Complementary Medicine
Also known as: Alternative Medicine, CAM
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Published research studies are articles that present the findings of original research that has undergone a peer-review process and has been made publicly available in scholarly journals, books or other media.
The Application of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Infertility
2022 Oct 07 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Shi YQ, Wang Y, Zhu XT, Yin RY, Ma YF, Han H, et al.
The results showed that CAM can improve IR and sex hormone disorders, enhance endometrial thickness, increase ovulation rate, pregnancy rate, and improve anxiety status in infertile patients with PCOS. CAM can not only regulate the current physical and mental health status of infertile patients with PCOS, but also regulate many long-term complications caused by PCOS. Overall, CAM is a safe treatment option for infertile patients with PCOS.
Review Article Complementary MedicineThe Treatment of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Female Infertility Caused by Endometrial Factors
2022 Sep 07 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Lin J, Ma H, Li H, Han J, Guo T, Qin Z, et al.
In conclusion, CAM therapy has certain advantages in the treatment of infertility caused by endometrial factors. Although it is not the main intervention and treatment measure for infertility caused by endometrial factors, it is still being more widely used because it can restore the physiological function of endometrium, improve the pregnancy rate, adjust the psychological state of women, and improve the quality of life.
Review Article Complementary Medicine Female FertilityCurrent Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure: An Update Review
2022 Jun 23 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Li Y, Yan MY, Chen QC, Xie YY, Li CY, Han FJ
In recent years, clinical and scientific researchers have paid more attention to POF and its associated symptoms such as amenorrhea and infertility. As the research has progressed, more and more CAM therapies have become widely accepted and well used, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, psychology, exercise, vitamins, massage, diet, etc. These therapies can significantly improve the patient's symptoms and hormone levels and can be used in combination with other treatments to enhance their efficacy.
Review Article Ovarian Insufficiency Complementary Medicine
Shenling Baizhu San ameliorates ulcerative colitis by regulating the gut microbiota and its tryptophan metabolites: A complementary medicine to mesalamine
2022 Jun Journal of Ethnopharmacology Jiao C, Zhang Q, Yang M, Ma J, Zhao X, Tang N, et al.
Cohort Study Clinical Study Shen Ling Bai Zhu San Ulcerative ColitisShenling Baizhu San (SBS), combined with mesalamine, can treat ulcerative colitis effectively by changing gut microbiota structures and increasing tryptophan metabolite levels.
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treating Hypertension
2022 Mar Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Li J
These promising findings indicate that SXC has the potential to replace losartan or other ACE inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers in treating mild essential hypertension, rather than merely acting as complementary medicine.
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Shenling Baizhu San (SBS), combined with mesalamine, can treat ulcerative colitis effectively by changing gut microbiota structures and increasing tryptophan metabolite levels.
2022 Journal of Ethnopharmacology Shenling Baizhu San ameliorates ulcerative colitis by regulating the gut microbiota and its tryptophan metabolites: A complementary medicine to mesalamine Jiao C, Zhang Q, Yang M, Ma J, Zhao X, Tang N, et al.
Cohort Study Shen Ling Bai Zhu San Ulcerative Colitis
The methodology involved conducting a prospective cohort study to explore the potential therapeutic effects of SBS, used as a complementary medicine with mesalamine, on ulcerative colitis patients. There were 48 patients included in the study, out of which 24 were a part of the control group and given just mesalamine, while the remaining patients in the experimental group were administered mesalamine along with SBS. The efficacy of these treatments was evaluated after an elapsed period of 8 weeks. The study utilized procedures like 16S rRNA sequencing to observe the structures of gut microbiota (GMB), and UPLC-MS/MS to analyze microbial tryptophan metabolites.
In terms of results discussion, the study noticed that the combination of SBS and mesalamine significantly enhanced the clinical symptoms of ulcerative colitis. This was observed through mucosal healing and reduced damage to the colon that the medicinal combination induced. The research also highlighted a novel discovery, the alteration of gut microbiota structures, and an observable increase in microbial levels of tryptophan metabolites when both SBS and mesalamine were used. This led to the conclusion that SBS acted as an effective supplementary therapy to the standard treatment, easing ulcerative colitis through an identified GMB-tryptophan metabolite axis.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
The Application of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Infertility
2022 Oct 07 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Shi YQ, Wang Y, Zhu XT, Yin RY, Ma YF, Han H, et al.
The results showed that CAM can improve IR and sex hormone disorders, enhance endometrial thickness, increase ovulation rate, pregnancy rate, and improve anxiety status in infertile patients with PCOS. CAM can not only regulate the current physical and mental health status of infertile patients with PCOS, but also regulate many long-term complications caused by PCOS. Overall, CAM is a safe treatment option for infertile patients with PCOS.
Review Article Complementary MedicineThe Treatment of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Female Infertility Caused by Endometrial Factors
2022 Sep 07 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Lin J, Ma H, Li H, Han J, Guo T, Qin Z, et al.
In conclusion, CAM therapy has certain advantages in the treatment of infertility caused by endometrial factors. Although it is not the main intervention and treatment measure for infertility caused by endometrial factors, it is still being more widely used because it can restore the physiological function of endometrium, improve the pregnancy rate, adjust the psychological state of women, and improve the quality of life.
Review Article Complementary Medicine Female FertilityCurrent Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure: An Update Review
2022 Jun 23 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Li Y, Yan MY, Chen QC, Xie YY, Li CY, Han FJ
In recent years, clinical and scientific researchers have paid more attention to POF and its associated symptoms such as amenorrhea and infertility. As the research has progressed, more and more CAM therapies have become widely accepted and well used, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, psychology, exercise, vitamins, massage, diet, etc. These therapies can significantly improve the patient's symptoms and hormone levels and can be used in combination with other treatments to enhance their efficacy.
Review Article Ovarian Insufficiency Complementary MedicineEvidence for the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Literature Review
2022 Jan 19 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Wang D, Jiang Y, Feng J, Gao J, Yu J, Zhao J, et al.
In summary, the merits of CAM in the treatment of PID mainly include the following: (1) CAM effectively alleviates the symptoms caused by PID and accelerates the disappearance time of symptoms; (2) CAM can greatly improve clinical effective rate and reduce adverse reactions and recurrence rates; and (3) the efficacy produced by CAM can replace antibiotics and reduce the dose of antibiotics required for PID treatment.
Review Article Complementary Medicine Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseComplementary and Alternative Medicine for Dysmenorrhea Caused by Endometriosis: A Review of Utilization and Mechanism
2021 Jul 02 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Guo Y, Liu FY, Shen Y, Xu JY, Xie LZ, Li SY, et al.
There are increasing CAM therapies for secondary dysmenorrhea caused by EM, including herbs, acupuncture, and CHM enema. CAM therapies have been widely utilized because their curative effect is well accepted. These therapies can relieve pain, reduce the recurrence rate, and improve quality of life; however, they cannot fully eradicate the endometriotic lesions. In summary, the active principle of CAM therapies has a strong scientific foundation, and researchers have shown increased interest in this area of medical treatment.
Review Article Complementary Medicine EndometriosisClinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people and are conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments or interventions, such as drugs, medical devices, or behavioural therapies.
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Shenling Baizhu San (SBS), combined with mesalamine, can treat ulcerative colitis effectively by changing gut microbiota structures and increasing tryptophan metabolite levels.
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