Clinical effectiveness of guided breathing exercises in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression in COVID-19 patients.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the prevalence of anxiety, stress and depression among affected people. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the clinical effectiveness of guided breathing exercises in reducing anxiety, stress and depression in patients with COVID-19. A quasi-experimental study design was used, involving a sample of COVID-19 patients who underwent guided breathing exercises as a complementary therapy.

The effect of foot reflexology massage on pruritus in hemodialysis patients.

Background: Pruritus is a common skin manifestation in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Pruritus has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients receiving hemodialysis. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of foot reflexology massage on pruritus in hemodialysis patients.

Accelerative effect of topical essential oil against infected wound model by modulating inflammation, angiogenesis, and collagen biosynthesis.

Context: Boiss (Lamiaceae) essential oil (ZME) is believed to be a bactericide herbal medicine and might alleviate negative effects of infection.

Objective: This study evaluates the effects of an ointment prepared from ZME (ZMEO) on infected wounds.

Materials And Methods: A full-thickness excisional skin wound was surgically created in each mouse and inoculated with 5 × 10 suspension containing and .