2025
Update on the utilization of complementary therapies by adolescents with asthma in an urban population
Soffer G, Feinberg T, Kroll H, Reznik M. Update on the utilization of complementary therapies by adolescents with asthma in an urban population. Journal Of Asthma 2025, ahead-of-print: 1-9. PMID: 40040497, DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2025.2475451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsthma Control TestCAM useUtilization of complementary therapiesPrevalence of CAM usePrescription adherenceEfficacy of CAMHealth-promoting behaviorsPrimary care clinicsElectronic health recordsCAM utilizationCare clinicsActivity prescriptionHealth recordsAlternative medicineComplementary therapyAsthma managementLack of associationOutpatient specialtyAsthma controlSelf-ReportAsthma severityLogistic regressionMind-BodyUrban adolescentsDemographic information
2021
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Shapiro JM, Deutsch JK. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology Clinics Of North America 2021, 50: 671-688. PMID: 34304794, DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2021.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Phatak U, Alper A, Pashankar DS. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2019, 68: 157-160. PMID: 30499887, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002218.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsInflammatory bowel diseaseMind-body therapiesBowel diseaseCAM useConventional medicineAdverse effectsAlternative medicine useSafety of CAMUse of probioticsPediatric patientsPediatric studiesMedicine useAdult studiesSevere diseaseCommon reasonSmall studyAlternative medicineFish oilDiseaseTherapyChildrenDiet changeMedicinePatientsWidespread use
2017
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Persons living with HIV in the Era of Combined Antiretroviral Treatment
Halpin SN, Carruth EC, Rai RP, Jennifer Edelman E, Fiellin DA, Gibert C, Gordon KS, Huang W, Justice A, Marconi VC, Rimland D, Perkins MM. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Persons living with HIV in the Era of Combined Antiretroviral Treatment. AIDS And Behavior 2017, 22: 848-852. PMID: 28733920, PMCID: PMC5939585, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1866-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCAM useAlternative medicineVeterans Aging Cohort StudyAntiretroviral therapy eraCombined Antiretroviral TreatmentAging Cohort StudyTherapy eraBothersome symptomsCohort studyAntiretroviral treatmentCAM usersHigh prevalenceMore benzodiazepinesLess nicotineHIVTraditional treatmentPLWHCliniciansTreatmentMedicineOpioidsSymptomsBenzodiazepinesPrevalenceNicotine
2016
Gender Differences in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Their Association With Moderate Mental Distress in U.S. Adults With Migraines/Severe Headaches
Rhee TG, Harris IM. Gender Differences in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Their Association With Moderate Mental Distress in U.S. Adults With Migraines/Severe Headaches. Headache The Journal Of Head And Face Pain 2016, 57: 97-108. PMID: 27885674, DOI: 10.1111/head.12986.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate mental distressMigraines/severe headachesSevere headacheCAM useU.S. adultsMental distressAlternative medicineNon-institutionalized U.S. adultsPast year CAM useMultivariate logistic regression analysisNational Health Interview SurveyUse of ComplementaryHealth Interview SurveyLogistic regression analysisCross-sectional designOverall prevalenceDecreased oddsHeadacheHerbal supplementsInterview SurveyPrevalenceWomenCAM typesInteraction of genderPotential roleCAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors
Park CL, Finkelstein-Fox L, Barnes DM, Mazure CM, Hoff R. CAM use in recently-returned OEF/OIF/OND US veterans: Demographic and psychosocial predictors. Complementary Therapies In Medicine 2016, 28: 50-56. PMID: 27670870, PMCID: PMC5074081, DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.08.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCAM useCAM modalitiesOperation New DawnOperation Enduring FreedomOperation Iraqi FreedomCharacteristics of veteransPredictors of useHealth service provisionUS veteransVeterans' useAlternative medicineVeterans StudyDeployment injuryPsychosocial predictorsTelephone interviewsPhysical healthPsychosocial correlatesVeteransEnduring FreedomModalitiesIraqi FreedomPredictorsWave 1Spiritual healingImportant correlates
2012
A Prospective, Multicenter Study of Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) Utilization During Definitive Radiation for Breast Cancer
Moran MS, Ma S, Jagsi R, Yang TJ, Higgins SA, Weidhaas JB, Wilson LD, Lloyd S, Peschel R, Gaudreau B, Rockwell S. A Prospective, Multicenter Study of Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) Utilization During Definitive Radiation for Breast Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2012, 85: 40-46. PMID: 22658441, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.03.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer patientsAlternative medicine utilizationCancer patientsBreast cancerCAM practicesDefinitive radiationCAM usersMedicine utilizationBreast patientsFirst prospective studyRadiation therapy useMulti-institutional studyOral CAMYounger patientsTherapy useCAM useStudy cohortCAM usageMulticenter studyProspective studyCAM utilizationStage 0Radiation therapyPatientsMultivariate analysis
2011
A prospective, multicenter trial of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) utilization by patients undergoing definitive breast radiotherapy.
