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Self-reported efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine: the Akershus study of chronic headache.
CONCLUSION: CAM is widely used, despite self-reported efficacy of different CAM modalities is modest in the management of chronic headache. PMID: 23596996 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Pain Physician - September 30, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kristoffersen ES, Aaseth K, Grande RB, Lundqvist C, Russell MB Tags: J Headache Pain Source Type: research

Use and Perceived Benefits of Complementary Therapies by Cancer Patients Receiving Conventional Treatment in Italy
Conclusion: Overall prevalence of CTs among Italian cancer patients is high and is in accordance with the European average. In addition to clinical and sociodemographic factors, the resilience trait SOC also was associated with CT use.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - August 2, 2013 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Andrea Bonacchi, Lorenzo Fazzi, Alessandro Toccafondi, Maurizio Cantore, Andrea Mambrini, Maria Grazia Muraca, Grazia Banchelli, Mauro Panella, Francesca Focardi, Roberto Calosi, Francesco Di Costanzo, Massimo Rosselli, Guido Miccinesi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine for pediatric otitis media
Conclusions: Management of acute otitis media begins with watchful waiting. Herbal eardrops may help relieve symptoms. Homeopathic treatments may help decrease pain and lead to faster resolution. Prevention should be emphasized with elimination of risk factors, such as second hand smoke and bottle-feeding, as well as maintaining nutrition and vaccinations. Vitamin supplementation may be helpful. Probiotics and xylitol may be beneficial as well. Traditional Chinese/Japanese therapies show promising results but remain speculative until further research is conducted. Severe cases of otitis media with complications or those th...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 24, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica R. Levi, Robert M. Brody, Katie McKee-Cole, Edmund Pribitkin, Robert O’Reilly Tags: Research papers Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative treatments for migraine
Abstract: Patients love complementary and alternative treatments! Most colleagues spend a significant amount of time discussing the benefit and the risk of these therapies. Fortunately, there is scientific evidence for or against the efficacy of several such therapeutic approaches. Knowing the evidence helps to facilitate the therapeutic process, especially when dealing with patients with chronic headache. Behavioral approaches, such as cognitive behavior therapy, relaxation techniques, and biofeedback, are supported by evidence (which is partly outdated), but require a significant amount of time. Physiotherapy and aerobic...
Source: Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management - January 1, 2012 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: A.R. Gantenbein, J. Afra, W. Jenni, P.S. Sándor Source Type: research

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