicine, and brain-gut behavior therapy.
GASTROENTEROLOGY REPORT
(2023)
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.
Review
Pediatrics
Francesca Casini, Francesca Scaltrito, Maria Teresa Grimaldi, Tudor Lucian Pop, Valeria Calcaterra, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani, Pietro Ferrara, Giovanni Corsello, Valentina Fabiano
Summary: This article reviews the epidemiology, efficacy, and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pediatric oncology, neurology, and hepatology. CAM is used to improve the success of conventional therapies and alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by the diseases and their treatment.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Rebecca Buettner, Melanie Schwermer, Thomas Ostermann, Alfred Laengler, Tycho Zuzak
Summary: Acute tonsillitis in childhood is a common viral disease that does not require antibiotic treatment. Complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine therapies may be effective in symptomatic treatment. However, more clinical trials are needed to determine their effectiveness.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2023)
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
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lindsay Y. Chun, Donavon J. Dahmer, Shivam Amin, Seenu M. Hariprasad, Dimitra Skondra
Summary: This review provides an updated overview of recent studies that represent the current trends in clinical microbiological techniques for infectious endophthalmitis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Dania Jaber, Rafat Abu Ghannam, Waleed Rashed, Mohammad Shehadeh, Sa'ed H. Zyoud
Summary: This study found a relatively high prevalence of CAT use among patients with eye diseases, with most patients using CAT to improve their eye conditions, and about one third of patients receiving multiple therapies. The majority of patients obtained information about CAT from non-physician sources, such as family members, the internet, and friends.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2021)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yue Li, Meng-Yu Yan, Qiao-Chu Chen, Ya-Ya Xie, Chen-Yu Li, Feng-Juan Han
Summary: This article reviews the progress of using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of premature ovarian failure (POF) and evaluates the efficacy and mechanisms of various CAM treatments. The results suggest that CAM is helpful in improving POF symptoms, but more clinical trials are needed to prove its safety.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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)
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.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kristian Leisegang, Chinyerum Sylvia Opuwari, Faith Moichela, Renata Finelli
Summary: This study aims to systematically review human clinical trials investigating the use of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) to treat ejaculatory dysfunction (EjD). The study found that different TCAM interventions may have an important role in the management of premature ejaculation (PE), but more studies using standardized interventions are needed.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jussi Valtonen, Ville-Juhani Ilmarinen, Jan-Erik Lonnqvist
Summary: The study found that individual political orientation is associated with the use of conventional medicine (CM) and complementary/alternative medicine (CAM). People with an anti-corruption political orientation are less likely to use CM but more likely to use CAM. People with a Green/alternative/libertarian political orientation are more likely to use CAM. Poor health status moderates the association between anti-corruption political orientation and CM use, but not between political orientation and CAM use.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & 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)
Article
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)
Editorial Material
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yong-Song Guan, Qing He, Andmohammad Ahmad Al-Shatouri
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2015)
Editorial Material
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yong-Song Guan, Mohammad Ahmad Al-Shatouri, Qing He
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2013)
Letter
Cell Biology
Yong-Song Guan
MEDIATORS OF INFLAMMATION
(2009)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yong-Song Guan, Mohammad Ahmad Al-Shatouri, Qing He, Wei Mike Liu
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2014)
