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A system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the Thai culture.

A system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the Tibetan culture.

Systems of medicine based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation. The concept includes mystical and magical ritu…

A modified Greco-Arabic medical system. It reflects Arabic medicine blending with Greek philosophy, science, and medicine.

A state of consciousness in which the individual eliminates environmental stimuli from awareness so that the mind can focus on a single thing, produc…

Surgical incision of a torn MENISCUS.

The use of mind to cure disease, particularly physical illness.

Classical loci in ACUPUNCTURE. They are main and collateral channels, regarded as a network of passages, through which vital energy (Qi) circulates a…

Transfer of MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS between individuals within the same species (TRANSPLANTATION, HOMOLOGOUS) or transfer within the same individual (…

The application of medicine, vitamins, extracts, or other bioactive substances for a localized effect via multiple subcutaneous injections or perfusi…

Surgery to remove one or more NEOPLASM METASTASES.

The injection of very small amounts of fluid, often with the aid of a microscope and microsyringes.

A technique for delivering therapeutic compounds into the body through the skin with minimal invasiveness.

The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.

Surgery performed to relieve pressure from MICROVESSELS that are located around nerves and are causing NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES.

Ventilation of the middle ear in the treatment of secretory (serous) OTITIS MEDIA, usually by placement of tubes or grommets which pierce the TYMPANI…

Treatment methods or techniques which are based on the knowledge of mind and body interactions. These techniques can be used to reduce the feeling of…

Procedures that avoid use of open, invasive surgery in favor of closed or local surgery. These generally involve use of laparoscopic devices and remo…

Surgery for problems and injuries that are of relatively slight extent, and with a low risk for life threatening complications.

Rehabilitation therapy in which a mirror is placed between the arms or legs so that the image of a moving non-affected limb gives the illusion of nor…

In vitro fertilization technique that uses mitochondrial DNA from a healthy donor in order to prevent the transmission of MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE.

A type of heart valve surgery that involves the repair, replacement, or reconstruction of the annulus of the MITRAL VALVE. It includes shortening the…

A surgical technique used primarily in the treatment of skin neoplasms, especially basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. This procedure …

Treatments with drugs which interact with or block synthesis of specific cellular components characteristic of the individual's disease in order to s…

Use of a non-cautery–dependent mechanical device that simultaneously cuts and aspirates polyp and/or myoma tissue.

Movement of a body part initiated and maintained by a mechanical or electrical device to restore normal range of motion to joints, muscles, or tendon…

The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug of dried leaves on the SKIN at an ACUPUNCTURE point. Usually the plugs contain leaves of MUGWO…

The therapeutic use of mud in packs or baths taking advantage of the absorptive qualities of the mud. It has been used for rheumatism and skin proble…

The resection or removal of the innervation of a muscle or muscle tissue.

Exercises that stretch the muscle fibers with the aim to increase muscle-tendon FLEXIBILITY, improve RANGE OF MOTION or musculoskeletal function, and…