Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
A narrative review of thalassotherapy and the health benefits of seawater and coastal climates.
Int J Biometeorol
December 2024
Cardiology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, PR, Italy.
Thalassotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of controlled exposure to marine environments and their natural elements for health promotion. This review aims to summarize evidence-based clinical applications of thalassotherapy. A narrative review was conducted, with PubMed searched in September 2024 for clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of thalassotherapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsychosocial impact of climatotherapy in young patients with psoriasis: a 3-month cohort study.
Front Med (Lausanne)
October 2024
Deparment of Dermatology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
Ultraviolet rays are known to have positive effect on psoriasis, but the cold climate and latitude in Northern Europe reduce access to the sun. Climatotherapy is a treatment modality where the patient is relocated to a warmer region with a high ultraviolet (UV) index. Young patients with psoriasis can be particularly burdened by the disease, and studies have shown an association between psoriasis and mood disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSecukinumab and Dead Sea Climatotherapy Impact Resolved Psoriasis Skin Differently Potentially Affecting Disease Memory.
Int J Mol Sci
May 2024
Department of Dermatology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark.
Secukinumab and Dead Sea treatment result in clear skin for many psoriasis patients, through distinct mechanisms. However, recurrence in the same areas after treatments suggests the existence of a molecular scar. We aimed to compare the molecular and genetic differences in psoriasis patients who achieved complete response from secukinumab and Dead Sea climatotherapy treatments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA study of the effect of half-day climatotherapy on changes in salivary cortisol levels.
Int J Biometeorol
August 2024
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.
In our previous study setting, climatotherapy programme consisted of six sessions - four in the mid-mountain area and two in a flat park. For all sessions, the subjects underwent climatotherapy in the morning under slightly cool conditions. During each session, the subjects' blood pressure, pulse rate, skin temperature, blood lactate, salivary cortisol and mood profile were recorded, and meteorological data were collected at the sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBenefits of an accelerated climatotherapy programme for busy people: comparisons according to area and season.
Int J Biometeorol
February 2024
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany.
An accelerated climatotherapy programme was evaluated for use with busy people in mid-mountain and flat lowland areas. A total of 43 urban residents participated in this climatotherapy programme. Participants' blood pressure, pulse rate, peripheral skin temperature and levels of salivary amylase, salivary cortisol and blood lactate were measured, and they completed the Profile of Mood Status questionnaire.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!