Abstract:
:Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) has now been described globally, as a clinically significant pathogen, particularly associated with skin and soft tissue infections, including abscesses, cellulitis and furunculosis. The recent emergence of CA-MRSA combined with its predominant presentation associated with skin and soft tissue infection, the previous literature indicating honey as an effective treatment of healthcare-associated HA-MRSA-related wound infection, as well as honey's ease of topical application, make the current study timely and of interest to healthcare practitioners involved with wound management. Although previous studies have examined the antimicrobial activity of honey against HA-MRSA, such data are limited regarding the activity of honey against this emerging type of MRSA. CA-MRSA (n=6 isolates), was examined for its susceptibility to natural honey (n=3 honey produced from bees in Northern Ireland and one commercial French honey). Results demonstrated that all honey was able to reduce the cultural count of all CA-MRSA from approximately 10(6) colony-forming units (cfus) (mean = 6.46 log10 cfu/g) to none detectable within 24h of co-culture of separate CA-MRSA organisms individually with all four-honey types examined. Subsequent non-selective enrichment of honey demonstrated that inoculated honey remained positive for CA-MRSA until 72h postinoculation, after which point no culturable organisms could be detected. This study demonstrated that, in vitro, these natural products had an antimicrobial activity against the CA-MRSA organisms tested. Further studies are now required to demonstrate if this antimicrobial activity has any clinical application.
journal_name
Complement Ther Clin Practjournal_title
Complementary therapies in clinical practiceauthors
Maeda Y,Loughrey A,Earle JA,Millar BC,Rao JR,Kearns A,McConville O,Goldsmith CE,Rooney PJ,Dooley JS,Lowery CJ,Snelling WJ,McMahon A,McDowell D,Moore JEdoi
10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.11.004subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2008-05-01 00:00:00pages
77-82issue
2eissn
1744-3881issn
1873-6947pii
S1744-3881(07)00077-1journal_volume
14pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:This paper reports the results of a questionnaire exploring the role, training and experience of a 'clinical reflexologist'. The sample (n=105) was delegates at a clinical reflexology conference held at a major cancer treatment centre in the North West of England. RESULTS:The majority of participants had co...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.08.002
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a life-threatening disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is accounted as global public health concern. Treatment of COVID-19 is primarily supportive and the role of antiviral agents is yet to be established. However, there are no s...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101214
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The present study tests whether a combined treatment of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is more effective than acupuncture or TENS alone for treating chronic low back pain (LBP). METHODS:Thirty-two patients with chronic LBP were randomly allocated to four groups. The acupun...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.09.003
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of adding homeopathic treatment to routine rehabilitation techniques on muscle tone of children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS:This study was a double-blind clinical trial. Twenty-four subjects were recruited from a developmental disorders clinic in Tehran in 2004. Subjects...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.11.001
更新日期:2008-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Vitamins are commonly used in the prevention of major cardiovascular disease. However, the efficacy and optimum choice remain controversial. OBJECTIVE:To compare and rank the relative efficacy among all available vitamin preparations for cardiovascular disease through a network meta-analysis. METHODS:Eligi...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101142
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:to compare anulom vilom pranayama (AVP), kapal bhati pranayama (KBP), diaphragmatic breathing exercises (DBE), and pursed-lip breathing (PLB) for breath holding time (BHT) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Methods- Participants were assessed for BHT and RPE, before training on any one intervention using onlin...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101248
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The present study was aimed to determine the effect of yoga program on cardiac autonomic dysfunction and insulin resistance in non-diabetic offspring of diabetes parents. METHODS:A randomized passive-controlled study was conducted on 64 non-diabetic offspring of type-2-diabetes parents (mean-age:25.17years)....
