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TCM treatment in melanomas of the horse
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Abstracts / European Journal of Integrative Medicine 8S (2016) 1–66
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TCM treatment in melanomas of the horse
The effect of applying reflexology massage on Nitroglycerin Induced Migraine Type Headache
Francesco Longo 1,2 1 Italian
Veterinary Acupuncture Clinical Center/INFA – UniBO, Via Gandolfi 16, 40057 Cadriano, Bologna, Italy 2 Italian Veterinary Acupuncture Society, Via Vanchiglia 27, 10124 Torino, Italy E-mail address: [email protected]. Introduction: Melanomas occur in horses of over 6 years of age, in grey horses in which the coat turns grey or white; they are especially common in Lipizzaners, Arabians, Percherons and certain family lines have also been identified to be predisposed to the condition probably as a result of in-breeding. The perineum and the base of tail are the most common sites of development, but this neoplasia develops in any location: lips, neck, parotid area, shoulders, trunk, lymph node involvement. Medical treatment consists in the oral drug cimetidine, surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment and is often accompanied by cryosurgery (freezing); incomplete excision may increase the risk of aggressive re-growth or metastasis. Method: The Acupuncture treatment was applied to 49 horses and it has been bought to usual therapies and over a period of 16 years. Diagnosis and treatment were conducted according to the criteria of TCM. Acupuncture therapy consisted of dry needles, hydroacupuncture, electroacupuncture, laserpuncture and TCM techniques (moxibustion, Chinese massage, Chinese diet), with good results in restraining the development of neoplasms and in improving the general horse wellbeing. Results: The work shows that Acupuncture is a non-invasive medicine that allows long-time monitoring of the disease and to ensure the quality of life of horses and as a viable alternative to conventional therapies. Conclusion: The work confirms the results of the scientific studies that show the mechanisms of acupuncture anti-cancer effects: inhibition of the metabolism of tumour cells; prevention of metastasis through improvement of the physical and chemical properties of blood. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.08.077
Haleh Ghavami ∗ , Nima Imani, Shamsaldin Shams, Hamid R. Khalkhali Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Orjhans Street, Resalat Blvd, Postal Code: 571478334 Urmia, Iran E-mail address: haleh [email protected] (H. Ghavami). Introduction: Nitroglycerin (NTG) Induced Migraine Type Headache is one of the main complaints of patients whom admitted to hospitals. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of reflexology massage on intravenous nitroglycerin induced headache in patients that admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU). Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial. The Study samples were 75 patients that divided randomly into three groups; control group, intervention group and placebo group. Then intensity of baseline headache of patients who received NTG measured by 0–10 numeric pain scale. Patients in the intervention group received reflexology massage two times for 20 min (the second application was 3 h after the first one.), which the upper part of the patient’s toe that is a reflection point of the head, massaged in both feet. In the placebo group an unspecified point in the foot (heel) that is not related to head massaged. Patients in the control group were instructed to continue their routine health care. Data were obtained from the patient information form and 0–10 numeric pain scale that completed 3 times; just before the intervention and after two times intervention in all groups. Results: No baseline differences existed between three groups for the mean of numeric pain scale (p = 0.66) before the study; but the difference between groups after the application was statistically high (p = 0.000). Conclusion: Applying reflexology massage in nitroglycerin induced headache can relief these patients pain. Additional research in other complementary and natural health care interventions also may be beneficial. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.08.078
Abstracts / European Journal of Integrative Medicine 8S (2016) 1–66
74
75
TCM treatment in melanomas of the horse
The effect of applying reflexology massage on Nitroglycerin Induced Migraine Type Headache
Francesco Longo 1,2 1 Italian
Veterinary Acupuncture Clinical Center/INFA – UniBO, Via Gandolfi 16, 40057 Cadriano, Bologna, Italy 2 Italian Veterinary Acupuncture Society, Via Vanchiglia 27, 10124 Torino, Italy E-mail address: [email protected]. Introduction: Melanomas occur in horses of over 6 years of age, in grey horses in which the coat turns grey or white; they are especially common in Lipizzaners, Arabians, Percherons and certain family lines have also been identified to be predisposed to the condition probably as a result of in-breeding. The perineum and the base of tail are the most common sites of development, but this neoplasia develops in any location: lips, neck, parotid area, shoulders, trunk, lymph node involvement. Medical treatment consists in the oral drug cimetidine, surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment and is often accompanied by cryosurgery (freezing); incomplete excision may increase the risk of aggressive re-growth or metastasis. Method: The Acupuncture treatment was applied to 49 horses and it has been bought to usual therapies and over a period of 16 years. Diagnosis and treatment were conducted according to the criteria of TCM. Acupuncture therapy consisted of dry needles, hydroacupuncture, electroacupuncture, laserpuncture and TCM techniques (moxibustion, Chinese massage, Chinese diet), with good results in restraining the development of neoplasms and in improving the general horse wellbeing. Results: The work shows that Acupuncture is a non-invasive medicine that allows long-time monitoring of the disease and to ensure the quality of life of horses and as a viable alternative to conventional therapies. Conclusion: The work confirms the results of the scientific studies that show the mechanisms of acupuncture anti-cancer effects: inhibition of the metabolism of tumour cells; prevention of metastasis through improvement of the physical and chemical properties of blood. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.08.077
Haleh Ghavami ∗ , Nima Imani, Shamsaldin Shams, Hamid R. Khalkhali Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Orjhans Street, Resalat Blvd, Postal Code: 571478334 Urmia, Iran E-mail address: haleh [email protected] (H. Ghavami). Introduction: Nitroglycerin (NTG) Induced Migraine Type Headache is one of the main complaints of patients whom admitted to hospitals. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of reflexology massage on intravenous nitroglycerin induced headache in patients that admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU). Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial. The Study samples were 75 patients that divided randomly into three groups; control group, intervention group and placebo group. Then intensity of baseline headache of patients who received NTG measured by 0–10 numeric pain scale. Patients in the intervention group received reflexology massage two times for 20 min (the second application was 3 h after the first one.), which the upper part of the patient’s toe that is a reflection point of the head, massaged in both feet. In the placebo group an unspecified point in the foot (heel) that is not related to head massaged. Patients in the control group were instructed to continue their routine health care. Data were obtained from the patient information form and 0–10 numeric pain scale that completed 3 times; just before the intervention and after two times intervention in all groups. Results: No baseline differences existed between three groups for the mean of numeric pain scale (p = 0.66) before the study; but the difference between groups after the application was statistically high (p = 0.000). Conclusion: Applying reflexology massage in nitroglycerin induced headache can relief these patients pain. Additional research in other complementary and natural health care interventions also may be beneficial. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.08.078