BACKGROUND The prevalence of hand osteoarthritis (HOA) has been reported to be higher amongst women over 50 years old (66%) compared to men of the same age (34%). Although exercise therapy has been shown effective in reducing symptoms and disability associated with HOA, adherence to treatment programs remains low. The primary objective of this RCT is to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week kn...

In a strictly controlled clinical situation, (postoperative sickness) where variables were reduced to a minimum, it was possible to demonstrate an effective prophylactic antiemetic action of P6 (Neiguan) acupuncture. Manual and electrical invasive (needling) stimulation of this point were equally effective. Non-invasive stimulation (transcutaneous electrical or pressure) was effective in the ea...

Roughly one in three individuals is highly susceptible to motion sickness and yet the underlying causes of this condition are not well understood. Despite high heritability, no associated genetic factors have been discovered. Here, we conducted the first genome-wide association study on motion sickness in 80 494 individuals from the 23andMe database who were surveyed about car sickness. Thirty-...

The purpose of the study was to investigate determinants of acute mountain sickness after rapid ascent to high altitude. A total of 21 climbers were studied ascending from <1,200 m to Capanna Regina Margherita, a hut in the Alps at 4,559 m, within <24 h. During their overnight stay at 4,559 m, breathing patterns and ventilation were recorded by calibrated respiratory inductive plethysmography a...

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM OF CORTISOL AND ESTRADIOL IN HEALTHY WOMENby KARYN G. BUTLERAugust 2011Advisor: Dr. Jean E. DavisMajor: NursingDegree: Doctor of PhilosophyDaily variation in human processes and behaviors has been identified for centuries. Studyof these circadian rhythms demonstrates their role in human health. Sickness behaviors includealterations in affect,...

OBJECTIVE Physical disabilities generally cause severe disturbances in a patient's body image perception. The aim of the present study was to investigate different aspects of body image, including sexual dissatisfaction, in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in relation to their subjective impression of handicap. METHODS Forty women with RA were investigated using a series of instruments: S...

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy causes the mother to become weak, pale, decrease body fluids. Lemon oil is one of herbal oils that considered a safe drug pregnancy, according study 40% women used lemon aromatherapy relieve nausea 26.5% reported being effective for controlling symptoms. This was determine effect inhalation on emesis gravidarum first trimester pregnant women. By using literature...