The novel corona virus pandemic is responsible for millions of confirmed cases until now. This pa... more The novel corona virus pandemic is responsible for millions of confirmed cases until now. This pandemic highlighted some weaknesses regarding proper control of pandemics such as the lack of medical supplies, diagnostic tests, medical protective equipment, and high rate of healthcare workers infection. Thinking outside the box should be our way to be prepared for any upcoming pandemic. New medical specialties, developing international research standards, developing new virus eradication and purification methods, inventing new medical protective equipment, supporting integrative methods of management, increasing public awareness and upgrading medical education and practice were suggested.
wellness status, culture and awareness are growing in Saudi Arabia. Wellness services have a prom... more wellness status, culture and awareness are growing in Saudi Arabia. Wellness services have a promising future. Saudi government supported many dimensions of wellness through the development and enhancement of the culture of wellness. The Saudi government developed many initiatives and projects that encourage people to exercise, prevent diseases, and increase the quality of life.
Background and Aim: Using simulation in learning medical interventions is a common practice. Simu... more Background and Aim: Using simulation in learning medical interventions is a common practice. Simulation techniques provided a safe environment for trainees and students to acquire clinical skills and knowledge to practice in a real clinical environment. The aim of this review is to assess the use of health simulation in the field of complementary medicine education. Methods: Three medical databases were searched from inception to 15 November 2021. The inclusion criteria were clinical trials that used simulation in the field of complementary medicine training and in English language and the full text can be retrieved. Results: After searching, 495 articles were retrieved, 235 articles were excluded for duplication and 249 articles were excluded after screening of titles/abstracts and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Finally, 11 articles were included in this review. These clinical trials had 719 participants and reported positive impact of using simulation in complementary medicine education. Conclusion: Simulation was used for training of some complementary medicine therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, cupping therapy and osteopathy. Using simulation in complementary medicine education is recommended to ensure a safe environment for training. Conducting high quality clinical trials to evaluate the use of simulation in complementary medicine education is highly recommended.
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing modality that has been used for thousands of years. There a... more Cupping therapy is an ancient healing modality that has been used for thousands of years. There are two types of sham cupping techniques: passive type which used no suction, and active type which suction was rapidly released through a hole on the top of the cup. This narrative review aimed to identify limitations and suggest enhancements in the current use of active sham cupping therapy technique. Three medical databases were searched for identification of clinical trials that used active sham cupping device. 201 published papers were retrieved. 195 papers were excluded after applying inclusion/exclusion criteria. Finally, 6 clinical trials were selected for this review. This paper identified multiple limitations of the active sham cupping procedure which include failure of blinding, heterogenicity of the characteristics of used devices including heterogenicity in reporting active sham cupping intervention, and the limitation of the sham technique to be used for dry cupping only. The recommended enhancements included using bigger cups holes for release of suction, standardization of characteristics of used sham devices, standardization in reporting, and suggesting recruiting patients without prior experience of cupping for better blindness success in sham cupping clinical trials. This paper suggested reporting criteria for sham cupping clinical trials. In conclusion, this paper identified the limitations of the current sham cupping technique and suggesting enhancements regarding active sham cupping technique. Continues evaluation of the current active sham cupping technique and development of new sham cupping devices and techniques for various types of cupping therapy are highly recommended.
Abul-Qasim Al-Zahrawy’s (Albucasis) (936-1013 AD) was one of the greatest Andalusian scientists a... more Abul-Qasim Al-Zahrawy’s (Albucasis) (936-1013 AD) was one of the greatest Andalusian scientists and surgeons. Al-Zahrawy illustrated his pioneering medical and surgical information on his book (“At-Tasrif liman ‘Azija ‘an at-Ta’lif) or (The method of medicine). He illustrated the cupping therapy practice in the treatise 30 of this book. The aim of this article is to give an anthropological and historical medical information about Al-Zahrawy’s practice of cupping therapy (Hijama in Arabic). This article is a method of documentations of cupping therapy practice during the 10th century. Safety concerns including innovation cup safety design were the most noticed subjects in practicing cupping therapy by Al-Zahrawy. This attitude should be continued.
