Is complementary and alternative medicine use in patients with chronic diseases in primary care associated with perceived quality of care and cultural beliefs?
CAM use in Asian patients is prevalent and associated with the 'chronic disease triad' (of arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders and stroke), satisfaction with care and cultural beliefs. In particular, CAM use is not associated with the quality of doctor-patient interaction.
Systolic blood pressures, cholesterol levels, and the presence of the apolipoprotein E epsilon 4 allele likely contribute to the observed familial correlations in longevity that have been reported in the literature.