The Biologic Effects and the Therapeutic Mechanism of Action of Electric and Electromagnetic Field Stimulation on Bone and Cartilage: New Findings and a Review of Earlier Work
Background: Muscle, ligament, bone, cartilage, blood, and adult stem-cell production all respond to electric and electromagnetic fields, and these biophysical field agents can be applied in thera...
Effects of Electroacupuncture with Different Frequencies on the Glycoconjugate Alterations in Articular Cartilage in the Ankle Joints of Complete Freund's Adjuvant-injected Rats
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on the glycoconjugate (GC) changes in articular cartilage in the ankle of an arthritic model. Arthritis was induced...
Discusses the use of shark cartilage and Cordyceps sinesis to alleviate hypertension. Effect of intracellular calcium on vascular tone; Residence of the agent responsible for hypertension in the...
Studies the benefit of liquid cartilage extract in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Method of molecular extraction for the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases; Components of collagen and prote...
