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Nonpharmacologic Therapy for Pediatric Posttonsillectomy Pain: A Systematic Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To understand efficacies of nonpharmacologic therapy for pediatric posttonsillectomy pain. Data Sources CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Scopus. Review Methods Studies on nonpharmacologic interventions for pediatric posttonsillectomy pain were included in this systematic review.
Justina T. Sargios, David Kayekjian, Shaun A. Nguyen, Pete Peters, Clarice S. Clemmens, William W. Carroll   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative effects of some pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions on cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease: A Bayesian network meta-analysis

The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease
Background: Given the growing global public health burden of Alzheimer’s disease, this study used the Bayesian network meta-analysis to assess the effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions on cognitive function in the population ...
Yuning Zhao, Guangxin Luo, Can Huang, Zhenyang Chen, Yu Wei, Qiaosen Chen, Fang Wang, Yong Gan, Xiaoxv Yin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Regular Dual‐Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Assisted Living Residents—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen, Jaana Helenius‐Hietala, Saila Pakarinen, Sanna Korte, Riitta Saarela, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photobiomodulation and photodynamic therapy in the treatment of pressure injuries: a scoping review [PDF]

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Objective: to map the scientific literature on photobiomodulation and photodynamic therapy in the treatment of pressure injuries. Method: this was a scoping review, as recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute.
Alexsandra Martins da Silva, Gabriela Machado Silva, Jerusa Celi Martins, Taline Bavaresco, Maria Elena Echevarría-Guanilo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Machine Learning Model for Predicting Postoperative Pain in Cases of Irreversible Pulpitis

International Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Postoperative pain is a frequent clinical concern following endodontic treatment. This study aimed to develop and validate supervised machine learning models to predict the occurrence of postoperative pain in cases of irreversible pulpitis.
Pedro Felipe de Jesus Freitas, Ingrid Luiza Mendonça Cunha, Thalita de Paris Matos, Flares Baratto‐Filho, Bianca Marques de Mattos de Araujo, Manoel Damião Sousa‐Neto, Leandro de Moura Martins, Fernando José Herkrath, Emílio Carlos Sponchiado‐Júnior, Cristiano Miranda de Araujo   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms of repigmentation induced by photobiomodulation therapy in vitiligo [PDF]

Experimental Dermatology, 2019
AbstractPhotobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is based on the exposure of biological tissues to low‐level laser light (coherent light) or light‐emitting diodes (LEDs; noncoherent light), leading to the modulation of cellular functions, such as proliferation and migration, which result in tissue regeneration.
Sebastian, Yu, Cheng-Che E, Lan, Hsin-Su, Yu   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The impact of photobiomodulation on angiogenic differentiation of two different dental derived stem cells using two irradiation protocols: an in vitro investigation

BMC Oral Health
The present study aimed to compare the effect of photobiomodulation with different energy densities on the angiogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) and stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED ...
Fazele Atarbashi-Moghadam, Aryan Samadi-Rad, Neda Hakimiha, Niloofar Taghipour, Amirhosein Mahmoudian, Ali Azadi, Hanieh Nokhbatolfoghahaei   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Occlusal Splint for Myofascial Pain Reduction in Chronic TMJ Disorder Patients

Link Medical Journal of Health and Community Research
Background: Chronic myofascial temporomandibular disorders cause persistent orofacial pain, restricted mandibular movement, and functional limitation. Photobiomodulation may provide a non-invasive alternative to occlusal appliances.
Mishka Amanullah, Sabir Ali, Uzma Zareef, Areeba Zubair, Sana M. Ashraf, Arshad Ahmad   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy and Related Soft‐Tissue Techniques for Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy (MFR) for pain management in patients with myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Seven randomized controlled trials involving patients diagnosed according to RDC/TMD or DC/TMD criteria were included.
Martina Ferrillo, Dario Calafiore, Alfredo De Rosa, Ambra Sedran, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Michele Vecchio, Antonio Ammendolia, Nicola Scotti, Amerigo Giudice, Alessandro de Sire   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laser Acupuncture on the Management of Xerostomia in Sjögren's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study evaluated the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) at acupuncture points for managing xerostomia in patients with Sjögren's Disease. Material and Methods In this randomized, double‐blind clinical trial, 50 patients were assigned to PBM group (n = 22) or sham‐PBM group (n = 28).
Matheus Ferreira Linares, Tainá Duarte dos Santos França, Maria Clara Barros Madureira Ferreira, Michele Gomes do Nascimento, Angela Luzia Branco Pinto Duarte, Luiz Alcino Gueiros   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source