Cancer cachexia, often observed in patients with advanced-stage cancer, is characterized by the loss of body weight and appetite. The Japanese herbal medicine Ninjinyoeito (NYT), which is composed of 12 crude herbal components, has been used as a ...
Kaori Ohshima+7 more
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Alessandro de Sire,1 Francesco Agostini,2 Andrea Bernetti,2 Massimiliano Mangone,2 Marco Ruggiero,2 Stefano Dinatale,2 Alessandro Chiappetta,2 Marco Paoloni,2 Antonio Ammendolia,1 Teresa Paolucci3 1Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University ...
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SYSTEMS-2: a randomised phase II study of radiotherapy dose escalation for pain control in malignant pleural mesothelioma [PDF]
SYSTEMS-2 is a randomised study of radiotherapy dose escalation for pain control in 112 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Standard palliative (20Gy/5#) or dose escalated treatment (36Gy/6#) will be delivered using advanced radiotherapy ...
Alexander, L.+11 more
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Implementing a hybrid cognitive-behavioural therapy for pain-related insomnia in primary care : lessons learnt from a mixed-methods feasibility study [PDF]
Objectives: To test the feasibility of implementing a brief but intensive hybrid cognitive behavioural therapy (Hybrid CBT) for pain-related insomnia.
Collard, Victoria Elizabeth Janet+10 more
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Virtual reality for pain management: an umbrella review
Background and objectiveVirtual reality is a promising pain control strategy for various pain conditions. This umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses aims to evaluate the analgesic effects of virtual reality.MethodsWe searched for the ...
Dmitriy Viderman+5 more
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Pei-Shan Chen, Fu-Shan Xue, Cheng-Wen Li Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Fu-Shan Xue, Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship ...
Chen PS, Xue FS, Li CW
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Exogenous application of platelet-leukocyte gel during open subacromial decompression contributes to improved patient outcome [PDF]
Background: Platelet-leukocyte gel (PLG) is being used during various surgical procedures in an attempt to enhance the healing process. We studied the effects of PLG on postoperative recovery of patients undergoing open subacromial decompression (OSD ...
Devilee, R.+7 more
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Comparison of Continuous Femoral Nerve Block versus Local Infiltration Analgesia as a Postoperative Analgesia in Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty [PDF]
Introduction: Local infiltration of knee joint in arthroplasty, provide postoperative analgesia and preserves motor power of quadriceps, which helps in early mobilisation, as compared to femoral nerve block which paralyses vastus medialis.
Deepika Chaubey+6 more
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Natural Herbal Non-Opioid Topical Pain Relievers—Comparison with Traditional Therapy
Pain is the predominant symptom of many clinical diseases and is frequently associated with neurological and musculoskeletal problems. Chronic pain is frequent in the elderly, causing suffering, disability, social isolation, and increased healthcare ...
Dalia M. Kopustinskiene+4 more
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Distraction from pain and executive functioning: an experimental investigation of the role of inhibition, task switching and working memory [PDF]
Although many studies have investigated the effectiveness of distraction as a method of pain control, the cognitive processes by which attentional re-direction is achieved, remain unclear.
Christopher Eccleston+13 more
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