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Do dragon needling and cupping techniques provide greater therapeutic benefits than prednisone for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome?

In 2012, Xu, et. al., conducted a study has demonstrated that the traditional Chinese medicine techniques of coiling dragon needling and moving cupping on the back may offer superior therapeutic benefits for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) compared to the conventional Western treatment with Prednisone. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a combined therapy of coiling dragon needling and back cupping with that of … Continue reading Do dragon needling and cupping techniques provide greater therapeutic benefits than prednisone for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Diagnostic Process

Diagnosis is a process that involves collecting data about one’s illness (collate their symptoms) and determine their anatomic, physiologic and/or psychosocial derangement (usually called disease) through clinical reasoning in order to direct a clinician toward offering specific treatments (Reed, 1992; Balogh et al, 2015). Systems of Clinical Reasoning in the Diagnostic Process: There are two main systems of clinical reasoning used in diagnosis (Balogh et … Continue reading Diagnostic Process

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How effective is medical Qigong in reducing inflammation in cancer patients?

In 2012, Oh, et. al., conducted a randomized controlled trial which has found that medical Qigong (MQ), a practice combining gentle exercise and meditation, significantly improves cognitive function, quality of life, and reduces inflammation in cancer patients. The study, conducted by a team of researchers led by Byeongsang Oh, involved 81 cancer patients and highlights the potential benefits of MQ as a complementary therapy for … Continue reading How effective is medical Qigong in reducing inflammation in cancer patients?

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Does combining traction with stretching and infrared therapy enhance low back pain rehabilitation?

In 2012, a researchers at Cairo University have conducted a groundbreaking study exploring the benefits of lumbar extension traction in conjunction with traditional stretching exercises and infrared radiation for patients suffering from chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP). Published by Aliaa A. Diab and Ibrahim M. Moustafa, the study aimed to assess the efficacy of this combined treatment on the lumbar curve, pain levels, and … Continue reading Does combining traction with stretching and infrared therapy enhance low back pain rehabilitation?

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How effective is Tai Chi for elderly balance and sleep?

In 2012, a randomized controlled trial, researchers Manh Hung Nguyen and Andreas Kruse have uncovered compelling evidence supporting the benefits of Tai chi for elderly individuals. Conducted in Vinh city, Vietnam, the study aimed to evaluate the effects of Tai chi on balance, sleep quality, and cognitive performance among community-dwelling seniors. The trial involved 102 elderly participants who were randomly assigned to either a Tai … Continue reading How effective is Tai Chi for elderly balance and sleep?

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