Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of pulsed electromagnetic field and conventional physical therapy protocol was superior to conventional physical therapy alone for alleviating non-specific low back pain in study participants. Non-specific...
Evaluating Thyme Honey in Cancer Patients with Mucositis from Radiation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates the positive effect of thyme honey on the management of radiation induced oral mucositis and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients. One of the most common side effects of radiation treatment for those...
Yoga and Meditation Intervention Decreases Depression and Increases Neuroplasticity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that yoga- and meditation-based lifestyle interventions decrease depression severity and improve systemic biomarkers of neuroplasticity in patients with major depressive disorder. Major depressive...
Microneedling Effective in the Treatment of Facial and Nonfacial Scars
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the benefits of microneedling for various facial and nonfacial scars across a broad range of skin phototypes. An increasingly popular cosmetic practice, microneedling involves using a dermaroller...
Trained Service Dogs a Complementary Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Service dogs may confer benefits as a complementary or integrative treatment option among military members and veterans with PTSD. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition associated with the...
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Subjective Chronic Tinnitus
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a safe treatment for subjective tinnitus. Tinnitus is often described as a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound, either constant or intermittent, perceived in the absence...
Animal-Assisted Therapy Supports Stress Reduction in Veterans
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that incorporating a facility dog into palliative care may reduce stress in hospitalized veterans. An emerging body of evidence brings light to the power of animal therapy for patients. Companionship between...
Plasma and Microneedling Improve Hair Growth in Individuals with Alopecia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Platelet‐rich plasma and with microneedling is superior to platelet‐rich plasma alone or minoxidil monotherapy in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is commonly known as “male pattern baldness” although it...
Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Improve Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Low‑frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields support functional recovery following spinal cord injury by potentially modulating inflammation, oxidative stress and heat shock protein levels. Spinal cord injury (SCI)...
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Treatment May Counteract Periprosthetic Osteolysis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of pulsed electromagnetic fields and platelet rich plasma effectively treats an in vitro modal of periprosthetic osteolysis. Periprosthetic osteolysis refers to the active resorption of bone surrounding an...
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