"Qigong" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
An ancient Chinese system of postures, exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations designed to improve and enhance the body's QI.
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D064906
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.525.186.500 E02.779.474.124.500
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| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Qigong" by people in Profiles.
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Latin dance and Qigong/Tai Chi effects on physical activity and body composition in breast cancer survivors: A pilot study. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 May; 47:101554.
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Effects of Center-Based Delivery of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Group Classes on Self-Reported Symptoms in Cancer Patients and Caregivers. Integr Cancer Ther. 2020 Jan-Dec; 19:1534735420941605.
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Qigong/tai chi for sleep and fatigue in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial. Psychooncology. 2017 Nov; 26(11):1936-1943.
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Mind-body practices in cancer care. Curr Oncol Rep. 2014 Dec; 16(12):417.