Alternative Medicine
High-dose IV vitamin C doubles pancreatic cancer survival
The addition of high-dose IV vitamin C to standard chemotherapy nearly doubled OS for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to results of a randomized phase 2 trial.
Traditional Chinese medicine techniques improve symptoms in asthma, allergic conditions
BOSTON — Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques may be helpful for allergic conditions, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
'Quite a bit of data' support acupuncture for pain management
BOSTON — Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for several types of pain, according to a speaker at the annual ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.
Botanical, alternative treatments show promise in acne vulgaris treatment
Utilizing alternative, botanical treatments for acne may target the underlying causes of disease and improve severity, according to a study.
Physician shares alternative medicine practices for hidradenitis suppurativa
SAN DIEGO — The implementation of dietary modifications, supplementation and other lifestyle changes can significantly improve hidradenitis suppurativa, according to a speaker here.
Surveys show providers and patients increasingly endorse ‘whole-person’ integrative care
It has taken decades, but with each passing year, integrative health care is marching more squarely into the mainstream of American medicine.
Incorporating complementary, alternative medicine is the ‘wave of the future’ in GI care
A patient with long-standing irritable bowel syndrome came to her gastroenterologist after a flare, indicating that she had stopped responding to her medication.
Novel serum improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with no side effects
Revivv, a novel topical serum, led to meaningful improvements in hair growth with no adverse events in patients with androgenetic alopecia, according to a study.