title: Balneotherapy in autoimmune disease.
abstract: The mechanisms of action of balneotherapy in the treatment of autoimmune disease are not sufficiently clear. Although this therapy does not replace but rather complements conventional drug therapy, it is certainly beneficial in suitable cases. Additional controlled studies are needed to delineate the mechanisms of actions and the effectiveness of balneotherapy in autoimmune disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine D, Soroka Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sukenik
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abu-Shakra
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Flusser
mesh_terms: D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000628:therapy; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000628:therapy; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D001452:Balneology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018849:Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D012869:Skin Absorption; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014131:Trace Elements