Novel Surgical Treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Systematic Review of Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation and Electric Stimulation Therapy. [PDF]
Electric stimulation therapy (EST) and magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) represent novel methods for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Stanak M, Erdos J, Hawlik K, Birsan T.
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Human Sensation of Transcranial Electric Stimulation [PDF]
Noninvasive transcranial electric stimulation is increasingly being used as an advantageous therapy alternative that may activate deep tissues while avoiding drug side-effects. However, not only is there limited evidence for activation of deep tissues by
Fan-Gang Zeng+4 more
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ATP and repetitive electric stimulation increases leukemia inhibitory factor expression in astrocytes: A potential role for astrocytes in the action mechanism of electroconvulsive therapy [PDF]
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective for psychiatric disorders. However, its action mechanism remains unclear. We previously reported that transcription factor 7 (TCF7) was increased in patients successfully treated with ECT.
Soichiro Maruyama+10 more
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The Role of Platelets in the Stimulation of Neuronal Synaptic Plasticity, Electric Activity, and Oxidative Phosphorylation: Possibilities for New Therapy of Neurodegenerative Diseases [PDF]
The central nervous system (CNS) is highly vascularized where neuronal cells are located in proximity to endothelial cells, astroglial limitans, and neuronal processes constituting integrated neurovascular units. In contrast to many other organs, the CNS
Ekaterina Kopeikina, Eugene D. Ponomarev
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Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise and Electric Stimulation Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence Among Middle-aged Women [PDF]
Objectives: This study compared the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise with electric stimulation therapy for middle-aged women with stress urinary incontinence.
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Effects of Specific Electric Field Stimulation on the Release and Activity of Secreted Acid Phosphatases from Leishmania tarentolae and Implications for Therapy [PDF]
Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with 1.6 million new cases reported each year. However, there are few safe, effective, and affordable treatments provided to those affected by this disease. Still under-appreciated as potential pharmaceutical
Benjamin M. Dorsey+4 more
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Introduction: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are the most common source of pain on the face. There are multiple etiologies, and several types of treatment have been reported.
Massoud Seifi+5 more
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The effect of magnetic field therapy and electric stimulation on experimental burn healing
Objectives : In this study, we aimed to compare morphological and histological differences between magnetic field and electric stimulation therapies in an experimental burn injury model in rats. Materials and methods Between February 2011 and July 2011,
Yaşar Keskin
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Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation in Addition to Exercise Therapy in Patients with Lower Extremity Paresis Due to Acute Ischemic Stroke. A proof-of-concept randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Henriette Busk+5 more
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Emerging trends in materials and devices‐based electric stimulation therapy for tumors [PDF]
Shiwang Xie+5 more
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