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Fioravanti A, Antonelli M, Vitale M. Advances in modern Balneology: new evidence-based indications from recent studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00484-024-02749-8. [PMID: 39085662 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02749-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Balneotherapy (BT) is a therapeutic approach that utilizes various forms of water-based treatments to promote health and well-being. BT possesses a rich historical heritage and has garnered recognition from esteemed institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Recent scientific research enables the identification of relevant diseases (obesity, metabolic diseases, sleep disorders, mental health conditions, Long-COVID-19, and cancer rehabilitation) that could potentially benefit from balneo-therapeutic treatments, thereby presenting new avenues of opportunity for SPA ("Salus per Aquam") medicine. These conditions exemplify the potential benefits of BT for ailments beyond the traditional scope of treatment associated with BT (most commonly osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, rheumatic back pain, and chronic inflammatory respiratory or skin disorders). Overall, the current scientific evidence suggests that BT holds significant potential for enhancing both individual wellbeing and public health. However, further high-quality clinical trials are essential to corroborate these preliminary findings and to provide critical insights into the therapeutic benefits of BT, paving the way for its broader integration into healthcare practices and public health initiatives.
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- Antonella Fioravanti
- OMTh (Organizzazione Mondiale del Termalismo), Levico Terme, Italy
- ISMH (International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology), Aix-les-Bains, France
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- Department of Public Health, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- FoRST (Foundation for Scientific Research in Balneology), Rome, Italy
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Antonelli M, Fasano F, Veronesi L, Donelli D, Vitale M, Pasquarella C. Balneotherapy and cortisol levels: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00484-024-02721-6. [PMID: 38884799 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02721-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The main objective of this review is to examine the impact of balneotherapy on serum and salivary cortisol concentrations. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, and Google Scholar. The databases were screened from inception up until April 2024. After screening the scientific literature, 845 articles were retrieved and 17 studies, involving a total of 765 participants, were eventually included in the review. Among them, four were randomized controlled trials, five were non-randomized studies, and eight were pre-post studies with no control group. The evidence gathered in this review indicates a significant short-term reduction in cortisol levels in healthy individuals undergoing balneotherapy, particularly those experiencing high levels of stress. Conversely, in patients with rheumatic conditions (especially if elderly), increases in cortisol levels induced by balneotherapy can act as beneficial hormetic stress, reducing inflammatory mediators and improving pain and functional quality of life. The meta-analysis shows an overall trend of reduction in stress hormone levels, more pronounced in the intervention group undergoing mud-balneotherapy compared to the control group, a finding that, however, does not reach statistical significance (g=-0.11 [95% CI: -0.30; 0.08]; p > 0.05). Current scientific evidence demonstrates that balneotherapy has a positive impact on the regulation of cortisol levels. The regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the beneficial effects observed on health parameters and quality of life allow mud-balneotherapy to be classified as eustressful stimuli useful in preventing stress-related pathologies in healthy individuals and in alleviating symptoms in patients with chronic conditions. Future research on the topic is advised.
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- Michele Antonelli
- Department of Public Health, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, Via Giovanni Amendola 2, Reggio Emilia, 42122, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Italian Foundation for Scientific Research in Balneology (FoRST), Rome, Italy
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Chen Y, Luo F, Han L, Qin Q, Zeng Q, Zhou X, Huang Y, Gao Q, Wang W, Shi Q, Wang Q, Yu Z, Wang T, Jiang J. Centralized health management based on hot spring resort improves physical examination indicators and sleep quality in people at high risk of chronic diseases: a randomized controlled trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2023; 67:2011-2024. [PMID: 37801161 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-023-02558-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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We study the effects of centralized health management based on hot spring resorts on the physical examination index and sleep quality of people at high risk of chronic diseases. We recruited 114 volunteers at high risk of chronic diseases. We then divided them into 57 in the intervention group and 57 in the control group. The intervention group collectively received 4 weeks (28 days) of comprehensive health management interventions at Tongjing Hotspring Resort, including regular schedules, balanced diet, appropriate exercise, targeted health education, etc. The main outcomes are physical examination indicators (height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, lipids, and glucose) and sleep quality. Both groups underwent a questionnaire and physical examination at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks. Intragroup comparisons grouped by exposure criteria showed decreases in BMI, waist circumference, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and blood glucose in the intervention group at both 2 and 4 weeks (all P < 0.05); however, in the control group, only triglycerides decreased at 4 weeks (P < 0.05). Intergroup comparisons showed BMI and waist circumference were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group at 4 weeks (all P < 0.05). Intragroup comparisons of insomnia severity index (ISI) scores showed a significant decrease in the intervention group at both 2 and 4 weeks (all P < 0.001) with no significant change in the control group (P > 0.05). Intergroup comparisons showed that the insomnia severity index (ISI) scores were significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group at baseline (P = 0.006) but became significantly lower than the control group at 2 and 4 weeks (all P < 0.001). Thus, this pattern significantly improved BMI, waist circumference, triglycerides, and sleep in the intervention group. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Chinese Clinical Trials Registry: ChiCTR2100053201, registered 14 Nov 2021. (Retroactive Registration).
