Characteristics, opportunities, and challenges of osteopathy (COCO) in the perceptions of osteopaths in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: a metasynthesis [PDF]
European Journal of Medical ResearchBackground The practice of osteopathy in Europe is not uniformly regulated. Even despite the topographical and cultural proximity, the regulation of the osteopathic profession also differs in the German-speaking countries.
Jonas Manschel +3 more
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Overcoming barriers to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and sense of belonging in healthcare education: the Underrepresented Groups’ Experiences in Osteopathic Training (UrGEnT) mixed methods study [PDF]
BMC Medical EducationBackground Individuals from minority groups have historically faced social injustices. Those from underrepresented groups have been less likely to access both healthcare services and higher education.
Jerry Draper-Rodi +7 more
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Guidance strategies for infantile asymmetry prevention: a systematic review [PDF]
BMC PediatricsBackground Infantile asymmetries of posture, movement and/or shape are common. Coincidence in the presentation of asymmetrical features can lead to a broad spectrum of descriptors. Published guidelines on prevention strategies are not currently available.
Julie Ellwood +4 more
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Arthroscopic-assisted uni-portal non-coaxial endoscopic surgery treatment of fibrous dysplasia of the femur: a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Fibrous dysplasia of bone (FD) is a rare skeletal disorder. Traditional surgical options may have disadvantages such as greater trauma, incomplete curettage and recurrence risk.
Kai Luo +11 more
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Osteopathic treatment of infants with infantile colic/excessive crying: a prospective, multicentric, randomized controlled trial and nested observational trial [PDF]
BMC PediatricsBackground Colic in infants is defined as excessive crying in an otherwise healthy and thriving baby. Colic is a common but poorly understood and often frustrating problem for caregivers.
Florian Schwerla +6 more
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JMIR Human FactorsBackgroundThere are no uniform regulations for the osteopathic profession in Europe. It is subject to country-specific regulations defining who shall be allowed to practice osteopathy and which qualification shall be required.
Jonas Manschel +4 more
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The Lymphatic Pump Technique for the Treatment of the Lower Limb Lymphedema
Вестник восстановительной медицины, 2021 Lymphedema is a condition occurring when the lymphatic system fails to efficiently transport the lymph, thus creating a fluid accumulation in the interstitial space.
Bergna A. +11 more
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The philosophy of Emergence and Complexity in the service of Osteopathy: in search of an epistemology of osteopathy in dialogue with contemporary philosophy [PDF]
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2020 Osteopathy is a discipline of healthcare that calls for systemic handling of patients. Osteopathy research has struggled to provide proof of the effectiveness of this practice.
Fiore Jean, Bouaissier Marjolaine
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Mechanism of COVID-19-Related Proteins in Spinal Tuberculosis: Immune Dysregulation
Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 PurposeThe purpose of this article was to investigate the mechanism of immune dysregulation of COVID-19-related proteins in spinal tuberculosis (STB).MethodsClinical data were collected to construct a nomogram model. C-index, calibration curve, ROC curve,
Liyi Chen +21 more
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Factors associated with the relapse in Ponseti treated congenital clubfoot
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022 Objectives We retrospectively investigated the clinical materials to seek the factors that lead to relapse after using the Ponseti method. Methods We retrospectively reviewed all children with congenital clubfoot treated with the Ponseti method in our ...
Wei Hu +6 more
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