Many Americans use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in pursuit of health and well-being. The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, showed that approximately 38 percent of adults use CAM. This fact sheet presents an overview of CAM, types of CAM, summary information on safety and regulation, the mission of the Nat...

Use of complementary and alternative medicine CAM is commonly encountered among cancer patients. The method most commonly adopted is the use of alternative medicine products. In this study, use of CAM by Turkish cancer patients, its frequency and CAM usage alteration in over time according to results of previous studies were evaluated. Patients were enrolled from a single centre (Kayseri Traini...

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is no longer new terminology in the healthcare system but, evidence-based CAM is still an unfamiliar term. Evidence-based medicine, a practice of medicine based on the recommendation derived from a systematic, scientific study of published data, is accepted as the standard in the healthcare. ACP Evidence-Based Guide to Complementary and Alternative M...

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming an integral part of modern medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine therapy systems include natural medicinal products, nonpharmacological treatments, and counselling on health and lifestyle issues. Complementary and alternative medicine concepts are often elaborate, transcending biophysical models and employing the principles of ...

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and healthcare systems, therapies, and products that are not presently considered part of conventional medicine. This article provides an up-to-date review of the efficacy of selected CAM modalities in the management of chronic pain. Findings are presented according to the classification system developed by the National ...

T accustomed to rapid resolution of urologic disease by surgical or endoscopic procedures, urologists have only recently begun to apply complementary and alternative methods to patient care. With the concurrent shift toward an office-based process of care, urologists have responded to patient-driven trends toward wellness, self-healing, and nutraceutic and phytotherapies and have recognized the...