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This paper examines the (in)compatibility between the diagnostic and therapeutic theories of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and a science-based regulatory framework. Specifically, the paper investigates the nexus between statutory legitimacy and scientific validation of health systems, with an examination of its impact on the development of complementary and alternative therapies....

Objective. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent. Concurrently, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with early detection techniques widely available. This paper examined the overlap between participation in allopathic breast cancer early detection activities and CAM use. Methods. A systematic review examined the association between breast screenin...

INTRODUCTION The increased access to therapeutic information through the Internet has contributed to the increased use of Complementary or Alternative Medicine (CAM). In 1992, Congress set up the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defined CAM as: “Health Care practices outside the realm of conventional medicine, which are ...

BACKGROUND Acupuncture is considered a complementary and alternative medicine in many countries. The purpose of this study was to report the pattern of acupuncture use and associated factors in patients with stroke. METHODS We used claims data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database and identified 285001 new-onset stroke patients in 2000-2008 from 23 million people allover T...

OBJECTIVE Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is high among children and youth with chronic illnesses. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and patterns of CAM use in 10 subspecialty clinics in Canada and to compare CAM use between 2 geographically diverse locations. METHODS This survey was carried out at 1 Children's Hospital in western Canada (Edmonton) and ...

PURPOSE To assess the use of complementary and alternative medicine in hospice care in the state of Washington. METHODS Hospices offering inpatient and outpatient care in Washington State were surveyed by phone interview. RESULTS Response rate was 100%. Results indicated that 86% of Washington State hospices offered complementary and alternative services to their patients, most frequently m...