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Research: BEN-ARYE and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 190
Abstract
BEN-ARYE and COLLEAGUES, Integrative Oncology Program, The Oncology Service and Lin Medical Center, Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District, Israel. eranben@netvision.net.il review seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that studied efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in hemato-oncology care.
Background
In this article, the authors review seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that studied efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in hemato-oncology care.
Methodology
The studies examined various CAM modalities in the treatment of general quality of life, mental, sleep, and gastro-intestinal symptoms. In addition, the authors reviewed in vitro and non-randomized clinical trials in herbal medicine and other CAM modalities.
Results
The authors recommend focusing future CAM studies on empowering patients in hemato-oncology care while monitoring efficacy and safety of treatment and avoiding harmful interaction with conventional care.
Conclusion
References
Ben-Arye E, Attias S and Shabbad E. [Complementary medicine in hemato-oncology care: review of controlled clinical studies]. [Review] [Hebrew] Harefuah. 150(8): 664-7, 687, 686. Aug 2011.
