Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pediatric rheumatology: an European perspective

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pediatric rheumatology: an European perspective

OBJECTIVES To analyse the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in children with rheumatic diseases, treated at a paediatric rheumatology centre in Italy. METHODS Parents of children with different kinds of chronic rheumatic diseases anonymously completed a questionnaire about their children's past or current use of CAM. Two groups of patients were analysed: Group A consisted of...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM) Use in Pediatric Disease: A Short Review

CAM therapies have become increasingly  popular in pediatric populations. phytotherapy are the most common CAM used in children. Yet, little is known about children’s preferences for CAM. But It is expected to become more widely integrated into the modern medical system, including the medical curriculum.The aim of this study is to introduce the prevalence and characteristics of CAM use in Pedia...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Use in Pediatric Diseases: A Short Review

CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) therapies have become increasingly  popular in pediatric populations. phytotherapy are the most common CAM used in children. Yet, little is known about children’s preferences for CAM. But It is expected to become more widely integrated into the modern medical system, including the medical curriculum.The aim of this study is to introduce the prevalenc...

Towards a European term for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): complementary European medicine (CEM).

The role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in rheumatology--it's time for integrative medicine.