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Managing diabetic complications with alternative therapeutic strategies
Curr Diabetes Rev. 2023 Sep 7. doi: 10.2174/1573399820666230907112430. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDiabetes is a chronic metabolic disease affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by a lack of insulin production or impaired insulin function, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. Conventional treatment methods for diabetes management typically include lifestyle changes and medications. However, alternative therapies have gained attention in recent years, including traditional medicine containing bioactive compounds, supplements like vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids, aromatherapy, and homeopathy. Diabetic com...
Source: Current Diabetes Reviews - September 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shobhit Prakash Srivastava Pawan Upadhyay Shibu Das Neha Tiwari Sudhanshu Mishra Shivendra Mani Tripathi Source Type: research

The use of complementary medicine in palliative care in France: an observational cross-sectional study
ConclusionThis second survey on CM use in France; is the first conducted in palliative care centers. Results show people with cancer in Lyon, France, have a very high prevalence of CM utilization.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 8, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Antiproliferative potential and phenolic compounds of infusions and essential oil of chamomile cultivated with homeopathy
ConclusionsTherefore, cultivation with homeopathy does not induce a genotoxic effect in the use of infusions and essential oil of chamomile, favoring the sustainable cultivation and the safe use of this medicinal species when cultivated with homeopathy.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - April 26, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Survey of Integrative Medicine in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (The SIMM Study-2)
Conclusion:In a geographically diverse MPN patient population, and when adjusting for healthy lifestyle practices overall, patterns of lower symptom burden, fatigue, depression, and higher QoL were revealed with integrative medicine utilization. Although limited by gender discrepancy and patient reported data, this study may offer a foundation to structure future integrative medicine trials to complement standard therapies in MPN patients.DisclosuresGowin: Incyte: Consultancy, Other: Scientific Advisory Board, Speakers Bureau. Mesa: UT Health San Antonio - Mays Cancer Center: Employment; Promedior: Research Funding; NS Pha...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Gowin, K. L., Langlais, B. T., Millstine, D., Kosiorek, H. E., Huberty, J., Eckert, R., Mesa, R. A. Tags: 634. Myeloproliferative Syndromes: Clinical: Poster II Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Health Practices in the Rehabilitation Nursing.
This article discusses the connection between the Theory of Integral Nursing and the use of complementary and alternative medicine to rehabilitation nursing. Complementary and alternative health practices refers to methods, practices, and modalities that are outside of the realm of biomedicine. Some of the types of treatments and practices that are considered to be alternative include folk medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, faith healing, massage, energy healing, acupuncture and acupressure, supplements, aromatherapy, and music therapy. The Theory of Integral Nursing is explained in some detail. Components of self-care...
Source: Rehabilitation Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nathenson P, Nathenson SL Tags: Rehabil Nurs Source Type: research

A French survey on the resort of oral alternative complementary medicines used in children with cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of oral CAM in this survey was common. For most parents, this use was effective and appreciated because they generated fewer side effects than conventional treatments. However, doctors were not systematically informed of this use. This is problematic because some CAM such as herbal supplements could potentially cause interactions with cancer treatments. More information about CAM is necessary in pediatric onco-hematology. PMID: 26387822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Bulletin du Cancer - September 17, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Philibert C, Hoegy D, Philippe M, Marec-Bérard P, Bleyzac N Tags: Bull Cancer Source Type: research

Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis.
CONCLUSIONS: Evidence for the proprietary ASU product Piasclidine® in the treatment of osteoarthritis symptoms seems moderate to high for short term use, but studies over a longer term and against an apparently active control are less convincing. Several other medicinal plant products, including extracts of Boswellia serrata, show trends of benefits that warrant further investigation in light of the fact that the risk of adverse events appear low.There is no evidence that Piasclidine® significantly improves joint structure, and limited evidence that it prevents joint space narrowing. Structural changes were not tested fo...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - May 22, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Cameron M, Chrubasik S Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Healthcare professional views and experiences of complementary and alternative therapies in obstetric practice in North East Scotland: a prospective questionnaire survey.
CONCLUSION: Despite the lack of safety or efficacy data, a wide variety of CAM therapies are recommended to pregnant women by approximately a third of healthcare professionals, with those recommending the use of CAMs being eight times more likely to be personal CAM users. PMID: 24512627 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 11, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Stewart D, Pallivalappila A, Shetty A, Pande B, McLay J Tags: BJOG Source Type: research

Healthcare professional views and experiences of complementary and alternative therapies in obstetric practice in North East Scotland: a prospective questionnaire survey
ConclusionDespite the lack of safety or efficacy data, a wide variety of CAM therapies are recommended to pregnant women by approximately a third of healthcare professionals, with those recommending the use of CAMs being eight times more likely to be personal CAM users.
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 11, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: D Stewart, AR Pallivalappila, A Shetty, B Pande, JS McLay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)-use in UK paediatric patients: A systematic review of surveys.
CONCLUSIONS: Many paediatric patients in the UK seem to use CAM. Paediatricians should therefore have sufficient knowledge about CAM to issue responsible advice. PMID: 23642955 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - May 24, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Posadzki P, Watson L, Alotaibi A, Ernst E Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Prevalence of use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients/consumers in the UK: systematic review of surveys.
Abstract This systematic review aimed to estimate the prevalence of use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the UK. Five databases were searched for English language, peer-reviewed surveys published between 1 January 2000 and 7 October 2011. In addition, relevant book chapters and files from our own departmental records were searched by hand. Eighty-nine surveys were included, with a total of 97,222 participants. Most studies were of poor methodological quality. Across surveys on CAM in general, the average one-year prevalence of use of CAM was 41.1% and the average lifetime prevalence was 51.8%. In...
Source: Clinical Medicine - April 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Posadzki P, Watson LK, Alotaibi A, Ernst E Tags: Clin Med Source Type: research

Prescription of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in an Italian Cohort of Pediatric Headache Patients (P03.115)
CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows that CAM is widely used among pediatric headache patients, and physicians are mostly unaware of prescription. Further studies are required to investigate safety and efficacy of CAM, as a possible side-medicine to conventional pharmacological approach.Disclosure: Dr. Colombo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dalla Libera has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pavan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Comi has received personal compensation for activities with Novartis, Teva Neuroscience, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck Serono, and Bayer Schering.
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Colombo, B., Dalla Libera, D., Pavan, G., Comi, G. Tags: P03 Headache: Epidemiology Source Type: research