A Pilot Survey of Integrative Oncology in Hospitalized Children Undergoing Aggressive Therapy for Cancer and Blood Disorders at a Single Pediatric Cancer Center

Review Integrative & Complementary Medicine

Kampo medicines for supportive care of patients with cancer: A brief review

Yoshiharu Motoo et al.

Summary: Kampo medicines potentially play a role in cancer supportive care by ameliorating refractory symptoms and reducing side effects of anticancer agents. Although the number of clinical practice guidelines in this area is limited, there is an increasing trend.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Efficiency of Japanese herbal medicine shokenchuto for nocturnal enuresis: An observational study

Keiko Ogawa-Ochiai et al.

Summary: The study retrospectively analyzed the efficacy of shokenchuto (SKT) in treating 110 patients with nocturnal enuresis (NE). It found that SKT was significantly effective in patients aged 10 years and older, suggesting it as a good alternative treatment when alarm or DDAVP therapies are ineffective. Prospectively evaluating SKT for NE treatment is recommended.

MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Kambakutaisoto Treatment for Children With Night Crying and Arousal Parasomnias Developed During Prolonged Hospitalization for Hematological and Oncological Diseases

Nozomu Kawashima

Summary: The study found that oral administration of kambakutaisoto may be a safe and effective therapy for night crying and NREM-related parasomnias in children.

JOURNAL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Impact of a multi-professional expert team on EOL care of children with cancer

Shotaro Iwamoto et al.

Summary: The outreach activities of the MET significantly improved the quality of end-of-life care for children and adolescents with incurable cancer, resulting in longer home-based care and more patients passing away at home.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

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Article Integrative & Complementary Medicine

Integrative pediatrics survey: Parents report high demand and willingness to self-pay for complementary and integrative medicine in German hospitals

Dennis Anheyer et al.

Summary: The study found that 40% of parents in Germany already use pediatric complementary and integrative medicine for their children, with over 80% of participants supporting the expansion of such services in hospitals. Homeopathy was the most desired method by parents, followed by osteopathy, phytotherapy, and massage therapies.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Integrative & Complementary Medicine

Comparison of the formulas from the current form of traditional Japanese pediatrics and those described in Yoyokasoku (in-house methods of pediatrics): A representative pediatric classic

Nozomu Kawashima

Summary: This study compared the formulas used in traditional Japanese Kampo pediatrics in the nineteenth century with contemporary practices. It found that the modern pediatric Kampo guideline uses classical formulas more frequently than the historical IMP, but does not incorporate any of the Japanese original formulas described in IMP. Further investigation of pediatric books is needed to fully understand the development of Kampo pediatrics.

TRADITIONAL & KAMPO MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Integrative & Complementary Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine use by pediatric oncology patients before, during, and after treatment

Emmanuelle Luethi et al.

Summary: The study conducted in a Swiss pediatric hematology-oncology center found a high prevalence of CAM use among pediatric oncology patients, with different trends of use during treatment and post-treatment. Some patients did not discuss CAM with their oncologists.

BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES (2021)

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Article Oncology