Alternative Medicine News

A linked electronic medical record and social media database could yield insights pertaining to a patient's health, according to research published in BMJ Quality & Safety.

An intervention with tailored, person-centered physical therapy improved multidimensional fatigue scores in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a recently published study.

A panel of patients as well as a caregiver at the NIH Digital Summit on Monday detailed their experiences in using social media and digital tools in learning about health conditions and how to manage them.

Patients with previous cannabis use experienced significant improvement in chronic pain, according to findings published in the Journal of Pain.

The use of transdermal magnesium chloride may improve scores on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire for patients with fibromyalgia, but skin irritation accounted for many study dropouts, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic.

A 10-week, 40-hour, theater-based program significantly improved social ability among children with autism spectrum disorder, according to study findings in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Traditional in-person sobriety support systems led to greater sobriety success than online support systems, according to study findings presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy led to greater improvement in PTSD symptom severity than present-centered group therapy among veterans with PTSD.

Behavioral training such as mindfulness meditation may be an effective treatment approach for addiction, even among individuals with no intention to quit, according to findings in Trends in Cognitive Sciences.

High school seniors using marijuana for medical reasons were 10 times more likely to report addiction to the drug than peers who obtain marijuana illegally, according to study findings in The Journal of Adolescent Health.