Publications by authors named "M Schencking"
Background: There is limited valid data available on CAM procedures for chronic joint and neuropathic pain in primary care in Germany. Indiviual CAM qualifications of the general practitioners (GPs) and the potential of cost reduction through CAM treatment are almost unknown. The aim of this pilot trial preceding the main study is to examine the survey mode, to estimate the response rate by GPs with or without an additional qualification for CAM, and to identify the status quo in therapeutic approaches for chronic pain disorders in primary care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn 2010 the World Health Organisation estimated the number of infections with Entamoeba histolytica at about 50 million cases including 100000 fatal courses. In most cases this infection is a subclinical event with few or none symptoms noticeable for the patient. Courses of this disease and incidence of this parasite in industrialised nations are not yet fully investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: An increasingly aging population implies an increasing prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) of hip or knee. It has been ascertained that unspecific hydrotherapy of OA according to Sebastian Kneipp not only improves the range of mobility but also reduces pain significantly and increases the quality of life of the patients affected.
Objective: The main aim of this pilot study was to determine the effects of hydrotherapy in comparison to conventional physiotherapy, and to analyze the feasibility of the study design under clinical circumstances.
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- Vitamin C deficiency plays a significant role in herpes infections, prompting an observational study on the safety and efficacy of intravenous vitamin C in shingles patients.
- Between April 2009 and December 2010, 67 participants received vitamin C treatment for about two weeks, with follow-up assessments showing notable reductions in pain and dermatologic symptoms.
- The study found a low incidence of post-herpetic neuralgia and positive evaluations from physicians, suggesting intravenous vitamin C may benefit pain management and overall symptoms in herpes zoster, but further randomized studies are needed for confirmation.