The use of complementary and alternative medicines is increasing in patients with chronic diseases. This study reports complementary and alternative medicine use frequency and factors that contribute to its use.
First, the details
Five hundred people participated by completing a 2-part questionnaire (including demographic form and researcher-created questionnaire)
And, the results
Fibromyalgia affects 2% of Mexicans, of which 80% to 90% are women. This study examined the effects of electroacupuncture on health-related quality of life and heart rate variability in women with fibromyalgia.
First, the details
Twenty women with fibromyalgia received a 10-weeks of electroacupuncture. Primary outcome measures were the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire, and heart rate variability.
There is a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of statin-related symptomatic myalgia (muscle pain) in the general population; but how does it affect HIV-infected persons?
Here’s what they did.
