Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine, in Massachusetts report that the benefits include greater understanding of the pathophysiology of dementia. Continue reading Music enhances memory in people with Azheimer’s disease
Category Archives: Art, Music, Dance
Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture
At the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Shenzhen, in China, researchers studied the effects of music on anxiety and pain during acupuncture treatment in children with cerebral palsy. Continue reading Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture
Music during the neonatal period
Researchers from the University of Alberta, in Canada reviewed its value in term or preterm neonates. Continue reading Music during the neonatal period
Relaxation and Mozart lower blood pressure
But are the patients healthier?
Here are results from a study presented during the 2008 American Heart Association’s Fall Conference for High Blood Pressure Research.
Music therapy: Does it matter if you like what you hear?
Researchers from Italy and the UK report that different music selections have similar cardiovascular effects, regardless of a person’s music preferences and training.
This has implications for treating blood pressure and rehabilitation. Continue reading Music therapy: Does it matter if you like what you hear?
Complementary treatments for Alzheimer’s
Dr. James Galvin from the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri has written are review on Medscape.
Here are his thoughts on the value of nonpharmacologic strategies in support of drug treatment. Continue reading Complementary treatments for Alzheimer’s
Benefits of Tango for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri compared the effects of Tango, Waltz/Foxtrot, and tai chi. Continue reading Benefits of Tango for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Benefits and limits of music during colonoscopy
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, in Columbia reviewed 8 studies and came to different conclusions than researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Let’s compare notes. Continue reading Benefits and limits of music during colonoscopy
Notched music to treat tinnitus
Recent studies suggest that tinnitus — a ringing or similar sensation in the ears — is caused by a rewiring of nerves in the auditory cortex (see drawing). These nerves no longer respond to intended frequencies but do become sensitive to neighboring frequencies, which leads to tinnitus.
Researchers from Germany “notched” music so it contained no energy in the same frequency range as the individual’s tinnitus frequency. Continue reading Notched music to treat tinnitus
Non-drug treatments for dementia
Researchers from the University of Leeds, in the UK reviewed the options for caregivers of patients with dementia. Continue reading Non-drug treatments for dementia
Psychological treatment for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane reviewers report, “no clear evidence exists on the best psychological interventions to help people with cystic fibrosis.” Continue reading Psychological treatment for cystic fibrosis
Benefits of soothing music following open-heart surgery
Researchers from Orebro University, in Sweden studied the effect of bed rest + music on relaxation in patients 1 day after heart surgery. Continue reading Benefits of soothing music following open-heart surgery
The capacity of music to soothe pain
Researchers from the University of Montreal examined the possibility that a positive emotional valence (pleasant feelings) contributes to music-induced analgesia. Continue reading The capacity of music to soothe pain
Music and hypermetabolism in critical illness
“Music may play an important role as an adjunct therapy in critical care,” according to researchers at Tufts University, School of Medicine, Boston. Continue reading Music and hypermetabolism in critical illness
Benefits of music therapy during pregnancy
The effects of music therapy on stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women were studied by researchers at the National Tainan Institute of Nursing in Taiwan. Continue reading Benefits of music therapy during pregnancy
Music-therapy for spinal anesthesia
Since pre-medication isn’t widely accepted in spinal anesthesia, researchers from Saitama Medical University, in Kawagoe, Japan studied the potential benefits of music therapy to control anxiety. Continue reading Music-therapy for spinal anesthesia
Does music improve sleep?
Researchers from the Institute of Behavioural Sciences in Budapest, Hungary tell us it depends on what you listen to. Continue reading Does music improve sleep?
CAM options to treat pain at the end of life
Of the many symptoms experienced by those at the end of life, pain is one of the most common, feared, and often undertreated,
Dr. Perry Fine from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City reviews the treatment options, including CAM. Here’s a summary. Continue reading CAM options to treat pain at the end of life
May is stroke month
 So, here’s a list of studies on CAM and stroke that were published in the past year. Continue reading May is stroke month
Music therapy for patients with heart disease?
Some changes are reported.
But from a practical perspective, the benefits of music are unclear, according to this Cochrane review. Continue reading Music therapy for patients with heart disease?