Filtered By:
Specialty: Neurology
Therapy: Alternative and Complementary Therapies

This page shows you your search results in order of relevance.

Order by Relevance | Date

Total 1068 results found since Jan 2013.

Medical management of refractory epilepsy—Practical treatment with novel antiepileptic drugs
Summary The ultimate treatment goal in epilepsy therapy is always freedom from seizures with as few treatment adverse effects as possible. If seizures persist with the first monotherapy, alternative monotherapy with another antiepileptic drug (AED) should be considered. Continuing seizures should lead to a reevaluation of differential diagnosis and adherence. Epilepsy surgery as an alternative therapy may be suitable in selected cases. If the diagnosis of epilepsy is established and epilepsy surgery is not appropriate, AED treatment should be optimized. Evidence for how to proceed is lacking. Concepts such as rational poly...
Source: Epilepsia - January 8, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Elinor Ben‐Menachem Tags: Perampanel Source Type: research

Acupuncture for Post-stroke Shoulder-Hand Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: Acupuncture therapy seems effective for motor function, pain relief and activities of daily living in stroke patients with mild SHS, when it is used in combination with rehabilitation. The low certainty of evidence downgrades our confidence in making recommendations to clinical practice. Introduction Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a common condition among people who have had a stroke, with its reported prevalence ranging from 12% to 49% (1, 2). The main symptoms of SHS include pain, hyperalgesia, joint swelling and limitations in range of motion (ROM) (3). Post-stroke SHS is also named type I complex ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation in adolescents with down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionHypoglossal nerve stimulation significantly reduces apnea-hypopnea index and improves the quality of life; and thus, could be a potential alternative therapy for obstructive sleep apnea in adolescents with down syndrome. The adolescent's age, potential complications, adverse events, long-term efficacy, and comfort, needs to be considered while performing hypoglossal nerve stimulation.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - October 25, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with epilepsy in a university epilepsy clinic in Poland
ConclusionA significant proportion of PWE uses CAM, and its usage may affect negatively compliance to standard treatment. Our findings highlight poor communication between patients and physicians with regard to CAM use. Healthcare professionalists should routinely check for CAM utilization in PWE to prevent potential harm related to its use.
Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - July 10, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with epilepsy in a university epilepsy clinic in Poland.
CONCLUSION: A significant proportion of PWE uses CAM, and its usage may affect negatively compliance to standard treatment. Our findings highlight poor communication between patients and physicians with regard to CAM use. Healthcare professionalists should routinely check for CAM utilization in PWE to prevent potential harm related to its use. PMID: 31299531 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - July 8, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Bosak M, Słowik A Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine in multiple sclerosis: a questionnaire-based study
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Although CAM efficacy and safety is not confirmed, one should keep in mind that most MS patients use alternative methods, especially those individuals with a more severe phenotype. Physicians are mostly perceived as reliable authorities and therefore they should discuss this issue with patients in order to eliminate drug interactions and to improve compliance.PMID:36069151 | DOI:10.5603/PJNNS.a2022.0059
Source: Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska - September 7, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Aleksandra Podlecka-Pi ętowska Monika Sugalska Katarzyna Janiszewska Anna Wall-Szczech Agnieszka Cyganek Natalia Szejko Beata Zakrzewska-Pniewska Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies: Characteristics of Users and Caregivers
Conclusions: Complementary and alternative medicine use was common in the management of Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies among Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance, Tracking, and Research Network males. This widespread use suggests further study to evaluate the efficacy of integrating complementary and alternative medicine into treatment regimens for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies.
Source: Pediatric Neurology - February 18, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Yong Zhu, Paul A. Romitti, Kristin M. Conway, Jennifer Andrews, Ke Liu, F. John Meaney, Natalie Street, Soman Puzhankara, Charlotte M. Druschel, Dennis J. Matthews Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Critical Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Prevalence and Users' Profile, Decision-Making, Information Seeking, and Disclosure in the Face of a Lack of Efficacy.
CONCLUSION: A proportion of ALS patients report utilizing CAM concurrently with conventional treatments. Such use, set amidst a dearth of evidence for the efficacy of CAM in ALS, poses potential direct and indirect risks to patient care, and medical providers should be mindful of and enquire about CAM use when treating ALS patients. PMID: 30248676 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Neuro-Degenerative Diseases - September 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Adams J, Lee M, Peng W Tags: Neurodegener Dis Source Type: research

