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Cross-sectional survey and Bayesian network model analysis of traditional Chinese medicine in Austria: investigating public awareness, usage determinants and perception of scientific support
Conclusions TCM is widely known within the Austrian general population and used by a substantial proportion. However, a disparity exists between the commonly held public perception that TCM is scientific and findings from evidence-based studies. Emphasis should be placed on supporting the distribution of unbiased, science-driven information.
Source: BMJ Open - March 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Eigenschink, M., Bellach, L., Leonard, S., Dablander, T. E., Maier, J., Dablander, F., Sitte, H. H. Tags: Open access, Complementary medicine Source Type: research

Vaccine hesitancy and implications on childhood immunisation in Malaysia
Noor Hazilah Abd Manaf, Mohd Azahadi Omar, Fatin Husna Suib International Journal of Health Governance, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp.76-86 The World Health Organization identified vaccine hesitancy as one of the ten threats to global health in 2019. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the implications and factors affecting parental decision on childhood immunisation in Malaysia. This paper reviews literature on vaccine hesitancy and evaluation of factors affecting parental decision on childhood immunisation in Malaysia. Vaccine hesitancy is a growing public health concern in Malaysia with factors such a...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - December 7, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Noor Hazilah Abd Manaf Mohd Azahadi Omar Fatin Husna Suib Source Type: research

The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among Italian children: A cross-sectional survey.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of children using CAM in Novara is high, in line with investigations conducted in Northern European countries. The distribution of pathologies treated with CAM, parental socio-economic status and general scepticism towards vaccination are consistent with the literature. Physicians should keep themselves up-to-date also about evidence-based CAM therapies and, most importantly, should have an open dialogue about CAM with their patients. PMID: 31780014 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - November 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Stampini V, Bortoluzzi S, Allara E, Amadori R, Surico D, Prodam F, Barone-Adesi F, Faggiano F Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Efficacy of Arsenicum album 30cH in preventing febrile episodes following DPT-HepB-Polio vaccination - a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
CONCLUSION: Empirically selected Arsenicum album 30cH could not produce differentiable effect from placebo in preventing febrile episodes following DPT-HepB-Polio vaccination. [Trial registration: CTRI/2017/02/007939]. PMID: 29458932 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - February 1, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ghosh S, Ghosh T, Mondal R, Patra S, Das S, Ali SS, Koley M, Saha S Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Parental Vaccine Hesitancy in Quebec (Canada)
This study aims to contribute to the ongoing reflections on tools and indicators of vaccine hesitancy by providing results of a survey on knowledge, attitudes and beliefs (KAB) of parents in Quebec (Canada). We have compared KAB of parents according to: 1) self-reported vaccination status of their child and 2) hesitation during the vaccination decision. Methods Data were collected through the 2014 Quebec study on vaccination against seasonal influenza and pneumococcal infections, a biennial repeated cross-sectional study in the province of Quebec, Canada. This paper presents the results pertaining to parents’ KAB about ...
Source: PLOS Currents Outbreaks - March 7, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Authors: evedube Source Type: research

Cross-sectional survey: Risk-averse French general practitioners are more favorable toward influenza vaccination.
CONCLUSION: Individual risk attitudes may influence GPs' practices regarding influenza vaccination, both for themselves and their patients. Our results suggest that risk-averse GPs may perceive the risks of influenza to outweigh the potential risks related to the vaccine. PMID: 25545596 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Vaccine - December 26, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Massin S, Ventelou B, Nebout A, Verger P, Pulcini C Tags: Vaccine 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