HISTO-ANATOMICAL AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC RESEARCHES ON ZIZIPHORA CAPITATA L. (LAMIACEAE) SPECIES

Concerning Ziziphora capitata L. (Lamiaceae) species, the paper presents the histo-anatomical analysis of root, aboveground stem and leaf, along with the chromatographic investigations of the polyphenols in the aerial parts. Caffeic acid (126.2 μg/mL) and rutin (171.3 μg/mL) were identified in the 20% methanolic extract of Ziziphorae capitatae herba, by thin-layer chromatography coupled with photodensitometry

Therapeutic Effects of Superinductive Magnetic Filed on Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the major public health problems, with approximately 1 in 3 adults experiencing an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on pain and physical function of a therapeutic protocol including analgesic electrotherapy, lumbar deconstrictor manual therapy and kinetic therapy and the superinductive magnetic field therapy. Patients were divided into two groups of 20 and 20 respectively. Group 1 was treated with the conventional protocol, while the second group received in adition the superinductive magnetic field therapy. Pain was assessed by VAS scale at admission and every 2 days, and functional deficit was assessed by the Fingertips to floor (FTF) test at admission, at 6 days and at discharge at 12 days. The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale was also used to assess physical function at admission and discharge. 40 patients (24 female, 16 male), average age 61 years ( ± 5.7), average BMI of 32.11± 7.38 SD, kg participated and their data were analyzed. An average percentage decrease in VAS was noticed after the 12 days of treatment of 67% for group1 and of 88% for group 2. The deficit in FTF was also better in group 2 (FTF= 16+5cm ) compared to FTF=22+3 in the control group. On ADL assessment, no significant differences were noted. Superinductive magnetic field therapy is effective in the treatment of low back pain relieving pain syndrome and improving physical functio

The Importance of Lead Positioning to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Left ventricular (LV) lead positioning is one of the main contributors to the cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) response. Conventional left ventricular (LV) lead implantation faces several difficulties, which may ultimately affect lead stability and performance. Several imaging techniques have been proposed to overcome all these obstacles including multimodality cardiac imaging to help in preprocedural or intraprocedural identification of the latest activated areas of the LV. Emerging pacing strategies like LV multisite and multipoint pacing may help deliver an enhanced response to CRT, but prospective trials are warranted to confirm the superiority of this approach

HISTO-ANATOMICAL AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC RESEARCHES ON CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA L. (CAMPANULACEAE) SPECIES

The paper presents the histo-anatomical researches on root, rhizome, aboveground stem and leaf of Campanula persicifolia L. (Campanulaceae) species, together with the thin-layer chromatography analysis of the polyphenols content of Campanulae persicifoliae herba. Chlorogenic acid (108.6 μg/mL) was identified in the 20% methanolic extract of the aerial parts

Cardiac Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis represents a heterogeneous group of disorders caused by amyloid fibril deposition in the extracellular space in different organs. Among the many types of amyloidosis cardiac involvement occurs almost exclusively with immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis) or transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis). When present cardiac amyloidosis (CA) has a significant impact on disease prognosis. The typical clinical presentation in CA is that of a restrictive cardiomyopathy. Clinical suspicion of CA is based on clinical, laboratory and electrocardiographic findings. The diagnosis is confirmed using echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, biopsy, and/or bone scintigraphy. A precise definition of amyloidosis type is essential for choosing the specific treatment for this condition. Treatment of CA has two components: general treatment of congestive HF, and specific treatment of the underlying protein misfolding disorder

EXPERIENCE OF TARGETED RADIOFREQUENCY THERAPY APPLIED IN MEDICAL RECOVERY

This paper presents our interest in new therapies like Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy. Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy distributes high-frequency electromagnetic energy into the desired tissue which leads to selective tissue hyperthermy. Thanks to this mechanism patients experience instant pain relief, muscle relaxation, edema reduction, tissue regeneration support and healing. The most common indications include: local muscle spasm, trigger points, myalgia, tendinitis, cervical pain, and post-traumatic edema. The immediate therapeutic effect is noticed by the patient instantly and lasts long after the therapy. The goal of the present study is to highlight the medical effect in recovery by using the Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy. The main method used to fulfill this study has been even the implementation of the mechanism of action of Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy. The findings are regarding to the muscle relaxation, tissue regeneration and healing, pain relief. So, the Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy helps relieve trigger points and muscle spasms that prevent regaining the full range of joint movement. For example use of the Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy in combination with passive stretching of the shortened structures leads to their relief and immediately broadens the range of motion in the given segment. Combining the Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy and isometric or isotonic muscle contraction focuses the hyperthermy into the contracted muscle. Delivered radiofrequency energy facilitates these fibers and leads to their incorporation in the performed muscle stereotypes. Combining the Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy and isometric or isotonic muscle contraction focuses the hyperthermy into the contracted muscle. Delivered radiofrequency energy facilitates these fibers and leads to their incorporation in the performed muscle stereotypes.</jats:p