Critical Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Prevalence and Users ’ Profile, Decision-Making, Information Seeking, and Disclosure in the Face of a Lack of Efficacy
Conclusion: A proportion of ALS patients report utilizing CAM concurrently with conventional treatments. Such use, set amidst a dearth of evidence for the efficacy of CAM in ALS, poses potential direct and indirect risks to patient care, and medical providers should be mindful of and enquire about CAM use when treating ALS patients.Neurodegener Dis 2018;18:225 –232
Source: Neurodegenerative Diseases - October 5, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for treating post-stroke depressive symptoms: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
CONCLUSIONS: Complementary and alternative therapy and psychosocial therapy appear to be promising strategies for improving post-stroke depression. Future studies target  a personalized approach for people with specific conditions such as cognitive impairment. PMID: 32783504 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Lee Y, Chen B, Fong MWM, Lee JM, Nicol GE, Lenze EJ, Connor LT, Baum C, Wong AWK Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Characterizing healthcare utilization patterns in a Danish population with headache: results from the nationwide headache in Denmark (HINDER) panel
ConclusionsOur findings are indicative of inadequate delivery of headache care in a country that provides free and universal coverage for all its residents. The implications are twofold. First, it is not sufficient merely to make services available: public education and increased awareness are necessary to encourage uptake by those who would benefit. Second, educational interventions in both pre- and postgraduate settings are necessary, but a prerequisite for these is a resetting of policy priorities, properly to reflect the very high population ill-health burden of headache.
Source: The Journal of Headache and Pain - February 24, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine use in MS
Scandinavian research into how people with MS use alternative therapies shows use is common, is used both to complement conventional treatment and on its own, is associated with people with a good level of education, and that people "do not usually use alternative treatments for treating symptoms, but as a preventative and strengthening element". Medical News Today Complementary and alternative medicine - A to Z of MS
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - April 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Source Type: news

Types and sociodemographic correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among people with epilepsy in Oman.
Abstract Nonpharmacological treatment strategies that originate from sociocultural teachings and are beyond the scope of allopathic medicine are commonly used among people with epilepsy (PWE) in many parts of the world. The present study explored the types and sociodemographic correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among PWE in Oman among attendees of a neurological unit at a tertiary care center. Data on the types of CAM were gathered from telephone interviews. The relevant demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants were obtained from electronic medical records. Of the to...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - September 3, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Al Asmi A, Al Maniri A, Al-Farsi YM, Burke DT, Al Asfoor FM, Al Busaidi I, Al Breiki MH, Lahiri S, Braidy N, Essa MM, Al-Adawi S Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research

Interdisciplinary Assessment and Care in Service Members with Combat Related TBI and PTSD (P5.327)
CONCLUSIONS: Positive clinical response in SM with previously unremitting symptoms from combat related TBI and PH conditions supports the need for an interdisciplinary strategy of care and more precise classification of neurological and psychological injuries from TBI and psychological stressors.Disclosure: Dr. DeGraba has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kelly has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bleiberg has nothing to disclose. Dr. Grammer has nothing to disclose. Dr. Caban has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bell has nothing to disclose. Dr. Koffman has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: DeGraba, T., Kelly, J., Bleiberg, J., Grammer, G., Caban, J., Bell, J., Koffman, R. Tags: Neuro Trauma, Critical Care, and Sports Neurology: Traumatic Brain Injury Source Type: research