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- Yu Chen
- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Experimental Teaching Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nan'an District People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Medical Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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James TJ, Corbett J, Cummings M, Allard S, Shute JK, Belcher H, Mayes H, Gould AAM, Piccolo DD, Tipton M, Perissiou M, Saynor ZL, Shepherd AI. The effect of repeated hot water immersion on insulin sensitivity, heat shock protein 70, and inflammation in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2023; 325:E755-E763. [PMID: 37938179 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00222.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Repeated hot water immersion (HWI) can improve glycemic control in healthy individuals but data are limited for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The present study investigated whether repeated HWI improves insulin sensitivity and inflammatory status and reduces plasma ([extracellular heat shock protein 70]) [eHSP70] and resting metabolic rate (RMR). Fourteen individuals with T2DM participated in this pre- versus postintervention study, with outcome measures assessed in fasted (≥12 h) and postprandial (2-h post-75 g glucose ingestion) states. HWI consisted of 1 h in 40°C water (target rectal temperature 38.5°C-39°C) repeated 8-10 times within a 14-day period. Outcome measures included insulin sensitivity, plasma [glucose], [insulin], [eHSP70], inflammatory markers, RMR, and substrate utilization. The HWI intervention increased fasted insulin sensitivity (QUICKI; P = 0.03) and lowered fasted plasma [insulin] (P = 0.04), but fasting plasma [glucose] (P = 0.83), [eHSP70] (P = 0.08), [IL-6] (P = 0.55), [IL-10] (P = 0.59), postprandial insulin sensitivity (P = 0.19), plasma [glucose] (P = 0.40), and [insulin] (P = 0.47) were not different. RMR was reduced by 6.63% (P < 0.05), although carbohydrate (P = 0.43) and fat oxidation (P = 0.99) rates were unchanged. This study shows that 8-10 HWIs within a 14-day period improved fasting insulin sensitivity and plasma [insulin] in individuals with T2DM, but not when glucose tolerance is challenged. HWI also improves metabolic efficiency (i.e., reduced RMR). Together these results could be clinically important and have implications for metabolic health outcomes and well-being in individuals with T2DM.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This is the first study to investigate repeated HWI to raise deep body temperature on insulin sensitivity, inflammation, eHSP70, and substrate utilization in individuals with T2DM. The principal novel findings were improvements in fasting insulin sensitivity and fasting plasma [insulin] but no change in fasting plasma [glucose], postprandial insulin sensitivity, plasma [insulin], or [glucose]. There was also no change in eHSP70, inflammatory status, or substrate utilization but there were reductions in RMR and oxygen consumption.
