PMID: Explore (NY). 2020 Jan – Feb;16(1):26-34. Epub 2019 Aug 12. PMID: 31488342 Abstract Title: Traditional Chinese acupressure massage ameliorates systemic inflammatory responses and joint mobility limitation after acute repeated jumping exercise. Abstract: CONTEXT: Alternative medical and training approaches to accelerate recovery among athletes are growing in popularity. The potential benefits of acupressure massage on …
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Auricular acupressure can be used as an intervention method for children to control obesity.
PMID: J Pediatr Nurs. 2020 Mar – Apr;51:e57-e63. Epub 2019 Sep 9. PMID: 31514977 Abstract Title: Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Korean Children Who are Obese. Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to examine the effects of auricular acupresure on reducing obesity in children who are obese.DESIGN AND METHODS: The study design was a randomized controlled …
Effects of massage and acupressure on relieving labor pain, reducing labor time, and increasing delivery satisfaction.
PMID: J Nurs Res. 2020 Feb ;28(1):e68. PMID: 31524645 Abstract Title: Effects of Massage and Acupressure on Relieving Labor Pain, Reducing Labor Time, and Increasing Delivery Satisfaction. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Several recent studies have documented the effects of massage and acupressure in reducing labor pain and labor time and in satisfaction with the delivery. However, few …
A two-session self-administered acupressure training was acceptable to and feasible in participants with knee osteoarthritis.
PMID: Acupunct Med. 2019 Nov 13:964528419883269. Epub 2019 Nov 13. PMID: 31718229 Abstract Title: Self-administered acupressure for knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To test the acceptability and feasibility of self-administered acupressure as an intervention for knee pain among middle-aged and older adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).METHODS: …
Acupuncture and acupressure for dementia behavioural and psychological symptoms: a scoping review.
PMID: West J Nurs Res. 2019 Dec 5:193945919890552. Epub 2019 Dec 5. PMID: 31802723 Abstract Title: Acupuncture and Acupressure for Dementia Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms: A Scoping Review. Abstract: Due to the dangers associated with psychotropic medications, there is an urgent need for non-pharmacologic therapies to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Acupuncture …
The effect of acupressure on quality of life among female nurses with chronic back pain.
PMID: Appl Nurs Res. 2019 Nov 20:151175. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31831270 Abstract Title: The effect of acupressure on quality of life among female nurses with chronic back pain. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic back pain is one of the most common work-related diseases and most important of musculoskeletal disorders in nursing professionals and because of …
Auricular acupressure can alleviate cancer-related fatigue of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
PMID: BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2019 Dec 13. Epub 2019 Dec 13. PMID: 31836594 Abstract Title: Auricular acupressure for cancer-related fatigue during lung cancer chemotherapy: a randomised trial. Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of auricular acupressure (AA) on cancer-related fatigue (CRF), sleep disturbance and anxiety in lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients …
Effect of lactoferrin on taste and smell abnormalities induced by chemotherapy: a proteome analysis.
PMID: Food Funct. 2018 Sep 19 ;9(9):4948-4958. PMID: 30182113 Abstract Title: Effect of lactoferrin on taste and smell abnormalities induced by chemotherapy: a proteome analysis. Abstract: Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy often experience taste and smell abnormalities (TSA). To date, the underlying molecular mechanisms of this frequent side-effect have not been determined and effective treatments are …
Lactoferrin inhibits the growth of nasal polyp fibroblasts.
PMID: Pharmacol Rep. 2010 Nov-Dec;62(6):1139-47. PMID: 21273671 Abstract Title: Lactoferrin inhibits the growth of nasal polyp fibroblasts. Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of lactoferrin (LF) on the growth of fibroblasts derived from nasal polyps. We showed that the proliferation of fibroblasts was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner by both …
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Association between bioactive molecules in breast milk and type 1 diabetes mellitus.
PMID: Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2020 Feb ;20(1):e5-e12. Epub 2020 Mar 9. PMID: 32190364 Abstract Title: Association between Bioactive Molecules in Breast Milk and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Abstract: The association between breastfeeding and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is controversial. However, several recent studies have established a link between these two factors, necessitating …
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