A young boy, just 11 years old, found himself battling chronic pancreatitis, a condition marked by persistent inflammation of the pancreas. His days were filled with intense stomach pain, nausea, and a constant feeling of weakness. Traditional treatments aimed to ease his symptoms and tackle the roo
In Austria, there's a growing interest in alternative vet care, often called Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM). This approach combines traditional treatments with alternative methods to improve animal health. But how much is it really used in Austrian vet practices? A recent study took a
The use of alternative therapies is a hot topic. People want to know how often Americans turn to these treatments. Some people use them alongside traditional medicine. Others use them instead of conventional treatments. A study looked into this. It compared the use of these therapies between pe
A recent study in Northern Italy explored how personal beliefs and alternative medicine use affect views on vaccines. It turns out that spirituality and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can make people more cautious about vaccines. This includes both COVID-19 vaccines and thos
In Indonesia, many people with breast cancer and colorectal cancer turn to complementary medicine. This is a big deal because it can mess with their regular treatment. It might cause unwanted side effects, interfere with their medication, or even delay their cancer care. The focus here is on unders