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- Thomas J James
- Faculty of Science and Health, Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Department, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Science and Health, Extreme Environments Theme, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Maccarone MC, Scanu A, Coraci D, Masiero S. The Potential Role of Spa Therapy in Managing Frailty in Rheumatic Patients: A Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1899. [PMID: 37444733 PMCID: PMC10340743 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11131899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Frailty is not limited to the elderly, as patients with rheumatic diseases can also experience this condition. The present scoping review aimed to investigate the possibility of using the health resort setting as an alternative location for managing rheumatic patients with frailty. The research resulted in finding several in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies, resulting in evidence supporting the effectiveness of spa treatments in reducing pain, improving function, and managing comorbidity in rheumatic diseases. Additionally, spa treatments were demonstrated to modulate the MAPK/ERK pathway and the NF-kB pathway's activation and to reduce proinflammatory molecules' secretion in rheumatic diseases, thus suggesting their potential effective role in the regulation of inflammaging in frailty. Moreover, the health resort setting may offer potential resources to reduce risk factors, such as drug consumption, inactivity, and disease severity, and may serve as a setting for developing prevention protocols for frailty. Future research should explore innovative approaches, such as exercise training and early diagnostics, for the overall management of frailty in rheumatic patients in the spa setting.
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- Maria Chiara Maccarone
- Department of Neuroscience, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padua, Italy;
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (A.S.); (D.C.)
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (A.S.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padua, Italy;
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy; (A.S.); (D.C.)
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Moini Jazani A, Nasimi Doost Azgomi H, Nasimi Doost Azgomi A, Hossein Ayati M, Nasimi Doost Azgomi R. Efficacy of hydrotherapy, spa therapy, and balneotherapy on sleep quality: a systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2023; 67:975-991. [PMID: 37145200 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-023-02471-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The purpose of this article was to review and assess the results obtained from human studies on the effects of hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, and spa therapy on sleep disorders. In this study, databases such as Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Cochrane, Scopus, and sciences direct database were searched from the beginning to September 2022. All human studies that examined the effect of hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, and spa therapy on sleep disorders were published in the form of a full article in English. In the end, only 18 of the 189 articles met the criteria for analysis. Most studies have shown that balneotherapy, spa therapy, and hydrotherapy may by affecting some hormones such as histamine, serotonin, sympathetic nerves, and regulating body temperature led to increased quality and quantity of sleep. Also, the results obtained from Downs and Black show that 3 studies were rated as very good, 7 studies as good, 7 studies as fair, and 1 study as weak. The results of studies also showed that hydrotherapy leads to an improvement in the PSQI score index. Nevertheless, more clinical trials are needed to determine the mechanism of action of hydrotherapy on sleep disorders.
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- Arezoo Moini Jazani
- Traditional Medicine and Hydrotherapy Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Hydrotherapy Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Hydrotherapy Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Students Research Committee, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Hydrotherapy Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Departman of Medical History, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Hydrotherapy Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
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Long J, Qin Q, Huang Y, Wang T, Jiang J, Gao Q, Chen Y. Study on nondrug intervention of 7 days of balneotherapy combined with various sleep-promoting measures on people with sleep disorders: preliminary and pilot study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2023; 67:457-464. [PMID: 36652003 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-023-02425-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To preliminarily explore a nondrug intervention method and evaluate its effects (sleep quality, physical examination indicators, and general physical symptoms) on people with sleep disorders. The intervention was based on regular balneotherapy, coupled with targeted health education, appropriate exercise, diet management, and other sleep-promoting measures. It was the combined effects that we evaluated. We recruited 31 volunteers with sleep disorders to receive a 7-day sleep-promoting experience in Tianxing International Hot Spring City, Nanchuan District, Chongqing. The intervention adopted a plan that combined balneotherapy with various sleep-promoting measures. Persisting baths in hot springs 1-2 times per day targeted health lectures about 1 h every morning, appropriate exercise every day (sleep-aid yoga, forest hiking, morning exercises, etc.), and diet management (the principle is to control oil, salt, and sugar, diversify food, keep meat and vegetable balanced, and control total calories. The dinner is light and easy to digest). During the intervention period, all participants followed the above intervention plan, and they lived in the spa resort to accept unified arrangement. This study adopted a self-contrast method by comparing the changes in sleep quality, physical examination indicators, and general physical symptoms before and after the intervention through physical examinations and questionnaire surveys. After the intervention, the subjects' total score of Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) decreased significantly (P = 0.006), and all seven dimensions showed a decrease, four of which included early morning awakening, sleep dissatisfaction, noticeability of sleep problems by others, and distress caused by sleep problems decreased significantly (all P < 0.05). The subjects' body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, and triglycerides decreased significantly (all P < 0.05), and systolic blood pressure increased significantly (P = 0.006). Total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and diastolic blood pressure did not change significantly (all P > 0.05). To some extent, all general health problems were improved than before the intervention (the improvement rate was up to 70% or more). The non-pharmacological intervention of balneotherapy combined with various sleep-promoting measures showed positive effects on sleep quality, general physical symptoms, and some physical examination indicators of sleep disorders. This comprehensive intervention may be an effective way to improve people's health with sleep disorders.
