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{"title":"Interventions to increase time spent outdoors for preventing incidence and progression of myopia in children: Summary of a Cochrane review","authors":"Amy Verstappen","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103139","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103139","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143768530","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}

{"title":"Promoting elderly wellbeing through indigenous music and choral performance","authors":"Ntshengedzeni Evans Netshivhambe","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103145","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103145","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper explores the impact of indigenous instrumental music and choir performances on the wellbeing of elderly individuals who perform their music at the Hlanganani Malamulele Society for the Aged centre in Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa. It examines how these musical activities provide emotional nourishment and promote happiness and wellbeing among the elderly. Through interviews, performances, music transcription, participation, and observation, the study finds that engagement in music activities, such as choir singing, performing and listening to indigenous instruments, significantly promotes the wellbeing and health of the elderly. The findings suggest that these musical activities contribute to the reduction of stress and depression while encouraging a fulfilling lifestyle for the elderly participants. This paper argues that indigenous instrumental and choral music play a crucial role in fostering a healthy, wellbeing and happy life for the elderly members.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143681105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From convenience to crisis: the shifting narrative of ultra-processed foods","authors":"Nicol La Cumbre-Gibbs ,&nbsp;Judith T. Zelikoff","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103140","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103140","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143620340","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}

{"title":"Indigenous knowledges. What they are and why they matter.","authors":"Natasha Tassell-Matamua","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103144","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103144","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Indigenous Insights</em> aims to shed light on Indigenous knowledges by addressing some key issues that surround them and explain why and how they are not simply applicable to Indigenous peoples, but have relevance and importance to integrative health and healing for all peoples.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143620348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrative nursing notes","authors":"Mary Jo Kreitzer ,&nbsp;Mary Koithan","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103143","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103143","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143601424","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}

{"title":"Exploring alternative approaches: A case report on palmoplantar keratoderma treated with unani medicine","authors":"Dr Juwairiya Ilyas,&nbsp;Dr Mohd Arshad Jamal","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103138","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103138","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Palmoplantar Keratoderma (PPK) is a heterogeneous group of hereditary and acquired cornification disorders defined by hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, often resulting in significant discomfort and reduced quality of life. The clinical features include well defined yellowish hyperkeratotic plaques on palm and soles. Treatment typically relies on topical keratolytic agents, including salicylic acid, lactic acid, urea and in more severe cases, systemic therapy with oral retinoids may be required. While there are numerous case reports and published articles on the management of palmoplantar keratoderma within the framework of allopathic medicine, there is a noticeable scarcity of literature addressing the treatment of PPK through Unani medicine. Exploring Unani medicine for chronic skin conditions offers a promising alternative to conventional allopathic treatments, especially when the latter proves ineffective or causes undesirable side effects.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical features and outcome</h3><div>A 10-year-old male child presented with a two-year history of progressive thickening and hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles. The mother of the patient first noticed cracks on his left sole, which gradually progressed into thickened, rough lesions. After 6 months the same kind of lesion was observed on right sole gradually the lesions appear on right palm and then left palm. A diagnosis of palmoplantar keratoderma was made based on clinical findings and patient took the allopathic treatment on and off for several months but there was only minimal improvement and reappearance of lesions after few days, so the patient's family sought Unani medicine as an alternative therapy. After 6 weeks of Unani treatment, the patient showed remarkable improvement, including reduced skin thickening, relief from discomfort, and restored skin flexibility.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This case report highlights the successful resolution of PPK in a 10-year-old male child patient following treatment with Unani medicine. Moreover, it suggests the potential applicability of Unani medicine approach for managing chronic skin diseases. More controlled studies are required to determine its efficacy in other PPK cases. For chronic or complex skin diseases, using Unani medicine instead of traditional treatment may provide a more comprehensive approach and better outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 3","pages":"Article 103138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143593062","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}

{"title":"The continuity of consciousness","authors":"Stephan A. Schwartz","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2024.103106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2024.103106","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 2","pages":"Article 103106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143591688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Masthead page","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1550-8307(25)00040-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1550-8307(25)00040-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 2","pages":"Article 103149"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143621297","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}

{"title":"The effects of baduanjin qigong exercise via telerehabilitation in ankylosing spondylitis: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Gokce Yagmur Gunes Gencer ,&nbsp;Sebahat Yaprak Cetin ,&nbsp;Duygu Sanem Kara ,&nbsp;Saniye Yardim ,&nbsp;Ayse Ayan","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2024.103078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2024.103078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and purpose</h3><div>Baduanjin qigong exercises have previously been reported to improve Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of 12-week Baduanjin qigong exercises in patients with AS.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Fifty-nine patients with AS aged 18–64 were included in the study. The participants were divided into two groups. The intervention group performed Baduanjin qigong online exercise program, control group received home exercises for 45 min twice a week for 12 weeks. Before and after the 12-week exercise program, patients were evaluated using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)-Functional Index (BASFI)-Metrology Index (BASMI), chest expansion measurement, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ASQoL).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>When the groups were compared after the intervention, there was a significant difference in favor of the intervention group in the BASMI (p: 0.00–0.04), FSS (p:0.01), and chest expansion (p:0.04). Also, the delta values of the groups were compared; the intervention group was found to be superior in terms of PSQI (p:0.01), BASFI (p:0.00), and BASMI (p:0.04).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Baduanjin qigong should be added to rehabilitation programs as a complementary method to improve fatigue levels, chest expansion, flexibility, functionality, and quality of life in patients with AS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 2","pages":"Article 103078"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142696027","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}

{"title":"Corrigendum to “The effect of Helfer skin tap technique on hepatitis B vaccine intramuscular injection pain in neonates: A randomized controlled trial” [EXPLORE, 19 (2023) 238-242]","authors":"Şefika Dilek Güven ,&nbsp;Nazan Çakırer Çalbayram","doi":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103135","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.explore.2025.103135","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50459,"journal":{"name":"Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing","volume":"21 2","pages":"Article 103135"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143436472","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}