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Effective Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: An Umbrella Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Anxiety, which involves feelings of tension, worry, and physiological changes in the body, can have significant impacts on patients, including an increased risk of mortality. In ophthalmic surgeries, particularly cataract procedures, anxiety levels tend to be high, often stemming from fears of blindness or surgical failure.
Masoumeh Masoumy, Shahnaz Ahrari, Mehdi Rezaei   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Shiatsu Massage on Pain during Chemotherapy in Women with Breast Cancer [PDF]

Complementary Medicine Journal of Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
Introduction: Cancer and its treatments are associated with extensive physical and psychological problems and complications, including pain, which, if ignored, disrupts a person’s life.
Mehdi Harorani, Mehdi Harorani, Mohadese Shahrodi, Mehdi Salehi, Fatemeh Rafiei, Mahtab Farahani, Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengan   +6 more
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Optimizing acupuncture dosing for hormone therapy‐induced hot flashes in cancer patients: A regression‐based analysis and narrative review

Precision Medical Sciences, Volume 15, Issue 2, Page 135-146, June 2026.
Our analysis reveals a clear dose–response relationship between acupuncture sessions and the reduction of hormone therapy‐induced hot flashes. A threshold of approximately 10 sessions establishes a robust quantitative benchmark for achieving clinically meaningful neuro‐autonomic modulation and symptom relief.
Jiaming Cui, Xinyao Wei, Lulu Bin, Shaoxin Sun, Yu Liu, Tao Yang, Zhishun Liu, Jiani Wu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pain management after elective caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia: an updated systematic review and procedure‐specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) recommendations

Anaesthesia, Volume 81, Issue 6, Page 819-839, June 2026.
Summary Introduction Elective caesarean section is a common and painful procedure. Uncontrolled pain following caesarean section can profoundly and negatively on a wide range of patient and healthcare‐centred outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to update existing recommendations for postoperative pain management after elective caesarean ...
Gillian Crowe, Benjamin Atterton, Eva Roofthooft, Girish P. Joshi, Narinder Rawal, Christopher Wu, Axel R. Sauter, Marie‐Pierre Bonnet, Dominique Nuala Lucas, Marc Van de Velde, on behalf of the PROSPECT Working Group of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy, Henrik Kehlet, Stephan M. Freys, Dileep N. Lobo, Eleni Moka, Neel Desai, Dario Bugada, Patricia Lavand'Homme, Helene Beloeil, Johan Raeder, Esther M. Pogatzki‐Zahn, Eric Albrecht, Geertrui Dewinter   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns in integrative medicine usage among pediatric patients in a disorders of gut–brain interaction clinic

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Austin VonAxelson, Cincinnati Children's Gastroenterology and Nutrition Research Group, Kahleb Graham, Megan Miller, Jesse Li, Hanson Ton, Emily Romantic, Kathryn Hitchcock, Rashmi Sahay, Neha Santucci   +9 more
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Kidney supportive care in Australia and New Zealand: an Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) and Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM) guidance document

Internal Medicine Journal, Volume 56, Issue S2, Page 4-48, June 2026.
The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the current expert opinion and recent literature for clinicians, Indigenous health workers and patient advocates interested in Kidney Supportive Care (KSC) in Australia and New Zealand. Our purpose is not to duplicate the recently released International Society of Nephrology (ISN) KSC/Conservative
Kathryn Ducharlet, Frank Brennan, Rajesh Raj, Charlotte Ogivly, Elizabeth Stallworthy, Kelly Chenlei Li, Alice Kennard, Selina Bob, Nicole Scholes‐Robertson, Riona Pais, Jenny Chen, Kirsten Hepburn, Lisa Jeffs, Ilse Berquier, Jacquelyne Hughes, Christine Sanderson, Sara Rendo, Gowri Raman, Erin Vaughan, Sarah So, Curtis Walker, Suetonia Green, Rangimarie Nadia Glavish, Mark Brown   +23 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unlocking the Bioactivity of Cyperi Rhizoma as a Functional Food: Insights From Culinary Processing and Herb Combinations

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Potential pharmacological activities of Cyperus rotundus L. (CR) when paired with six medicinal and edible herbs, exhibiting beneficial effects in anti‑inflammation, anti‑depression, pain relief, and so on. ABSTRACT Cyperi Rhizoma (CR), a globally invasive weed threatening major crops, paradoxically represents an underutilized resource for sustainable ...
Yuehan Liu, Liyuan Xu, Liting Lin, Maoyuan Jiang, Wan Liao, Tianhui Gao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Progressive Muscle Relaxation as an Alternative Therapy for Death Anxiety and Sleep Quality in End‐Stage Cancer Patients: An Experimental Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a complementary therapy to reduce tension. The present research was conducted to assess the effect of the Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on death anxiety and sleep quality of cancer patients. Methods This was an experimental study with pre‐test and post‐test design.
Hadi Hasani, Majid Kazemi, Seyed‐Mohammad‐Ebrahim Pourhosseini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Effectiveness of Acupressure and Eucalyptus Aromatherapy on Headache Severity in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial With a Pretest–Posttest Design

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Dialysis headache is a common complication of hemodialysis that negatively affects patients' comfort and quality of life. Due to the limitations and potential adverse effects of pharmacological treatments in patients with renal impairment, this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of acupressure and eucalyptus ...
Mohammad Mahdi Narimani, Mohadeseh Motamed‐Jahromi, Maryam Radmehr   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complementary Therapies: A Risk of Rupture with General Medicine? A Qualitative Study About the Personal Health Care Journey of Shiatsu Users in France

, 2022
International audienceContext: In 2014, the World Health Organization launched its second strategic plan on the development of complementary medicine. Shiatsu is one of eight alternative approaches worthy of interest.
Dos Santos, Anthony, Ruelle, Yannick, Laurent, Jacques, Spindler, Denis, Benaziza, Nouhad   +4 more
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