Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Virtual reality is a potential alternative for pain prevention in bone marrow biopsy, as it is well-tolerated and associated with high patient and healthcare provider satisfaction. Bone marrow biopsy is associated with high levels of pain, despite local analgesia using lidocaine. Inhalation of the mixture of nitrous oxide/oxygen (MEOPA) is relatively easy to use and...

Reminiscence therapy significantly affects cancer-related symptoms, including depression and anxiety, and is also useful in improving self-esteem, quality of life, and self-hope. Cancer survivors exhibit significant psychological and physical changes owing to a long course of treatment. Reminiscence therapy has been used to treat psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression. A systematic review and meta-analysis...

Neurofeedback training for cancer patients improves affective symptoms but does not influence perceived cognitive impairment. Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, is an established therapeutic intervention that enables individuals to address changes in their brainwaves so as to influence their cognitive-emotional state. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the role of neurofeedback training in the psycho-oncological...

A software application for meditation was found to be acceptable and feasible for cancer patients and improved cancer-related distress symptoms. The diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in cancer patients are associated with a significant prevalence of depression and anxiety. Meditation is described as a mind-body technique that utilizes breath, sound, and/or visualizations to improve health and...

Key Takeaways Researchers have found a promising approach to preventing antibiotic-resistant staph infections A probiotic supplement cleared out harmful Staphyloccus aureus without damage to beneficial gut bacteria that support vital body functions The probiotic inhibits S. aureus from setting up colonies in the body, but does not kill it so it would not treat an established staph infection A...

Wheatgrass and aronia extract combination offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits in inflammatory skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis and could be a natural therapeutic alternative. Atopic dermatitis (AD), characterized by dry and sensitive skin, pruritus, and eczema, is an inflammatory skin disease typically characterized by cycles of remission and relapse. Approximately 20% of children and...