Reconceptualizing Somatic Dysfunction in the Light of a Neuroaesthetic Enactive Paradigm. [PDF]
Background: Palpatory findings are considered a central element of osteopathic practice, especially when associated with a patient’s altered regulative functions than with named somatic dysfunctions. Although osteopathic theories for somatic dysfunction could be plausible, the clinical applicability of the concept is debated, especially because it is ...
Consorti G +6 more
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Somatic stem cells and their dysfunction in endometriosis [PDF]
Emerging evidence indicates that somatic stem cells (SSCs) of different types prominently contribute to endometrium-associated disorders such as endometriosis.
Carlos eCalhaz-Jorge, Dusan eDjokovic
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Subtyping patients with somatic tinnitus: Modulation of tinnitus and history for somatic dysfunction help identify tinnitus patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE:Determine in a cohort of patients with normal hearing and chronic tinnitus if self-reported history for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and a positive modulation of tinnitus in the TMJ region could be suggestive of an underlying TMJ ...
Ralli M +9 more
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"What you feel under your hands": exploring professionals' perspective of somatic dysfunction in osteopathic clinical practice-a qualitative study. [PDF]
Background Despite controversy regarding its validity and clinical usefulness, manual examination findings still have an important role for manipulative therapies. As an example, somatic dysfunction (SD) remains central to osteopathic practice.This study
Arcuri L +5 more
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ObjectiveThis study evaluated the treatment outcomes of agomelatine on anhedonic state, anxiety/somatic symptoms, and sexual function in Chinese patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).MethodIn total, 93 adult patients with MDD were enrolled, and ...
Xiao-Meng Xie, Nan Lyu
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Somatic dysfunction: An osteopathic conundrum [PDF]
Abstract Somatic dysfunction is considered a central concept for the theory and practice of osteopathy, but its relevance to the modern profession is questionable due to its unclear pathophysiology and poor reliability of detection. This article will explore the factors that may produce clinical signs attributed to somatic dysfunction and discuss the ...
Gary Fryer
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Beyond Fat: Reframing MASLD Through Genetics, Clonal Biology, and Precision Hepatology. [PDF]
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has traditionally been conceptualized as a predominantly metabolic disorder driven by obesity and insulin resistance. However, recent advances in human genetics have revealed a more complex
Crespo J +4 more
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Commentary: Somatic Stem Cells and Their Dysfunction in Endometriosis [PDF]
Ekaterini Christina Tampaki +4 more
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Stretch Receptor and Somatic Dysfunction: A Narrative Review
Abstract From its founding by Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, through the work of many contributors, one of the cornerstones of osteopathic medicine has been its ability to aid health by promoting neuromuscular homeostasis. As part of the understanding of osteopathic medicine since the time of Still, the proper functioning of stretch ...
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Reliability and Validity of the Variability Model Testing Procedure for Somatic Dysfunction Assessment: A Comparison with Gait Analysis Parameters in Healthy Subjects. [PDF]
Vismara L +9 more
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