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View article: <i>Chemotherapy Under Fire</i> : Narratives of Patients With Cancer During Wartime
<i>Chemotherapy Under Fire</i> : Narratives of Patients With Cancer During Wartime Open
Study objective Patients with cancer living in regions of war face significant quality of life (QoL)‐related concerns, both cancer‐ and war‐related. This study examined the correlation between narratives of patients referred to an integrat…
View article: Yoga versus health education for persistent fatigue in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial
Yoga versus health education for persistent fatigue in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Post-COVID-19 syndrome, defined by persistent symptoms lasting beyond 12 weeks of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, affects both severe and mild COVID-19 cases. Fatigue is the most common symptom, impacting 58% of patients. Other sympto…
View article: Whole-body hyperthermia as part of a multimodal treatment for patients with post-covid syndrome – a case series
Whole-body hyperthermia as part of a multimodal treatment for patients with post-covid syndrome – a case series Open
Study results provide preliminary evidence for potentially positive effects of WBH in the setting of this study, in which it is embedded in a multimodal therapy approach. The results should be substantiated by future RCTs to identify speci…
View article: P468: Pathologic regression and treatment dose intensity in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with or without Viscum album extract injections: a retrospective study
P468: Pathologic regression and treatment dose intensity in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with or without Viscum album extract injections: a retrospective study Open
View article: Coming out of the Integrative Oncology Comfort Zone: Addressing Healthcare Providers' Wartime‐Related Concerns
Coming out of the Integrative Oncology Comfort Zone: Addressing Healthcare Providers' Wartime‐Related Concerns Open
Study objective To assess the impact of a personalized integrative medicine (IM) intervention on healthcare providers (HCPs) expressing war‐related emotional/spiritual and physical concerns. Methods Physicians, nurses, para‐medical and oth…
View article: Mobile Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for Work-Related Stress in Employees and the Influence of Instruction Format (Digital or Live) on Training Outcome: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial
Mobile Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for Work-Related Stress in Employees and the Influence of Instruction Format (Digital or Live) on Training Outcome: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and receptive music therapy for sleep disorders in the elderly—ELAMUS: study protocol
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and receptive music therapy for sleep disorders in the elderly—ELAMUS: study protocol Open
Background Globally, the demographic shift towards an aging population leads to significant challenges in healthcare systems, specifically due to an increasing incidence of multimorbidity resulting in polypharmacy among the elderly. Simult…
View article: Averaging Times for Pulse Oximeter Measurements – A Review of Manuscripts Published in the Top Five Sleep Medicine Journals
Averaging Times for Pulse Oximeter Measurements – A Review of Manuscripts Published in the Top Five Sleep Medicine Journals Open
The AVT is only rarely mentioned in sleep medicine papers, despite its influence on sleep study results. Reported AVTs were heterogenous. Further research is warranted to set up guidelines for using or reporting the AVT.
View article: Association Between Applying a Mobile Health Decision Aid and Education Application and Caregivers' Behavioral Change in the Management of Child Febrile Illnesses - Use of Antibiotics, Antipyretics, and the Healthcare System: A Single-Arm Prospective Pre-Post Intervention Study (Preprint)
Association Between Applying a Mobile Health Decision Aid and Education Application and Caregivers' Behavioral Change in the Management of Child Febrile Illnesses - Use of Antibiotics, Antipyretics, and the Healthcare System: A Single-Arm Prospective Pre-Post Intervention Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Feverish illnesses are common among children, presenting a management challenge for caregivers. Despite evidence supporting beneficial immunological effects, the practical implementation of this knowledge is lacking and a preva…
View article: Effect of Buteyko breathing technique on clinical and functional parameters in adult patients with asthma: a randomized, controlled study
Effect of Buteyko breathing technique on clinical and functional parameters in adult patients with asthma: a randomized, controlled study Open
View article: Antibiotic Use in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Practicing Integrative Medicine—A Retrospective Analysis
Antibiotic Use in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Practicing Integrative Medicine—A Retrospective Analysis Open
Background: Antibiotic use in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) remains high. Low antibiotic prescribing has been documented among physicians trained in complementary medicine. This study sought to identify if an NICU int…
View article: Editorial: Case reports in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition 2022
Editorial: Case reports in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition 2022 Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Pediatr., 25 May 2023Sec. Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2023.1206993
View article: Lessons Learned—The Impact of the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on German Waldorf Parents’ Support Needs and Their Rating of Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
Lessons Learned—The Impact of the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on German Waldorf Parents’ Support Needs and Their Rating of Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Open
Background: COVID-19-related lockdowns and homeschooling have imposed a substantial burden on school-aged children and parents. Waldorf education is a reform-educational concept. Little is known about the situation of German Waldorf famili…
View article: Body-dissatisfaction directs avatar perception: Embodiment and selective visual attention in body-mass modified self-avatars
Body-dissatisfaction directs avatar perception: Embodiment and selective visual attention in body-mass modified self-avatars Open
Human agents immersed in metaverse technologies such as virtual reality (VR) are routinely disconnected from their actual physical appearance and embodied in another virtual body, referred to as self-avatar. Such body transformations can h…
View article: Proctoclysis for rehydration in children – A scoping review and a pilot survey among medical doctors
Proctoclysis for rehydration in children – A scoping review and a pilot survey among medical doctors Open
Although proctoclysis (enema) is a historically proven, safe and cost-effective rehydration method that needs little training for users and can effectively replace intravenous hydration in different care settings, it is an uncommon choice …