Cupping therapy is an ancient natural therapeutic modality which is widely practiced throughout t... more Cupping therapy is an ancient natural therapeutic modality which is widely practiced throughout the world. Cupping therapy mechanisms of action are not illustrated by research until now. This article gives a brief illustration of the genetic theory as a possible mechanism of action of cupping therapy. Genetic modulation is also a suggested mechanism of action of acupuncture and massage.
Background: Cupping therapy is a well-known traditional treatment modality, and has been used in ... more Background: Cupping therapy is a well-known traditional treatment modality, and has been used in various diseases around the world since ancient times. This method is reported to have a better clinical as well as adverse events (AEs) profile as found in various studies conducted around the world. Aim: This study identifies, assesses, and classifies the adverse events profile of various types of cupping therapies in studies conducted in twenty one century. Methods: Using electronic and hand searches, three databases including Pub Med, Google Scholar and Cochrane library were searched from the year 2000 to 2016. Studies were included in this review provided they reported adverse effects related to cupping therapy. Observational studies were assessed using the WHO-UMC causality scale. Randomized controlled trials were assessed in accordance to the quality of reporting for harm data. Results: Nine hundred seventy nine (n=979) articles were identified. Based on exclusion and Review Article Al-Bedah et al.; BJMMR, 15(8): 1-12, 2016; Article no.BJMMR.26285 2 inclusion criteria and extensive review of all retrieved articles by two independent reviewers, only 25 studies that included six RCTs, sixteen single case reports and three case series were finally selected. The mostly observed adverse events of cupping therapy were scar formation reported in four studies that described fifty nine cases, and burns reported in two studies described sixteen cases, respectively. The adverse events of cupping therapy could be classified into local and systemic adverse events. Conclusion: Cupping therapy adverse events were infrequently reported, but they were not rare. Most of adverse effects were mild to moderate in severity. Some of the cupping therapy adverse events were preventable by following the general infection control guidelines, hygienic techniques, safety protocols and rigorous training of cupping therapists. Cupping adverse events should be reported in all studies on cupping, and this therapy should be practiced only by qualified medical professionals.
The mechanism of Cupping therapy action is not clear. Cupping may increase local blood circulatio... more The mechanism of Cupping therapy action is not clear. Cupping may increase local blood circulation, and has an immune-modulation effect. Researches reported some local and systemic effects of cupping therapy. Genetic expression is a physiological process that regulates body functions. Genetic modulation is a reported acupuncture effect. In this presentation, the authors try to suggest genetic modulation as one of the possible mechanisms of action
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest healing methods and practiced by ancient Chinese, Egyptians ... more Cupping therapy is one of the oldest healing methods and practiced by ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Greeks. There are many types of cupping therapy and recently, practitioners and researchers have added more types to the practice of cupping. This research aimed to classify types of cupping to help in modernization and standardization of cupping therapy. This proposed classification of cupping therapy that might guide researchers stay organized, help them to differentiate and compare various types, raise their knowledge of cupping and precisely clarify cupping types terms and methods related to research in future. The proposed classification of cupping into six main categories will also help the field of cupping therapy in uniform training of concerned therapists.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease without a known cause, which affects usually more... more Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease without a known cause, which affects usually more than one joint and may lead to severe deformity and disability. Rheumatoid arthritis is three times more common in females than males, and its prevalence is about 1-2% in United Sates of America. It usually occurs after the age of 40 and before the age of 60. But it may also affect any age.
Memory is our ability to process information; we encode, store and retrieve information by memory... more Memory is our ability to process information; we encode, store and retrieve information by memory. Because memory is so important to our daily functioning, it is important to take steps to guard against memory degeneration.
Stress is a big challenge in life nowadays. The sources of stress are many and the helpful ways t... more Stress is a big challenge in life nowadays. The sources of stress are many and the helpful ways to reduce stress are also plentiful. Common symptoms of stress include skin problems, impotence, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, fatigue, insomnia and frustration. We don't need to set a time to reduce stress, we need to incorporate some strategies in our daily life routine to prevent stress and reduce its effect on the body.
