Single-visit hypnotic cure of stentorian snoring: a brief communication.

Treatment of HPV with hypnosis--psychodynamic considerations of psychoneuroimmunology: a brief communication.

There is increasing evidence that the hypnotic cure of warts (infection by the human papilloma virus or HPV) results from activation of an immune response, but whether this is cellular or systemic is unknown. The hypnosis can be by direct suggestion or analytical hypnotherapy when indicated. The evidence is reviewed, and 4 clinical cases suggesting cellular immune response are presented.

Titanium Snoreplasty- A New Surgical Technique

Introduction: Based on the previous data, among the general population aged between 30 and 60 years, snoring is observed in 44% and 28% of males and females, respectively. Therefore, it is important to treat snoring to reduce the disruption of the bed partner's sleep and the patients’ own problems. This study aimed to present a minimally invasive procedure which is easy to perform with le...

Radiofrequency tissue volume reduction: multilesion vs single-lesion treatments for snoring.

OBJECTIVE To compare the safety and efficacy of single-lesion and multilesion radiofrequency tissue reduction (RFTR) of the soft palate for the treatment of snoring. DESIGN Prospective, nonrandomized clinical trial. SETTING University hospital outpatient clinic. PATIENTS Nonrandomized patients undergoing RFTR to treat socially unacceptable snoring. Of 47 patients, 16 received single-lesio...

Comparative Effects of Snoring Sound between Two Minimally Invasive Surgeries in the Treatment of Snoring: A Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgeries of the soft palate have emerged as a less-invasive treatment for habitual snoring. To date, there is only limited information available comparing the effects of snoring sound between different minimally invasive surgeries in the treatment of habitual snoring. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of palatal implant and radiofrequency surgery, in the reducti...

Adult hypnotic susceptibility, childhood punishment, and child abuse: a brief communication.