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
2023
Reasons for using traditional and complementary care by people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy and association with interrupted care: a mixed methods study in Eswatini
Molemans M, Reis R, Shabalala F, Dlamini N, Masilela N, Simelane N, Pell C, Chao A, Spiegelman D, Vernooij E, van Leth F. Reasons for using traditional and complementary care by people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy and association with interrupted care: a mixed methods study in Eswatini. BMC Complementary Medicine And Therapies 2023, 23: 350. PMID: 37794359, PMCID: PMC10548651, DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04184-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterrupted careAntiretroviral therapyType of illnessCurrent usersTCAM providersTCAM usersHIV diagnosisHIV continuumClinic recordsMultivariable analysisComplementary careVisit dateHealth facilitiesAlternative medicineTCAM useBiomedical careCareAdditional careMixed-methods studyHIVTherapyQualitative content analysisOpen-ended questionsMethods studyContextual factors
2022
Safety Considerations for Natural Products Commonly Used By Patients with Allergic Disease
Soffer G, Shroff P, Horwitz R. Safety Considerations for Natural Products Commonly Used By Patients with Allergic Disease. The Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology In Practice 2022, 10: 3131-3138. PMID: 36174919, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.09.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConventional medical therapyHealth care providersMedical therapyAllergic diseasesClinical commentaryAdverse reactionsDrug Administration requirementsCare providersSide effectsAlternative medicinePatientsDietary supplementsU.S. FoodAllergyAdministration requirementsMedicinal plantsNatural productsTherapyCliniciansSafety considerationsDisease
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
2020
Joint AAD–NPF Guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with topical therapy and alternative medicine modalities for psoriasis severity measures
Elmets CA, Korman NJ, Prater EF, Wong EB, Rupani RN, Kivelevitch D, Armstrong AW, Connor C, Cordoro KM, Davis DMR, Elewski BE, Gelfand JM, Gordon KB, Gottlieb AB, Kaplan DH, Kavanaugh A, Kiselica M, Kroshinsky D, Lebwohl M, Leonardi CL, Lichten J, Lim HW, Mehta NN, Paller AS, Parra SL, Pathy AL, Siegel M, Stoff B, Strober B, Wu JJ, Hariharan V, Menter A. Joint AAD–NPF Guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with topical therapy and alternative medicine modalities for psoriasis severity measures. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2020, 84: 432-470. PMID: 32738429, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.07.087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment of psoriasisAAD-NPF GuidelinesRole of dermatologistsImportant clinical questionsAlternative medicine modalitiesUnited States populationTopical therapyPsoriasis managementTopical agentsMultisystem diseaseTreatment recommendationsClinical questionsAlternative medicinePsoriasisAvailable evidenceSeverity measuresCareTreatmentGuidelinesSeverity assessment methodsPatientsTherapyStates populationDermatologistsDiseaseHerbal Medicines in Glaucoma Treatment.
Ige M, Liu J. Herbal Medicines in Glaucoma Treatment. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2020, 93: 347-353. PMID: 32607093, PMCID: PMC7309662.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCourse of glaucomaIntraocular pressureGlaucoma patientsGlaucoma treatmentRetinal ganglion cell deathHerbal medicineMedical marijuanaGanglion cell deathStandard therapeutic agentsSignificant adverse effectsCurrent standardGinkgo bilobaSurgical therapyGlaucoma managementIrreversible blindnessGlaucomaAlternative medicineLarger studyHerbal remediesTherapeutic agentsAddictive potentialAdverse effectsLonger durationPatientsShort durationComplementary and Alternative Medicine for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.
