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Complementary and alternative therapy in rheumatic diseases

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

Advisors

Ragab, Aula M. , Ahmad, Hanan H.

Authors

Badran, Muhammad El-Sayed

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:43:07

Available

2017-04-26 12:43:07

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Complementary and Alternative medecine has become an important subject for rheumatologists .Many of these therapies have a long history of apparent safety and efficacy . The majority of patients with chronic rheumatic diseases seek adjunctive care outside the medical mainstream . The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasing rapidly. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies 65–80% of the world's health care services as ‘traditional medicine’ Therefore, from the viewpoint of the population ratio, more people use CAM than modern western medicine. The purpose is to examine what is known about the efficacy of selected Complementary andAlternative Medicine (CAM) therapies for pain, arthritis and related conditions .CAM become popular and research has emerged in the following areas: Acupuncture, Herbal remedies, Dietary supplements, Homeopathy, Magnetic field, Chiropractic, Biofeedback and Massage therapy.

Issued

1 Jan 2006

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/33751

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Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023