Light Therapy: A Promising Treatment Option For Infected Skin Ulcers Overview The meta-analysis aimed to assess and compare the efficacy of photodynamic light therapy (PDT) in treating infected skin wounds. Analyzing data from six studies conducted between 2013 and 2021, involving a total of 154 patients with infected skin wounds, the meta-analysis
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Promising Anemia Treatment: Cooking With Sweet Basil Leaf
Promising Anemia Treatment: Cooking With Sweet Basil Leaf Iron is an essential micronutrient critical for various physiological functions, including oxygen transport, energy production, and immune system maintenance. Adolescents, particularly girls, often face the risk of anemia due to factors like poor diet and rapid growth during puberty. This vulnerability has historically
Fatty Acid Intake And Reduced Cardiovascular Event Risk
Fatty Acid Intake And Reduced Cardiovascular Event Risk Overview Recent research has raised questions about the purported benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in improving endothelial thickness and preventing cardiovascular diseases like coronary atherosclerosis and hypertension. To address this, we conducted a rigorous analysis using Mendelian randomization, leveraging publicly available genetic data from
Success Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Epileptic Encephalopathies
Success Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Epileptic Encephalopathies Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE) encompass epilepsies accompanied by developmental impairments, which may arise from underlying causes or epileptic activity, leading to cognitive and behavioral issues. Conditions like Dravet and Rett syndromes, linked to single gene defects, typically manifest in infancy or early
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier Overview This review explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and nanotechnology, known as nano-TCM, as a promising avenue for overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases. While TCM has demonstrated efficacy
Overcoming Heart Failure: Combining Eastern And Western Approaches
Overcoming Heart Failure: Combining Eastern And Western Approaches Overview Heart failure (HF) stands as a significant global health challenge, markedly affecting prognosis. While conventional medical approaches are prominent in HF management, there is an emerging emphasis on integrating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With a rich history spanning over two millennia, TCM offers
Optimizing Nutrition To Break Through Bowel Dysfunction
Optimizing Nutrition To Break Through Bowel Dysfunction Overview Functional bowel disorders (FBDs), encompassing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pose treatment challenges due to their elusive etiology. Addressing these conditions requires alternatives to conventional medical approaches, especially considering the increased healthcare resources they demand. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of
Depression In Adolescent Patients Treated With Exercise
Depression In Adolescent Patients Treated With Exercise Overview The increasing prevalence of adolescent depression has garnered significant attention from both societal and academic realms. While exercise is recognized as a crucial method for alleviating adolescent depression, its effectiveness as an intervention remains a topic of debate. This study aims to address this
Concussion Symptom Treatment Using Acoustic Stimulation
Concussion Symptom Treatment Using Acoustic Stimulation In the U.S. military, over 370,000 service members have had mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or concussions since 2000, possibly more due to underreporting. While most recover within 7–30 days, about 15% face persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCS) for at least 3 months. Despite the end
Massage Therapy For Oncology Patient Pain
Massage Therapy For Oncology Patient Pain Overview This study aimed to investigate the impact of massage therapy (MT) as a nonpharmacologic approach for addressing various symptoms experienced by children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic and/or oncologic conditions. The researchers focused on two patient groups: those with sickle cell disease (SCD) and
