Publications by authors named "Caitriona Ungarelli-Mcevoy"
This article reports on new findings on integrative and complementary medicine published in 2024. The implementation of guidelines for the management of pain in cancer patients is discussed. Then, a literature review is presented, that aims to clarify the role of complementary approaches in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and provides a concrete example of how recommendations are established.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo illustrate the news of 2022, we present first a scientific article on mindfulness: a meta-analysis shows both preventive and therapeutic effects for the pediatric population. A second scientific article is summarized: it investigated acupuncture in an obstetrical context, demonstrating its effectiveness on post-caesarean pain and on functional capacity, by improving early mobilization. Hence, these approaches have an increasing level of scientific evidence in these given fields, calling for a clinical implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPain management in oncology is evolving progressively thanks to integrative approaches. In accordance with the type of pain and patient specifics, treatment possibilities are thus multiplied by combining conventional pharmacology, interventional approaches, physical and psychological treatments as well as complementary medicines, in a holistic perspective. International Societies Guidelines and scientific literature lend their support to such treatment plans.
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- The 2021 overview highlights six articles showcasing advancements in integrative and complementary medicine, including one focused on COVID-19.
- * Two articles specifically address low back pain, a prevalent issue in primary care, while others explore acupuncture for cancer treatment, therapeutic suggestions during surgery, and the benefits of Tai Chi.
- * The authors emphasize the growing evidence for these complementary therapies and advocate for their better incorporation into clinical practice.
Respiratory distress in newborn infants in Western Switzerland.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
October 2021
Aim: To assess epidemiological data about respiratory distress (RD) in newborn infants hospitalized in Western Switzerland.
Methods: During 1 year, two questionnaires were sent out to the seven neonatal and pediatric units of a well-defined geographic region in Switzerland. Data about their obstetrical activity and details about all newborn infants hospitalized with RD were collected, asking for pre-, peri-, and postnatal clinical data in association with RD.