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- Jiaqi Long
- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Experimental Teaching and Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Kaisinova AS, Abramtsova AV, Uzdenov MB, Rzhepakovsky IV, Sagradyan GV, Dzhanibekova AA, Fedorov AA, Badakhova DK, Illarionov VE, Markosyan TG. [The effect of internal course intake of selenium-modified mineral water on bone mineral density after long-term diet-induced metabolic disorders in the experiment. (Randomized controlled trial)]. VOPROSY KURORTOLOGII, FIZIOTERAPII, I LECHEBNOI FIZICHESKOI KULTURY 2023; 100:77-85. [PMID: 38289308 DOI: 10.17116/kurort202310006177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The phenomenon of therapeutic and prophylactic effect of natural mineral waters (MW) used to restore tissue tolerance to glucose and normalize basal insulin secretion in metabolic syndrome is well known. At the same time, the use of selenium-enriched MW is promising due to its multitarget action including participation in the regulation of the protein-synthesizing function of cells. AIM To study the effect of internal course intake of selenium-modified mineral waters of different composition on bone mineral density after long-term diet-induced metabolic disorders in the experiment. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was carried out on outbred male white rats that were distributed into 3 control groups (CG) and 4 main groups (MG). In CG1 14 animals received laboratory food and drinking water; in CG2 14 animals were modeled for diet-induced metabolic disorders, and they were withdrawn from the experiment the day after the cancellation of the hypercaloric diet (180 days); after the cancellation of the hypercaloric diet 180 days later 14 animals with diet-induced metabolic disorders in CG3 had a standard diet (laboratory food and drinking water) for 30 days. In the experimental groups (EG), the animals similarly to CG3 were modeled diet-induced metabolic disorders, after the cancellation of the diet they had a standard diet and watering with MW. In MG1 18 animals were given MW1 (Essentuki-4); in MG2 19 animals had a course of MW1Se (Essentuki-4 enriched with selenium); in MG3 14 animals had a course of MW2 (Slavyanovskaya); in MG4 18 animals had a course of MB2Se (Slavyanovskaya enriched with selenium). The weight (body weight) of the animals was monitored monthly. Biochemical studies, densitometry and computed microtomography were used to determine the effectiveness of MW. RESULTS The characteristics of spongy bone tissue of femoral metaphysis of the rats of the control groups revealed disorders of varying degrees, but, despite this, the bone tissue structure of the examined vertebral bodies in animals without a hyper caloric diet (CG1) was preserved. The analysis of the study results demonstrated a significant effectiveness of selenium-enriched MW in regulating metabolic processes (p<0.05-p<0.01), bone mineral density (p<0.05), reduced bone resorption (p<0.05), that is, the characteristics of spongy bone tissue of femoral metaphysis and vertebral bodies of animals showed a clear tendency to restore bone structure. CONCLUSION The results of this study make it possible to predict an increase in the effectiveness of medical rehabilitation of patients with somatic diseases when selenium-enriched MW is included in the programmes.
