Magnetoterapia en pacientes con dermatitis crónicas

RESUMEN La utilización de los campos magnéticos en el tratamiento de pacientes con dermatitis crónicas, no es muy frecuente y existen pocas publicaciones sobre el tema. En el presente trabajo se plantean las experiencias de las autoras en este campo, a partir de cómo actúa la magnetoterapia desde el punto de vista fisiológico, en algunos factores etiológicos de las dermatosis y las dermatitis crónicas. El objetivo fundamental es contribuir con estas experiencias, a la utilización de esta modalidad terapéutica y sea considerada como tratamiento en las dermatitis crónicas. Se describen los resultados de investigaciones realizadas, en las cuales se muestra que, con este tratamiento, se logra disminuir o eliminar el prurito, así como llegar al blanqueamiento de las lesiones dermatológicas, con ventajas para la salud de los pacientes y su calidad de vida. Se sostiene que el tratamiento tiene ventajas y posibilidades de utilización. Se considera que la magnetoterapia es una opción para el tratamiento de las dermatitis crónicas.

ABSTRACT The use of magnetic fields in the treatment of patients with chronic dermatitis is not very frequent and there are few publications on the subject. The present work presents the authors' experiences in this field, based on how magnetotherapy acts, from a physiological point of view, in some etiological factors of dermatoses and chronic dermatitis. The main objective is to contribute with the experiences in the use of this therapeutic modality and to be considered a treatment of chronic dermatitis. The results of investigations carried out are described, in which it is shown that, with this treatment, it is possible to reduce or eliminate itching, as well as to reach the whitening of dermatological lesions, with advantages for the health of patients and their quality of life. It is argued that the treatment has advantages and possibilities of use. It is considered magnetotherapy to be an option for the treatment of chronic dermatitis.

Efectividad del tratamiento rehabilitador combinado de láser y magneto en pacientes con parálisis facial periférica / Effectiveness of combined laser and magneto rehabilitation treatment in patients with peripheral facial paralysis / Eficácia do tratamento combinado de laser e reabilitação magnética em pacientes com paralisia facial periférica

RESUMEN La parálisis facial periférica es una afectación neurológica muy frecuente y en la mayor parte de los casos no se llega a establecer una etiología precisa, denominándolas idiopáticas o parálisis facial de Bell. Se realizó el estudio con el objetivo de evaluar la efectividad del tratamiento rehabilitador combinado de láser y magneto en pacientes con parálisis facial periférica. Se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental modalidad antes y después sin grupo control, en 37 pacientes con parálisis facial periférica que acudieron a Consulta de Fisiatría del Policlínico "Máximo Gómez Báez" del municipio Río Cauto en el período de enero de 2017 a enero de 2019. Se estudió la comorbilidad de la parálisis facial periférica con otras enfermedades crónicas e infecciosas, resultando que el herpes simple y la otitis fueron las más significativas para un 40,54 y 24,32 % respectivamente; no se tuvieron complicaciones durante la terapia combinada en el 83,78 %; el nivel de severidad fue normal (83,78 %), leve (13, 51 %) y moderado (2,70 %); el tratamiento fue efectivo en el 83,78 % de los pacientes. Se concluye que el tratamiento rehabilitador combinado de láser y magneto en pacientes con parálisis facial periférica es efectivo.

ABSTRACT Peripheral facial paralysis is a very frequent neurological affectation and in most cases it is not possible to establish an accurate etiology, calling them idiopathic or Bell's facial paralysis. The study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the effectiveness of combined laser and magneto rehabilitation treatment in patients with peripheral facial paralysis. We performed a quasi-experimental modality before and after without a control group in 37 patients with peripheral facial paralysis who attended the Physiatry Consultation of the "Máximo Gómez Báez" Polyclinic in the municipality of Río Cauto from January 2017 to January 2019 The comorbidity of peripheral facial paralysis with other chronic and infectious diseases was studied, resulting that herpes simplex and otitis were the most significant for 40,54 and 24,32% respectively; there were no complications during the combined therapy in 83,78%; the level of severity was normal (83,78%), mild (13, 51 %) and moderate (2,70%); the treatment was effective in 83,78% of the patients. It is concluded that the combined rehabilitation treatment of laser and magneto in patients with peripheral facial paralysis is effective.

