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Immediate effects of foot massage and reflexology combined with aromatherapy on blood pressure and heart rate in individuals with hypertension: A pilot study

Biomedical Human Kinetics
Study aim: Chronic hypertension is a significant health issue that can result in serious adverse cardiovascular events. There is inadequate evidence to confirm the beneficial effects of aroma foot massage and reflexology on blood pressure (BP) and heart ...
Hanphitakphong Panida, Poomsalood Somruthai, Klakankhai Anothai, Jinglaew Supakorn, Yana Buntueng, Suangun Thanakarn, Paencila Ratchapum, Phonboon Rakkiat, Nanta Jidapa   +8 more
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Positive psychological effects of seated acupressure massage are associated with a rise in plasma oxytocin without affecting CGRP levels or circulating IL-6

Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology
Work-related stress is a major public health issue. Given the relationship between acute stress responses and health, finding strategies to deal with the unpleasant symptoms brought on by stress is essential. Massage therapy is a popular stress-reduction
Florentine Fricker, Marie-Virginie Barbotte, Gaétan Pallot, Nouhaila Radoua, Gabriele Sorci, Marie Heitz, Grégory Brison, Edith Sales-Vuillemin, Jean-Louis Connat   +8 more
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How Does Symptom Management Affect Quality of Life in Palliative Care Patients? A Descriptive and Correlation Study

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, Volume 40, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims This study aimed to determine the relationship between symptom management and quality of life in palliative care patients. Methods Data was collected using the Patient Information Form, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS), and the EQ‐5D Quality of Life Scale.
Gülşah Çamcı, Sıdıka Oğuz, Gülsüm Betül Uçar, Pınar Yarman   +3 more
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Metabolic Health and Fitness Do Not Differ Substantially Between Overweight Adults With and Without α‐Actinin‐3 Deficiency

The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 9, 15 May 2026.
Untrained overweight α‐actinin‐3‐deficient (XX; 20 men, 19 women) and α‐actinin‐3‐expressing (RR; 20 men, 21 women) participants were included in the study. No major differences were observed between the XX and RR groups for metabolic health markers, anthropometrical and body composition features, cardiopulmonary capacity, and muscle strength. Notably,
Tomas Venckunas, Thomas Chaillou, Hans Degens, Andrejus Subocius, Petras Minderis, Arvydas Stasiulis, Viktorija Maconyte, Dalia Mickeviciene, Mantas Mickevicius, Audrius Snieckus, Aurika Vanckaviciene, Leonardo Cesanelli, Hakan Westerblad, Sigitas Kamandulis   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Foot Massage Duration on Vital Signs of Patients with Cerebrovascular Accidents with Lowered Level of Consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2020
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Stroke is caused by a disturbance in the blood flow to a part of the brain, and it is the most common disorder that requires long-term care.
B Hemmatpour, S Poorshadan, H Azami, H Ashtarian, A Almasi, B Bijan, N Farahmand Moghaddam   +6 more
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Efficacy of Abdominal Acupuncture in Poststroke Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis With Trial Sequential Analysis

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Poststroke constipation (PSC) is a prevalent and disabling condition that significantly affects patient quality of life. Although abdominal acupuncture (AA) has demonstrated potential therapeutic effects on PSC, its efficacy remains unclear.
Wulam Rukye, Hongzhi Yang, Yingjia Li, Xin Li, Nenggui Xu, Zhennan Wu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Electrical Pacemakers in the Treatment of Unexpected Cardiac Arrest. [PDF]

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Starzl, Thomas E
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Mechanistic Explanations of Manual Therapy Do Not Influence Outcomes in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Manual therapy is widely applied for musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain, yet the mechanisms underlying its effects remain incompletely understood. Local biomechanical and central neurophysiological processes are considered relevant, while contextual factors such as patient expectations and therapist beliefs may further ...
Sofie Waesch, Judith Leitner, Lisa M. Stelzer, Waclaw M. Adamczyk, Kerstin Luedtke, Tibor M. Szikszay   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laryngeal Transplantation in Cancer Patients: Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes and Functional Recovery

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
Our pilot clinical study in laryngeal transplantation achieved divergent outcomes: two cases maintained functional speech/swallowing with around 2 year graft survival and have been ongoing, while two succumbed to sepsis (10mo) and hemorrhagic recurrence (11mo).
Zheng Jiang, Mailudan Ainiwaer, Pengwei Zhao, Yansheng Hu, Xin Yang, Yu Xiong, Bin Zeng, Longhao Wang, Jun Liu, Fei Chen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Aromatic Massage on Somatic Problems among a Cohort of Menopausal Women

Evidence-Based Nursing Research
Context: Menopause is a significant event in women's lives. It marks the end of a woman's natural reproductive life; it is usually accompanied by symptoms that affect the women's ability to perform their normal daily activities.
Nageya E. Said, Nabaweya S. Shehata, Sabah A. Abd El Haleem   +2 more
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