View article: Do Chest Compresses with Mustard or Ginger Affect Warmth Regulation in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial
Do Chest Compresses with Mustard or Ginger Affect Warmth Regulation in Healthy Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background. Chest compresses with mustard (MU) or ginger (GI) are a complementary treatment option for respiratory tract infections. However, little is known about their specific thermogenic qualities. This study examines the short-term ef…
View article: Do ginger footbaths improve symptoms of insomnia more than footbaths with warm water only? – A randomized controlled study
Do ginger footbaths improve symptoms of insomnia more than footbaths with warm water only? – A randomized controlled study Open
View article: Supplementary Material for: Topical Rosmarinus officinalis L. in Systemic Sclerosis-Related Raynaud’s Phenomenon: An Open-Label Pilot Study
Supplementary Material for: Topical Rosmarinus officinalis L. in Systemic Sclerosis-Related Raynaud’s Phenomenon: An Open-Label Pilot Study Open
Background: An effective and well tolerated topical treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon is needed. The aim of this pilot study was to determine change in skin temperature and self-reported warmth perception from topical rosemary essential oi…
View article: The Immediate Effect of <b><i>Sinapis nigra</i></b> and <b><i>Zingiber officinale</i></b> as Thermogenic Substances during Footbaths: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
The Immediate Effect of <b><i>Sinapis nigra</i></b> and <b><i>Zingiber officinale</i></b> as Thermogenic Substances during Footbaths: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial Open
Objective: Warm footbaths infused with Sinapis nigra (mustard, or MU) or Zingiber officinale (ginger, or GI) are used for various thermoregulatory conditions, but little is known about how they are perceived by …
View article: A Comprehensive Prospective Comparison of Acute Skin Toxicity after Hypofractionated and Normofractionated Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer
A Comprehensive Prospective Comparison of Acute Skin Toxicity after Hypofractionated and Normofractionated Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer Open
The current study aims to determine whether hypofractionated radiotherapy (HF) leads to lower rates of acute radiodermatitis compared to conventional normofractionated radiotherapy (CF). A total of 166 patients with invasive breast cancer …
View article: Sensing the lightness: a narrative analysis of an integrative medicine program for healthcare providers in the COVID-19 department
Sensing the lightness: a narrative analysis of an integrative medicine program for healthcare providers in the COVID-19 department Open
View article: Sensing the lightness: a narrative analysis of an integrative medicine program for healthcare providers in the COVID-19 department
Sensing the lightness: a narrative analysis of an integrative medicine program for healthcare providers in the COVID-19 department Open
Objectives There is limited research addressing physical and emotional exhaustion among healthcare providers (HCPs) in COVID-19 departments. We examined the impact of an integrative medicine (IM) intervention for HCPs working in isolated C…
View article: Warm Footbaths with Sinapis nigra or Zingiber officinale Enhance Self-Reported Vitality in Healthy Adults More than Footbaths with Warm Water Only: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Warm Footbaths with Sinapis nigra or Zingiber officinale Enhance Self-Reported Vitality in Healthy Adults More than Footbaths with Warm Water Only: A Randomized, Controlled Trial Open
Objectives. To examine the effects of warm footbaths with thermogenic medicinal powders on vitality and heart rate variability in healthy adults. Intervention and Outcome. Seventeen healthy young adults (22.1 ± 2.4 years, 11 females) recei…
View article: Are Changes in Body Dissatisfaction Dependent on Gaze Patterns during Embodiment of Body-Mass Modified or Normal-Weight Self- Avatars?
Are Changes in Body Dissatisfaction Dependent on Gaze Patterns during Embodiment of Body-Mass Modified or Normal-Weight Self- Avatars? Open
A1 Background (See introduction I1) Cognitive-behavioral theories suggest that body-related visual attention causally contributes to negative body image and body experience in eating disorder patients. Frequent gazes towards unattractive b…
View article: The São Paulo agreement on integrative pediatrics: A consensus-based document fostering integrative health of children and adolescents globally
The São Paulo agreement on integrative pediatrics: A consensus-based document fostering integrative health of children and adolescents globally Open
View article: The P.E.A.N.U.T. Method: Update on an Integrative System Approach for the Treatment of Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion and Adenoid Hypertrophy in Children
The P.E.A.N.U.T. Method: Update on an Integrative System Approach for the Treatment of Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion and Adenoid Hypertrophy in Children Open
Background and objectives: Based on our previous single-center study on optimization of treatment of chronic otitis media with effusion (COME) and adenoid hypertrophy (AH) in children using a noninvasive system approach to lower the necess…
View article: Increasing Warmth in Oncological Patients: A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Pilot Trial Examining the Efficacy of Mustard and Ginger Footbaths
Increasing Warmth in Oncological Patients: A Randomized Controlled Cross-Over Pilot Trial Examining the Efficacy of Mustard and Ginger Footbaths Open
Objective: To analyze the thermogenic effects of footbaths with medicinal powders in oncological patients (ON) and healthy controls (HC). Intervention and Outcomes: Thirty-six participants (23 ON, 13 HC; 24 females; 49.9 ± 13.3 years) rece…
View article: The Buteyko breathing technique in children with asthma: a randomized controlled pilot study
The Buteyko breathing technique in children with asthma: a randomized controlled pilot study Open
Our preliminary findings suggest that the addition of BBT to treatment as usual for children with asthma enhances outcomes with respect to spirometry and parental emotional function but does not lead to reductions in medication, at least o…
View article: Comparative analysis of resource utilization in integrative anthroposophic and all German pediatric inpatient departments
Comparative analysis of resource utilization in integrative anthroposophic and all German pediatric inpatient departments Open
View article: Comparing Effectiveness of HRV-Biofeedback and Mindfulness for Workplace Stress Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparing Effectiveness of HRV-Biofeedback and Mindfulness for Workplace Stress Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Psychophysiological disorders due to work-related stress continue to be highly costly for health systems and approaches for cost-effective and easily accessible interventions are much needed. Both heart rate variability-biofeedback (HRV-Bf…