RESUMO A paralisia facial periférica é um distúrbio neurológico muito comum e, na maioria dos casos, uma etiologia precisa não é estabelecida, sendo chamada de paralisia facial idiopática ou de Bell. O estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar a eficácia do tratamento reabilitador combinado com laser e ímã em pacientes com paralisia facial periférica. Foi realizado um estudo de modalidade quase experimental antes e depois sem grupo controle, em 37 pacientes com paralisia facial periférica que compareceram à Consulta de Fisiatria da Policlínica "Máximo Gómez Báez" do município de Río Cauto no período de janeiro de 2017 a janeiro 2019 Foi estudada a comorbidade de paralisia facial periférica com outras doenças crônicas e infecciosas, resultando em herpes simplex e otite as mais significativas para 40,54 e 24,32% respectivamente; Não houve complicações durante a terapia combinada em 83,78%; o nível de gravidade foi normal (83,78%), leve (13,51%) e moderado (2,70%); o tratamento foi eficaz em 83,78% dos pacientes. Conclui-se que o tratamento reabilitador combinado com laser e ímã em pacientes com paralisia facial periférica é eficaz.

Terapias físicas en pacientes con trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular / Physical therapies in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders

RESUMEN Introducción: Se denomina trastorno temporomandibular al conjunto de condiciones musculoesqueléticas que afectan la articulación temporomandibular, los músculos de la masticación y las estructuras anatómicas adyacentes. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de las terapias físicas en pacientes con trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular. Métodos: Se efectuó una intervención terapéutica en la Clínica Estomatológica Provincial Docente Mártires del Moncada de Santiago de Cuba, desde junio de 2016 hasta febrero de 2020. La muestra quedó conformada por 264 pacientes distribuidos en 4 grupos con 66 integrantes cada uno, a quienes se les aplicaron diferentes terapias físicas, tales como ultrasonido, laserterapia, magnetoterapia y técnica de estimulación eléctrica transcutánea, respectivamente. Se analizaron las siguientes variables: edad, grado de trastorno de la articulación temporomandibular y efectividad terapéutica. Se empleó el porcentaje como medida de resumen y el estadígrafo de Ji al cuadrado con un nivel de significación de 0,05. Resultados: Predominó el sexo femenino en todas las terapias aplicadas con más de 75,0 % y el grupo etario de 40 - 49 años. Al finalizar el tratamiento se observó que en los grupos donde se empleó ultrasonido, láser y magneto, la respuesta fue efectiva en más de 90,0 % de los pacientes, con primacía del primero (96,6 %); sin embargo, en el grupo donde se utilizó la técnica de estimulación eléctrica transcutánea solo se logró en 89,4 % de los afectados. Conclusiones: La ultrasonoterapia fue más efectiva en pacientes con trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular.

ABSTRACT Introduction: A temporomandibular disorder is a group of musculoskeletal conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint, the mastication muscles and the adjacent anatomical structures. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the physical therapies in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. Methods: A therapeutic intervention was carried out in Mártires del Moncada Teaching Provincial Stomatological Clinic from Santiago de Cuba, from June, 2016 to February, 2020. The sample was formed by 264 patients distributed in 4 groups with 66 members each one, to whom different physical therapies were applied, such as ultrasound, laser therapy, magnetotherapy and technique of transcutaneous electric stimulation, respectively. The following variables were analyzed: age, grade of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint and therapeutic effectiveness. The percentage as summary measure and the chi-squared test were used with a significance level of 0.05. Results: There was a prevalence of the female sex in all the therapies applied with more than 75.0 % and the 40 - 49 age group. When concluding the treatment it was observed that in the groups where ultrasound, laser and magneto was used, the response was effective in more than 90.0 % of the patients, with primacy of the first one (96.6 %); however, in the group where the technique of transcutaneous electric stimulation was used it was just achieved in 89.4 % of the affected patients. Conclusions: The ultrasonotherapy was more effective in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.

Efectividad de la magnetoterapia en pacientes con trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular / Effectiveness of magnetotherapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders

Introducción: Los trastornos temporomandibulares constituyen un conjunto de condiciones musculoesqueléticas que afectan la articulación temporomandibular, los músculos de la masticación y las estructuras anatómicas adyacentes. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de la magnetoterapia en pacientes con trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular. Métodos: Se realizó una intervención terapéutica en la Clínica Estomatológica Provincial Docente Mártires del Moncada de Santiago de Cuba, desde junio de 2016 hasta febrero de 2019. La muestra quedó constituida por 132 pacientes distribuidos en 2 grupos: A (de estudio) y B (de control), quienes recibieron tratamientos con magneto (N=66) y convencional, respectivamente. Se analizaron variables, tales como sexo, edad, grado de trastorno de la articulación temporomandibular y efectividad terapéutica. Se empleó el porcentaje como medida de resumen y el estadígrafo de Ji al cuadrado con un nivel de significación de 0,05. Resultados: Predominaron el sexo femenino (69,7 %) y el grupo etario de 40 - 49 años (51,5 %). Al finalizar el tratamiento se observó que en el grupo A la respuesta fue efectiva en más de 90,0 % de los pacientes; sin embargo, en el grupo B solo se logró en un poco más de 70,0 %. Conclusiones: La magnetoterapia resultó efectiva en pacientes con trastornos de la articulación temporomandibular.

