Complimentary & Alternative Medicine

 
Daily Dose: Medicinal Cannabis for Cancer-related Pain
May 08, 2023

Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.

Melatonin Gummies May Have a Higher Dose than Indicated on Label, Putting Children at Risk
April 27, 2023

In gummy products with melatonin, the actual amount ranged from 74% to 347% of the labeled quantity, according to a new analysis.

Daily Dose: Cannabis Use & Coronary Artery Disease
February 27, 2023

Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.

Frequent Cannabis Use Associated with Higher Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
February 24, 2023

ACC 2023. Daily marijuana users were 34% more likely to have coronary artery disease than never-users, according to new research.

Daily Dose: Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
January 04, 2023

Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.

Acupuncture May be a Viable, Effective Treatment Option for IBS, Suggests New Research
January 03, 2023

In patients with IBS-D, 2 types of acupuncture delivered substantial improvements in abdominal pain score and frequency of loose stool after 4 weeks of treatment.

Acupuncture for Acute Pain
July 20, 2022

Is acupuncture therapy effective for acute perioperative pain and acute pain in the emergency department? A review of the latest evidence, here.

Episode 16: Impact of Cannabis on Brain Health
June 29, 2022

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Henry Mahncke, PhD, on the impact of cannabis on cognitive health.

What’s Next in Brain Health? Lifestyle Interventions, Says One Expert
May 11, 2022

Henry Mahncke, PhD, explains why lifestyle interventions, such as diet and exercise, could be prescribed down the line to improve brain health.

When Does Cannabis Use Become Addictive? Expert Explains How to Help Patients Navigate This Grey Area
May 04, 2022

As more states legalize cannabis for recreational purposes, it is critical for clinicians to help patients safely navigate its use.