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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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Kernig’s sign

Purpose of Kernig’s sign: To determine if the patient has inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) (1). Patient position: Lying supine (conventional practice). VM Kernig originally elicited this sign by having the patient in sitting position. Examiner position: Standing beside the bed, facing the patient. Procedure: With the patient lying supine, flex one of the patient’s legs (hip and knee joints) to 90 degrees, and then … Continue reading Kernig’s sign

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Brudziński’s symphyseal sign

Purpose of Brudziński’s symphyseal sign : To determine if the patient has inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) (1). Patient position: Lying supine. Examiner position: Standing beside the bed, facing the patient. Procedure: With the patient lying supine, place the heel of your hands on patient’s pubic symphysis and apply gentle pressure. Outcome: If this manoeuvre causes involuntary flexion of the patient’s hips and knees and … Continue reading Brudziński’s symphyseal sign

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Brudziński’s Obscure Cheek Sign

Purpose of Brudziński’s obscure cheek sign: To determine if the patient has inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) (1). Patient position: Lying supine. Examiner position: Standing beside the bed, facing the patient. Procedure: With the patient lying supine, apply pressure on both cheeks of the patient, inferior to the zygomatic arch. Outcome: Brudziński’s sign is a sign of meningeal irritation. If meningeal irritation is present, this … Continue reading Brudziński’s Obscure Cheek Sign

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Brudziński’s Reciprocal Contralateral Reflex Sign

Purpose of Brudziński’s Reciprocal Contralateral Reflex Sign: To determine if the patient has inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) (1). Patient position: Lying supine. Examiner position: Standing beside the bed, facing the patient. Procedure: First, place one of the patient’s legs (hip and knee joints) in flexion. A leg first placed in flexion causes a reflex, involuntary movement of extension after the passive flexion of the … Continue reading Brudziński’s Reciprocal Contralateral Reflex Sign

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