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- A S Kaisinova
- North Caucasian Federal Scientific and Clinical Centre of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Essentuki, Russia
- Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute - branch of Volgograd State Medical University, Pyatigorsk, Russia
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- Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute - branch of Volgograd State Medical University, Pyatigorsk, Russia
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- North Caucasian State Academy, Cherkessk, Russia
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- Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute - branch of Volgograd State Medical University, Pyatigorsk, Russia
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- Urals State Medical University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Centre for Prophylaxis and Health Protection of Industrial Workers, Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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- Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Castelli L, Galasso L, Mulè A, Ciorciari A, Fornasini F, Montaruli A, Roveda E, Esposito F. Sleep and spa therapies: What is the role of balneotherapy associated with exercise? A systematic review. Front Physiol 2022; 13:964232. [PMID: 36035468 PMCID: PMC9399348 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.964232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Balneotherapy and exercise are potential factors influencing sleep through several physiological pathways and relaxing effects. This review aims to assess whether balneotherapy can improve sleep quality in concomitance or not with exercise. The research was conducted on Medline, Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. The current review followed PRISMA reporting guidelines and involves twenty-one articles grouped into four sections based on the characteristics of the balneotherapy protocol: 1.a Balneotherapy-thermal water immersion alone (five studies); 1.b Balneotherapy-thermal water immersion with other spa treatments (six studies); 2.a Balneotherapy and physical exercise-balneotherapy and out-of-the-pool physical exercise (eight studies); 2.b Balneotherapy and physical exercise-balneotherapy and in-pool physical exercise (three studies). Apart from healthy or sub-healthy subjects, patients recruited in the studies were affected by fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal pain, subacute supraspinatus tendinopathy, and mental disorders. Duration, number of sessions, and study protocols are very different from each other. Only one study objectively evaluated sleep, whereas the others used subjective sleep assessment methods. Eight studies considered sleep as a primary outcome and ten as secondary. Sixteen out of twenty-one studies described improvements in self-perceived sleep quality. Thus, balneotherapy associated with other spa treatments and physical exercise seems to be effective in improving self-perceived sleep quality. However, the miscellany of treatments makes it difficult to discern the isolated effects of balneotherapy and physical exercise. Future studies should consider using an objective sleep assessment method and describing the pathways and physiological mechanisms that could provoke sleep changes during balneotherapy treatments.
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- Lucia Castelli
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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Sebők J, Édel Z, Dembrovszky F, Farkas N, Török Z, Balogh G, Péter M, Papp I, Balogi Z, Nusser N, Péter I, Hooper P, Geiger P, Erőss B, Wittmann I, Váncsa S, Vigh L, Hegyi P. Effect of HEAT therapy in patiEnts with type 2 Diabetes mellitus (HEATED): protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062122. [PMID: 35820741 PMCID: PMC9277369 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing worldwide. Heat therapy has been found effective in improving glycaemic control. However, to date, there is a lack of randomised controlled studies investigating the efficacy of heat therapy in T2DM. Therefore, we aim to investigate whether heat therapy with natural thermal mineral water can improve glycaemic control in patients with T2DM. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The HEAT therapy in patiEnts with type 2 Diabetes mellitus (HEATED) Study is a single-centre, two-arm randomised controlled trial being conducted at Harkány Thermal Rehabilitation Centre in Hungary. Patients with T2DM will be randomly assigned to group A (bath sessions in 38°C natural thermal mineral water) and group B (baths in thermoneutral water (30°C-32°C)). Both groups will complete a maximum of 5 weekly visits, averaging 50-60 visits over the 12-week study. Each session will last 30 min, with a physical check-up before the bath. At baseline, patients' T2DM status will be investigated thoroughly. Possible microvascular and macrovascular complications of T2DM will be assessed with physical and laboratory examinations. The short form-36 questionnaire will assess the quality of life. Patients will also be evaluated at weeks 4, 8 and 12. The primary endpoint will be the change of glycated haemoglobin from baseline to week 12. An estimated 65 patients will be enrolled per group, with a sample size re-estimation at the enrolment of 50% of the calculated sample size. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study has been approved by the Scientific and Research Ethics Committee of the Hungarian Medical Research Council (818-2/2022/EÜIG). Written informed consent is required from all participants. We will disseminate our results to the medical community and will publish our results in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05237219.