Introduction: The temporomandibular disorders constitute a group of musculo skeletal conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles and the adjacent anatomical structures. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the magnetotherapy in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. Method: A therapeutic intervention was carried out in Mártires del Moncada Teaching Provincial Stomatologic Clinic in Santiago de Cuba, from June, 2016 to February, 2019. The sample was constituted by 132 patients distributed in 2 groups: A (study) and B (control) who received treatments with magneto (N=66) and conventional, respectively. Some variables were analyzed, such as sex, age, degree of the temporomandibular joint disorder and therapeutic effectiveness. The percentage as summary measure and the chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05 were used. Results: There was a prevalence of the female sex (69.7 %) and the 40 - 49 age group (51.5 %). When concluding the treatment it was observed that in group A the response was effective in more than 90.0 % of the patients; however, in group B it was achieved just in a little more than 70.0 %. Conclusions: The magnetotherapy was effective in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders.

Aplicación de magnetoterapia y craneopuntura en un paciente con cuadriparesia / Use of magnetotherapy and craneopuncture in a patient with quadriparesis

Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente con diagnóstico de cuadriparesia debido a una fractura vertebral cervical y compresión medular graves, producidas por una caída desde una altura de 2 metros. Según el examen físico, los estudios radiológicos y la aplicación de escalas neurológicas, presentaba pérdida total de la función motora, de la discriminación sensorial del dolor y de la temperatura por debajo del nivel de lesión. Debido a las secuelas de las lesiones traumáticas en el sistema nervioso central, se aplicó tratamiento bioenergético rehabilitador: magnetoterapia y craneopuntura, complementado con kinesioterapia y terapia ocupacional, y se obtuvo una mejoría de la fuerza, el tono muscular y la capacidad funcional, con coordinación de la marcha.

The case report of a patient with diagnosis of quadriparesis due to a cervical vertebral fracture and severe medullary compression, taking place due to a fall from a height of 2 meters is presented. According to the physical examination, the radiological studies and the use of neurological scales, he presented total loss of the motor function, of the sensorial discrimination of pain and of temperature under the lesion level. Due to the sequels of the traumatic lesions in the central nervous system, bioenergetic rehabilitative treatment was applied: magnetotherapy and craneopuncture, supplemented with kinesiotherapy and occupational therapy, and an improvement of the force, the muscle tone and the functional capacity, with coordination of walking was obtained.

Clinical observation on auricular magnetotherapy for convalescent stroke patients with depression / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the effect of auricular magnetotherapy on depression and quality of life in stroke patients with depression after recovery.@*METHODS@#Ninety-three stroke patients with depression were randomly divided into a conventional group(a control group), a conventional combined with magnetotherapy group (an observation 1 group), a conventional combined with vaccaria seed group (an observation 2 group), 31 cases in each group. Conventional treatments were applied in the three groups. On the basis of conventional treatments, auricular magnetotherapy was added in the observation 1 group, and in the observation 2 group, vaccaria seed was applied at gan (CO), xin (CO), pi (CO), shen (CO), shenmen (TF), pizhixia (AT), press 3 times a day, replace once every 3 days, alternate ears and treating for 4 weeks. The scores of 17 Hamilton Depression Scales (HAMD-17) and stroke-specific quality of life scales (SS-QOL) were observed before and after treatment in each group. Depression was assessed at follow-up 4 weeks after treatment, and the clinical efficacy of each group was compared.@*RESULTS@#A total of 83 cases completed the test. After treatment and follow-up, the scores of HAMD decreased in the observation 1 group and observation 2 group compared with that before treatment (all 0.05). After treatment, the total score of SS-QOL in the observation 1 group and observation 2 group were higher than that in the control group (0.05). The scores of energy, family characters, and emotional dimensions in the observation 1 group were higher than those in the observation 2 group and control group (<0.05, <0.01). The score of personality and upper limb function were higher than those in the control group (<0.05, <0.01); the score of the family role dimension of the observation 2 group was significantly higher than that in the control group (<0.01). The total effective rate in the observation 1 group was 72.4% (21/29), which was higher than 44.4% (12/27) in the observation 2 group (<0.05) and 11.1% (3/27) in the control group (<0.01).@*CONCLUSION@#Auricular magnetotherapy can improve the depressive symptoms of convalescent stroke patients with depression and improve their quality of life.

