Balneotherapy in the era of COVID-19: should it be recommended or not?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-020-01943-8
Abstract: To Editor, I read a recently published report by Masiero et al. (2020) in your reputed journal with great interest. I thank the authors for their important remarks that remind us of the benefits of… read more here.
Keywords: era covid; transmission; balneotherapy; covid recommended ... See more keywords
Balneotherapy using thermal mineral water baths and dermatological diseases: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02649-x
Abstract: Balneotherapy includes practices and methods using medically and legally recognized mineral-medicinal waters, muds and natural gases from natural springs for therapeutic purposes. One of the most widely used method in balneotherapy is bathing with thermal… read more here.
Keywords: balneotherapy; thermal mineral; mineral water; water ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of balneotherapy in reducing pain, disability, and depression in patients with Fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02732-3
Abstract: Balneotherapy, using heated natural mineral waters at 36–38 °C, presents a comprehensive treatment approach for Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). This study aims to assess the effect of balneotherapy in reducing pain intensity, disability, and depression in… read more here.
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Is balneotherapy effective for fibromyalgia? Results from a 6-month double-blind randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4117-z
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of balneotherapy (BT) in patients with primary fibromyalgia syndrome (FS). In a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial with a 6-month follow-up, 100 FS… read more here.
Keywords: trial; group; balneotherapy; double blind ... See more keywords
Balneotherapy year in review 2021: focus on the mechanisms of action of balneotherapy in rheumatic diseases
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17780-0
Abstract: Balneotherapy (BT) is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacologic complementary therapies for different rheumatic diseases. Its beneficial properties probably derived from a combination of mechanical, thermal, and chemical effects, but the exact mechanism of… read more here.
Keywords: action; rheumatic diseases; balneotherapy; balneotherapy year ... See more keywords
The use of balneotherapy in dermatology.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2018.03.010
Abstract: Balneotherapy is the treatment of disease by bathing in thermal spring water. This therapy has been used for centuries and remains a popular form of treatment for dermatologic and rheumatologic diseases today. Although the favorable… read more here.
Keywords: dermatology; treatment; dermatology use; balneotherapy ... See more keywords
Balneotherapy in osteoarthritis: Facts, fiction and gaps in knowledge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2017.01.001
Abstract: Abstract Balneotherapy (BT) is widely used in daily clinical practice for the management of osteoarthritis (OA) in many European countries, as well as in Turkey, Israel and Japan (OA). However, despite its long history and… read more here.
Keywords: facts fiction; fiction gaps; osteoarthritis facts; balneotherapy osteoarthritis ... See more keywords
Short-term benefits of balneotherapy for patients with chronic pelvic pain: a pilot study in Korea
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DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2019.1631771
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate whether balneotherapy might be effective in patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in the short term. This was an open and prospective pilot study. The balneotherapy… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic pain; term; study; balneotherapy ... See more keywords
Changes in Gut Microbiota of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis During Balneotherapy
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DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s342104
Abstract: Introduction Balneotherapy (BT) is the treatment of disease through the use of thermal spring water (TSW). It has been used for centuries and remains a popular form of treatment for dermatologic diseases such as atopic… read more here.
Keywords: gut; scorad reduction; gut microbiota; atopic dermatitis ... See more keywords
Balneotherapy with the Use of Radon–Sulphide Water: The Mechanisms of Therapeutic Effect
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DOI: 10.3390/app11062849
Abstract: Despite its enormous therapeutic potential, spa treatment is not always properly perceived, hence the numerous attempts to assess its effectiveness. In the world literature, there are few reports on therapy using sulphur- and radon-containing therapeutic… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; radon; radon sulphide; balneotherapy ... See more keywords