Neuropathic pain is an important problem because of its complex natural history, unclear
etiology, and poor response to standard physical therapy agents. It causes severe disability …

Background Infection with human immunodeficency virus (HIV) and acquired
immunodeficency syndrome (AIDS) is a pandemic that has affected millions of people …

BACKGROUND: Childbirth is arguably one of the most painful experiences women undergo
during their lives. This study aimed to compare the effects of ice massage, acupressure and …

Objective The purpose of this study is to find out more about the psycho-social-spiritual
problems experienced by People with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Muslims and their efforts to …

Background Sleep is vital to our wellbeing. Critically ill patients are vulnerable with effects of
sleep deprivation including weakened immune function, decreased glucose tolerance, and …

The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy is frequent in HIV disease and is often associated
with antiretroviral therapy. Unhealthy behaviours, particularly substance-use behaviours, are …

自从1981 年美国报告了首例艾滋病(Acquired Immure Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS)
临床病例以来, 至今已经20 余年, 艾滋病已经成为对人类具有毁灭性的疾病之一. 我国现存HIV …

Objective. To compare the effectiveness of ice packs and hot water immersion for the
treatment of centipede envenomations. Methods. Sixty patients envenomated by centipedes …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ice massage
postexercise on pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) over the quadriceps muscle and the …

: Background: Labor pain is the worst pain experience during women's life. The
management of labor pain is amongst the leading goals of maternity care. Unrelieved labor …