scholarly journals Short-term Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Pain in Patients with Bone Metastasis: An Uncontrolled Pretest-Posttest Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 470-475
Author(s):  
Thipawan Bowornkitiwong ◽  
Wanida Seevokom ◽  
Pawinee Tawatchot ◽  
Teeraporn Paisan ◽  
Suganyapatch Sirichotpapa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Metastasis ◽  
Multimodality Treatment ◽  
Symptom Assessment ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Effect ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vas Scores

Objective: To evaluate the short-term effect of TENS on pain for patients with bone metastasis.Methods: An experimental descriptive study of 25 eligible advanced cancer patients with bone metastasis. Patients were enrolled in the study from June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. Pain intensity measurements were recorded at baseline prior to TENS application, then after 30 minutes and 60 minutes of TENS while the device was switched on. TENS was applied prior to radiotherapy at the same time every day for 5 days. Pain score was evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Symptom assessment was measured by a Thai version of the Edmonton symptom assessment system (ESAS-Thai) on the first day prior to and five days after TENS application began. The paired t-test and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) were used analysis.Results: Mean VAS scores decreased by 1.08 (-1.08; 95% CI; -1.66 to 0.50, p < 0.001) and 1.82 (-1.82; 95 CI; -2.40 to 1.24, p < 0.001) after 30 and 60 minutes, respectively, compared to the baseline. Lower VAS scores were also correlated to the number of TENS visits. Mean ESAS scores showed a statistically significant difference before and after TENS application (before: 4.32 (95% CI: 3.60–5.03); after: 3.08 (95% CI: 2.61–3.54), p = 0.004). During TENS application there was a reduction in VAS pain scores over time.Conclusion: TENS is non-invasive, inexpensive and safe. It may be a useful adjunct to the multimodality treatment of pain and may reduce the need for morphine.

Short-Term Effect of Acupuncture on Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Meira-Freitas ◽  
Angelino Julio Cariello ◽  
Ruth Cardoso Vita ◽  
Ângela Tabosa ◽  
Luiz Alberto S Melo
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Sham Group ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Effect ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Purpose To evaluate the short-term effect of acupuncture on the intraocular pressure (IOP) in healthy subjects. Methods A randomised controlled double-blinded trial was performed. 48 healthy volunteers (94 eyes) were randomly allocated to three groups: acupuncture group—19 subjects (38 eyes) were submitted to a 20 min session of acupuncture (GB1, GB14 and BL1); sham group—14 subjects (27 eyes) were submitted to a 20 min session of acupuncture with needles inserted in false points; and control group—15 subjects (29 eyes) who underwent no intervention. All subjects had the IOP measured by a masked investigator using Goldmann applanation tonometry immediately before intervention, as well as 20 min and 24 h after. Results The mean (SD) IOP in the acupuncture group was 17.9 (3.3) mm Hg at baseline, 16.4 (3.9) mm Hg at 20 min and 16.3 (3.3) mm Hg at 24 h. The mean (SD) IOP in the sham group was 18.6 (3.3) mm Hg at baseline, 17.7 (2.6) mm Hg at 20 min and 15.9 (3.6) mm Hg at 24 h. The mean (SD) IOP in the control group was 16.9 (3.5) mm Hg at baseline, 16.5 (3.8) mm Hg at 20 min and 15.8 (3.3) mm Hg at 24 h. There was no statistically significant difference in the IOP variation (post-intervention minus baseline measurements) between groups after 20 min (p=0.13) and 24 h (p=0.21). Conclusion Acupuncture in the studied points did not produce significant short-term effect on the IOP of healthy individuals in comparison with control groups. Clinical Trials Registration Number: NCT00639977

A Newspaper’s Effect on the Strength of Automatic Associations in Memory

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Arendt
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Implicit Measure ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Treatment ◽  
Short Term Effect ◽  
Automatic Associations ◽  
Foreign Nationality ◽  
The Impact

A test was done to see if reading a newspaper which consistently overrepresents foreigners as criminals strengthens the automatic association between foreign country and criminal in memory (i.e., implicit cultivation). Further, an investigation was done to find out if reading articles from the same newspaper produces a short-term effect on the same measure and if (1) emotionalization of the newspaper texts, (2) emotional reactions of the reader (indicated by arousal), and (3) attributed text credibility moderate the short-term treatment effect. Eighty-five participants were assigned to one of three experimental conditions. Participants in the control group received short factual crime texts, where the nationality of the offender was not mentioned. Participants in the factual treatment group received the same texts, but the foreign nationality was mentioned. Participants in the emotionalized treatment group received emotionalized articles (i.e., texts which are high in vividness and frequency) covering the same crimes, with the foreign nationality mentioned. Supporting empirical evidence for implicit cultivation and a short-term effect was found. However, only emotionalized articles produced a short-term effect on the strength of the automatic association, indicating that newspaper texts must have a minimum of stimulus intensity to overcome an effect threshold. There were no moderating effects of arousal or credibility pertaining to the impact on the implicit measure. However, credibility moderated the short-term effect on a first-order judgment (i.e., estimated frequency of foreigners of all criminals). This indicates that a newspaper’s effect on the strength of automatic associations is relatively independent from processes of propositional reasoning.

Different short-term effect of protein and carbohydrate intake on TSH, growth hormone (GH), insulin, C-peptide, and glucagon in humans

1990 ◽  
Vol 50 (7) ◽  
pp. 801-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. E. Matzen ◽  
B. B. Andersen ◽  
B. G. Jensen ◽  
H. J. Gjessing ◽  
S. H. Sindrup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Carbohydrate Intake ◽  
Short Term ◽  
C Peptide ◽  
Short Term Effect

scholarly journals The Short-Term Effect of Active Skeletonized Sutural Distractor Appliance on Temporomandibular Joint Morphology of Class III Malocclusion Subjects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Zahoor Ul Huqh ◽  
Rozita Hassan ◽  
Roselinda Abdul Rahman ◽  
Asilah Yusof ◽  
Ida Bagus Narmada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Class Iii Malocclusion ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Effect ◽  
Condylar Position ◽  
Joint Morphology ◽  
The Right ◽  
Condylar Volume

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term effect of active skeletonized sutural distractor (ASSD) appliance on temporomandibular joint morphology of class III malocclusion subjects. Materials and Methods This was a prospective interventional study. Cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) images of 22 patients were taken before and after treatment by using Planmeca Promax 3D CBCT machine version 2.9.2 (Planmeca OY Helsinki, Finland). The condylar width, height, length, roof of glenoid fossa thickness, and all joint spaces were measured. The condylar position was determined based on Pullinger and Hollander formula. The condylar shape was determined as per Kinzinger et al. The condylar volume was calculated by using Mimics software (Materialize, Belgium). Statistical Analysis Data analysis was performed by using SPSS software version 24. Wilcoxon paired signed-rank test was used to compare the difference in temporomandibular joint morphology and condylar volume between pre- and post-treatment measurements. Chi-square test was used to compare the condylar position and shape. Results The superior (p = 0.000 on the right side, p = 0.005 on the left side) and posterior joint spaces (p = 0.000 on both sides) were decreased after the treatment, respectively. The condyles were rotated upward and backward, thereby increasing the anterior joint spaces (p = 0.000 on both sides) after the treatment. The condylar volume increases after treatment, but no significant differences were observed (p = 0.903 on the right side, p = 0.062 on the left side). Conclusion The significant changes were observed in joint spaces. The condyles were more anteriorly placed before treatment. Condylar position and shape alter in response to ASSD treatment. The condylar volume did not show any significant change.

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