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Assessment of the availability of repurposed orphan drugs in India.

India has a massive burden of rare diseases (RDs), with an estimated 96 million people living with RDs but limited options for treatment. Repurposing drugs used for other common conditions are essential alternative for RDs due to their cost-effectiveness and reduced timeline. India's patent regime prevents the evergreening of drugs, and a large generic manufacturing industry provides ample opportunity to explore the potential of repurposed drugs for treating RDs, known as repurposed orphan drugs (ROD). However, there is no portal or other source for information on orphan drugs in India. This s

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… In fact, in 2019, the government agreed to a Madras High Court’s plea to constitute a committee of experts in Ayurveda, homeopathy and other alternative medicines (AYUSH) to ascertain available remedies for people affected with lysosomal storage disorders [ 35 ]. 21 drugs classified under the B3 category … Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). In: AYUSH website [Internet] Available from: https://main.ayush.gov.in/about-the-ministry/ . 21. Sujatha V. …

Timing and Motivations for Alternative Cancer Therapy With Insights From a Crowdfunding Platform: Cross-sectional Mixed Methods Study.

BackgroundAlternative cancer therapy is associated with increased mortality, but little is known about those who pursue it.ObjectiveWe aimed to describe individuals' motivations for using alternative cancer therapies and determine whether motivations differ based on individuals' timing of seeking alternative therapies.MethodsWe used data from 649 campaigns posted on the website GoFundMe between 2011 and 2019 for beneficiaries with cancer pursuing alternative therapy. The data were analyzed using a mixed methods approach. Campaigns were categorized by timing of alternative therapy (either befor

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… infusions | 119 (18.3) | 55 (19.8) | 64 (17.3) | .41 Herbs and botanicals | 101 (15.6) | 53 (19.1) | 48 (12.9) | .03 Heat/light/sauna | 65 (10.0) | 39 (14.0) | 26 (7.0) | .003 Oxygen therapy (hyperbaric, etc) | 62 (9.6) | 32 (11.5) | 30 (8.1) | .14 Unknown injections | 51 (7.9) | 29 (10.4) | 22 (5.9) | .04 Homeopathy … The term “alternative cancer” was used to potentially exclude those patients who are using reiki, homeopathy, Gerson therapy, or other specific therapies with their CCTs, or are otherwise defined as complementary medicine users. …

A population-based study of the clinical course of chronic fatigue syndrome.

BackgroundChronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) presents a challenge for patients, health care providers, and health insurance groups because of its incapacitating nature, unknown cause, and poorly understood prognosis. We conducted a longitudinal population-based study to characterize the clinical course of CFS.MethodsSixty-five CFS subjects were identified from a random-digit-dialing survey of Wichita, Kansas residents and followed for up to 3 years. We evaluated changes in CFS classification (partial or total remission, alternative medical or psychiatric diagnoses), CFS case-defining criteria, wel

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… 78.1 | 73.9 | 54.6 | 68.0 | 41.2 | 83.3 Exercise | 68.8 | 65.2 | 54.6 | 63.6 | 33.3 | 83.3 Changes in diet | 53.1 | 34.8 | 27.3 | 58.8 | 50.0 | 66.7 Any complementary and alternative medicine therapy | 37.5 | 39.1 | 36.4 | 50.0 | 77.8 | 100.0 Herbal remedies | 34.4 | 30.4 | 27.3 | 45.5 | 71.4 | 100.0 Homeopathy … In our study, almost 100% of our subjects who felt less fatigued between clinic visits used traditional medicine treatments, but more than 35% reported use of complementary and alternative medicine therapies, such as herbal remedies, homeopathy, biofeedback, and acupuncture. …

Integrative oncology in Cancer Care Continuum

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… Government and non-government, private institutes are now offering services of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy and Sowa-Rigpa) based IO care, in addition to many individual practitioners, based on research and practice/clinical care model. …

Oral herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis.

