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Visar resultat 6 - 7 av 7 avhandlingar innehållade orden manual acupuncture.

  1. 6. Studies on the influence of sensory stimulation (acupuncture) on neuropeptide release in the saliva

    Författare :Irena Dawidson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :acupuncture; substance P; neurokinin A; calcitonin gene-related peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide; neuropeptide Y; xerostomia; salivary secretion rates;

    Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis was to elucidate the mechanisms behind the effect of sensory stimulation (acupuncture) on the salivary flow rates of xerostomic patients. We hypothesised that the sensory stimulation activates the sensory and autonomic nervous systems, leading to an increased release of neuropeptides that influence salivary secretion in co-operation with or/and beside the classical neurotransmitters. LÄS MER

  3. 7. Exploring integrative medicine for back and neck pain : on the integration of manual and complementary therapies in Swedish primary care

    Författare :Tobias Sundberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Integrative medicine; Primary care; Complementary therapy; Manual therapy; Pragmatic; Randomised clinical trial; Cost-effectiveness; Quality-adjusted life year; SF-36;

    Sammanfattning : Background and aims: The integration of complementary therapies (CTs) with an emerging evidence base into conventional care services is common, despite limited evidence as to the clinical effectiveness of comprehensive models delivering such care, i.e. integrative medicine (IM). LÄS MER