The novel corona virus pandemic is responsible for millions of confirmed cases until now. This pa... more The novel corona virus pandemic is responsible for millions of confirmed cases until now. This pandemic highlighted some weaknesses regarding proper control of pandemics such as the lack of medical supplies, diagnostic tests, medical protective equipment, and high rate of healthcare workers infection. Thinking outside the box should be our way to be prepared for any upcoming pandemic. New medical specialties, developing international research standards, developing new virus eradication and purification methods, inventing new medical protective equipment, supporting integrative methods of management, increasing public awareness and upgrading medical education and practice were suggested.
wellness status, culture and awareness are growing in Saudi Arabia. Wellness services have a prom... more wellness status, culture and awareness are growing in Saudi Arabia. Wellness services have a promising future. Saudi government supported many dimensions of wellness through the development and enhancement of the culture of wellness. The Saudi government developed many initiatives and projects that encourage people to exercise, prevent diseases, and increase the quality of life.
Background and Aim: Using simulation in learning medical interventions is a common practice. Simu... more Background and Aim: Using simulation in learning medical interventions is a common practice. Simulation techniques provided a safe environment for trainees and students to acquire clinical skills and knowledge to practice in a real clinical environment. The aim of this review is to assess the use of health simulation in the field of complementary medicine education. Methods: Three medical databases were searched from inception to 15 November 2021. The inclusion criteria were clinical trials that used simulation in the field of complementary medicine training and in English language and the full text can be retrieved. Results: After searching, 495 articles were retrieved, 235 articles were excluded for duplication and 249 articles were excluded after screening of titles/abstracts and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Finally, 11 articles were included in this review. These clinical trials had 719 participants and reported positive impact of using simulation in complementary medicine education. Conclusion: Simulation was used for training of some complementary medicine therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, cupping therapy and osteopathy. Using simulation in complementary medicine education is recommended to ensure a safe environment for training. Conducting high quality clinical trials to evaluate the use of simulation in complementary medicine education is highly recommended.
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing modality that has been used for thousands of years. There a... more Cupping therapy is an ancient healing modality that has been used for thousands of years. There are two types of sham cupping techniques: passive type which used no suction, and active type which suction was rapidly released through a hole on the top of the cup. This narrative review aimed to identify limitations and suggest enhancements in the current use of active sham cupping therapy technique. Three medical databases were searched for identification of clinical trials that used active sham cupping device. 201 published papers were retrieved. 195 papers were excluded after applying inclusion/exclusion criteria. Finally, 6 clinical trials were selected for this review. This paper identified multiple limitations of the active sham cupping procedure which include failure of blinding, heterogenicity of the characteristics of used devices including heterogenicity in reporting active sham cupping intervention, and the limitation of the sham technique to be used for dry cupping only. The recommended enhancements included using bigger cups holes for release of suction, standardization of characteristics of used sham devices, standardization in reporting, and suggesting recruiting patients without prior experience of cupping for better blindness success in sham cupping clinical trials. This paper suggested reporting criteria for sham cupping clinical trials. In conclusion, this paper identified the limitations of the current sham cupping technique and suggesting enhancements regarding active sham cupping technique. Continues evaluation of the current active sham cupping technique and development of new sham cupping devices and techniques for various types of cupping therapy are highly recommended.
Abul-Qasim Al-Zahrawy’s (Albucasis) (936-1013 AD) was one of the greatest Andalusian scientists a... more Abul-Qasim Al-Zahrawy’s (Albucasis) (936-1013 AD) was one of the greatest Andalusian scientists and surgeons. Al-Zahrawy illustrated his pioneering medical and surgical information on his book (“At-Tasrif liman ‘Azija ‘an at-Ta’lif) or (The method of medicine). He illustrated the cupping therapy practice in the treatise 30 of this book. The aim of this article is to give an anthropological and historical medical information about Al-Zahrawy’s practice of cupping therapy (Hijama in Arabic). This article is a method of documentations of cupping therapy practice during the 10th century. Safety concerns including innovation cup safety design were the most noticed subjects in practicing cupping therapy by Al-Zahrawy. This attitude should be continued.