Effects of hydrotherapy with traditional Chinese medicine and magnetotherapy on treatment of scars after healing of deep partial-thickness burn wounds in children / 中华烧伤杂志

Objective@#To study the effects of hydrotherapy with traditional Chinese medicine combined with magnetotherapy on treatment of scars after healing of deep partial-thickness burn wounds in children.@*Methods@#Forty-eight children with scars after healing of deep partial-thickness burn wounds admitted to the Burn Department of Air Force General Hospital from January to December in 2016 met the criteria for inclusion in this study, and their medical records were analyzed retrospectively. Within one month after the wound was completely healed, 24 children were treated with silicone cream for 2 times per day and wore elastic sleeves all day long according to the wishes of the children and their families, and they were enrolled in routine treatment group. The other 24 children were treated by hydrotherapy with traditional Chinese medicine Fuchunsan No. 2 once every 2 days for 30 min each time on the basis of treatment methods of routine treatment group, plus magnetotherapy using pulse magnetotherapy apparatus in the morning and evening of each day for 30-60 min each time, and they were enrolled in hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group. Before treatment and 12 weeks after treatment, the Vancouver Scar Scale was used to assess the scar condition of children, the Wong-Baker Facial Expression Scale was used to assess the degree of scar pain of children, the Numerical Rating Scale was used to assess the degree of scar itching of children, the modified Barthel Index was used to assess the activity of daily living (ADL) of children, and the Motor Function Evaluation Scale was used to assess the dysfunction condition of limbs with scar. After 12 weeks of treatment, the incidence of deformity of children was calculated. Data were processed with t test and chi-square test.@*Results@#Before treatment, the scores of scar condition of children between routine treatment group and hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group were similar (t=0.517, P=0.721). After 12 weeks of treatment, the score of scar condition of children in hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group was (2.8±0.8) points, which was significantly lower than (3.9±0.8) points of routine treatment group (t=5.725, P<0.01). Before treatment, the scores of scar pain and itching degree of children between routine treatment group and hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group were similar (t=0.373, 0.241, P=0.712, 0.631). After 12 weeks of treatment, the scores of scar pain and itching degree of children in hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group were (0.52±0.21) and (0.7±0.4) points, respectively, which were obviously lower than (1.13±0.32) and (1.3±0.4) points of routine treatment group (t=6.057, 5.259, P<0.01). Before treatment, the ADL scores of children between routine treatment group and hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group were similar (t=0.082, P=0.964). After 12 weeks of treatment, the ADL score of children in hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group was (67±13) points, which was significantly higher than (48±10) points of routine treatment group (t=5.378, P<0.01). Before treatment, the dysfunction scores of limbs with scar of children between routine treatment group and hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group were similar (t=0.261, P=0.720). After 12 weeks of treatment, the dysfunction score of limbs with scar of children in hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group was (62±9) points, which was significantly higher than (47±8) points of routine treatment group (t=14.463, P<0.05). After 12 weeks of treatment, the incidence of deformity of children in hydrotherapy+ magnetotherapy group was 8.3% (2/24), which was significantly lower than 37.5% (9/24) of routine treatment group (χ2=4.25, P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#On the basis of topical anti-scarring drugs and compression therapy, supplementing hydrotherapy with traditional Chinese medicine and magnetotherapy can significantly reduce the hyperplasia degree, pain degree, itching degree of scars formed after healing of deep partial-thickness burn wounds in children, improve the ADL, promote functional recovery, and reduce the incidence of deformity of children.

Ozonoterapia y magnetoterapia en pacientes con hernias discales / Ozone therapy and magnetotherapy in patients with herniated disk

Se efectuó un estudio de intervención terapéutica en 20 pacientes de 40-59 años de edad con hernia discal, atendidos en el Servicio de Rehabilitación del Policlínico Docente "Ramón López Peña" de Santiago de Cuba, desde agosto del 2013 hasta enero del 2014, con vistas a evaluar la eficacia de la ozonoterapia y la magnetoterapia. Se aplicaron escalas para el dolor, fuerza muscular, grado articular y capacidad funcional. Predominaron el sexo masculino (60,0 %), el grupo etario de 40-49 años (45,0 %), la región lumbar como localización anatómica (55,0 %), el esfuerzo lumbar (35,0 %) y la espondiloartrosis (30,0 %) como antecedentes patológicos personales más comunes. Al finalizar el tratamiento hubo mejoría en 85,0 % de los afectados, lo cual demostró que la combinación de ambas terapias fue efectiva para elevar sus capacidades física y funcional.

A therapeutic intervention study was carried out in 20 patients aged 40 to 59 with herniated disk, assisted in the Rehabilitation Service of "Ramón López Peña" Teaching Polyclinic in Santiago de Cuba, from August, 2013 to January, 2014, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of ozone therapy and magnetotherapy. Scales were applied for the pain, muscular force, articular degree and functional skills. The male sex (60.0 %), the 40-49 age group (45.0%), the lumbar region as anatomical localization (55.0 %), the lumbar effort (35.0 %) and the spondyloarthrosis (30.0 %) prevailed as most common personal pathological history. When concluding the treatment there was improvement in 85.0 % of those affected, which demonstrated that the combination of both therapies was effective to elevate their physical and functional skills.