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- Judit Sebők
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
- Institute of Bioanalysis, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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- Harkány Thermal Rehabilitation Centre, Harkány, Hungary
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- Harkány Thermal Rehabilitation Centre, Harkány, Hungary
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
- Division of Pancreatic Diseases, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pecs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Johnson CN, Jensen RS, Von Schulze AT, Geiger PC. Heat Therapy Can Improve Hepatic Mitochondrial Function and Glucose Control. Exerc Sport Sci Rev 2022; 50:162-170. [PMID: 35394967 DOI: 10.1249/jes.0000000000000296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This review proposes the novel hypothesis that heat can be used as an alternative therapy to exercise to improve hepatic mitochondrial function and glucose regulation in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Although exercise has proven benefits in treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, barriers to exercise in the majority of patients necessitate an alternative method of treatment.
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- Chelsea N Johnson
- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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Bestaş E, Dündar Ü, Köken T, Koca B, Yeşil H. The comparison of effects of balneotherapy, water-based and land-based exercises on disease activity, symptoms, sleep quality, quality of life and serum sclerostin level in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A prospective, randomized study. Arch Rheumatol 2021; 37:159-168. [PMID: 36017205 PMCID: PMC9377174 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2022.9024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives
This study aims to compare the effects of balneotherapy, water-based exercise (WBE), and land-based exercise (LBE) on disease activity, symptoms, sleep quality, quality of life, and serum sclerostin level (SSL) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Patients and methods
Between January 2019 and January 2020, a total of 60 patients (35 males, 25 females; mean age: 40.9±11.2 years; range, 18 to 55 years) who were diagnosed with AS were randomly divided into the balneotherapy (n=20), WBE (n=20), and LBE (n=20) groups (20 sessions of treatment in groups of five to six patients). The patients were evaluated before treatment and at 4 and 12 weeks using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score-C-reactive protein (ASDAS-CRP), Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES), Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and SSL were measured. Results
Statistically significant improvements in the BASDAI, BASFI, MASES, BASMI, ASQoL, FSS, and ASDAS-CRP scores were observed in all groups at 4 and 12 weeks of follow-up (p<0.05). A significant improvement in sleep latency was seen in the balneotherapy and WBE groups. Changes in SSL were not statistically significant in any group (p>0.05). Conclusion
Balneotherapy, WBE, and LBE are effective in the treatment of AS, and the beneficial effects may last for at least 12 weeks.
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- Ersin Bestaş
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyon, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyon, Turkey
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- Clinical Biochemistry, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyon, Turkey
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- Clinical Biochemistry, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyon, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyon, Turkey
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The influence of sex on anthropometric methods and four scales for screening obstructive sleep apnea. Auris Nasus Larynx 2021; 49:634-643. [PMID: 34895942 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2021.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a kind of respiratory disease that occurs apnea repeatedly during sleep. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of sex on anthropometric methods and four scales for screening OSA. METHODS The basic data and PSG data of 2108 patients who underwent PSG examination at the Sleep Medicine Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from July 2017 to December 2020 were continuously included. Then the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, AUC and DOR of the anthropometric method and the four scales were calculated. RESULTS 2108 OSA patients were enrolled from the Sleep Medicine Center, including 1644 males (78.0%). The average neck circumference and waist circumference of male and female patients were respectively (39.4±3.4) cm and (96.7±13.8) cm,(34.6±3.5) cm and (90.1±11.6) cm. In female patients. the AUC of NoSAS was the largest. When AHI was 5, 15, and 30 evens/h as the cut-off point, in male patients, the sensitivity of NHR was the highest,in female patients, the sensitivity of WHR was the highest. CONCLUSIONS NHR and WHR are good tools for screening OSA in male and female patients respectively. They are worthy of promotion.
