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[Integrative medicine : what's new in 2024].
Caitriona Ungarelli-McEvoy1, Mercedes Ogal2, Mapi Fleury3
1Centre de médecine intégrative et complémentaire, Service d'anesthésiologie, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|January 15, 2025
Summary
New 2024 findings in integrative medicine cover cancer pain management, chemotherapy side effects, and Echinacea for infections. Evidence-based practice requires clear guidance for healthcare professionals and patients.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Advances in integrative and complementary medicine (ICM) are crucial for holistic patient care.
- Translating scientific evidence into clinical practice remains a significant challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent 2024 findings in ICM.
- To examine the implementation of guidelines for cancer pain management.
- To clarify the role of complementary therapies in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
- To summarize a meta-analysis on Echinacea for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).
Main Methods:
- Literature review on complementary approaches for CINV.
- Meta-analysis of Echinacea efficacy for URTIs.
- Discussion on guideline implementation for cancer pain.
Main Results:
- Guidelines for cancer pain management are being implemented.
- Complementary therapies show potential in managing CINV.
- Echinacea demonstrates efficacy in treating URTIs.
Conclusions:
- Disseminating knowledge through reference centers is vital for healthcare professionals.
- Ensuring patient access to coordinated therapies is essential.
- The path from scientific discovery to clinical practice is complex.
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