Neurobiology of cancer: the role of β-adrenergic receptor signaling in various tumor environments

B Mravec, L Horvathova, L Hunakova - International journal of molecular …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The development and progression of cancer depends on both tumor micro-and
macroenvironments. In addition, psychosocial and spiritual “environments” might also affect …

[HTML][HTML] Neuromodulation applied to diseases: the case of HRV biofeedback

A Gitler, L Vanacker, M De Couck, I De Leeuw… - Journal of clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The vagus or “wandering” nerve is the main branch of the parasympathetic nervous system
(PNS), innervating most internal organs crucial for health. Activity of the vagus nerve can be …

A meta-analysis on heart rate variability biofeedback and depressive symptoms

SFM Pizzoli, C Marzorati, D Gatti, D Monzani… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) has been used for a number of years to treat
depressive symptoms, a common mental health issue, which is often comorbid with other …

[HTML][HTML] Remote short sessions of heart rate variability biofeedback monitored with wearable technology: open-label prospective feasibility study

RP Hirten, M Danieletto, K Landell, M Zweig… - JMIR Mental …, 2024 - mental.jmir.org
Background Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback is often performed with structured
education, laboratory-based assessments, and practice sessions. It has been shown to …

Pilot study on reducing symptoms of anxiety with a heart rate variability biofeedback wearable and remote stress management coach

AH Chung, RN Gevirtz, RS Gharbo, MA Thiam… - Applied …, 2021 - Springer
We assessed the feasibility of using a consumer friendly, heart rate variability biofeedback
(HRVB) wearable device in conjunction with a remote stress management coach to reduce …

Review of perioperative music medicine: mechanisms of pain and stress reduction around surgery

JP Ginsberg, K Raghunathan, G Bassi, L Ulloa - Frontiers in Medicine, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Clinical-experimental considerations and an approach to understanding the autonomic
basis of improved surgical outcomes using Perioperative Music Medicine (PMM) are …

[HTML][HTML] Heart rate variability biofeedback in cancer patients: a sco** review

GE Spada, M Masiero, SFM Pizzoli, G Pravettoni - Behavioral Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback (BFB) has been shown to improve autonomic
balance and wellbeing in chronic diseases. As cardiac variability represents an index of …

Mediating effects of self-efficacy and illness perceptions on mental health in men with localized prostate cancer: A secondary analysis of the prostate cancer patient …

C MacDonald, G Ilie, G Kephart, R Rendon, R Mason… - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This study investigates how the Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment
Program (PC-PEP) helps men with prostate cancer by promoting patient empowerment and …

[HTML][HTML] Association of Sympathovagal Imbalance with Increased Inflammation and Impaired Adaptive Immunity in Bladder Cancer Patients

I Mikolaskova, M Zvarik, K Szaboova… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Stress responses can impact bladder cancer (BC) outcomes via immune–inflammatory
pathway modulation. This study explores heart rate variability (HRV) associations with …

Long-term benefits of heart rate variability biofeedback training in older adults with different levels of social interaction: a pilot study

PM de Souza, M de Cássia Souza, LA Diniz… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
To test whether heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training benefits older adults with
different social interaction levels. Methods. 32 older adults (16 were institutionalized and 16 …