title: Complementary and alternative therapies for rheumatic disease.
abstract: Patients with rheumatic disease are turning to complementary and alternative therapies in growing numbers. Many of these therapies have a long history of apparent safety and efficacy but have not been adequately tested in controlled trials. To aid physicians in guiding patients' decisions, the most frequently used products and practices are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Kolasinski
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004032:Diet; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D014807:Vitamin D; D005944:Glucosamine