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Sebők J, Édel Z, Váncsa S, Farkas N, Kiss S, Erőss B, Török Z, Balogh G, Balogi Z, Nagy R, Hooper PL, Geiger PC, Wittmann I, Vigh L, Dembrovszky F, Hegyi P. Heat therapy shows benefit in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Hyperthermia 2021; 38:1650-1659. [PMID: 34808071 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2021.2003445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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AIMS Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common health condition which prevalence increases with age. Besides lifestyle modifications, passive heating could be a promising intervention to improve glycemic control. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of passive heat therapy on glycemic and cardiovascular parameters, and body weight among patients with T2DM. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were reported according to PRISMA Statement. We conducted a systematic search in three databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL) from inception to 19 August 2021. We included interventional studies reporting on T2DM patients treated with heat therapy. The main outcomes were the changes in pre-and post-treatment cardiometabolic parameters (fasting plasma glucose, glycated plasma hemoglobin, and triglyceride). For these continuous variables, weighted mean differences (WMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Study protocol number: CRD42020221500. RESULTS Five studies were included in the qualitative and quantitative synthesis, respectively. The results showed a not significant difference in the hemoglobin A1c [WMD -0.549%, 95% CI (-1.262, 0.164), p = 0.131], fasting glucose [WMD -0.290 mmol/l, 95% CI (-0.903, 0.324), p = 0.355]. Triglyceride [WMD 0.035 mmol/l, 95% CI (-0.130, 0.200), p = 0.677] levels were comparable regarding the pre-, and post intervention values. CONCLUSION Passive heating can be beneficial for patients with T2DM since the slight improvement in certain cardiometabolic parameters support that. However, further randomized controlled trials with longer intervention and follow-up periods are needed to confirm the beneficial effect of passive heat therapy.
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- Judit Sebők
- 2nd Department of Medicine and Nephrology-Diabetes Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- 2nd Department of Medicine and Nephrology-Diabetes Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Institute of Bioanalysis, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- LipidArt Ltd., Szeged, Hungary.,Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Eötvös Loránd Research Network, Szeged, Hungary
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- LipidArt Ltd., Szeged, Hungary.,Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Eötvös Loránd Research Network, Szeged, Hungary
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- Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- 2nd Department of Medicine and Nephrology-Diabetes Center, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- LipidArt Ltd., Szeged, Hungary.,Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Centre, Eötvös Loránd Research Network, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.,Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,Division of Pancreatic Diseases, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Singh SP, Borthwick KG, Qureshi FM. Commentary: Comparison of an Innovative Rehabilitation, Combining Reduced Conventional Rehabilitation With Balneotherapy, and a Conventional Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Athletes. Front Surg 2021; 8:665748. [PMID: 34250006 PMCID: PMC8260827 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.665748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Som P Singh
- School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, United States
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- Department of Neurosciences, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, United States
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Zheng Z, Chen R, Hong C, Zhang N. Anthropometric measures: an original and effective OSA screening index. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:2133-2134. [PMID: 34170247 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Zhenzhen Zheng
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Kardeş S. Public interest in spa therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of Google Trends data among Turkey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2021; 65:945-950. [PMID: 33442780 PMCID: PMC7805426 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-021-02077-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In Turkey, spas are widely used and preferred by patients who are seeking relief from their disability and pain. The spa therapy program is partly reimbursed by the national health insurance system. The objective of the present study was to leverage Google Trends to elucidate the public interest in spas in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Google Trends was queried to analyze search trends within Turkey for the Turkish term representing a spa (i.e., kaplıca) from January 01, 2016, to September 30, 2020. The relative search volume of "kaplıca" was statistically significantly decreased in the March 15-May 30, 2020 (- 73.04%; p < 0.001); May 31-July 25, 2020 (- 41.38%; p < 0.001); and July 26-September 19, 2020 (- 29.98%; p < 0.001) periods compared to similar periods of preceding 4 years (2016-2019). After June 1, 2020, the relative search volume was shown to have a moderate recovery, without reaching the level of 2016-2019. Public interest in spas showed an initial sharp decline between mid-March and May, with a moderate increase during the June-August period. This finding might be indicative of public preference in undertaking spa therapy during the COVID-19 period. In Turkey, spas might be used to increase places providing rehabilitation for both non-COVID-19 patients and survivors of COVID-19 with long-term symptoms during the pandemic.
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- Sinan Kardeş
- Department of Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Maraver F, Armijo F, Fernandez-Toran MA. Importance of the duration of treatment in Balneotherapy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2021; 65:631-635. [PMID: 33219418 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-02041-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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- Francisco Maraver
- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramon y Cajal, s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
- Professional School of Medical Hydrology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramon y Cajal, s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
- Professional School of Medical Hydrology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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