Eficacia de la magnetoterapia en pacientes ecuatorianos con síndrome de pinzamiento del hombro / Effectiveness of the magnetotherapy in Ecuadorian patients with shoulder impingement syndrome

Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental, longitudinal y prospectivo, en 60 pacientes con síndrome de pinzamiento del hombro, atendidos en la consulta de Rehabilitación del Hospital "José María Velasco Ibarra", en la ciudad de Tena, Ecuador, desde agosto del 2014 a marzo del 2015, con vistas a determinar la eficacia de la magnetoterapia en ellos. El funcionamiento del hombro fue evaluado con el test de Constant-Murley, que se aplicó antes y después del tratamiento, y en el procesamiento estadístico de la información los resultados obtenidos mediante el cálculo porcentual se compararon a través de la prueba de homogeneidad marginal de Stuart-Maxwell, con 95 % de confiabilidad. En la serie predominaron el sexo femenino (63,3 %), el grupo etario de 60 y más años (41,8 %) y la bursitis subacromial (46,6 %) como principal causa de la afección. La rápida evolución de los pacientes demostró la eficacia de la magnetoterapia, por lo que se recomienda su empleo en estos casos.

A quasi-experiment, longitudinal and prospective study, in 60 patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, assisted in the Rehabilitation Service of "José María Velasco Ibarra" Hospital, in Tena city, Ecuador, was carried out from August, 2014 to March, 2015, aimed at determining the effectiveness of magnetotherapy in them. The shoulder performance was evaluated with the Constant-Murley test that was applied before and after the treatment, and in the statistical processing of the information the results obtained by means of the percentage calculation were compared through the Stuart-Maxwell marginal homogeneity test, with 95% of confidence. In the series the female sex (63.3%), the age group of 60 years and over (41.8%) and the subacromial bursal synovitis (46.6%) prevailed as main cause of the disorder. The quick clinical course of the patients demonstrated the effectiveness of the magnetotherapy, reason why its use is recommended in these cases.

Clinical Observation of Electroacupuncture plus Magnetic Resonance for Postoperative Gastroparesis / 上海针灸杂志

ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture plus magnetic resonance in treatingpostoperative gastroparesis syndrome.MethodPatients with postoperative gastroparesis syndrome were recruited and coded according to the onset time, and then randomized into a treatment group of 10 cases and a control group of 10 cases. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupuncture plus magnetic resonance, while the control group was by electroacupuncture. The recovery time of gastrointestinal motility and drainage volume of gastric fluid were observed after treatment.ResultThe drainage volume of gastric fluid was significantly reduced (P<0.05) and it took less time to recover the gastrointestinal motility in the treatment group;compared to the control group, it took a significantly shorter time to recover the gastrointestinal motility in the treatmentgroup (P<0.05); after 20-day treatment, the drainage volume of gastric fluid was markedly reduced in the treatment group (P<0.05). ConclusionElectroacupuncture plus magnetic resonance can produce a more significant therapeutic efficacy in treating postoperative gastroparesis syndrome thanelectroacupuncture alone.

Magnetoterapia en pacientes con gastritis crónica antral / Magnetotherapy in patients with chronic antral gastritis

La gastritis crónica es una de las 40 enfermedades más frecuentes en Cuba, su etiología es multifactorial y el Helicobacter pylori es el agente causal principal. A los campos magnéticos se le reconocen los efectos antiinflamatorios, analgésico, regenerador de tejidos e inhibidor del desarrollo de gérmenes patógenos. Objetivo: evaluar la utilidad de la magnetoterapia en pacientes con gastritis crónica antral. Métodos: se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental prospectivo en 30 pacientes, con diagnóstico positivo histológico de gastritis crónica antral. Todos los pacientes recibieron como único tratamiento campo magnético, frecuencia 50 Hz, en región epigástrica en 20 sesiones. Antes y después del tratamiento se tuvo en cuenta evolución de los síntomas, estudio endoscópico con biopsia y la presencia de H. pylori (grado de colonización). Resultados: al finalizar el tratamiento, 22 pacientes (73,3 %) tenían mejoría clínica, en 26 (86,7 %) la gastritis estaba inactiva y en 23 (76,7 %) el grado de severidad de la gastritis fue ligero. Todos los pacientes colonizados por H. pylori tenían un grado ligero. Conclusiones: se considera que la magnetoterapia resulta útil en el tratamiento de la gastritis crónica antral...

