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Acupuncture combined with Guizhi Fuling Wan decoction for adenomyosis-associated dysmenorrhea: A case report 针刺配合桂枝茯苓丸汤治疗腺肌病相关性痛经1例
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103169
Tongtong Liu , SiWen Ma , XuePing Si
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Integrating traditional Chinese medicine in managing neutropenic fever during chemotherapy for pediatric lymphoma: A case report 结合中医药治疗小儿淋巴瘤化疗期间中性粒细胞减少热1例
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103166
Szu-Yu Pan , Shi-Chen Ou , Tung-Ti Chang
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The remaining spiritual wounds of the warriors after the war: A call for action 战后战士们残存的精神创伤:行动呼吁
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103165
Bayram Nejati-Zarnaqi , Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom
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Academic ageism: Marginalizing experienced researchers 学术年龄歧视:排斥有经验的研究人员
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103164
Lucindo J. Quintans-Júnior , Davi Pereira de Santana
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The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study 芳香疗法对剖宫产后妇女疼痛、舒适和焦虑的影响:一项随机对照研究
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103161
Gülnihal ARTUĞ CANSIZLAR , Nevin HOTUN ŞAHİN
{"title":"The impact of aromatherapy on pain, comfort, and anxiety in post-cesarean women: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Gülnihal ARTUĞ CANSIZLAR ,&nbsp;Nevin HOTUN ŞAHİN","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103161","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103161","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy on acute pain, anxiety, and comfort levels in primiparous women who underwent cesarean delivery.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>A randomized controlled experimental design was employed.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>The study was conducted between March 2022 and March 2023 in a public hospital in Istanbul with 120 women who met the inclusion criteria and participated voluntarily.</div></div><div><h3>Sample</h3><div>The sample consisted of 120 women divided into three groups: Intervention 1 (Inhaler) Group (<em>n</em> = 30), Intervention 2 (Massage) Group (<em>n</em> = 30), and Control Group (<em>n</em> = 60).</div></div><div><h3>Interventions</h3><div>Participants were assigned to groups using a simple random number table. Pre-test assessments included the Descriptive Information Form, State Anxiety Inventory, and Trait Anxiety Inventory. In the Massage Group, participants received a 10-minute essential oil massage starting at the 8th postoperative hour on Day 0 and twice daily for 10 min on Days 1 and 2. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). In the Inhaler Group, aromatherapy with essential oil inhaler sticks was administered four times daily for 5 min on postoperative Days 0, 1, and 2, followed by VAS evaluation. The Control Group received standard clinical care. On Day 2, all participants were reassessed using the State Anxiety Inventory, Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Postpartum Comfort Scale (PCS).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Pre-test scores showed no significant differences in anxiety levels between the groups (<em>p</em> &gt; 0.05). In the final evaluation, the Massage and Inhaler Groups had significantly lower VAS scores (1.670±0.922; 1.730±1.081) and State Anxiety Inventory scores (42.270±3.162; 44.530±3.181), and higher PCS scores (4.010±0.150; 3.819±0.245) compared to the Control Group. The Control Group exhibited higher VAS and anxiety scores and lower PCS scores.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Aromatherapy, particularly when applied via massage, is an effective non pharmacological method for reducing pain and anxiety and enhancing comfort in the postpartum period following cesarean delivery. Incorporating this approach into clinical protocols is recommended.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103161"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143823439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The treatment of primary immune thrombocytopenia from the perspective of spleen blood deficiency: a case report 脾血虚角度治疗原发性免疫性血小板减少症1例
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103163
Qiao Liu, Yong Jiang
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Investigation of the effect of emotional freedom technique (EFT) on sleep quality and fatigue in young people with sleep problems: Randomized controlled study 情绪释放技术(EFT)对青少年睡眠问题患者睡眠质量和疲劳的影响:随机对照研究
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103162
Handan Özcan , Merve Meşedüzü , Esma Gülen , Beyza Çopur
