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Gastroenterology - Intestinal Disease, Gastric Mucosa Injuries |
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- A.M. Begue-Simon, R.A. Drolet: 'Clinical Assessment of the Rhumart System based on the use of Low Frequency PEMF with,' International Journal of Rehabil Research, 16 (4), 1993, pp. 323-327. - The effects of PEMF on various diseases are discussed, including gastro-enterological problems. The study shows positive effects in stress-related diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- B. Bulent-Mentes et al.: Department of Surgery, Gazi University Medical School et al., Diseases of the colon and rectum, 1996. - Influence of PEMF on the mechanical strength and collagen content (connective tissue fibers) of uncomplicated anastomoses (suture connections of two portions of the intestine separated by surgery) in the intestine of rats. Connective tissue becomes more stable under PEMF and the suture can be more durable.
- L. Navratil et al.: Cas Lek Cesk, 132 (19), October 11, 1993, pp. 590-594. - Possible Therapeutic Applications of PEMF. The study shows the success of PEMF in treating inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
- R.A. Drolet: Rhumart Therapy: Noninvasive Cell Regeneration and Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Using LF-EM Fields,' Bio - electromagnetics Society, 4th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles. This article describes the effect of a low-frequency electromagnetic therapy on a variety of applications. Additional to pain reduction, the calming and anti-inflammatory effects are emphasized.
- O.V. Bukanovich et al.: 'Sinusoidally Modulated Currents in the Therapy of Chronic Gastro-duodenitis in Children,' Vopr Durorto Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult 2, 1996 pp. 22-26. This placebo-controlled study shows the effect of PEMF on children suffering from chronic gastro-duodenitis. In 72% of the cases signs of inflammation in the gastric mucosa subsided after PEMF.
- T. Krantzova et al.: 'Efficiency of PEMF Treatment of Patients with Duodenal Ulcers,' Dr Lending, 4 (13), 1996, pp 22-24. 2,642 patients with duodenal ulcers were tested. A complete closure of the wound in the mucous membrane being detectable in 80%, and the pain disappearing in almost 100%.
- M.V. Poslavsky et al.: 'Application of Millimeter-Range Radiation for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Stomach and Duodenal Ulcer,' Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult (4), 1998 pp. 31-36. - The effect of PEMF on 317 patients suffering from peptic and duodenal ulcer. A complete closure of the wound in the mucus membrane was achieved in 95% of the cases (control group 78%). 54% of the patients were still free of relapses after one year. (much lower in the control group).
- S. Comorosan et al.: 'The Effect of Diapulse Therapy on the Healing of Duodenal Ulcer,' Klin Med, 1991, pp. 74-77. - This placebo-controlled study shows a very positive effect of PEMF with gastro-duodenal ulcers.
- T. Kravtsova et al: 'The use of PEMF in Patients with Duodenal Peptic Ulcer,' Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult (1), 1994, pp. 22-24. - The study reports on definitely positive experience in supportive treatment of peptic and duodenal ulcers with PEMF.
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