Cupping therapy is an ancient natural therapeutic modality which is widely practiced throughout t... more Cupping therapy is an ancient natural therapeutic modality which is widely practiced throughout the world. Cupping therapy mechanisms of action are not illustrated by research until now. This article gives a brief illustration of the genetic theory as a possible mechanism of action of cupping therapy. Genetic modulation is also a suggested mechanism of action of acupuncture and massage.
Background: Cupping therapy is a well-known traditional treatment modality, and has been used in ... more Background: Cupping therapy is a well-known traditional treatment modality, and has been used in various diseases around the world since ancient times. This method is reported to have a better clinical as well as adverse events (AEs) profile as found in various studies conducted around the world. Aim: This study identifies, assesses, and classifies the adverse events profile of various types of cupping therapies in studies conducted in twenty one century. Methods: Using electronic and hand searches, three databases including Pub Med, Google Scholar and Cochrane library were searched from the year 2000 to 2016. Studies were included in this review provided they reported adverse effects related to cupping therapy. Observational studies were assessed using the WHO-UMC causality scale. Randomized controlled trials were assessed in accordance to the quality of reporting for harm data. Results: Nine hundred seventy nine (n=979) articles were identified. Based on exclusion and Review Article Al-Bedah et al.; BJMMR, 15(8): 1-12, 2016; Article no.BJMMR.26285 2 inclusion criteria and extensive review of all retrieved articles by two independent reviewers, only 25 studies that included six RCTs, sixteen single case reports and three case series were finally selected. The mostly observed adverse events of cupping therapy were scar formation reported in four studies that described fifty nine cases, and burns reported in two studies described sixteen cases, respectively. The adverse events of cupping therapy could be classified into local and systemic adverse events. Conclusion: Cupping therapy adverse events were infrequently reported, but they were not rare. Most of adverse effects were mild to moderate in severity. Some of the cupping therapy adverse events were preventable by following the general infection control guidelines, hygienic techniques, safety protocols and rigorous training of cupping therapists. Cupping adverse events should be reported in all studies on cupping, and this therapy should be practiced only by qualified medical professionals.
The mechanism of Cupping therapy action is not clear. Cupping may increase local blood circulatio... more The mechanism of Cupping therapy action is not clear. Cupping may increase local blood circulation, and has an immune-modulation effect. Researches reported some local and systemic effects of cupping therapy. Genetic expression is a physiological process that regulates body functions. Genetic modulation is a reported acupuncture effect. In this presentation, the authors try to suggest genetic modulation as one of the possible mechanisms of action
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest healing methods and practiced by ancient Chinese, Egyptians ... more Cupping therapy is one of the oldest healing methods and practiced by ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Greeks. There are many types of cupping therapy and recently, practitioners and researchers have added more types to the practice of cupping. This research aimed to classify types of cupping to help in modernization and standardization of cupping therapy. This proposed classification of cupping therapy that might guide researchers stay organized, help them to differentiate and compare various types, raise their knowledge of cupping and precisely clarify cupping types terms and methods related to research in future. The proposed classification of cupping into six main categories will also help the field of cupping therapy in uniform training of concerned therapists.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease without a known cause, which affects usually more... more Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease without a known cause, which affects usually more than one joint and may lead to severe deformity and disability. Rheumatoid arthritis is three times more common in females than males, and its prevalence is about 1-2% in United Sates of America. It usually occurs after the age of 40 and before the age of 60. But it may also affect any age.
Memory is our ability to process information; we encode, store and retrieve information by memory... more Memory is our ability to process information; we encode, store and retrieve information by memory. Because memory is so important to our daily functioning, it is important to take steps to guard against memory degeneration.
Stress is a big challenge in life nowadays. The sources of stress are many and the helpful ways t... more Stress is a big challenge in life nowadays. The sources of stress are many and the helpful ways to reduce stress are also plentiful. Common symptoms of stress include skin problems, impotence, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, fatigue, insomnia and frustration. We don't need to set a time to reduce stress, we need to incorporate some strategies in our daily life routine to prevent stress and reduce its effect on the body.
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