This study investigates public views on art therapy, highlighting the potential to change misconceptions among the public and healthcare professionals. It emphasizes the use of social media to gather genuine feedback on health services, with platforms like Quora and Reddit providing valuable data. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes online discussions about arts therapy, identifying ten themes across efficacy, …
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Attentional bias toward cupping therapy marks
We explored if individuals exhibit negative emotions and attentional bias towards painful marks left by cupping therapy on the body, as some patients find it challenging due to skin discoloration. Despite its medical advantages, fear of discomfort during cupping may lead to heightened vigilance towards pain-related cues. Fifty volunteers underwent visual stimulation involving various body regions with or without cupping …
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Many asthma patients with inadequate control on current inhaled therapies, including inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators (LABA), benefit from the addition of a long-acting antimuscarinic agent (LAMA), especially through the use of single inhaler triple therapy (SITT) formulations. This approach addresses adherence concerns associated with multiple inhaler devices, and we discuss key data supporting the use of …
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