Publications by authors named "Chidambaram Yogapriya"

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  • * The use of protamine to reverse heparin after TAVR did not show a significant reduction in major bleeding compared to the control group, with similar rates of life-threatening bleeding and other complications.
  • * While protamine seems safe post-TAVR and doesn't increase stroke risk, more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in reducing bleeding through a larger, multicentric study.
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Objectives: Available literature highlights the effectiveness of Acupuncture or Acupressure on the Spleen 6 acupoint ( or SP-6) for pain management in primary dysmenorrhea (PD). The objective of the current systematic review and meta-analysis is to provide an updated assessment of available randomized and non-randomized controlled trials and to compare the effectiveness of acupressure and acupuncture stimulation of among patients with PD.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search on various electronic databases including Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library from January 1990 to March 2023 to identify the comparative studies (randomized and non-randomized controlled trials) that assessed the effects of acupressure or acupuncture on the acupoint in patients with PD.

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Background: Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) commonly experience fatigue, discomfort, sleep problems, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Studies have shown that foot reflexology can help relieve these symptoms. The objective of this current study is to systematically review the effects of foot reflexology on patients with MS.

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Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a chronic medical condition that affects 1.13 billion people globally. Successful management of HTN is accomplished through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

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Background: Hydrotherapy is a commonly used treatment modality to manage various conditions including diabetes in the Naturopathy system of medicine. The objective of the current scoping review is to find the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on plasma blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.

Content: Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework was adopted for this scoping review.

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