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Acupuncture or acupressure for induction of labour [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017
This is one of a series of reviews of methods of cervical ripening and labour induction. The use of complementary therapies is increasing. Women may look to complementary therapies during pregnancy and childbirth to be used alongside conventional medical practice. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points of the body.
Smith, Caroline (R11597), Armour, Michael (R18715), Dahlen, Hannah G. (R13596)   +2 more
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A Comparison of the Effects of Acupressure and Music on Venipuncture Pain Intensity in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Pain Research and Management
Pain from injections is common in children of all ages, and more than 90% of hospitalized children experience invasive and painful procedures such as venipuncture.
Faezeh Daihimfar, Hassan Babamohamadi, Raheb Ghorbani   +2 more
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Clinical Evidence for Association of Acupuncture and Acupressure With Improved Cancer Pain

JAMA Oncology, 2019
This systematic review and meta-analysis provides an updated synthesis of the published randomized clinical trials into the use and advantages of acupuncture and/or acupressure among patients with cancer pain.
Yihan He, Xin-feng Guo, B. May, A. Zhang, Yihong Liu, Chuanjian Lu, J. Mao, C. Xue, Haibo Zhang   +8 more
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The Effects of Acupressure on Improving Health and Reducing Cost for Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022
Objectives. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of practicing acupressure on the Shenmen and Neiguan acupoints with a view to reduce anxiety and improve the comfort and physical health of patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. Methods.
Hsing-Chi Hsu, Kai-Yu Tseng, Hsin‐Yuan Fang, Tzu-Min Huang, C. Kuo, Li-Li Chen, Wei-Fen Ma   +6 more
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Sports medical aspects of fitness and wellness [PDF]

, 2010
Ziel des Seminars war, sportmedizinische und präventivmedizinische Aspekte zu Fitness und Wellness zu präsentieren und hierbei insbesondere auf die historische Entwicklung der Sportmedizin einzugehen sowie Techniken und Wirkungen verschiedener ...
Hoffmann, Gerd, Siegfried, Ingeborg
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ACUPRESSURE: WITH A DESCRIPTION OF A MODIFICATION. [PDF]

The Lancet, 1873
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Effects of acupressure on sleep quality and anxiety of patients with second- or third-degree burns: a randomized sham-controlled trial

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Although acupressure is proposed to boost sleep quality and alleviate anxiety in various disorders, no trials have yet documented these consequences in burn victims.
Zahra Salajegheh, Mehdi Harorani, Mohadese Shahrodi, Elahe Dolati, M. Farahani, Nazanin Amini, Danial Habibi   +6 more
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Pengaruh Terapi Akupressure Terhadap Kadar Asam Urat Darah Pada Lansia [PDF]

, 2015
Introduction: Uric acid is the last product of purin metabolism. The amount of uric acid in blood influenced by food high purines and or impairement of uric acid excretion in kidney.
Purnawan, I. (Iwan), Purwadi, A. R. (Arikh), Rakhman, A. (Arif)   +2 more
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Effect of acupressure on pain intensity and physiological indices in patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: a randomized double-blind sham-controlled clinical trial

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Despite the widespread use of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) as a treatment for kidney stones, it is essential to apply methods to control pain and improve patient comfort during this procedure.
A. Safdari, Salman Khazaei, Mahdi Biglarkhani, Seyed Habibollah Mousavibahar, S. Borzou   +4 more
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Acupressure and Cognitive Training Can Improve Cognitive Functions of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Background: Given the limited effectiveness of pharmacological treatments in mitigating cognitive decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), there is a pressing need for developing effective non-pharmacological intervention programs to ...
Jingxian Sun, Hui Zeng, Lu Pan, Xiaosong Wang, Mengjiao Liu   +4 more
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