A Review of Key Research and Engagement in 2023–2024

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025

Язык: Английский

---

Current Research in Drug-Free Cancer Therapies

Bioengineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(4), С. 341 - 341

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Cancer treatment has historically depended on conventional methods like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery; however, these strategies frequently present considerable limitations, including toxicity, resistance, negative impacts healthy tissues. In addressing challenges, drug-free cancer therapies have developed as viable alternatives, utilizing advanced physical biological to specifically target tumor cells while reducing damage normal This review examines several strategies, such high-intensity focused energy beams, nanosecond pulsed electric fields, photothermal therapy well the use of inorganic nanoparticles promote selective apoptosis. We also investigate significance targeting microenvironment, precision medicine, immunotherapy in progression personalized therapies. Although approaches demonstrate significant promise, challenges scalability, safety, regulatory obstacles must be resolved for clinical application. paper presents an overview current research therapies, emphasizing recent advancements, underlying scientific principles, steps required implementation.

Язык: Английский

---

Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Psychological Distress

Current Psychiatry Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 26(11), С. 635 - 642

Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024

Язык: Английский

---

Acupuncture in Oncology – Update 2024

OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 09(02), С. 1 - 6

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024

Acupuncture, as a promising complementary therapy for cancer patients, offers personalized symptom management and improved quality of life alongside conventional treatments. With its proven efficacy in alleviating chemotherapy-induced side effects such nausea, fatigue, pain, acupuncture stands holistic approach to care. Tailored individual needs boasting favorable safety profile, addresses both physical symptoms psychological distress, promoting resilience life. By integrating specific points into treatment protocols, practitioners can provide targeted relief support fostering healing emotional well-being amidst the challenges treatment.

Язык: Английский

---

“Are we there yet?” – Green shoots of progress in acupuncture implementation in healthcare

European Journal of Integrative Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 69, С. 102371 - 102371

Опубликована: Май 10, 2024

Despite a growing body of research and clinical guidelines advocating for acupuncture, its adoption in healthcare systems remains limited. This manuscript explores the considerable gap between evidence-based recommendations acupuncture implementation, while providing practical examples collaborative integrative use settings UK, USA, Austria. We aim to inspire provide guidance those seeking replicate these successful initiatives drive integration their own settings. Narrative accounts experience three clinician-researchers delivering within mainstream Austria respectively were captured. These are presented as standalone exemplars real-world from perspective embedded professionals. Each contributors discusses challenges faced opportunities specific setting, well lessons learned process which may be more widely transferable. The collective relevance narratives extend beyond individual settings, serving possible blueprints stimulating further professional discourse innovation. In thanks unique environment, has provided platform implementation long-running, sustainable services National Health Service. provision hospital setting is supported by an emphasis on communication comprehensive multidisciplinary approach care, aided electronic medical records. Austria, predominantly administered doctors attributed discussions with patients caregivers setting. green shoots different countries bridge translational delivery, shedding light multi-faceted aspects implementation. Concerted efforts focusing education, dissemination, fostering bidirectional practice essential moving principle "It Seemed Like A Good Idea At Time" service provision, consequently supporting utilising existing guidelines.

Язык: Английский

---

Factors Associated with Completion and Improvement Following Integrative Oncology Acutherapy in a Racially-Diverse Population

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024

Background Acutherapy is an important integrative therapy in oncology settings as adjunctive management option for cancer-related adverse effects. However, barriers to utilization of acupuncture minority populations have been reported. This study sought assess factors that impact completion a recommended acutherapy regimen racially diverse cohort cancer patients, along with determining the usefulness functioning and well-being questionnaires evaluating outcomes. Methods We prospectively enrolled 432 patients who completed at least one visit from Integrative Oncology Program Winship Cancer Institute. Demographic characteristics were collected. PROMIS-29 questionnaire was administered baseline follow-up measure patient-reported outcomes across domains well-being. Logistic regression models created examine associated among all domain improvement reported symptoms following completion. Results There included: 153 (35.1%) attended 8 or more sessions. Multivariable logistic showed non-white race (OR 0.63; p = 0.047) active treatment status 0.54; 0.005) decreased adherence regimen. No differences rate posttreatment observed status. Non-white had greater moderate/severe scores physical (baseline: 54.2% vs. 32.4%; 0.019 | posttreatment: 50.0% 18.1%; < .001) pain interference 34.3% 62.5%; 0.005 60.4% 27.6%; 0.001). Additional analyses suggest obesity delay cadence any after Conclusions Race notable completing Although effective managing symptoms, faced impairment functioning, social participation, interference. Future efforts address these disparities ensure appropriate schedule can maximize benefit patients.

Язык: Английский

---

Summary of evidence on Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing interventions in hospice care for patients with advanced cancer

Geriatric Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 61, С. 240 - 249

Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024

Язык: Английский

---

Acupuncture for the management of breast cancer: A review of its efficacy and mechanisms

Revista Internacional de Acupuntura, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 18(3-4), С. 100308 - 100308

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

---