BACKGROUND: Medicinal plant products are used orally for treating osteoarthritis. Although their mechanisms of action have not yet been eluc … with osteoarthritis were included. Herbal interventions included any plant preparation but excluded homeopathy or aromatherapy products, or any preparation of synthetic origin. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two authors used standard methods for trial selection and data extraction, and assessed the quality of the body of evidence using the GRADE approach for …

Traditional and Complementary Medicine Use among Cancer Patients in Asian Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Globally, cancer patients frequently use T&CM during their treatment for various reasons. The primary concerns regarding the use of T&CM among cancer patients are the potential risks associated with interactions between pharmaceuticals and T&CM, as well as the risk of noncompliance with conventional cancer treatments. Despite the higher prevalence of T&CM use in Asia, driven by cultural, historical, and resource-related factors, no prior review has tried to estimate the prevalence and influencing factors of T&CM use and disclosure among cancer patients in this region. This study aims to examin

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… traditional medicine practitioners: 16 (28.1) Herbal products from the market: 3 (5.3) Pandey et al. (2021) [ 49 ] | India | A questionnaire-based study, interviews From January to December 2018 | 2614 (NR) | 52.3 ± 10.4 | NR | NR | 1190 (46.2) | NR | Ayurveda: 428 (35.9) Yoga/Naturopathy: 381 (32.0) Homeopathy … face-to-face interviews From January 2019 to December 2019 | 279 (87.0) | 55.99 ± 11.53 (users) 55.53 ± 11.88 (non-users) | M: 81 (29.0) F: 198 (71.0) | Br: 122 Gy: 36 HM: 27 Col: 27 Lu: 12 GI: 10 GU: 7 O: 38 | 96 (34.4) | 28 (29.2) | Home remedy: 35 Folk medicine: 34 Nutraceuticals: 22 Ayurveda: 20 Homeopathy …

Population-Based Detection of Cancer Cases Using Digital Platforms in Mangalagiri Mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

Background and objectives Cancer is one of the major causes of illness and mortality in India. The cancer burden in India will roughly triple over the next 20 years. Population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) are crucial not only for formulating cancer control policies and assessing their effectiveness but also offer essential inputs for programs aimed at preventing cancer. The state of Andhra Pradesh after the division in 2014 has been left with no PBCR. Hence, with the aim to pilot the development of a population-based cohort of cancer cases with digital reporting and monitoring mechanisms,

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… Table 1 Characteristics of the cancer cases in Mangalagiri Mandal, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy; IQR: interquartile range; SD: standard deviation Variable | Characteristics | Male (n=24) | Female (n=83) Age, years | Range (in years …

Cell Therapy Products in Menopausal Medicine.

The incidence of postmenopausal diseases increases with the age of women. In this review, we introduce cell therapy products, a new treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis, which often occurs in postmenopausal women. We also figure out the trends of research on cell therapy products and emphasize the necessity and importance of this research for researchers and postmenopausal women. Finally, we suggest the direction for improvement of postmenopausal osteoporosis and research on cell therapy products. We investigated which medication have been used so far. We also examined the development and

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… There are some therapies and medications such as hormone replacement, complementary and alternative medicine, phytohormones, herbal therapies, homeopathy, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, dehydroepiandrosterone to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis. …

Optimizing Care: Integrative Oncology in Myeloproliferative Neoplasm.

Purpose of reviewMyeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) burdens the lives of those affected. MPN patients endure significant impacts on their physical, psychological, and social well-being. While pharmacological interventions offer some disease and symptom control, they often have unfavorable side effects. This review explores the potential of Integrative Oncology (IO) therapies in managing MPNs and their associated symptoms.Recent findingsIO is dedicated to augmenting conventional treatments through integrating interventions targeting the mind, body, nutrition, supplements, and other supportive ca

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… This trend has resulted in a rise in the utilization of modalities such as massage, homeopathy, and acupuncture within the cancer community. … In the context of MPN, research indicates an increased prevalence of complementary therapies, with statistics revealing the use of massage (28.4%), acupuncture (19.3%), chiropractic (16.2%), aroma therapy (8.6%), homeopathy (6.3%), reiki (5.8%), Ayurveda (2.8%), and hypnosis (2%) among MPN patients [ …

Repurposing Drugs in Controlling Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Clear-Cell Ovarian Cancer.

BackgroundRecurrent platinum-resistant clear-cell ovarian cancer has a low overall survival duration of 7-8 months, making it a fatal disease. Currently, chemotherapy is the major kind of treatment, but it offers little advantage. Repurposed conventional drugs have recently been found to offer the ability to control cancer with few side effects and at a reasonable cost to healthcare organizations. Case Presentation. In this case report, we present the case of a 41-year-old Thai female patient diagnosed with recurrent platinum-resistant clear-cell ovarian cancer (PRCCC) in the year 2020. After

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… In addition, she received homeopathy, oxygen treatment, lymphatic therapy, high-dose intravenous vitamin C, and mental support as required at the clinic. …