PMID: J Pain. 2019 Nov 1. Epub 2019 Nov 1. PMID: 31683023 Abstract Title: Modified Biofeedback (Conditioned Biofeedback) Promotes Antinociception by Increasing the Nociceptive Flexion Reflex Threshold and Reducing Temporal Summation of Pain: A Controlled Trial. Abstract: This study examined whether a modified version of biofeedback (ie, Conditioned Biofeedback) that incorporated placebo analgesia-like manipulations could …
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Biofeedback turned out to be efficient against migraine and tension-type headache.
PMID: Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol. 2020 Jan 21. Epub 2020 Jan 21. PMID: 31962346 Abstract Title: [Effectiveness of Biofeedback for Primary Headache – A Randomized Controlled Study]. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Biofeedback-treatment for primary headache is highly recommended. Its expenses are mostly not or not completely covered by health funds, hindering the implementation in the care system. …
Biofeedback appears generally efficacious for anxiety disorders.
PMID: Adv Exp Med Biol. 2020 ;1191:265-289. PMID: 32002934 Abstract Title: Biofeedback and Neurofeedback for Anxiety Disorders: A Quantitative and Qualitative Systematic Review. Abstract: Biofeedback refers to the operant training of physiological responding. Variants include electromyography (EMG), electrodermal activity (EDA), skin temperature, heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV), respiratory biofeedback of end-tidal CO(ETCO), …
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The effect of biofeedback training on intestinal function among patients with middle and low rectal cancer.
PMID: Ann Transl Med. 2019 Nov ;7(21):605. PMID: 32047766 Abstract Title: The effect of biofeedback training on intestinal function among patients with middle and low rectal cancer: a randomized controlled study. Abstract: Background: To evaluate the effect of biofeedback on intestinal function among patients with middle and low rectal cancer.Methods: Using a randomized controlled trial …
Treatment of three hereditary leiomyomatosis patients with cryotherapy.
PMID: Dermatol Ther. 2020 Jan 9:e13226. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31917494 Abstract Title: Treatment of three hereditary leiomyomatosis patients with cryotherapy. Abstract: Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by cutaneous leiomyomas (CLM), uterine leiomyomas, and the increased risk of renal cell carcinoma. Piloleiomyomas develop from the …
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Whole-body cryotherapy is a promising add-on treatment of depressive disorders.
PMID: Psychiatr Pol. 2019 Oct 30 ;53(5):1053-1067. Epub 2019 Oct 30. PMID: 31955185 Abstract Title: Whole-body cryotherapy – promising add-on treatment of depressive disorders. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: New, effective biological interventions for treatment of depressive episodes and recurrent depression are still needed. Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC), which is a treatment using cryogenic temperature, is a novel therapeutic …
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Cryotherapy for the prevention of weekly paclitaxel-induced peripheral adverse events in breast cancer patients.
PMID: Support Care Cancer. 2020 Feb 8. Epub 2020 Feb 8. PMID: 32036471 Abstract Title: Cryotherapy for the prevention of weekly paclitaxel-induced peripheral adverse events in breast cancer patients. Abstract: PURPOSE: This randomized phase II study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of cryotherapy in preventing peripheral neuropathy and dermatological adverse events in breast cancer …
This analysis demonstrated an inverse association of dietary nut consumption with cancer risk, especially for cancers from the digestive system.
PMID: Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2020 Feb 10. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32041895 Abstract Title: Nut Consumption and Risk of Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies have investigated the association between nut intake and risk for multiple cancers. However, current findings are inconsistent and no definite conclusion has been drawn …
The results concluded that inflammation as a major cause of hypertension was significantly decreased in patients using olive leaf extract tablets.
PMID: Pak J Biol Sci. 2019 Jan ;22(7):342-348. PMID: 31930845 Abstract Title: Effects of Olive Leaf Extract on Metabolic Response, Liver and Kidney Functions and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Hypertensive Patients. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Hypertension is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure is gradually elevated. In this project, the effects of olive …
A review of olive leaf potential effects on glycemia and lipidemia.
PMID: Ann Nutr Metab. 2020 Jan 3:1-6. Epub 2020 Jan 3. PMID: 31901903 Abstract Title: Olive Leaf (Olea europaea L. folium): Potential Effects on Glycemia and Lipidemia. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Olive tree (Olea europaea, Oleaceae) leaves have been widely used in traditional herbal medicine to prevent and treat various diseases especially in Mediterranean countries. They contain …
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