scholarly journals Natural health products, complementary and alternative medicine, and Health Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 189 (40) ◽  
pp. E1268-E1268
Author(s):  
H.C. George Wong
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Natural Health Products ◽  
Natural Health ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Health Canada ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Use of complementary and alternative medicine and factors affecting their use among Libyan children with rheumatic diseases at Tripoli Children's Hospital 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Fawzea M Almsagi ◽  
Aisha Ben Rewen ◽  
Jamal S Meezogi ◽  
Mabruka M Zletni ◽  
Salmin K Shalmani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Natural Health Products ◽  
Natural Health ◽  
Rheumatology Clinic ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Health Products ◽  
University Degree ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is defined as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered as conventional medicine. Aim of the study: To determine the prevalence, types, and factors affecting use of complementary and alternative medicine among Libyan children with rheumatic diseases. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in rheumatology clinic at Tripoli Children's Hospital, in which parents of children with different rheumatic diseases were interviewed by using a pre formed questionnaire at their routine visits. Data were managed and analyzed by SPSS data base (version 19). Result: Of 103 interviewed parents, 71(69%) were mothers with mean age of 41.21 years, 39% of whom had a university degree, and 50% of whom were employed. 31% were fathers with mean age of 47.7 years, 74% of whom were employed and 38% of whom had a university degree. 65\103(63%) of parents were living outside Tripoli. Majority of patients were females (75%) with a mean age of 12.8 years, 95% of the patients living with both their father and mother together. 63% of patients had juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Overall, 83% of patients were CAM users, 77% of theme was females and 65% had been diagnosed as JIA. The most frequently used CAM were Natural health products (69.8%) as honey and Meringa. Almost all CAM users (96.5%) did not change or stop their conventional therapy nor did they deviate from their scheduled visits in the rheumatology clinic. Conclusion & recommendation: CAM use was common among patients followed in the pediatric rheumatology clinic; Natural health products were the most commonly used CAM. Very little is known about the benefits or potential harms of CAM despite its widespread use. Education and counseling programs to patients and parents about CAM use can help in the management of such chronic diseases.

Applications of business intelligence and marketing analytics in the complementary and alternative medicine industry

2020 ◽  
pp. 204388692091043
Author(s):  
Kessara Kanchanapoom ◽  
Jongsawas Chongwatpol
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Natural Health ◽  
Marketing Analytics ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

This case is designed to illustrate the application of business intelligence and marketing analytics to making proper decisions in a competitor-oriented pricing environment. The case started when Dan, the director of a business analytics consulting firm, was assigned a big project: to help Panacée Medical Center, one of the leading service providers in complementary and alternative medicine industry, envisage possible marketing strategies in response to competitors’ recent moves that threatened the sales and marketing strategies of its business. The case is divided into three parts. Case A provided an overview of challenges Panacée was facing when one of its competitors, Beauty and Clinic, was about to offer full complementary and alternative medicine services with a newly renovated, 5-star, resort-type clinic and high-quality facilities and another competitor, Natural Health Center, planned to promote its recent investment in a new laboratory that met international standards at the upcoming Thailand Health & Wellness Expo. Case B focused on insights into customers through different analytical techniques. Case C implicitly outlined possible strategies that might be applicable to Panacée, especially when the services from both Beauty and Clinic and Natural Health Center were expected to be priced 5% to 25% below the established market price. Dan needed to decide which direction he needed to propose to Panacée’s top management, as the combination of low prices and premium services threatened the medical center and Panacée might lose as much as 30% of its forecast revenue next year.

scholarly journals The Awareness and Attitudes of the Public toward Complementary and Alternative Treatments

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Nehad J. Ahmed ◽  
Ahmed A. Albassam ◽  
Mshari Alonazi ◽  
Maged S. Abdel-Kader
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Health Products ◽  
Health Product ◽  
Natural Health Product ◽  
Natural Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is flourishing very fast and the usage of CAM in health care is quickly evolving. The behavior and attitude of the patients towards herbal medicines represents an important concern for policy makers and for regulators. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the pattern of natural products use among the public and the Attitudes towards natural health products in Al-kharj Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study design. A questionnaire was prepared using Google drive tool and used to evaluate the pattern of natural products use among the public and the attitudes towards natural health products in Al-kharj governorate. The survey was filled by 442 participants. Results: Most respondents used a natural health product in the past (only 319 of 442 have been used natural product), the most used products were Vitamins/Minerals (85.57%). Additionally, about 50 % of the respondents agreed that the natural health products are safe because they are made from natural ingredients. The majority of the respondents reported that there isn't enough information on natural health product labels to help them understand the Products. The majority reported that the family and friends were recommended and provided them with the information regarding the use of the natural health product (71.78%). Conclusion: The present study showed that the use of herbal medicine is a common practice. The legislation is recommended to arrange the using of natural health products. The study results would surely require an active role for the Ministry of Health and Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) to insure enough information regard the risks and benefits of NHPs.

scholarly journals Quantification of Three Chiral Flavonoids with Reported Bioactivity in Selected Licensed Canadian Natural Health Products and US Marketed Dietary Supplements

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Sayre ◽  
Neal Davies
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Natural Health Products ◽  
Natural Health Product ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Natural Health ◽  
Liquid Chromatograph ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Health Canada

Purpose. Research indicating potentially beneficial bioactivity of flavonoids has produced a market and demand for natural health products and dietary supplements containing flavonoids. Implementation of the Canadian natural health product (NHP) regulations in January of 2004 increased regulation and oversight of NHP manufacture and marketing leading many consumers and clinicians to assume a similar pathway of development and approval to over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Methods. Three stereospecific liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) methods were used to assess the flavonoids, liquiritigenin, pinocembrin, and pinostrobin, in selected Canadian licensed NHP’s and US marketed dietary supplements. Results. The present study quantifies bioactive flavonoids in these products and notes variability in flavonoid content. Conclusions. Efficacy and safety of NHP’s and dietary supplements should not be assumed due to differences in criteria for NHP licensure by Health Canada as well as variation of flavonoid content between manufacturers and products with similar indications for use. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.

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