Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Attenuates Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Induced Reductions in Vascular Function through Release of Endogenous Opioids.

Remote Ischemic Preconditioning (RIPC) is a therapy characterized by repeated bouts of limb ischemia and reperfusion. RIPC protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI), and preclinical studies suggest that this is mediated through release of endogenous opioids. We aimed to interrogate the role of endogenous opioids in RIPC-signaling in humans, using an arm model of IRI.

Effectiveness of Body Remodeling and Cellulite Appearance Improvement Treatments in the Thighs Using Symmed Radiofrequency Device.

Background: Aging associated with the passage of time causes alterations in subcutaneous tissues and the overall appearance of the skin that generate aesthetic unconformities in people. Within the wide range of available techniques on the market, radiofrequency (RF) diathermy has emerged as one of the most used non-invasive methods to combat them.

Objective: This clinical trial aims to determine and quantify the effectiveness and safety of the high-frequency RF-based device Symmed (Termosalud Inc.

[Integrative medicine : what's new in 2024].

This article reports on new findings on integrative and complementary medicine published in 2024. The implementation of guidelines for the management of pain in cancer patients is discussed. Then, a literature review is presented, that aims to clarify the role of complementary approaches in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and provides a concrete example of how recommendations are established.

Trends in EMS encounters and outcomes among children and adolescents with firearm injuries from 2018 to 2022.

Objective: To describe changes in patient and encounter characteristics among Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responses for patients ages 0-19 with firearm-related injuries.

Methods: This retrospective national analysis used data from the 2018-2022 ESO Data Collaborative and included all 9-1-1 records for patients ages 0-19 years with documentation of firearm-related injuries. Percent changes are reported; annual changes were evaluated using a non-parametric test of trend.

Michigan tobacco cessation champions: A rapid qualitative analysis.

Background: Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. We interviewed Tobacco Cessation Champions, multi-sector decision makers, across the state of Michigan to assess and identify barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation and the current smoking cessation landscape.

Methods: Twenty Tobacco Cessation Champion interviews ( = 20) were completed with multi-sector decision makers to assess implementation barriers and facilitators from May 2022 to September 2023.