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Balneotherapy of Psoriasis [PDF]

Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology, 2014
Abstract Application of different kinds of mineral waters and peloids on the skin exerts mechanical, thermal and chemical effects. Significant reduction of inflammation and increased differentiation of keratinocytes may explain why balneotherapy has positive clinical effects in psoriatic patients.
Zoran Golušin, Marina Jovanović, Biljana Jeremić, Siniša Jolić   +3 more
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The effects of hot‐water immersion on cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory health of healthy adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Physiological Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, January 2026.
Abstract Regular exercise benefits cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory health. Passive heating also induces cardiovascular responses, but its effect on cardiorespiratory fitness remains unclear. Given the overlapping physiological mechanisms between passive heating and exercise, hot‐water immersion may serve as an alternative strategy to prevent ...
Bruna Bittencourt Sotomaior, Ian B. Stewart, Patrick Rodrigues, Raul Osiecki, Geoffrey M. Minett   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of intervertebral disc disease on scoliosis in the lumbar spine

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, 2014
Lumbar intervertebral discopathy is a common clinical problem and a significant cause of low back pain. Usually it is associated with overload and damage to the intervertebral disc, which directly relates to the instability of the motion segment.
Wojcik Gustaw, Piskorz Jolanta, Ilzecka Joanna, Bulikowski Wlodzimierz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Overview of geothermal resource exploration and development in North Africa

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 4, Page 673-685, December 2025.
This article reviews geothermal exploration in North Africa, highlighting key activities, government policies, and exploration findings across Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. The region's substantial geothermal potential, driven by tectonic activity, positions it to play a significant role in the global geothermal energy ...
Meryem Redouane
wiley   +1 more source

Subjective assessment of the effectiveness of physiotherapeutic methods in lumbosacral discogenic pain syndrome

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2018
Aging society, lack of habit shaping attitude to correct posture among children and youth and a lifestyle that often requires excessive effort make lumbosacral discogenic pain syndrome a social disease.
Michał Grzegorczyk, Piotr Kwiatkowski, Piotr Majcher   +2 more
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The Hidden Bacterial World of Natural Springs: Insight Through MALDI‐TOF‐Mass Spectrometry

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 14, Issue 6, December 2025.
MALDI‐TOF MS reveals diverse bacterial populations in Shigar Valley's natural springs, including opportunistic pathogens and pigment‐producing species. This study highlights the need for monitoring water quality to mitigate public health risks and explores potential biotechnological applications.
Rizwan Abbas, Muhammad Haris, Sidra Rahman, Syed Ahsan Shahid, Tasbiha Gul, Ayesha Farooq, Alaa Ismail, Modhi O. Alotaibi, Gaber El‐Saber Batiha, Muhammad Ali   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Short‐Term Effects in the Treatment of Episiotomy Dehiscence in Physiotherapy: A Novel Approach in a Case Series Report

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Dehiscence is defined as the appearance of a hole or gap between the sutured edges of the episiotomy of more than 0.5 cm. Episiotomy is a technique in which an incision is made in the perineum to reduce the incidence of severe perineal tears.
Lucia Martinez‐Torres, Samuel Fernández‐Carnero, Kenneth Johnson, Mary Austin, Mercedes Furio‐Valverde   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Interventions for the Management of Sleep Problems in People With Fibromyalgia: Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Arthritis Care &Research, Volume 77, Issue 9, Page 1095-1105, September 2025.
Objective Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Almost everyone with fibromyalgia has sleep problems. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of current interventions for the management of fibromyalgia‐related sleep problems.
Jemma Hudson, Mari Imamura, Clare Robertson, Daniel Whibley, Lorna Aucott, Katie Gillies, Paul Manson, Debra Dulake, Abhishek Abhishek, Nicole K. Y. Tang, Gary J. Macfarlane, Miriam Brazzelli   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sulfur and Its Derivatives in Dermatology: Insights Into Therapeutic Applications—A Narrative Review

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Sulfur has been historically used in dermatological therapy due to its broad‐spectrum antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities and demonstrates therapeutic efficacy in conditions such as scabies, tinea versicolor, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.
Yan Jing Chen, Jie Tang, Lin Wang, Wei Hua   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Some hormonal, lipid and haemodynamic maintenances of alternative vegetotropic effects of balneotherapy on SPA Truskavets’

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017
Background.The data on the influence of balneotherapy in the spa Truskavets’ on the autonomic nervous system are ambiguous, so research in this direction remains relevant.
Igor-Severyn S Flyunt, Vira Y Musiyenko, Nataliya L Horkovenko, Vitaliy M Fil’, Anzhela S Ivassivka, Walery Zukow   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources