The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Nov 2018
Meta AnalysisClinical Efficacy and Safety of Tanreqing Injection for Pulmonary Infection in Patients with Tuberculosis: A Meta-Analysis.
Tanreqing injection (TRQ) is often used in the treatment of pulmonary infection in patients with tuberculosis (TB). But its efficacy and safety are still unclear; to further reveal its efficacy and safety, the authors systematically evaluated all relevant trials. ⋯ TRQ may have the same overall efficacy as antibiotics in pulmonary infection in patients with TB. TRQ plus antibiotics may improve the clinical efficacy. TRQ may have synergistic effect to antibiotics through bacteriostatic activity and eliminating inflammatory mediators. Its antibacterial activity may be better than some antibiotics and does not increase adverse drug reaction. But all these need new evidences for further investigation.
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J Altern Complement Med · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA Randomized Study of Yoga for Fatigue and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing (Neo) Adjuvant Chemotherapy.
To compare the effectiveness of yoga added to standard care (SC) versus SC only, in women with breast cancer during chemotherapy. ⋯ A Dru-based yoga program failed to demonstrate a significant beneficial effect on fatigue. Possible favorable effects of the yoga program on nausea and vomiting and early return to work in breast cancer survivors warrant further research.
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J Altern Complement Med · Aug 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialAnalgesic Effects of Reflexology in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Inadequate treatment of pain in patients undergoing surgery is associated with unsatisfactory perioperative outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the role of reflexology in addition to standard analgesic treatment in postoperative pain management. ⋯ Adding reflexology to standard analgesic care is effective in reducing postoperative pain at rest and in motion, especially for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain.
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J Altern Complement Med · Jul 2018
Review Meta AnalysisTraditional Chinese Patent Medicine for Treating Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To assess the effectiveness and safety of Traditional Chinese patent medicines (TCPMs) for managing impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). ⋯ The study indicated that TCPM combined with moderate lifestyle modification had significant effect on IGT. Further studies are needed to provide more reliable evidence. The PROSPERO registration is No. CRD42016039312.
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J Altern Complement Med · Jun 2018
Association Between Utilization of Chiropractic Services for Treatment of Low-Back Pain and Use of Prescription Opioids.
Pain relief resulting from services delivered by doctors of chiropractic may allow patients to use lower or less frequent doses of opioids, leading to reduced risk of adverse effects. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the association between utilization of chiropractic services and the use of prescription opioid medications. ⋯ Among New Hampshire adults with office visits for noncancer low-back pain, the likelihood of filling a prescription for an opioid analgesic was significantly lower for recipients of services delivered by doctors of chiropractic compared with nonrecipients. The underlying cause of this correlation remains unknown, indicating the need for further investigation.