Original Article

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Heart Failure Patients in the Deep South

Objective: Despite advancements in heart failure (HF) diagnostics and treatment, many palliative care patients with HF often seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to improve quality of life and address unmet physical and emotional needs. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and patterns of CAM use among HF patients…

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Case Report

An Unusual Complication: Prolonged Myopathy Due to an Alternative Medical Therapy with Heat and Massage

Abstract:A 66-year-old male presented with swelling of the neck and arms, which was limiting his daily activities. Serum muscle enzymes were increased. A detailed history revealed that the patient received 10 cycles of infrared heat and massage therapy approximately 1 month before his first visit to the outpatient clinic. The…

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Original Article

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Primary Care Patients in West Texas

Background: This study explored factors related to practitioner-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) usage among primary care clinic patients in rural West Texas areas, including physicians’ awareness of their patients’ CAM use. Methods: A convenience sample was drawn from nine clinics that served low-income populations. Surveys were distributed to patients…

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Original Article

Medical Residents’ Knowledge of Dietary Supplements

Introduction: The widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine modalities such as dietary supplements has prompted many medical schools to offer courses covering such topics. To date, little is known about the impact of these courses on medical graduates’ knowledge. This study was designed to evaluate resident physicians’ level of…

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Original Article

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Parents of Children with HIV Infection and Asthma and Well Children

Objective: Although the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in children is increasing, little is known about its use in children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This study investigated the use of CAM by parents of children with HIV infection (H), children with asthma (A), and well children…

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