Tag Archives: alternative medicine
Complementary & alternative healthcare use by participants in PACE trial
Research abstract: Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterised by persistent fatigue, disability and a range of other symptoms. The PACE trial was randomised to compare four non-pharmacological treatments for patients with CFS in secondary care clinics. The aims of this sub study … Continue reading
Use of complementary medicine following removal of dental amalgam fillings in Norway
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: The dental filling material amalgam is generally well tolerated. However, a small proportion of dental patients experience health complaints which they attribute to amalgam. The symptom pattern is often similar to patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms … Continue reading
Use of complementary and alternative medicine in CFS
Research abstract: Background: Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common among patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but whether it is viewed as more or less effective than traditional medicine is unclear. Purpose: To explore patients’ level of … Continue reading
