Title |
Updated Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Published in |
Current Rheumatology Reports, September 2013
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DOI | 10.1007/s11926-013-0378-3 |
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Authors |
Carol M. Greco, Claire Nakajima, Susan Manzi |
Abstract |
It is estimated that over 50 % of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have utilized complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments to reduce symptoms and manage their health. However, there are relatively few randomized controlled trials of CAM for SLE. This review describes recent studies of vitamins and supplements, acupuncture, and mind-body interventions in SLE patients. The recent trials of CAM treatments for SLE indicate that supplements such as vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, N-acetyl cysteine and turmeric show some promise for reducing SLE disease activity. In addition, mind-body methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and other counseling interventions may improve mood and quality of life in SLE. |
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United States | 4 | 22% |
Australia | 3 | 17% |
New Zealand | 1 | 6% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 6% |
Unknown | 9 | 50% |
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Brazil | 1 | <1% |
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Student > Bachelor | 28 | 17% |
Student > Master | 24 | 15% |
Researcher | 15 | 9% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 14 | 8% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 14 | 8% |
Other | 35 | 21% |
Unknown | 35 | 21% |
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Psychology | 15 | 9% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 10 | 6% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 8 | 5% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 | 2% |
Other | 23 | 14% |
Unknown | 42 | 25% |