"Chronic gastritis is among the 40 most common diseases in Cuba. Its etiology is multifactorial, Helicobacter pylori being the main causal agent. Magnetic fields are known to have antiinflammatory, analgesic and tissue regenerating properties, as well as a capacity to inhibit the development of pathogenic germs. Objective: evaluate the usefulness of magnetotherapy in patients with chronic antral gastritis. Methods: a prospective quasi-experimental study was conducted of 30 patients with a positive histological diagnosis of chronic antral gastritis. All patients received 20 sessions of 50 Hz magnetotherapy on the epigastric area as the only treatment. Before and after the treatment, an endoscopic study with biopsy was performed, and observations were made of the evolution of symptoms and the presence of Helicobacter pylori (degree of colonization). Results: upon completion of the treatment, 22 patients (73.3 %) showed clinical improvement, in 26 (86.7 %) gastritis was inactive, and in 23 (76.7 %) the degree of severity of gastritis was slight. All patients colonized by Helicobacter pylori showed a slight degree. Conclusions: magnetotherapy is considered to be useful in the treatment of chronic antral gastritis...

Magnetoterapia en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica secundaria, fases 1 y 2 / Magnetotherapy in patients presenting with phases 1 and 2 secondary chronic renal disease

Introducción: la enfermedad renal crónica es una pérdida lenta y progresiva, casi siempre irreversible, de las funciones del riñón a causa de enfermedades que producen una destrucción bilateral difusa del paránquima renal. Objetivo: evaluar la utilidad de la magnetoterapia en el tratamiento de los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Métodos: se realizó un estudio explicativo experimental prospectivo en 48 pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica secundaria en fase 1 y 2. Fueron divididos en 2 grupos de 24 pacientes cada uno. Grupo I (experimental): recibió tratamiento farmacológico (captopril, enalapril, atenolol, ácido fólico) en dosis individualizadas y tratamiento higiénico dietético, combinándose con cama magnética, colocada sobre la proyección de los riñones a 50 Hz, 75 por ciento, 20 min de lunes a viernes para un total de 20 sesiones. Grupo II (control): recibió tratamiento farmacológico e higiénico-dietético similar al grupo I, durante 20 días. Se evaluó la clínica (interrogatorio y examen físico) y estudios complementarios (proteinuria, creatinina y filtrado glomelular) antes y después del tratamiento en ambos grupos. Resultados: Al final del tratamiento el 45,8 por ciento (11 pacientes) del grupo de estudio quedaron asintomáticos y redujeron en un 50 por ciento o más las cifras iniciales del filtrado glomerular, la creatinina y no presentaron proteinuria. Conclusiones: resultó de utilidad la asociación de magnetoterapia al tratamiento de los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica fases 1 y 2

Introduction: the chronic renal disease is a slow and a progressive loss not usually irreversible of kidney functions due to diseases producing a diffuse bilateral destruction of renal parenchyma. Objective: to asses the usefulness of magnetotherapy of patients presenting with chronic renal disease. Methods: a prospective, experimental and explicatory study was conducted in 48 patients with a secondary chronic renal disease in 1 and 2 phase. Patients were divided into two groups of 24 each. Group I (experimental): received pharmacologic treatment (captopril, enalapril, atenolol, folic acid) in individual doses and dietetic hygienic treatment combining with magnetic bed, placed over the kidneys projection at 50 Hz, 75 percent, 20 min from Monday to Friday for a total of 20 sessions. Group II (control): received pharmacologic and hygienic-dietetic treatment similar to group I for 20 days. The clinics was assessed (questioning and physical examination) and the complementary studies (proteinuria, creatinine and glomerular filtrate) before and after treatment in both groups. Results: at the end of treatment the 45 percent (11 patients) from the study group remained asymptomatic and reduced in a 50 percent or more the initial figures of the glomerular filtrate, creatinine without proteinuria. Conclusions: the association of magnetotherapy with the treatment of patients presenting with chronic renal disease in phase 1 and 2

Magnetoterapia en pacientes con psoriasis / Magnetotherapy in patients presenting with psoriasis

Introducción: la psoriasis es una enfermedad dermatológica crónica de causa desconocida, donde se invocan diferentes factores que actúan sobre su patogenia, dentro de ellos el papel de la inmunidad, el factor psicógeno, su carácter inflamatorio, la teoría de la hiperproliferación celular y de los mediadores. Objetivo: determinar la utilidad de los campos magnéticos en el tratamiento de la psoriasis. Métodos: se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental longitudinal prospectivo. A los pacientes se les realizó tratamiento con campo magnético 50 Hz, 10 min diarios de lunes a viernes, 30 sesiones. Se realizó la evaluación clínica al inicio y en las semanas 2, 4 y 8 a través del índice de gravedad de la psoriasis. Se clasificaron los resultados en blanqueamiento, respondedor, no respondedor y empeoramiento. Resultados: el 22 por ciento (22 pacientes) tuvo blanqueamiento de las lesiones, 75 fueron respondedores, ocho no respondedores y en un paciente hubo empeoramiento. La forma clínica de mejor evolución fue la del cuero cabelludo con un 88 por ciento de blaqueamiento. Conclusiones: se consideró que la magnetoterapia fue una opción útil en el tratamiento del paciente con psoriasis

