Context.—Previous studies have documented that cancer patients tend to overestimate the
probability of long-term survival. If patient preferences about the trade-offs between the risks …

OBJECTIVE—To conduct a systematic review of the published literature on the efficacy and
safety of herbal therapies and vitamin/mineral supplements for glucose control in patients …

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by US adults increased substantially
between 1990 and 1997, yet, little is known about more recent trends. This research shows …

ContextLead, mercury, and arsenic intoxication have been associated with the use of
Ayurvedic herbal medicine product (HMPs).ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and …

Background: Alleviating the problems faced by dying persons and their families has drawn
substantial public attention, but little is known about the experience of dying. Objective: To …

ContextThe prevalence of obesity has increased substantially since the 1980s. While
immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the US population, little is known about obesity or …

Objective. —To examine the impact of illness on the families of seriously ill adults and to
determine the correlates of adverse economic impact. Design. —Data were collected during the …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of written advance directives (ADs) in the care of
seriously ill, hospitalized patients. In particular, to conduct an assessment after ADs were …

Objective: To develop and validate a prognostic model that estimates survival over a 180-day
period for seriously ill hospitalized adults (phase I of SUPPORT [Study to Understand …

Objectives. —To improve end-of-life decision making and reduce the frequency of a mechanically
supported, painful, and prolonged process of dying. Design. —A 2-year prospective …