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Readable research linked to original sources
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Newest firstBackground/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 ↗BACKGROUND: In agreement with the latest European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) on patient education for fibromyalgia (FM) treatment, nurses should be involved in the therapeutic plan of FM patients to provide information about the disease and pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches that can be used to mitigate symptoms, including the use of medical cannabis. This study aims to demonstrate the key r…
BackgroundTraditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) encompasses a wide range of healthcare practices and is of growing global interest. Preprints, scientific manuscripts posted prior to formal peer review, offer opportunities to address challenges in TCIM research, including limited funding, publication delays, and concerns about methodological quality. By increasing the visibility and speed of r…
BackgroundDespite the increasing use of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (CAIM) use among cancer patients, there remains ambiguity surrounding physicians understanding and counseling practices in this area. The objective of this qualitative systematic review was to identify the knowledge and experiences of physicians who counsel patients on CAIM in the context of cancer. MethodsMEDLINE, EMBASE,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Subjective improvement in gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms was assessed among patients using medical marijuana (MMJ). Methods Participants completed surveys at 0 days, 30 days, 6 months, and 12 months with questions about the severity of their GI symptoms on a scale from 1 (mild) to 3 (severe). Results In each survey, participants reported a significant decrease in GI symptom severity when using MMJ ver…
Open article record in new tab ↗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…
(1) Background: Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in childhood. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is highly prevalent in patients with epilepsy. Despite CAM’s widespread and increasing popularity, its prevalence, forms, perceived benefits, and potential risks in pediatric epilepsy are rarely explored. (2) Methods: We performed a scoping review of the available literat…
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…
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…
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