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ABSTRACT Background Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used by cancer patients and increasingly shapes oncological care worldwide. This narrative review examines current evidence on utilization patterns, theoretical frameworks, clinical efficacy, and safety aspects of CAM in oncology.
Danica Schöneseiffen, Matthias B. Stope
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A Literature Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Used Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients [PDF]
Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires regular and sustainable health management that involves proper treatment. Some diabetic patients use CAM, as well as conventional medicine, to maintain their health and control their blood sugar.
Agil, M. (Mangestuti) +4 more
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Where's the beef? The feminisation of weight‐loss dieting in Britain and Scandinavia c.1890–1925
Abstract Representations of the slim body have traditionally been at the centre of scholarly interest in dieting culture, whereas food often remains a shadowy presence compared with more persistent themes of body discipline, slenderness and anti‐fat messages.
Emma Hilborn
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The outcomes of complementary and alternative medicine use among pregnant and birthing women: Current trends and future directions [PDF]
© 2015 Future Medicine Ltd. Complementary and alternative medicine is used by a substantial number of pregnant women and maternity care providers are often faced with the task of ensuring women are using safe and effective treatments while respecting a ...
Adams, J +3 more
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Aim: Lifestyle is an important risk factor for increasing the prevalence of diabetes in the Indian population. In this study, we evaluate the effects of naturopathy treatment, salt-restricted low-calorie diets, and yoga in long-term glycemic control in ...
Srinivas Bairy +4 more
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Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a chronic elevation of arterial blood pressure (BP) due to environmental and lifestyle factors. The lifelong treatment protocol causes poor adherence to anti-hypertensive drugs.
Junu Upadhyay +4 more
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Abstract Objectives Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) is a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy of infantile onset. While epidemiological data from Western countries and global estimates are available, consolidated evidence on the burden of IESS in India remains limited.
Akanksha Singh +6 more
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Supplementing food for health: Practices amongst French adults aged 60 to 75 years [PDF]
The use of food supplements continues to grow in France, even though it is being discouraged by the main health and medical authorities. The ambiguous definitions surrounding these products make it difficult to measure their consumption.
A Baubérot +60 more
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ZnO‐Hydroxyapatite‐Coated Ti‐6Al‐4V With Curcumin and Ginger Extract for Load‐Bearing Implants
ABSTRACT There is a rising trend in the number of clinical cases related to bone implantation and bone cancer across the globe due to longer life expectancy, accidents, and sports‐related injuries. In this study, we have used curcumin and ginger extract as alternate osseointegrating agents with in vitro osteosarcoma inhibition potential for load ...
Arjak Bhattacharjee +4 more
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Medical student attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in medical education: A critical review [PDF]
© 2016 by De Gruyter. Background: This paper aims to remedy a gap in the knowledge by presenting the first critical review of the literature on major themes relating to medical students perceptions and attitudes towards the exponentially growing field of
Joyce, P, Wardle, J, Zaslawski, C
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