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Should acupuncture become a complementary therapy in the treatment of uterine fibroid: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine, 2023
BackgroundUterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common benign tumors in women of reproductive age. The most effective treatment is myomectomy, but there is no long-term or low-invasive treatment option exists.
Yuehan Ren   +9 more
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Health-Promoting Behaviors, Health Literacy, and Levels of Knowledge about Smoking-Related Diseases among Smokers and Non-smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]

open access: yesTuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, 2021
Background For generations, cigarette smoking has presented an important public health concern. This study aimed to compare the health-promoting behavior, exercise capacity, physical activity level, health literacy, and knowledge level of smoking-related
Cihat Celebi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Wet Cupping Therapy on reducing blood pressure in primary hypertensive patients: A preliminary study

open access: yesSVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background: It was reported in the literature that aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Cupping therapy may be beneficial in reducing hypertension; however, there is a paucity of available literature showing scientific ...
Ali M. Hassan *   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patients and the causes of tendency to use such treatments in Isfahan, Iran

open access: yesAdvanced Biomedical Research, 2022
Background and Aim: The current study aimed to, first, investigate the frequency of cancer patients who receive complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), separated by the type of the disease, and second, to study their incentives and causes of use ...
Ali Hajigholami   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complementary therapies and the NHS [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ, 2005
Uncertain evidence of cost effectiveness should not exclude complementary medicine from reviews and ...
Thompson, T, Feder, G
openaire   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of Acupuncture, Mind and Body Practices, and Natural Products for Insomnia: an overview of systematic reviews

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacopuncture, 2022
Objectives: This overview summarizes the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of complementary therapies for insomnia through systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs).Methods : A comprehensive literature search on SRs and MAs for ...
Jin Ju Yeo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current Aspects Regarding the Clinical Relevance of Electroacupuncture in Dogs with Spinal Cord Injury: A Literature Review

open access: yesAnimals, 2021
In recent years, the use of acupuncture and electroacupuncture has been increasing as more clinical research has been conducted showing positive results in the treatment of animals, particularly dogs.
Madalina Florina Dragomir   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Applying Finger Handheld Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity and Fatigue among Children Undergoing Chemotherapy [PDF]

open access: yesEgyptian Journal of Health Care, 2023
Background: Chemotherapy is a standard cancer treatment, but it can cause side effects like pain and fatigue that can affect children's quality of life. Complementary and alternative therapies, including Finger handheld relaxation, have gained popularity
Manal Mohamed Ahmed Ayed   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Oncology

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases. Increasing patients’ awareness and providing easier access to public information result in greater interest in alternative anticancer or unproven supportive therapies.
Agnieszka Dawczak-Dębicka   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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