{"title":"Investigation of the effect of emotional freedom technique (EFT) on sleep quality and fatigue in young people with sleep problems: Randomized controlled study","authors":"Handan Özcan ,&nbsp;Merve Meşedüzü ,&nbsp;Esma Gülen ,&nbsp;Beyza Çopur","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103162","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103162","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Insomnia is a condition that negatively affects the quality of life, daily functioning, and academic success of university students.This study aims to investigate the effect of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on sleep quality and fatigue in young people with sleep problems.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>This study is a randomized controlled trial. A total of 64 students were included in the study and divided into two groups. There were 32 participants in the intervention group and 32 in the control group. The intervention group received two EFT sessions with a four-week interval, while no interventions were applied to the control group. Data were collected using a questionnaire form that included socio-demographic characteristics, the Insomnia Severity Index, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Fatigue Severity Scale. A p-value of &lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In the intervention group that received EFT, significant differences were found compared to the control group in terms of Insomnia Severity (t= 6.732, p= 0.001), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (t= 2.16, p= 0.034), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (t= 3.934, p= 0.001) scores. However, no significant difference was found in Fatigue Severity Scale scores (t= 0.910, p= 0.366). Nevertheless, the expected fatigue levels were maintained.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>According to the results, the application of EFT to young individuals with insomnia reduces insomnia and sleepiness issues and improves sleep quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103162"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143843275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Treatment of iatrogenic brachial plexopathy persisting for 3 years due to cervical foraminotomy using Korean medicine: A case report (CARE-compliant) 韩药治疗颈椎间孔切开术后3年医源性臂丛病1例(符合care标准)
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103160
Siyun Sung , Han-Gyul Lee , Seungwon Kwon , Woo-Sang Jung , Sang-Kwan Moon
{"title":"Treatment of iatrogenic brachial plexopathy persisting for 3 years due to cervical foraminotomy using Korean medicine: A case report (CARE-compliant)","authors":"Siyun Sung ,&nbsp;Han-Gyul Lee ,&nbsp;Seungwon Kwon ,&nbsp;Woo-Sang Jung ,&nbsp;Sang-Kwan Moon","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103160","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Extrinsic or iatrogenic brachial plexopathy often resolves spontaneously within six months. Although steroid therapy and rehabilitation interventions are employed in the management of brachial plexopathy, their efficacy remains limited with insufficient supporting evidence. Moreover, therapeutic options to improve symptoms after the natural recovery period are limited.</div></div><div><h3>Case presentation</h3><div>A 49-year-old Asian woman was admitted with a three-year history of right upper extremity weakness and pain. The patient was diagnosed with sequelae of iatrogenic right brachial plexus injury due to cervical foraminotomy based on the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the right brachial plexus and medical history. The patient was treated with a comprehensive treatment regimen, including the herbal prescription Bojungikgi-tang, bee venom pharmaco-acupuncture, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and electro-moxibustion. After 62 days of treatment, her motor strength, assessed using the modified Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, improved significantly from Grade 2.5 to Grade 4.5. The tolerated weight for dumbbells increased from 0.5 kg to 2 kg, and that for the weight bar increased from 0 kg to 2.07 kg. Pain intensity, measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), decreased from 5 to 1. The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) score markedly reduced from 81 to 23, and her performance in the Box and Block Test (BBT) improved from -6.24 to -2.82. Additionally, all domains of the Short Form Health Survey-36 (SF-36) reflected significant enhancement in the patient's physical and mental health.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This case suggests that combined treatment with Korean medicine might be an effective tool for treating brachial plexopathy symptoms. However, further studies are required to confirm the efficacy of this treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143814817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Wet cupping therapy and acupuncture applications in migraine patients: A randomized controlled trial 湿罐疗法和针灸在偏头痛患者中的应用:一项随机对照试验
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103158
Rana Celikkol , Suleyman Ersoy , Osman Cavus , Emin Pala , Velittin Selcuk Engin
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Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers 灵媒和恍惚通灵者的道德准则
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2025.103159
Siri K. Zemel, Helané Wahbeh
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