Introduction: psoriasis is a chronic dermatologic disease of unknown cause where there are different factors acting on its pathogenesis including the role of immunity, the psychogenic factor, its inflammatory character, the theory of the cellular hyperproliferation and of mediators. Objective: to determine the usefulness of magnetic fields in treatment of psoriasis. Methods: a prospective, longitudinal and quasi experimental study was conducted. Patients received treatment with 50 Hz magnetic field, 10 minutes daily from Monday to Friday for 30 sessions. A clinical assessment was carried out at onset and at weeks 2, 4 and 8 by severity index of the psoriasis. The results in whitening, response, not-response and worsening were classified. Results: the 22 percent (22 patients) had a whitening of lesions, 75 had answer, eight not-answers and in a patient there was worsening. The clinical way of a better course was that of scalp with a 88 percent of whitening. Conclusions: magnetotherapy was an useful option in treatment of psoriasis patient

Efectividad de la magnetoterapia en el tratamiento de la alveolitis / Effectiveness of magnetotherapy to treat alveolitis

La alveolitis es una de las complicaciones más frecuentes de la extracción dentaria, que aqueja a muchos pacientes, siendo el tratamiento convencional el más empleado para su curabilidad, resulta de interés encontrar otras terapéuticas eficaces para el proceso de curación alveolar, por lo cual se realizó un estudio longitudinal, prospectivo y descriptivo con el objetivo de determinar la efectividad del tratamiento con magnetoterapia en la alveolitis, según la evolución clínica de los pacientes en curado, mejorado e igual. Esta investigación se desarrolló en el Hospital Universitario Abel Santamaría Cuadrado, durante el período comprendido de enero a octubre del 2010. El universo estuvo constituido por 112 pacientes que asistieron a la consulta de cirugía máxilofacial, de ellos 64 formaron la muestra, atendiendo a los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Para el análisis estadístico se emplearon los números absolutos, relativos y las pruebas no paramétricas de Ji cuadrado y se tomó como nivel de significación á=0,005. La asignación de sujetos a los tratamientos se hizo de manera aleatoria, quedando con 32 pacientes el grupo control y el de estudio. En los pacientes con alveolitis seca y húmeda a los 3 días el 84,6% y el 89,4% resultaron clínicamente mejorados con el tratamiento de magnetoterapia, mientras que a los 5 y 7 días con el convencional sólo había un 27,2%. Se determinó que la mayor cantidad de pacientes con alveolitis resultaron curados a los 5 días con magnetoterapia y con 5 sesiones hubo remisión del dolor, por lo cual resultó efectivo el tratamiento con magnetoterapia en la alveolitis.

Alveolitis is one of the most frequent complications of dental extraction, and many patients complain about it, being conventional treatment the most used to cure it; finding other effective therapies to cure the alveolar process is of interest; therefore a longitudinal, prospective and descriptive research was conducted with the purpose of determining the effectiveness of magnetotherapy in alveolitis, supported on clinical evolution of patients: cured, better and equal. This research was carried out at "Abel Santamaria Cuadrado" General University Hospital from January to October 2010. The target group was comprised of 112 patients who attended to maxillofacial surgery, out of them, 64 patients was the sample taken. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were followed. To carry out the statistical analysis absolute, relative and chi square no parametric tests, taking also the level of significance á=0,005 were applied. Subjects who underwent the treatment were chosen at random, leaving 32 patients: control group and study group. In patients suffering from dry and humid alveolitis at three-day magnetotherapy 84, 6% and 89, 4% were clinically better; those following the conventional treatment ( 5 to 7 days) showed only 27,3% of improvement. The majority of patients with magnetotherapy were cured at a five-day treatment and pain remission as well, resulting in the effectiveness of magnetotherapy to treat alveolitis.

The antiemetic effect of magnetotherapy in chemotherapy patients / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To observe and compare the antiemetic effectiveness and adverse effects of magnetotherapy plus the 5 -hydroxytryptamine (5-HT3 ) receptor inhibitor granisetron hydrochloride with that of granisetron hydrochloride alone with chemotherapy patients. Methods Sixty-four patients were randomized to receive either granisetron hydrochloride alone ( control group: granisetron hydrochloride 3 mg intravenous infusion before chemotherapy, from the 1st day of chemotherapy until the day after the chemotherapy course was completed) or magnetotherapy plus granisetron hydrochloride ( treatment group: the same granisetron hydrochloride regimen plus rotatory magnetotherapy of 1 h/time every day after chemotherapy). The baseline characteristics of the two groups were similar. The patients' emesia was evaluated according to the WHO's criteria. The density of 5-HT, in serum was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA). Results In terms of acute vomiting, there was no significant difference between the two groups, but in terms of tardive vomiting, the effectiveness in the treatment group was significantly better than in the control group. The densities of S-HT, in serum in the treatment and the control group were (225.32±57.29 ) ng/ml vs (213.00±53.29 ) ng/ml before chemotherapy and (273.88±5.42) ng/ml vs ( 313.17±76.36 ) ng/ml after chemotherapy, a significant difference. The rates of adverse events were 36.36% and 48.39% respectively in the treatment group and control group, a difference which was not significant. Conclusions Magnetotherapy plus granisetron hydrochloride is more effective than granisetron hydrochloride alone, and the two therapies have a synergistic effect. Adverse events didn't rise in the treatment group.

