A qualitative study based on Heideggerian phenomenology was conducted with 17 Thai women who had survived breast cancer and had utilized at least one type of complementary therapy. The study explored the meaning of such therapy and the data were collected by an in-depth interview, a demographic data-recording form, and a reflective journal. The data were analyzed by using an interpretative proc...

Learning disabilities are a common problem in the pediatric population. Dyslexia, defined as a specific reading disability, affects 80% of individuals with learning disabilities, and 5 to 17% of the general population. Some individuals with learning disabilities also have difficulty in areas such as memory or mathematical calculations. Because of the complex multifactorial nature of learning di...

This study aimed to evaluate the attitude of pediatricians toward the use of complementary and Traditional Medicine (TM) on children in Muscat, Oman. A cross-sectional survey was performed using a self-completed questionnaire during the year 2012. A total of 67 pediatricians, comprising of 30 males (44.8%) and 37 females (55.2%) participated in the study. The majority of the studied group (83.5...

Breast Care is a forum for those dealing with all aspects of breast disease. The focus of this issue addresses mainly the practising clinician. It offers the opportunity to deal with a subject that many of us try to avoid in order to soundly remain on the solid ground of evidence-based medicine, where causal relationships are plausible and the answers dependable. However, life in the clinic is ...

The role of probiotic organisms as alternative or complementary therapy in combating large number of gastro intestinal disorders and their ability to enhance immune response attracts global attention. In addition, their therapeutic use towards cholesterol-lowering activities has further increased their applications as effective probiotics for humans as supplements in milk and yoghurt, since the...

UNLABELLED Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease. PCOS afflicts 5 to 10 % of women of reproductive age. The symptoms are: amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, chronic hyperandrogenic anovulation and acne. OTHER RISK FACTORS AGGRAVATE THIS CONDITION insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, inflammation and subclinical cardiovascular di...

OBJECTIVE To examine the social psychological aspects of complementary therapy use in HIV/AIDS health care and to identify what happens in a person's illness management process when incorporated into their care for HIV-related symptoms. METHODS Grounded theory research method guided sampling, data collection and analysis with 21 males at various AIDS service organizations. FINDINGS A ground...

This study aims to identify various complementary therapies that can overcome nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The method used is a literature search from different online databases. results showed several treat chemotherapy, such as acupressure, yoga, acupuncture, foot massage therapy, breathing exercises guided imagery combined with progressive muscle rela...