Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Combination Therapies and Personalized Medicine

Combination Therapies and Personalized Medicine

Combining two or more treatment methods increases the life span of cancer patients while reducing damage to vital organs or tissue from the overuse of a single treatment. Combination therapy also targets different cancer-inducing pathways, thus reducing the chances of developing resistance to treatment.
The combination of the drug acetazolamide and sulforaphane is a good example of combination therapy to treat cancer. The cells in the interior of a large tumor often die due to the hypoxic and...

Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires collaborative and comprehensive management. CKD progresses through stages and can lead to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) if untreated. Interprofessional collaboration and patient education are crucial, enabling patients to manage their health and improve their quality of life.Diagnostic approach for chronic kidney diseaseThe diagnosis of CKD primarily focuses on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which assesses kidney function by measuring how well...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy

Inflammatory Bowel Disease III: Diagnostic Studies and Management I-Nutritional Therapy

Various diagnostic tests are employed in the diagnostic process for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), particularly to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Diagnostic studies
A colonoscopy is the definitive screening test, distinguishing ulcerative colitis from other colon diseases with similar symptoms. During a colonoscopy test, inflamed mucosa with exudate ulcerations can be observed, and biopsies are taken to determine the histologic characteristics of the colonic...

Traditional Level Of Health Care System

Traditional Level Of Health Care System

The levels of care describe the services provided in the healthcare system. Accordingly, there are six levels of the traditional healthcare system in the US: preventive, primary, secondary, tertiary, restorative, and continuing healthcare. A nurse must understand how the healthcare industry organizes and provides services within these levels of care.
The preventive healthcare service includes tests for screening. Preventive health care services include identifying and reducing disease risk...

Urinary Tract Calculi IV: Nutrition Therapy and Prevention

Urinary Tract Calculi IV: Nutrition Therapy and Prevention

Management of renal calculi focuses on effective strategies like tailored nutrition and hydration therapy. Adjusting diet and fluid intake reduces stone formation and recurrence, making these interventions simple yet powerful in kidney stone prevention and management.Understanding Kidney StonesKidney stones form when calcium, oxalate, uric acid, and cystine concentrate and crystallize in urine. Factors contributing to their formation include genetic predisposition, certain medical conditions,...

Enteral Nutrition II: Nasointestinal and Gastrostomy Feeding

Enteral Nutrition II: Nasointestinal and Gastrostomy Feeding

Enteral nutrition encompasses various methods of delivering nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, bypassing traditional oral intake. It is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot eat by mouth but have a functioning digestive system. Key methods include nasointestinal feeding, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy, each suited to different clinical scenarios based on the patient's needs and condition.
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist versus sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor persistence in Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and obesity.

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism·2025

Same author

Healthcare utilization and costs following RSV and influenza vaccination in older adults in the United States.

Current medical research and opinion·2025

Same author

Health care resource utilization and costs in Medicare Advantage beneficiaries using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists vs sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors.

Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy·2025

Same author

Optimizing an automated sleep detection algorithm using wrist-worn accelerometer data for individuals with chronic pain.

PloS one·2025

Same author

Association of prenatal stress with distance to delivery for pregnant women in Western North Carolina.

Midwifery·2022

Same author

Examining guidelines and new evidence in oncology nutrition: a position paper on gaps and opportunities in multimodal approaches to improve patient care.

Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 25, 2026

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Published on: June 21, 2024

Nutrition in complementary and alternative medicine.

Suzanne Dixon¹

¹The Health Geek, LLC, Portland, OR 97214, USA. sdixon@umich.edu

Seminars in Oncology Nursing

|January 28, 2012

Summary

Many cancer patients use nutrition-related complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Healthcare providers must assess, document, and counsel patients on the risks and benefits of these popular diets and therapies.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Nutrition Science
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Background:

Cancer patients frequently explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for nutritional support.
Nutrition-related CAM therapies are widely used by individuals undergoing cancer treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of nutrition-related CAM in cancer patients.
To identify common nutrition concerns voiced by cancer survivors.
To guide oncology healthcare practitioners in addressing these patient concerns.

Main Methods:

Literature review of journal articles and texts.
Synthesis of personal clinical experience in oncology nutrition.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 25, 2026

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupressure as an Adjunctive Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Published on: June 21, 2024

A high prevalence of interest and use of special diets and nutrition-related CAM among oncology patients.
Recognition that while some nutritional interventions may be beneficial, others carry potential risks.

Conclusions:

All cancer patients require assessment for special diet and nutrition-related CAM use.
Documentation of any CAM use is essential for patient care.
Patients must receive counseling on the advantages and disadvantages of these dietary approaches.