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Regulating complementary medicine [PDF]
BMJ, 1996 The growth of complementary medicine has been accompanied by calls for tighter regulation. These come from three main sources: consumer organisations that are concerned that the existing common law freedom to practise puts the public at risk; complementary therapists, fuelled by fears of European harmonisation and medical “colonisation”; and the ...
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ABC of complementary medicine: Complementary medicine and the doctor
BMJ, 1999 Doctors deal with complementary medicine in a variety of professional situations. Patients may ask for advice about whether to pursue complementary therapies or which therapist to consult; they may request referral or delegation, either privately or on the NHS; or they may want to discuss treatment or advice given by complementary practitioners ...
C, Zollman, A, Vickers
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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020 Background This study examined the prevalence and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine use among clinic patients with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus in western Jamaica.
Samuel Owusu +7 more
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Evaluation of the Infantile Colic Causes in Persian Medicine [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 2021 Background: Infantile colic is a common condition among neonates; however, its etiology is not fully identified. Thisstudy aimed to evaluate this complication and search for treatments by investigating the experiences of Iranianphysicians.Methods: In ...
Mohammad Hosein Asadi +2 more
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ABC of complementary medicine: Complementary medicine in conventional practice
BMJ, 1999 The past 10 years has seen a significant increase in the amount of complementary medicine being accessed through the NHS. These services are not evenly distributed, and many different delivery mechanisms are used, some of which (such as homoeopathic hospitals) predate the inception of the NHS.
C, Zollman, A, Vickers
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The Scientific World Journal, 2010 Clinical trials have reported statistically significant and clinically relevant effects of homeopathic preparations. We applied ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy to investigate the physical properties of homeopathic preparations and to contribute to an ...
Barbara Marschollek +5 more
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Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2021 Background: South Africa is a multilingual society, and therefore, the likelihood of healthcare providers (HCPs), including students training to be HCPs, encountering language barriers with patients is high.
Lorna Blackwell +2 more
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ABC of complementary medicine: Complementary medicine and the patient
BMJ, 1999 In surveys of users of complementary medicine, about 80% are satisfied with the treatment they received. Interestingly, this is not always dependent on an improvement in their presenting complaint. For example, in one UK survey of cancer patients, changes attributed to complementary medicine included being emotionally stronger, less anxious, and more ...
C, Zollman, A, Vickers
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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 +8 more
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Alternative medicinal interventions for oral diseases: Scoping review
Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018 Oral diseases hamper the overall systems of our body. People of all age groups and races of different geographic locations are affected by oral diseases which range from dental caries to oral cancer. Therefore, timely dental treatment is needed.
Ananthalekshmy Rajeev +5 more
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