Static magnets: what are they and what do they do? / Magnetos estáticos: o que são e para que servem?

INTRODUCTION: Therapeutic static magnets have gained wide community acceptance for neuromusculoskeletal pain relief in many countries yet, apart from strong anecdotal reports of benefit, there is a paucity of scientific evidence for their use. OBJECTIVES: In this review we describe the physical characteristics of traditional and commonplace unipolar and bipolar static magnets as well as newer quadripolar magnetic arrays; discuss what is known of the physiological effects of static magnets and the strength of the literature; and make suggestions for targeted future research for static magnets in the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain conditions.

INTRODUÇÃO: A magnetoterapia estática conquistou ampla aceitação da comunidade para alívio da dor neuromusculoesquelética em diversos países. No entanto, com exceção de relatórios anedóticos de seus benefícios, há uma grande escassez de evidências científicas para seu uso. OBJETIVOS: Nesta revisão, descrevemos as características físicas dos tradicionais magnetos estáticos unipolares e bipolares comuns, assim como os mais recentes conjuntos magnéticos quadripolares; discutimos o que se conhece sobre os efeitos fisiológicos da magnetoterapia estática e o suporte da literatura; e fazemos sugestões para futuras pesquisas direcionadas à magnetoterapia estática no controle de condições de dor neuromusculoesquelética.

The effects of magnetothcrapy on local lymphocyte infiltration and neurocytes apoptosis after traumatic brain injury of rats / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To study the neuro-protective effects of magnetotherapy after traumatic brain injury of rats. Methods Traumatic brain injury models were created in 20 rats and divided randomly into magnetotherapy and non-magnetotherapy groups. The rats in magnetotherapy group received magnetotherapy on the cranial surface of traumatized region twice daily, each for 20 min, over 10 d. The intensity of magnetic field was O. 15 T at the surface,and 0.1 T during spinning at 3000 rpm. The contraction strength of gastrocnemius of each rat's left hind limb was measured on the 11 th d after trauma. The rats were then sacrificed and brain tissue samples were taken. The infiltra-tions of CD4 + and CD8 + cells and apnptosis in the area around the injury lesion were observed with immunohisto-chemical methods. The relationship among the indexes was analyzed. Results At the 11th d after brain injury, the quantities of CD4 + and CD8 + cells and apoptotic cells in magnetotherapy group were all obviously less than those in non-magnetotherapy group. Average contraction strength of gastrocnemius in magnetotherapy group was significantly stronger than that in non-magnetotherapy group. Conclusions Magnetotherapy can relieve the secondary effects of brain injury and induce neuro-protection effects. This may involve decreasing the local infiltrations of CD4 + and CD8 + and apoptotic cells in the area around the injury lesion.

The future direction of magnetic mediated hyperthermia in clinical treatment for tumor / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Magnetic mediated particles can be located within tumor volume through special ways are can be heated while exposed to an externally alternating magnetic field,thus kill the tumor cells.Compared with othen hyperthermia a major advantage of magnetic mediated hyperthermia is that of targeting tumor specially and selectively.The evidences of clinical research demonstrate that magnetic mediated hyperthermia will have a promising future and play an important role in tumor therapy.

Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia applied in malignant tumor / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Magnetic nanoparticle will become a kind of mean and colloidal solution if it is coated with surfacant.Magnetic nanoparticle has a wide clinical practice because it can produce heat in alternating magnetic fields,especially in malignant tumors thearapy.Magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia,nano-delivery and magnetic target drug,and intravascular embolization with magnetic particle will bring new hope for tumor patients.

Tuina and External Application for Cervical Spondylopathy / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective: To explore the clinical efficacy and characteristics of Tuina and herbal and magnetic application in the treatment of cervical spondylopathy, Method: 302 subjects were treated with above methods and their efficacy were assessed according to the patterns. Results: Among the 302 cases, 153 cases were cured, 131 got marked effects, 14 cases were improved and 4 cases failed; the total effective rate was 98.7%. Conclusion: Tuina in combination with herbal and magnetic application has good effects on various pattern of cervical spondylopathy.