Open J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2016
DOI: 10.17352/pjcpcp.000003
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Drug Utilization Study of Drugs of Complementary and Alternative System of Medicine in Patients with Chronic Painful Musculo-Skeletal Conditions

Abstract: Background: Use of drugs of Complementary & Alternative System of Medicine (CAM) is believed to be common. However, data on its prevalence is not known. Similarly, in patients with chronic diseases (e.g. chronic pain), there is no information about its usage. Additionally, it is believed that those who are not being relieved/satisfied with drugs of mainstream medicine usually use drugs of CAM.Objective: We wanted to know the prevalence and predictors of use of drugs of CAM in patients with chronic painful musc… Show more

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“…Cardiovascular factors have been reported in other neurodegenerative diseases as well, such as Parkinson's disease [17,18]. These have also been associated with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementias [19] and hippocampal atrophy, one of the earliest and most severely affected structures [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. Perhaps hormones such as glucocorticoids synergize with vascular factors in causing vascular damage [28].…”
Section: Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Other Neurodegenerative Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cardiovascular factors have been reported in other neurodegenerative diseases as well, such as Parkinson's disease [17,18]. These have also been associated with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementias [19] and hippocampal atrophy, one of the earliest and most severely affected structures [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. Perhaps hormones such as glucocorticoids synergize with vascular factors in causing vascular damage [28].…”
Section: Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Other Neurodegenerative Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%