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Csaba Varga - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Effects of medicinal waters on the UV-sensitivity of human keratinocytes – a comparative pilot study
International Journal of Biometeorology, 2019Co-Authors: Gellért Gerencsér, Bence Raposa, Katalin Szendi, Zoltán Gyöngyi, Adrienn Hanzel, Istvan Szabo, Csaba VargaAbstract:Balneotherapy has been used to treat several diseases including locomotor, neurological and dermatological conditions. The basis of the “organic hypothesis” of medical Balneology is that medicinal waters, especially thermal spa and hot spring waters, contain a high variability of organic components with possible biological effects, including UV photo-protection. The recent study aims to clarify this effect in a human keratinocyte cell line model. Results confirm that organic-rich extract of selected medicinal waters might protect skin-derived cells from DNA damage. These results give a clinical relevance to medicinal waters or pharmaceutical products prepared from them in preventing the adverse effects of solar or artificial UV radiation on the human skin.
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On the proper study design applicable to experimental Balneology
International journal of biometeorology, 2015Co-Authors: Csaba VargaAbstract:The simple message of this paper is that it is the high time to reevaluate the strategies and optimize the efforts for investigation of thermal (spa) waters. Several articles trying to clear mode of action of medicinal waters have been published up to now. Almost all studies apply the unproven hypothesis, namely the inorganic ingredients are in close connection with healing effects of bathing. Change of paradigm would be highly necessary in this field taking into consideration the presence of several biologically active organic substances in these waters. A successful design for experimental mechanistic studies is approved.
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The Balneology paradox.
International journal of biometeorology, 2010Co-Authors: Csaba VargaAbstract:First of all, thanks the International Journal of Biometeo-rology for giving us an opportunity to discuss thenomenclature problems of a science with 1,000-year-oldtraditions (Gutenbrunner et al. 2010). Secondly, I wouldlike to express my gratitude to the authors for their hugeand hard work. The task is urgently required; the lack ofexact definitions and keywords profoundly inhibits prepa-ration of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. An obviousconsequence would be the conservation of this medicalfield at a stage that is far from the level of evidence-basedmedicine. I can agree with the authors in vast majority oftheir proposals; however, allow me also to call attention tosome basic non-medical aspects of this issue.BalneologyMy first question is very simple and basic. Should wedefine the word Balneology at all? “Health ResortMedicine, Balneology, Medical Hydrology and Climatol-ogy are not fully recognised as independent medicalspecialities” write the authors in the first sentence. In myopinion, Balneology should be deleted from this listbecause it is not a medical field or speciality. It is muchmore: a basic science. As a basic science, it involvesapproaches, methodologies (in brief: knowledge) fromhydrology, geology, geochemistry, analytical chemistry,microbiology, ecology, etc., and of course medicine aswell. This means that geology or chemistry may alsodefine this terminus technicus based upon their specificapproaches. I do not think we have the right to define itusing our specific attitudes, which reflect only a slice ofthis big pie. We would rather use (and of course define)Medical Balneology
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Problems with classification of spa waters used in Balneology
Health, 2010Co-Authors: Csaba VargaAbstract:Recently, several measurements have indicated the presence of biologically active organic micropollutants or trace components in different types of waters, including spa and medicinal waters. The wide spectrum and abundance of organic components of spa waters in the Carpathian basin and other European regions has been demonstrated by gas-chromatographic analyses. These components may have main role in the therapeutic and preventive mechanisms. Considering the new analytical data, traditional European classification of spa waters based on the quality and quantity of inorganic ions (salts) should be reevaluated. The association of inorganic components and the therapeutic effects is also necessary to reconsider.
