Autori: G. Ronca, G. Agostini, F. Russo, M. Conti, D. Tagliazzucchi, A. Conte Titolo: Variazione plasmatica delle HSPs70 in pazienti gonartrosici sottoposti a terapia termale con applicazione di fanghi caldi delle Terme di Castrocaro- FC Descrizione: Le proteine dello shock termico o hent shock proteins (HSP) sono proteine che aumentano nelle cellule in seguito…

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  Autori: M. Vaht, R. Birkenfeldt, M. Ubner Titolo: An evaluation of the effect of differing lengths of spa therapy upon patients with osteoarthritis (OA) Descrizione: The use of spa therapy in Estonia commonly consists of courses up to 3-4 weeks in duration for the management of rheumatic diseases. This study sought to evaluate whether…

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  Autori: D. Mustur, V. Vesovic-Potic, N. Vujasinovic-Stupar, T. Ille Titolo: Beneficial effects of spa treatment on functional status and quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis Descrizione: INTRODUCTION: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic constantly deteriorating disease of unpredictable clinical course, with exacerbations, remissions and damaged joints. It leads to the loss of…

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Autori: R.Forestier, H.Desfour, J.M.Tessier, A. Françon, A. Foote, C. Genty, C. Rolland, C.F. Roques, J.L. Bosson Titolo: Spa therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, a large randomised multicentre trial Descrizione: Objective: To determine whether spa therapy, plus home exercises and usual medical treatment provides any benefit over exercises and usual treatment, in the management…

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Autori: Fioravanti A, Cantarini L, Bacarelli MR, de Lalla A, Ceccatelli L, Blardi P. Titolo: Effects of spa therapy on serum leptin and adiponectin levels in patients with knee osteoarthritis Descrizione: Adipocytokine, including leptin and adiponectin, may play an important role in the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA). Spa therapy is one of the most commonly…

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Autori: A. Fioravanti, F. Iacoponi, B. Bellisai, L.Cantarini, M. Galeazzi Titolo: Short- and long-term effects of spa therapy in knee osteoarthritis Descrizione: OBJECTIVE: To assess both the short- and long-term effectiveness of spa therapy in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis in a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial. DESIGN: Eighty outpatients were enrolled in this study;…

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  Autori: Benedetti S, Canino C, Tonti G, Medda V, Calcaterra P, Nappi G, Salaffi F, Canestrari F. Titolo: Biomarkers of oxidation, inflammation and cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis patients undergoing sulfur-based spa therapies Descrizione: OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of sulfur-based spa therapies on oxidation, inflammation and cartilage degradation biomarkers in osteoarthritis (OA) patients. DESIGN…

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Autori: Fraioli A, Serio A, Mennuni G, Ceccarelli F, Petraccia L, Fontana M, Grassi M, Valesini G. Titolo: A study on the efficacy of treatment with mud packs and baths with Sillene mineral water (Chianciano Spa Italy) in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Descrizione: Mud-bath therapy plays a primary role in the treatment and prevention…

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Autori: Fioravanti A, Cantarini L, Guidelli GM, Galeazzi M. Titolo: Mechanisms of action of spa therapies in rheumatic diseases: what scientific evidence is there? Descrizione: Spa therapy represents a popular treatment for many rheumatic diseases. The mechanisms by which immersion in mineral or thermal water or the application of mud alleviates suffering in rheumatic diseases…

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