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#HighlyCitedPapers   📝 Changes in Circadian Variations in Blood Pressure, Pain Pressure Threshold and the Elasticity of Tissue after a Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Treatment in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Tripled-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial — Navarro-Ledesma, et al.   In this paper, the authors aimed to analyze changes in blood pressure values, pain pressure threshold and the elastic properties of tissue in subjects suffering from #fibromyalgia after a whole-body photobiomodulation treatment.   Full text is available 👇 https://lnkd.in/dmDWCFpe   #medicine #health #research #science

#HighlyCitedPapers   📝 Apoptosis and (in) Pain—Potential Clinical Implications — Ribeiro, et al.   In this paper, the authors aimed to to perform a review of the involvement of apoptosis in pain, particularly the role of oxidative stress and #neuroinflammation, and the clinical relevance of this knowledge.   Full text is available 👇 https://lnkd.in/d9yQWwf7   #medicine #health #research #science

#HighlyCitedPapers   📝 The Role of Glutamate Receptors in Epilepsy — Chen, et al.   This article reviews the current literature on the functions of glutamate receptors and the modulation of glutamate transmission.   Full text is available 👇 https://lnkd.in/dGTjSFtq   #medicine #health #research #science

The summer edition of Joint Matters is available for download! This quarterly newsletter provides insights for health care providers and clinical researchers, including advances and trends in arthritis studies and recent collaborative work performed and funded by the Arthritis Foundation. Download today and sign up if you are interested in receiving quarterly issues in your inbox. https://arthr.org/4cAMX0X #Healthcare #Medicine #Rheumatology #WeLiveYes #Science #ArthritisScience

Exciting News! Our latest case report, "Tardive Dysphoria With Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Treated Successfully With Atypical Antidepressants: A Case Series From Tertiary Hospital Setting," has been published in the esteemed Cureus Journal of Medical Science. What's the significance? Tardive dysphoria, a relatively understudied condition, is a persistent state of sadness or low mood that develops after prolonged exposure to certain medications, like SSRIs. This research sheds light on the effectiveness of atypical antidepressants in treating this condition. Want to learn more? Feel free to get your questions answered at https://lnkd.in/gKhByBAW Your insights and feedback are invaluable. #tardivedysphoria #SSRIs #atypicalantidepressants #mentalhealth #research #publication #Cureus #healthcare #clinicalresearch

🔍 The Silent Threat Within: Unveiling Intra-abdominal Hypertension On May 9th, I had the opportunity to attend a comprehensive and eye-opening session titled “The Silent Threat Within: Unveiling Intra-abdominal Hypertension.” This educational experience shed light on a critical yet often overlooked condition that poses significant risks to patient health. Key takeaways from the session include: • Understanding the pathophysiology and causes of intra-abdominal hypertension. • Recognizing the signs and symptoms to ensure timely diagnosis. • Exploring the latest management strategies and interventions to mitigate risks and improve patient outcomes. This knowledge is invaluable in my journey as a medical professional, enhancing my ability to provide holistic and informed care to my patients. Grateful for the chance to deepen my understanding and eager to apply these insights in clinical practice. Let’s continue to educate ourselves and raise awareness about this silent threat within. 📚🩺 #MedicalEducation #IntraAbdominalHypertension #ContinuousLearning #Healthcare #AgaKhanUniversity #AgaKhan Aga Khan University

#HighlyCitedPapers   📝 An Autophagy-Associated MITF–GAS5–miR-23 Loop Attenuates Vascular Oxidative and Inflammatory Damage in Sepsis — Cheng, et al.   In this study, the authors found that GAS5 expression is regulated by the MiT–TFE family of transcription factors.   Full text is available 👇 https://lnkd.in/daWgynSv   #medicine #health #research #science

During a presentation at the OMED conference, Janice Blumer, DO, FAAO, a professor and research mentor at Western University of Health Sciences, discussed managing neck pain in clinical settings and the available treatment options. Healio - https://bit.ly/4emQuBb #DOProud #OsteopathicMedicine #OMED24

A first of its kind study published in October 2024 showed that integrating functional medicine into an employee health plan stabilized healthcare costs and reduced pharmacy claims for those with musculoskeletal disorders. An 11-year analysis of the Ashland School District's health plan revealed that those under functional medicine care had $534.81 lower annual pharmacy claims than those with conventional care, even after adjusting for age, comorbidities, and gender. With its focus on nutrition, stress management and other lifestyle factors, these findings support the growing evidence that functional medicine improves patient outcomes. By embracing a root cause, personalized approach, functional medicine can add value to employer-sponsored healthcare. Read more about the study in our latest press release: https://hubs.la/Q030pj5j0

A 11 year longitudinal study on how personalized medicine helps reduce healthcare costs for employers. Over USD $500 reduction in just the annual prescription claims per employee. This means a significant reduction in pill burden alone, apart from improved health parameters and employee engagement. Personalized health and wellness coaching is a low hanging fruit for all employers to keep their employees healthy, engaged and astute.