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HubMed - Alternative Health
Complementary health therapies: moving towards an integrated health model.
Collegian. 2013; 20(1): 51-60
Hilbers J, Lewis C
There is increasing use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs), particularly amongst patients with cancer. This paper aims to better understand the types of CAM people are using and explore the reasons for using these approaches. This paper will also identify what patients want from health professionals in relation to CAM and the actions and attitudes of health professionals towards CAM. Finally, this paper will discuss the potential implications for health services.Two surveys were conducted, a self-administered survey was completed by oncology patients; and a second online survey completed by staff.Patients used CAM as an adjunct to services they receive from conventional health services, not as an alternative. The positive and empowering role that complementary health practices play in people's lives was a common theme as was the need for CAM to be used with care. Survey responses by health care staff revealed mixed views of CAM. Most staff had positive views about CAM as a treatment adjunct and said they responded to patients accordingly. Only a minority expressed scepticism and were less inclined to support CAM use by their patients. Nevertheless, few staff instigated discussions around CAM.This paper presents key considerations for health services wanting to better respond to CAM and adopt an integrated approach to health care.
HubMed - Laser Acupuncture
A novel approach for copy number variation analysis by combining multiplex PCR with matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
J Biotechnol. 2013 May 1;
Gao Y, Chen X, Wang J, Shangguan S, Dai Y, Zhang T, Liu J
With the increasing interest in copy number variation as it pertains to human genomic variation, common phenotypes, and disease susceptibility, there is a pressing need for methods to accurately identify copy number. In this study, we developed a simple approach that combines multiplex PCR with matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry for submicroscopic copy number variation detection. Two pairs of primers were used to simultaneously amplify query and endogenous control regions in the same reaction. Using a base extension reaction, the two amplicons were then distinguished and quantified in a mass spectrometry map. The peak ratio between the test region and the endogenous control region was manually calculated. The relative copy number could be determined by comparing the peak ratio between the test and control samples. This method generated a copy number measurement comparable to those produced by two other commonly used methods - multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification and quantitative real-time PCR. Furthermore, it can discriminate a wide range of copy numbers. With a typical 384-format SpectroCHIP, at least six loci on 384 samples can be analyzed simultaneously in a hexaplex assay, making this assay adaptable for high throughput, and potentially applicable for large-scale association studies.
HubMed - Low Level Laser therapy
Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy on Scar Tissue.
J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2013 Apr 22;
Freitas CP, Melo C, Alexandrino AM, Noites A
Abstract Background: Physiotherapy has a very important role for the maintenance of the integumentary system integrity. Very few evidence exists in humans. Nevertheless, there are some studies about tissue regeneration using low level laser therapy (LLLT). Aim: To analyse the effectiveness of LLLT on scar tissue. Methods: Seventeen volunteer subjects were stratified by age of their scars, and then randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG) - n= 9 -, and a placebo group (PG) - n= 8. Fifteen sessions were applied to both groups 3 times a week. However in the PG the laser device was switched off. Scars' thickness, length, width, macroscopic aspect, pain threshold, pain perception and itching were measured. Results: After 5 weeks there were no statistically significant differences in any variable between both groups. Therefore, analysing independently each group, EG showed a significantly improvement in macroscopic aspect (p=0,003) using LLLT. Taking into account scars' age, LLLT showed in EG a tendency to decrease older scars' thickness. Conclusion: The intervention with LLLT appears to have a positive effect on the macroscopic scars' appearance, and on old scars' thickness, in the studied sample. However, it cannot be said for sure that LLLT has influence on scar tissue.
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