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.01.003
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine CAM use in patients presenting at the emergency room. METHOD:This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 385 patients presenting at the emergency room. Data was collected with a questionnaire between the dates 02.01.2016-31.03.2016. RESULTS:The r...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.02.010
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:and purpose: Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM) has been greatly used in cancer patients. This research aimed to explore the research priorities of CAM for cancer patient's treatment. METHODS:Web of Science(WoS), HistCite, BibExcel, GunnMap and VOSviewer were used to extract and visualize informati...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.08.008
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hot flushes and night sweats are a major problem for women having adjuvant hormonal treatment for breast cancer. We explored using a standardised ear acupuncture protocol delivered in small group clinics as an option to manage these side effects. Qualitative research aimed to elicit the opinions of women who received ...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.06.003
更新日期:2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a healing modality involving a patient, an animal therapist, and handler with a goal of achieving a specified therapeutic outcome. Despite the myriad of studies documenting the benefits of AAT, no studies have yet determined the impact of animals on alleviation of pain in children. The...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2009.02.008
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:Aim of the study is to search the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) in fibromyalgia patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this single blind study 20 fibromyalgia patients were diagnosed according to 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria whom participated in the study with the mean age of 57 ± 7 (years). ...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.06.008
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Complementary medicine is increasingly being integrated into maternity care, primarily by midwives in response to mothers' demands. Midwives and obstetricians must, however, develop a comprehensive evidence-based knowledge of risks, as well as benefits, to ensure that any complementary therapies in pregnancy and child...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2005.10.003
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent around the world and has a large impact on its patients, leading to a poor health-related quality of life (HRQL) and exercise capacity. Even under optimal medications, there are still many patients with poor HRQL. Body acupuncture therapy (BAT)...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.02.016
更新日期:2019-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:STUDY DESIGN:Scoping review. INTRODUCTION:The art and science of magic traces back to ancient days. Physicians are often compared to magicians metaphorically. Nonetheless, there exist various genuine applications of magic in the healthcare setting. PURPOSE:To explore and summarize the literature reporting the applica...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.11.002
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Aromatherapy, a CAM therapy, is a natural way of treating the mind, body and soul of individuals. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine the effect of aromatherapy on hemodialysis complications. METHODS:In this systematic review, international (PubMed,...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.06.008
更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been applied for pain relief after surgical procedures. This study evaluated whether TENS after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), in addition to opioid administration, decreased postoperative pain and pain medication use. METHODS:In a control...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.04.002
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:This paper explores the potentiality of Bach flower remedies as a means of pain relief through a retrospective case-study analysis to establish how clients suffering with painful conditions responded to the therapy. RESULTS:Of 384 subjects, 41 suffered pain. Of these, 46% felt treatment had relieved their p...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.03.001
更新日期:2007-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent studies on reflexology describe the appearance of different application-associated effects, attributed to a self-regulatory mechanism related to treatment efficacy. On the other hand, sleep is a physiological process of vital importance for health. Its main value lies in restoring the natural balance between ne...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.08.005
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::This article presents a pilot project implementing a mindfulness-based stress reduction program among traumatized youth in foster and kinship care over 10 weeks. Forty-two youth participated in this randomized controlled trial that used a mixed-methods (quantitative, qualitative, and physiologic) evaluation. Youth sel...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.06.007
更新日期:2015-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of use of different types of CAM among patients who attended outpatient general practices (GP). METHODS:CAM use, type, reason, administration, satisfaction, and disclosure to physician were documented by interviewing 360 patients. RESULTS:A total of 192 individuals (53.3%) reporte...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.12.008
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:This study investigated the disclosure of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use to health care providers by Malaysian thalassemia patients. METHODS:The semi-structured interviews were audio taped, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. RESULTS:Thematic analysis identified...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.06.004
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:and purpose: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has gained increasing attention for the treatment of psychological disorders. This study aims to establish the effectiveness of CBT on psychological and physical outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS:Two waves of elec...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.101071
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Previous research has shown the vast mental and physical health benefits associated with yoga. Yoga practice can be divided into subcategories that include posture-holding exercise (asana), breathing (pranayama, Kriya), and meditation (Sahaj) practice. Studies measuring mental health outcomes have shown decreases in a...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.02.002
更新日期:2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tai Chi is a callisthenic exercise form that incorporates aerobic exercise with diaphragmatic breathing. These two aspects alone have been shown to enhance the heart rate variability, warranting research into the effects of Tai Chi on autonomic nervous system modulation and heart rate variability. A low heart rate var...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.03.007
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis investigates the effect of aromatherapy massage on pain in primary dysmenorrhea. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials were searched by keywords in several databases (Pubmed, ISI Web of Sciences, and Google Scholar). Six randomized controlled trials that included 362 participants with prima...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.01.001
更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi (TC) program on neuropsychological, psychological, and physical health of female cancer survivors. DESIGN:Twenty-three women with a history of cancer participated in 60-min TC classes two times/week for 10-weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Before and after the interven...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.02.005
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:and purpose: Heart rate variability (HRV) represents a marker of autonomic activity, self-regulation and psychiatric illness. Few studies of manual therapy have investigated the neurophysiological effects of manual cranial therapy (MC-t). This study assessed the neurophysiological short/medium-term effects o...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.06.008
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Many women typically experience a significant reduction in sexual desire during the late perimenopausal and early postmenopausal stages, with the biggest decline in sexual desire occurring from three years prior to two years after the final menstrual period. Despite being a prevalent female complaint, currently no sta...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.09.007
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Acupoint stimulation and Chinese herbal medicines (CHM) are widely used in the treatment of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), but the efficacy and safety remain controversial. This systematic review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupoint stimulation and CHM for POI. METHODS:Se...
journal_title:Complementary therapies in clinical practice
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101244
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00