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Safety and use of complementary and alternative medicine in Norway during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic using an adapted version of the I-CAM-Q; a cross-sectional survey

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2022
Background The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has had a profound impact on physical and mental well-being throughout the world. Previous studies have revealed that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is frequently used for, and can be potential ...
Agnete Egilsdatter Kristoffersen, Miek C. Jong, Johanna Hök Nordberg, Esther T. van der Werf, Trine Stub   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Refining the NaV1.7 pharmacophore of a class of venom‐derived peptide inhibitors via a combination of in silico screening and rational engineering

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Venom peptides have shown promise in treating pain. Our study uses computer screening to identify a peptide that targets a sodium channel (NaV1.7) linked to chronic pain. We produced the peptide in the laboratory and refined its design, advancing the search for innovative pain therapies.
Gagan Sharma, Jennifer R. Deuis, Xinying Jia, Theo Crawford, Sassan Rahnama, Eivind A. B. Undheim, Irina Vetter, Yanni K. ‐Y. Chin, Mehdi Mobli   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence, patterns, and perceived value of complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients: a cross-sectional, descriptive study

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
BackgroundSophisticated conventional medicine (CM) has brought significant advances to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. However, many cancer patients still turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment.
M. Bahall
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Relationships and implications for complementary and alternative medicine in Aotearoa New Zealand: A discussion paper [PDF]

, 2019
The purpose of this paper is to initiate a discussion on contextualising the relationship between the nursing profession and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) within Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Huia, Maria
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The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2019
Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method and currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Nonetheless the mechanism of action of (CT) is not fully understood. This review aimed to identify possible mechanisms of action of (CT)
Abdullah M.N. Al-Bedah, Ibrahim S. Elsubai, Naseem Akhtar Qureshi, Tamer Shaban Aboushanab, Gazzaffi I.M. Ali, Ahmed Tawfik El-Olemy, Asim A.H. Khalil, Mohamed K.M. Khalil, Meshari Saleh Alqaed   +8 more
doaj  

Medical Cannabis Prescription Practices and Quality of Life in Thai Patients: A Nationwide Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Introduction: The legalization of cannabis in Thailand has renewed interest in its traditional medical use. This study aimed to explore the prescribing patterns of traditional practitioners and assess the impact of cannabis oil on patients’ quality of ...
Pramote Stienrut, Krit Pongpirul, Phanupong Phutrakool, Chatuthanai Savigamin, Pim Sermsaksasithorn, Ornpapha Chanhom, Panthakan Jeamjumrus, Pimlada Pongchaichanon, Preecha Nootim, Mala Soisamrong, Anchalee Chuthaputti, Kulthanit Wanaratna, Tewan Thaneerat   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cathepsin K knockout protects against cardiac dysfunction in diabetic mice

Scientific Reports, 2017
Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the lysosomal cysteine protease cathepsin K plays a critical role in cardiac pathophysiology.
Rui Guo, Yinan Hua, Olivia Rogers, Travis E. Brown, Jun Ren, Sreejayan Nair   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patients' attitudes toward alternative medicine as a treatment for musculoskeletal conditions: One center's experience

Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine, 2022
Introduction: Despite rapid progress in providing advanced medical care, patients still seek traditional and alternative medicine (AM) therapies for their musculoskeletal complaints.
Khalid AlSaleh, Zeyad Alkhenizan, Abdulelah Aldossari, Ali Alammari, Abdulaziz Bin Dakhil, Abdulmajeed AlZakri   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The power of microRNA regulation—insights into immunity and metabolism

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
MicroRNAs are emerging as crucial regulators at the intersection of metabolism and immunity. This review examines how miRNAs coordinate glucose and lipid metabolism while simultaneously modulating T‐cell development and immune responses. Moreover, it highlights how cutting‐edge artificial intelligence applications can identify miRNA biomarkers ...
Stefania Oliveto, Nicola Manfrini, Stefano Biffo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health care providers regarding complementary and alternative medicine in Trinidad and Tobago

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
BackgroundHealth care providers are often ill prepared to interact about or make acceptable conclusions on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) despite its widespread use.
M. Bahall, G. Legall
semanticscholar   +1 more source