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Newest firstBackground/objectives Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain. As healthcare services struggle to meet demand to treat chronic pain, many individuals self-manage their symptoms. Probiotics and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) may be promising therapeutic options because of their anti-inflammatory properties. PEA is an endogenously produced N-acylethanolamine, considered "endocannabinoid-like" due to its…
Open article record in new tab ↗Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complex and multifactorial gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, impacting quality of life. Therapy is mainly based on relieving symptoms with specific drugs, whereas herbal and complementary remedies have gained attention in recent years. This review examines the current knowledge on herbal remedies in IBS management. Seve…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives We measure for the first time how tolerance from repeated consumption of medical cannabis affects acute symptom management. Methods Using the Releaf App, medical cannabis patients recorded their symptoms, product type, cannabis consumption method, major cannabinoid levels, dosing patterns, and real-time symptom intensity levels prior to and following each cannabis administration session, as well as any…
Open article record in new tab ↗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…
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…
Introduction In the USA, opioid analgesic use and overdoses have increased dramatically. One rapidly expanding strategy to manage chronic pain in the context of this epidemic is medical cannabis. Cannabis has analgesic effects, but it also has potential adverse effects. Further, its impact on opioid analgesic use is not well studied. Managing pain in people living with HIV is particularly challenging, given the hi…
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