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Use of herbal remedies by multiple sclerosis patients: a nation-wide survey in Italy.
Loraschi, A; Bellantonio, P; Bortolon, F; Capra, R; Cavalla, P; Costantino, G; Lugaresi, A; Martinelli, V; Marrosu, M G; Patti, F; Rottoli, M; Salvetti, M; Sola, P; Solaro, C; Klersy, C; Marino, F; Zaffaroni, M; Cosentino, M.
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  • Loraschi A; Center for Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, Via Ottorino Rossi n. 9, 21100, Varese, VA, Italy.
  • Bellantonio P; Multiple Sclerosis Center, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, IS, Italy.
  • Bortolon F; Multiple Sclerosis Centre, "San Bortolo" Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.
  • Capra R; Multiple Sclerosis Center, Montichiari Hospital, Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
  • Cavalla P; 1 Division of Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis Centre, A.O.U. City of Health and Science of Turin, Turin, Italy.
  • Costantino G; Struttura Semplice "Sclerosi multipla" Az Ospedale-Università "Ospedali riuniti", Foggia, Italy.
  • Lugaresi A; Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University G. d'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy.
  • Martinelli V; Department of Neurology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
  • Marrosu MG; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
  • Patti F; Department of Medical and Surgical Science and Advanced Technologies, GF Ingrassia, Neurosciences Section, Multiple Sclerosis Center, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
  • Rottoli M; Multiple Sclerosis Center of Bergamo, USS Malattie Autoimmuni, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII of Bergamo, Piazza OMS 1, 24127, Bergamo, Italy.
  • Salvetti M; Neurology and Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs, Centre for Experimental Neurological Therapies (CENTERS), Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Sola P; Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Modena, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense, Estense, Italy.
  • Solaro C; Neurology Unit, Department Head and Neck, ASL3 Genovese, Genoa, Italy.
  • Klersy C; Biometry and Statistics Service, IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico S Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
  • Marino F; Center for Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, Via Ottorino Rossi n. 9, 21100, Varese, VA, Italy.
  • Zaffaroni M; Multiple Sclerosis Center, Gallarate Hospital, Gallarate, Italy.
  • Cosentino M; Center for Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, Via Ottorino Rossi n. 9, 21100, Varese, VA, Italy. marco.cosentino@uninsubria.it.
Neurol Sci ; 37(4): 613-22, 2016 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26895323
Though recent progress in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment is remarkable, numerous unmet needs remain to be addressed often inducing patients to look for complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), especially herbal remedies (HR). HR use, scarcely investigated in MS, may cause adverse reactions (AR) and interfere with conventional treatment. We performed a survey aimed at evaluating use and attitudes towards HR and factor associated to HR use. Other CAM use and attitudes have been investigated as well. Multiple-choice questionnaires were distributed to MS out patients attending 14 Italian referral Centers. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify HR use determinants. Present/past HR use for either MS or other diseases was reported in 35.6 % of 2419 cases (95 % CI 36.0-40.0 %). CAM use was reported in 42.5 % of cases. Independent predictors of HR use were represented by higher education, geographic area, dissatisfaction with conventional treatment of diseases other than MS and benefit perception from CAM use. Both HR and CAM use were not always disclosed to the healthcare professional. In conclusion, HR and other CAM appear to be popular among MS patients. The involvement of the healthcare professionals appears to be scarce with potential risk of AR or interference with conventional treatments.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fitoterapia / Esclerosis Múltiple Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Neurol Sci Asunto de la revista: NEUROLOGIA Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Italia
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fitoterapia / Esclerosis Múltiple Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Neurol Sci Asunto de la revista: NEUROLOGIA Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Italia