Concomitant complementary medicine (CM) and conventional medicine use is frequent and
carries potential risks. Yet, CM users frequently neglect to disclose CM use to medical …

This systematic review aimed to estimate the prevalence of use of complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM) in the UK. Five databases were searched for English language …

Summary Background: Surveys from several European countries suggest a European-wide
increase in the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). To safeguard …

ABSTRACT Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is one of the treatment options
for patients with renal and ureteral calculi. Even though the procedure is less invasive …

Background Despite their worldwide popularity the question of using non-conventional
treatments is a source of controversy among medical professionals. Although these methods …

Background Complementary medicine (CM) is frequently used by patients, but little is known
about the usage of CM in surgical patients. The study aimed to elucidate the relevance of …

Objective This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, disclosure and adverse effects of
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in hospitalised patients, and to explore …

Background: Drug interactions represent a major issue in clinical settings, especially for
critically ill patients such as those with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who require …

Background: During the perioperative period for otolaryngologic surgical cases,
complications and delays can occur as the result of anxiety, pain, nausea, and vomiting …

This article describes experience in developing a complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM) service within a general surgery department in a public academic hospital in Israel. A …