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Showing 1 to 20 of 153 for “"320000 Medical and Health Sciences"”.
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The effect of high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation on suboccipital tenderness
… by manual therapists to relieve spinal pain and dysfunction. The aim of this controlled, single blinded study was to investigate whether HVLA manipulation of the occipito-atlantal (OA) joint had any lasting effect on pressure pain thresholds (PPT) in the suboccipital musculature in an …
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The effect of mobilisation on pressure pain thresholds in the lumbar spine
… in an asymptomatic population. Analysis of pre and post intervention PPT values showed that there was only minimal increase in PPT in the mobilisation group and a decrease in the sham group. Paired t-tests indicated that there was no significant change following mobilisation and the effect size …
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Distinguishing characteristics of thoracic medial paraspinal structures determined as abnormal by palpation
Abnormal tissue texture and tenderness detected in the paravertebral gutter (PVG) region by manual palpation has been proposed to be an important diagnostic finding in osteopathic medicine. The pathophysiology of tissues at sites detected as abnormal by palpation and reported as tender by the …
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Occupational stress and job satisfaction in recently qualified Australian osteopaths
… In related professions, such as general medical practice, occupational stress is a key factor compromising job satisfaction, and potentially compromising patient care. This study was developed to explore the job satisfaction and sources of occupational stress, in osteopaths with less than …
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Palliative care for an ageing population: a rural based model? Or, “For whom the bell tolls”
… of Australian people over 65 is increasing and, as the majority of deaths occur in this age group the demand for palliative care, or care of the dying, is also likely to increase. Many retiring baby boomers looking for a sea change, gravitate towards coastal and rural areas may well be …
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An Interpretive Phenomenological Exploration of Quality of Life Issues in Autologous Blood Cell Transplant Recipients
… to treat a variety of haematological cancers and some solid tumours. The number of patients who are long term survivors and free of disease following this treatment is growing rapidly. To enable nurses and health care workers to provide optimal supportive care for these patients, an …
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A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Acupuncture on Increasing Milk Supply of Lactating Mothers
… for promoting breastfeeding by the year 2000 and beyond (Nutbeam, Wise, Bauman, Harris & Leader, 1993): For infants to the age of three months, 60% should be fully breastfed or 80% should be partially breastfed. For infants to the age of six months, 50% should be fully breastfed or 80% should …
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Regulation of Volatile Fatty Acid Synthesis in Megasphaera Elsdenii and Hexanoic Acid Utilisation by Pseudomonas Putida
… by the anaerobic bacterium Megasphaera elsdenii and its subsequent utilisation by Pseudomonas strains. The first part of the research described was concerned with the ability of Pseudomonas putida (syn P. oleovorans) to convert hexanoic acid to adipic acid. However, despite a sustained effort the …
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Reasons for use and disclosure of complementary medicine by people with haemoglobinopathy
… of people with chronic illness use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (Metz, 2000) and rarely disclose such use to treating biomedical physicians [B/M] (Adler & Fosket, 1999). Although the incidence of CAM use amongst people with chronic illness has been investigated (Nader et al., 2000; …
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Gene expression profile of ethanol-stressed yeast in the presence of acetaldehyde
… stress is associated with reduced cell growth and viability, consequently lowering yeast productivity. Although the underlying causes of ethanol inhibition of cells are yet to be identified, it has been discovered that yeast acclimatise more quickly to ethanol stress in the presence of low …
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The 48 hour patient - who reaps the rewards?
… was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 48 hour Medical Unit in relation to Patient Satisfaction, Patient Care, Nursing Staff Job satisfaction and the Average Length of Stay for patients' Pre and Post a Rapid Assessment Medical Unit's (RAMU) inception. The study used a combination of Patient …
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Self-directed learning among Thai nurses in clinical practice
… as it enabled the researcher to discover and understand the direct daily experiences of nurses as they relate to self-directed learning in clinical practice. The research took place in a provincial Thai general hospital with over 500 beds. The participants were seven nurses from seven …
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A controlled trial of Chinese herbal medicine for premenstrual syndrome
… Chinese medicine provides the aetiology and pathogenesis of the symptoms of this disorder by applying Pattern Identification to diagnose the signs and symptoms of individual patients and to design individualised treatments which seek to address the entire pattern/s of disharmony. It …
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Dietary Supplementation & Resistance Training Programs Designed to Promote Increases in Muscle Mass
… skeletal muscle mass will enhance the health of a wide sector of the population and possibly, diminish the severity of many ageing-related illnesses. The focus of this dissertation was to examine the effects of strategic intervention with dietary supplements and exercise designed …
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Factors Influencing Muscle Purine Nucleotide Metabolism.
… nucleotides in human skeletal muscle, plasma and urine. Study one investigated the influence of the number of intermittent sprint bouts and the subsequent accumulation of plasma purines and urinary purine excretion. Study two investigated the influence of sprint training on urinary purine loss …
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Pain, depression, anxiety and disability in back pain : do people seeking osteopathic treatment fit known profiles?
Background and objectives: Low back pain (LBP) is a common and challenging problem in primary health care. Many people consult osteopaths regarding LBP. The biopsychosocial model is significant in LBP research, highlighting the effects of psychological factors on the development and outcomes of LBP …
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Osteopathic treatment for the symtomatic relief of meniere's disease
… results of this study show that OT has a clear and positive influence on the four defining symptoms of Meniere's by improvong the function of abnormal tissues in the head, cervical, thoracic and TMJ areas, indicating that osteopathy provides a complementary approach to orhodox treatment regimes …
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The short and intermediate term effect of rib raising on lung function on a child with asthma: a comparison case study
… most common chronic illness effectring children and adolescents in Australia, and is associated with increasing morbidity rates and financial costs to our society. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of a specific manual therapy technique, rib raising, could produce short and …
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The effect of osteopathic treatment on people with sub-chronic and chronic neck pain
Background and Objectives: Neck pain can be severely disabling and costly, it is a common problem in the general population with point prevalence ranging between 10% and 15%. The aim of this single cohort study was to investigate if osteopathic management of neck pain would reduce patients' …
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The effect of a specific isometric muscle energy technique on the range of opening of the temporomandibular joint
… effect on the vertical range of opening of the mandible of the TMJ compared to therapeutic jaw exercises and non-intervention control group. Conclusions: Within the limitations of the study, the results support the hypothesis that the application of a specific osteopathic treatment, in this case …
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