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Complementary and alternative medicine in radiation oncology
ConclusionIn comparison to other studies, usage of CAM parallel to RT in our department is considered to be low. Acceptance amongst patients is present, as treatment integrated into the individual oncology therapy would be used by about two-third of patients.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - January 26, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Selling falsehoods? A cross-sectional study of Canadian naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture clinic website claims relating to allergy and asthma
Conclusions The majority of alternative healthcare clinics studied advertised interventions for allergy and asthma. Many offerings are unproven. A policy response may be warranted in order to safeguard the public interest.
Source: BMJ Open - December 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Murdoch, B., Carr, S., Caulfield, T. Tags: Open access, Complementary medicine, Health policy Research Source Type: research

Adverse effects of homeopathy: we clearly need more details.
PMID: 27912952 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mathie RT, Roberts ER, Rutten AL Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

A randomized controlled trial of a homeopathic syrup in the treatment of cold symptoms in young children.
CONCLUSION: The homeopathic syrup appeared to be effective in reducing the severity of cold symptoms in the first day after beginning treatment. PMID: 27912951 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - November 30, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacobs J, Taylor JA Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Characteristics of Homeopathy Users among Internal Medicine Patients in Germany
Forsch Komplementmed
Source: Research in Complementary Medicine - October 6, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Homeopathic Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Pregnant Women With Mental Disorders: A Double-blind, Controlled Clinical Trial.
Conclusions • Homeopathy does not appear to prevent excessive body mass gain in pregnant women who are overweight or obese and suspected of having a common mental disorder. Homeopathy did not change the APGAR score to modified clinical attention at delivery room. However, the evidence observed at APGAR 10 at minute 5 suggests that homeopathy had a modulating effect on the vitality of newborns, warranting further studies designed to investigate it. PMID: 27866182 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - September 30, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Vilhena EC, Castilho EA Tags: Altern Ther Health Med Source Type: research

CAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors.
CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that in order to understand CAM use, CAM modalities should be considered unique and separate practices. This greater understanding should be useful for future health service provision for veterans. PMID: 27670870 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - September 29, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Park CL, Finkelstein-Fox L, Barnes DM, Mazure CM, Hoff R Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

A Survey of Medical Students Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Urmia, Iran
This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of medical students toward complementary and alternative medicine in Urmia, Iran. A structured questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. One hundred questionnaires were returned. Thirty-one percent of students reported use of alternative medicine for at least once. Iranian Traditional Medicine was the main type of alternative medicine used by medical students (93.5%). Neuromuscular disorders were the main indication of alternative medicine use among students (34.4%). Ninety percent of participants demonstrated competent knowledge about acupuncture whil...
Source: Complementary Health Practice Review - September 27, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sadeghi, M., Rabiepoor, S., Forough, A. S., Jabbari, S., Shahabi, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

AMED: The Allied and Complementary Medicine Database.
Authors: Vardell E Abstract AMED: The Allied and Complementary Medicine Database is a resource from the Health Care Information Service of the British Library. AMED offers access to complementary and alternative medicine topics, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, homeopathy, hospice care, hypnosis, palliative care, physiotherapy, podiatry, and rehabilitation. This column features a sample search to demonstrate the type of information available within AMED. AMED is available through the EBSCOhost and OVID platforms. PMID: 27657370 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Medical Reference Services Quarterly - September 25, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Med Ref Serv Q Source Type: research

Patient perceptions of clinical care in complementary medicine: A systematic review of the consultation experience
Complementary medicine (CM) comprises an extensive and varied body of health-care professions generally considered separate to conventional medicine [1]. Commonly accessed CM professions include naturopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic and massage [2,3]. CM use amongst the general population has been identified as both prevalent and consistently increasing on an international level [4,5], including patients with chronic health conditions [6,7]. It has also been asserted that the integration of CM consultations alongside the provision of conventional primary health-care services can enhance the qu...
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - September 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hope Foley, Amie Steel Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Chronically Ill Adolescents from 2 German Birth Cohorts.
CONCLUSION: Compared with healthy adolescents, CAM use is more prevalent among adolescents with chronic conditions. Nevertheless, CAM may predominantly be used as a complementary treatment option rather than substituting conventional drugs. PMID: 27607464 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Forschende Komplementarmedizin - September 10, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Forsch Komplementmed Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine use in surgical patients.
CONCLUSION: Surgical patients are interested in naturopathic methods, and one-fourth of them actually use them even in the perioperative period. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(37), 1483-1488. PMID: 27615199 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - August 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Soós SÁ, Jeszenői N, Darvas K, Harsányi L Tags: Orv Hetil Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicines occupational closure in Portuguese healthcare: Contradictions and challenges
This article analyses strategies of closure recently enacted by complementary and alternative medicine practitioners in order to achieve occupational control over work domains in healthcare, taking Portugal as an example. A combination of the neo-Weberian occupational closure theory of the professions and Abbott’s jurisdictional vacancy theory is proposed as the framework for analysis. Acupuncture and homeopathy will be presented as case studies. Data are derived from in-depth interviews with 10 traditional acupuncturists and 10 traditional homeopaths. Data analysis suggests that (1) professionalisation, (2) alignmen...
Source: Health: - August 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Almeida, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Allergic Conditions.
This article explains the proposed pathophysiology, evidence of efficacy, and adverse effects of several complementary and alternative medicine modalities, for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as traditional Chinese medicine formula, herbal treatments, acupuncture, and homeopathy. PMID: 27545740 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Primary Care - August 24, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Qiu J, Grine K Tags: Prim Care Source Type: research

Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Allergic Conditions
This article explains the proposed pathophysiology, evidence of efficacy, and adverse effects of several complementary and alternative medicine modalities, for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as traditional Chinese medicine formula, herbal treatments, acupuncture, and homeopathy.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - August 20, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Juan Qiu, Kristen Grine Source Type: research