Moran M, Yang J, Ma S, Gaudreau B, Higgins S, Weidhaas J, Wilson L, Peschel R, Fass D, Rockwell S. A prospective, multicenter trial of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) utilization by patients undergoing definitive breast radiotherapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 241-241. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.27_suppl.241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCAM useRadiation therapyStage 0Relaxation/stress reductionTreatment-related symptomsLarge prospective studiesChance of cureAlternative medicine utilizationUtilization of CAMPaucity of dataYounger ptsStudy nursesMulticenter trialSymptom reliefProspective studyBreast radiotherapySkin assessmentHigh prevalenceMedicine utilizationAlternative medicineCAM practicesRT centersAssessment scoresHigher education levelSignificant differences
2010
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Chronic Liver Disease Patients
Ferrucci LM, Bell BP, Dhotre KB, Manos MM, Terrault NA, Zaman A, Murphy RC, VanNess GR, Thomas AR, Bialek SR, Desai MM, Sofair AN. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Chronic Liver Disease Patients. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2010, 44: e40-e45. PMID: 19779363, PMCID: PMC3730290, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e3181b766ed.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic liver disease patientsLiver disease patientsAlternative medicine useCAM useCAM therapiesDisease patientsMedicine useConventional treatmentPopulation-based surveillance studyLogistic regression analysisPopulation-based sampleCLD etiologyClinical characteristicsCurrent usePrior hospitalizationIndependent correlatesMedical recordsClinical informationSurveillance studyPatientsTherapyDietary supplementsPotential predictorsHealth concernHerbal medicine
2007
The Scientific Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Mood Disorders:A Review
Barry D, Beitel M. The Scientific Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Mood Disorders:A Review. 2007, 110-134. DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780195308181.003.0009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies by Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
Bica I, Tang AM, Skinner S, Spiegelman D, Knox T, Gorbach S, Wilson IB. Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies by Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine 2003, 9: 65-76. PMID: 12676036, DOI: 10.1089/107555303321222955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusActive antiretroviral therapyCAM useAntiretroviral therapyHighly active antiretroviral therapyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diseaseCAM therapy useHealthy Living StudyPotential drug interactionsUse of ComplementaryLow-risk groupAlternative medical therapiesEffective drug treatmentCross-sectional analysisLeast high schoolHAART useCohort studyMale patientsMedical therapyTherapy useImmunodeficiency virusComplementary therapiesAlternative therapiesStudy visitRisk groups
2002
Complementary and alternative medicine use among women with breast cancer.
DiGianni LM, Garber JE, Winer EP. Complementary and alternative medicine use among women with breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2002, 20: 34s-8s. PMID: 12235222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlternative medicine useBreast cancer patientsCAM useBreast cancerCancer patientsMedicine useForm of CAMLittle scientific evidenceSocial support groupsTreatment regimensCancer preventionPsychosocial distressGeneral populationPsychosocial interventionsVariety of modalitiesDietary supplementsPatientsCancerSupport groupsWomenScientific evidenceBehavioral techniquesInterventionRegimensCAM
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