Effect of lansoprazole on the epigastric symptoms of functional dyspepsia (ELF study): A multicentre, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
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Jan 1, 2013
This multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Japan evaluated lansoprazole 15 mg daily for 4 weeks in functional dyspepsia diagnosed by Rome III criteria. Lansoprazole showed higher overall symptom relief than placebo at week 4 and improved epigastric pain and burning scores. Postprandial…
[Modulation of Ca(2+)-dependent proteinase activity in invertebrates and fish under the action of weak low-frequency magnetic fields].
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Jan 1, 2013
This study examined whether weak low-frequency magnetic fields affect Ca2+-dependent proteinases (calpains) in fish and invertebrates using in vivo and in vitro experiments. The authors report a significant decrease in calpain activity in animals exposed to a field tuned to Ca2+ parametric resonance, and substantial…
Effect of pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation on clinical improvements in the patients of chronic intractable shoulder pain.
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Jan 1, 2013
This study evaluated pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) neuromodulation of the suprascapular nerve in 11 patients with chronic shoulder pain from adhesive capsulitis and/or rotator cuff tear. Pain (VAS) and shoulder-related quality of life/function (OSS) were assessed before treatment and monthly after PRF for up to 9…
Is there a stable vertebral height restoration with the new radiofrequency kyphoplasty? A clinical and radiological study.
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Jan 1, 2013
This prospective clinical and radiological study evaluated radiofrequency kyphoplasty in 25 patients with 30 fresh osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Pain scores decreased significantly postoperatively and at 3 months, and vertebral height/kyphosis measures improved and remained stable at follow-up. The authors report…
Radiofrequency upper thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of critical upper limb ischemia--a case series.
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Jan 1, 2013
This paper reports three cases of upper limb critical ischemia with chronic hand/finger defects treated using radiofrequency upper thoracic sympathectomy (thermolysis). The authors state that standard conservative treatments had failed and surgery was initially not indicated. They report the intervention was…
Pulsed radiofrequency in peripheral posttraumatic neuropathic pain: A double blind sham controlled randomized clinical trial.
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Jan 1, 2012
This double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial evaluated pulsed radiofrequency applied to injured peripheral nerves for peripheral posttraumatic neuropathic pain. Among 43 analyzed participants, PRF did not show statistically significant benefit over sham for pain reduction at 3 months, nor for neuropathic pain…
Short-term effects of pulsed radiofrequency on chronic refractory cervical radicular pain.
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Jan 1, 2011
This small clinical study evaluated pulsed radiofrequency applied to the cervical dorsal root ganglion in patients with chronic refractory cervical radicular pain. Pain (VAS) and disability (NDI) improved over 3 months, with most patients reporting ≥50% pain relief and satisfaction at follow-up. No adverse effects…
Would pulsed radiofrequency applied to different anatomical regions have effective results for chronic pain treatment?
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Jan 1, 2011
This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for chronic pain in patients who did not respond to conventional treatment. Across 24 patients treated at different anatomical regions, 66.7% reportedly achieved at least a 50% reduction in VAS pain scores over a mean follow-up of 8.5…
The use of pulsed radiofrequency treatment for chronic benign pancreatitis pain.
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Jan 1, 2009
This paper reports on pulsed radiofrequency treatment as an interventional approach for pain due to chronic benign pancreatitis. The authors describe their experience in two patients and characterize the technique as minimally neurodestructive and potentially able to reduce pain perception by altering nerve…
Evaluation of the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field in the management of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy.
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Jan 1, 2009
This randomized controlled trial evaluated low-power, low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy at 600 Hz and 800 Hz as an adjunct treatment for diabetic polyneuropathy. Thirty participants were randomized to 600 Hz PEMF, 800 Hz PEMF, or usual medical treatment for 12 days. The abstract reports…
[Fluorescence spectra analysis of papain treated by pulsed electric field].
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Jan 1, 2007
This in vitro study used fluorescence excitation, emission, and polarization spectra to assess structural changes in papain after pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment. Under the reported PEF conditions (50 kV/cm, 1500 Hz, 40 µs pulses, 19,800 pulses), papain activity decreased by 56.5%. Spectral changes (increased…