Vesna Matović - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A GIS-based method for analysis of a better utilization of thermal-mineral springs in the municipality of Kursumlija (Serbia)
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018Co-Authors: Aleksandar Valjarević, Danica Srećković-batoćanin, Dragana Valjarević, Vesna MatovićAbstract:Abstract There are about 240 geothermal occurrences with 60 commercial spas included in, which are spread throughout the territory of Serbia. The majority of springs and other surface manifestations are located along the south-eastern edge of the country. Three spas Lukovska, Prolom and Kursumlijska are with the highest geothermal potential and Balneology utilization. They are situated in the vicinity of Kursumlija, one of the largest municipalities in Serbia, but with poor economic development. Although the presence of these three spas and more than 23 thermal mineral springs with the temperature of water between 26.4° and 68 °C reveal it among the great geothermal resources in Serbia, the extent and potential of these resources are poorly understood. The estimated capacity of geothermal energy in three spas and 20 springs is 620.36 (TJ/year) or 19.6 MWt. In spite of a vast quantity of this clean, renewable energy resource only a small percentage of it is used in Balneology and extremely rarely for greenhouse heating. In Serbia the kind of energy mostly used belongs to dirty energy resources, such as timber, coal, oil, gas, natural gas, etc. The use of geothermal renewable energy for the heating of public institutions is highly recommendable and agrees with today's growing awareness of the environment protection and improvement of the quality of life. The additional use of it for heating in householders would reduce the import of natural gas and oil and would support the municipality and its inhabitants to escape from poverty.
Shaul Sukenik - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Different Modalities of Spa Therapy for Skin Diseases at the Dead Sea Area
Archives of dermatology, 1998Co-Authors: Sima Halevy, Shaul SukenikAbstract:Background: Balneology and spa therapy, although not accepted as well-established treatment modalities in dermatology, are used throughout the world. The therapeutic properties for skin and rheumatic diseases of the Dead Sea area may be attributed to unique climatic characteristics and unique natural resources. The mechanisms by which a broad spectrum of diseases are alleviated by spa therapy may involve mechanical, thermal, and chemical effects.
Joseph A. Witkowski - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Dermatologic Balneology: The American view of waters, spas, and hot springs
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2006Co-Authors: Lawrence Charles Parish, Joseph A. WitkowskiAbstract:Abundant water is an important part of everyday living. The substance also has therapeutic capabilities, some of which may have been neglected or even ignored by many societies. Whereas Italians are quick to praise the virtues of mineral water and spa treatment, Americans have often forgotten the potential benefits of the waters. A visit to the Dead Sea for the treatment of psoriasis is an accepted modality by many, but others might question a weekend at Saratoga Springs, New York, other than for horse-racing and relaxation. Patients have learned from grammar school hygiene classes about the so-called of cleansing of the body, requiring the drinking of eight glasses of water per day. Washing is also an important ritual in contemporary society, so much so that, one might say: “not even time for a hath”. According to an old Hindustani proverb, “bathe early every day and sickness will avoid you” Nary a practitioner would deny the use of water in the dermatologic armamentatium. The colloidal bath is recognized as an integral part of the therapy for pruritic dermatitis, just as the wet to dry compress is highly useful in the treatment of eczematized skin. In addition, water is a necessary adjunct in acne therapy or for that matter seborrheic dermatitis.
Strasserová Linda - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The significance of the spa tourism focused on the spa triangle
Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2017Co-Authors: Strasserová LindaAbstract:Cílem této bakalářské práce je odhalení významu českých lázní pro cestovní ruch v České Republice. V teoretické části práce je definován pojem lázeňství a popsána historie a vývoj lázeňství. Práce obsahuje průzkum úrovně lázeňství, co se týče ubytovacích, stravovacích, léčebných a doplňkových služeb. Bakalářská práce se orientuje na západočeský lázeňský trojúhelník, a to především v praktické části. Součástí je analýza lázeňského cestovního ruchu v Karlovarském kraji, výzkum v podobě porovnání lázeňských hotelů a charakteristika současných trendů v odvětví.The aim of this bachelor thesis is to discover the sense of Czech spas in tourism of the Czech Republic. In theoretical part is defined a term Balneology, then is described a history and development of the Balneology. Thesis includes exploration of the quality of Balneology, regarding lodging, food and beverages, healing and supplementary services. The practical part of bachelor thesis is based on the West Bohemian spa triangle. The main part of thesis consist of analysis of the spa tourism in region Karlovy Vary, comparative research of spa hotels and charakteristics of present trends in this field
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The significance of the spa tourism focused on the spa triangle
Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2017Co-Authors: Strasserová LindaAbstract:The aim of this bachelor thesis is to discover the sense of Czech spas in tourism of the Czech Republic. In theoretical part is defined a term Balneology, then is described a history and development of the Balneology. Thesis includes exploration of the quality of Balneology, regarding lodging, food and beverages, healing and supplementary services. The practical part of bachelor thesis is based on the West Bohemian spa triangle. The main part of thesis consist of analysis of the spa tourism in region Karlovy Vary, comparative research of spa hotels and charakteristics of present trends in this field