Deutsch JK, Levitt J, Hass DJ. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2020, 115: 350-364. PMID: 32079860, DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional GI disordersFunctional gastrointestinal disordersGI disordersGastrointestinal disordersAlternative therapiesIrritable bowel syndromeQuality of lifeFunctional dyspepsiaBowel syndromeTreatment algorithmTherapeutic resultsTreatment strategiesAlternative medicinePatientsDisordersComplex disorderGastroenterologistsTherapySignificant numberNauseaVomitingDyspepsiaSyndromeGastroenterologySymptoms
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
2018
Correction to: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Persons living with HIV in the Era of Combined Antiretroviral Treatment
Halpin SN, Carruth EC, Rai RP, Edelman EJ, Fiellin DA, Gibert C, Gordon KS, Huang W, Justice A, Marconi VC, Rimland D, Perkins MM. Correction to: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Persons living with HIV in the Era of Combined Antiretroviral Treatment. AIDS And Behavior 2018, 22: 2381-2381. PMID: 29524095, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2074-9.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2017
Use of Alternative Medicine for Cancer and Its Impact on Survival
Johnson SB, Park HS, Gross CP, Yu JB. Use of Alternative Medicine for Cancer and Its Impact on Survival. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2017, 110: djx145. PMID: 28922780, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djx145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsBreast NeoplasmsChoice BehaviorColorectal NeoplasmsComorbidityComplementary TherapiesEducational StatusFemaleHumansIncomeLung NeoplasmsMaleNeoplasm StagingNorthwestern United StatesPacific StatesPatient PreferenceProstatic NeoplasmsResidence CharacteristicsSex FactorsSurvival RateConceptsConventional cancer treatmentsAlternative medicineColorectal cancerCox proportional hazards regressionGreater riskLower comorbidity scoreMultivariable logistic regressionProportional hazards regressionPatterns of utilizationHigher socioeconomic statusNonmetastatic breastComorbidity scoreHormone therapyCurable cancerHazards regressionLung cancerAM useAnticancer treatmentStage IICancerIndependent covariatesLogistic regressionPatientsCancer treatmentSocioeconomic statusComplementary 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 treatmentPLWHCliniciansTreatmentMedicineOpioidsSymptomsBenzodiazepinesPrevalenceNicotineUse of alternative medicine for cancer and its impact on survival.
Johnson S, Gross C, Park H, Yu J. Use of alternative medicine for cancer and its impact on survival. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: e18175-e18175. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.e18175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCharlson-Deyo comorbidity scoreConventional cancer treatmentsNational Cancer DatabaseAlternative medicineColorectal cancerCancer treatmentComorbidity scoreCox proportional hazards regressionGreater riskNon-metastatic breastYear of diagnosisAlternative medicine useKaplan-Meier methodSubgroup of patientsAlternative medicine utilizationProportional hazards regressionCancer patient characteristicsDisease-related factorsLog-rank testAnti-cancer treatmentChi-square testPatterns of utilizationHigher socioeconomic statusHormone therapyOverall survival
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 correlatesRole of Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain Syndromes
Thomas DA, Maslin B, Legler A, Springer E, Asgerally A, Vadivelu N. Role of Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain Syndromes. Current Pain And Headache Reports 2016, 20: 29. PMID: 27038968, DOI: 10.1007/s11916-016-0562-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic painWhole-body cryotherapyExercise therapyPain statesAlternative therapiesComplimentary therapiesLong-term pain statesChronic pain syndromePhysical exercise therapyTreatment of headacheCognitive behavior therapyNeck painPain syndromeAlternate therapyBiofeedback therapyPain psychologySham controlsPainHerbal supplementsAlternative medicineTherapyBiopsychosocial approachBehavior therapyBiopsychosocial modelNew modality
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
Conventional and Nonconventional Pain Treatment Utilization Among Opioid Dependent Individuals With Pain Seeking Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Needs Assessment Study
Barry DT, Beitel M, Cutter CJ, Joshi D, Falcioni J, Schottenfeld RS. Conventional and Nonconventional Pain Treatment Utilization Among Opioid Dependent Individuals With Pain Seeking Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Needs Assessment Study. Journal Of Addiction Medicine 2010, 4: 81-87. PMID: 21769025, PMCID: PMC2846657, DOI: 10.1097/adm.0b013e3181ac913a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMethadone maintenance treatmentPain treatment utilizationPain treatmentMaintenance treatmentTreatment utilizationConventional pain treatmentAlternative medicine utilizationOpioid-dependent individualsTypical pain intensityRecent painPain reductionPain intensityChronic painOpioid dependenceCounter medicationsMMT programPhysical therapyMedicine utilizationPhysical exerciseAlternative medicinePainConventional medicineLifetime historyHeat therapyHistory status
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
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