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Newest firstChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma remain among the most prevalent respiratory disorders worldwide, characterized by chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and impaired quality of life. Although there has been significant advancement in the pharmacologic therapies, complementary strategies that can potentially target the underlying mechanisms and complement the conventional treatment are grow…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabidiol (CBD) is increasingly used for symptom relief in chronic conditions, yet its role in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains underexplored. We surveyed 229 IBD patients and found that 10.5% used CBD, primarily for anxiety (54.2%), insomnia (41.7%), and pain (41.7%). Among users, 87.5% perceived benefit. Most users were female, and one-third were on biologics. These findings highlight the growing inter…
Introduction Mental health disorders such as depression are a rising issue among university students. Some of them use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as self-administered therapy instead of or together with professional care. Defining the scale of the problem, its underlying reasons and possible implications are crucial for addressing it in clinical psychiatry and public health strategies. Methods A…
Background/Objectives: Symptoms from cancer and treatments often cause pediatric patients and their families to seek complementary and integrative medicine (IM) for relief. The aim of this study was to better describe the characteristics of pediatric patients at a tertiary cancer center who utilize an IM consultative service in the outpatient setting and the associated discussions with a pediatric-focused IM physi…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionBased on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, anthroposophic medicine (AM) is practiced in more than 80 countries around the world today. AM blends physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of life into patient care, nevertheless regarding itself as highly scientific. As a comparable systematic review (SR) of AM conducted more than two decades ago is now outdated, this review aims to establish an updated s…
The therapeutic potential of medical cannabis has garnered significant attention in recent years, prompting an urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of its effectiveness across various health outcomes. This article presents an Evidence Map that systematically summarizes clinical evidence on the use of medical cannabis, including the health conditions it addresses, the interventions employed, and the result…
Pancreatic cancer (PC) remains the deadliest cancer worldwide. Most patients are diagnosed at the advanced or metastatic stage, leading to a poor prognosis. Awareness of the limitations of current therapy and accompanying pain, depression, malnutrition, and side effects of chemoradiotherapy may lead patients and physicians towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). CAM refers to a diverse set of medical…
Open article record in new tab ↗PurposeWe investigated attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals (HCPs) to medicinal cannabis (MC) and complementary and integrative medicine (CIM), including individual therapies, such as acupuncture, massage, herbs, dietary supplements, nutrition and exercise. We explored whether healthcare occupation influenced attitudes to CIM and MC; referral pathways for advice on CIM; and interest in a pharmacy se…
Background There is a widespread use of complementary therapies among pediatric cancer patients. Previous studies provided evidence that communication between pediatric oncologists (POs) and patients/families about the use of these therapies is often incomplete. Furthermore, nationwide studies on this topic are rare. Aims We assessed POs' perspectives on the use of complementary medicine (CM) in Switzerland, on th…
BackgroundPatients with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) often make use of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) techniques to manage their chronic pain and other symptoms. Nevertheless, how they use CAM, which techniques they favor, and how CAM use affects their allopathic care remain unclear. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand patients’ personal experiences with CAM and its ro…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases. Increasing patients' awareness and providing easier access to public information result in greater interest in alternative anticancer or unproven supportive therapies. Fear of cancer and limited trust in the treating physician are also important reasons leading patients to seek these methods. Trust and good communication are esse…
Background The pharmacological treatment for autism spectrum disorders is often poorly tolerated and has traditionally targeted associated conditions, with limited benefit for the core social deficits. We describe the novel use of a cannabidiol-based extract that incidentally improved core social deficits and overall functioning in a patient with autism spectrum disorder, at a lower dose than has been previously r…