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Sociocultural Context of Body Dissatisfaction and Possibilities of Vibroacoustic Therapy in Diminishing Body Dissatisfaction (Ph.D. Thesis)

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The present dissertation is based on two research topics. Studies I and II compare body image related issues among Estonian and Australian young adults. These studies were carried out in cooperation with Prof. M. Tiggemann (The Flinders University of South-Australia) in 1999-2000. Studies III ...
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Vibro-Acoustic Tissue Mammography

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A novel method for detection and imaging of micro-calcifications in breast tissue is presented. The method, called vibro-acoustography, uses the radiation force of ultrasound to vibrate tissue at low (kHz) frequency and utilizes the resulting response to produce images that are related to the har...
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Indications in Music Therapy: Evidence from assessment that can identify the expectations of music therapy as a treatment for Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Meeting the challenge of Evidence Based Practice

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When children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) are assessed in music therapy, significant strengths, potentials and resources emerge that may remain hidden in other, more formalised assessments. Therefore it is becoming more necessary to develop a systematic method of describing this respons...
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The effect of Bach’s magnificat on emotions, immune, and endocrine parameters during physiotherapy treatment of patients with infectious lung conditions.

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Listening to music or singing can also decrease levels of stress-related hormone cortisol. Higher levels of cortisol can lead to a decreased immune response. le Roux FH, Bouic PJ, Bester MM. The effect of Bach's magnificat on emotions, immune, and endocrine parameters during physiotherapy treatm...
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The effects of active and passive participation in musical activity on the immune system as measured by salivary immunoglobulin

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Music can boost the immune function. Scientists explain that a particular type of music can create a positive and profound emotional experience, which leads to secretion of immune-boosting hormones. Kuhn D. The effects of active and passive participation in musical activity on the immune system ...
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Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children’s spatial–temporal reasoning

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children’s spatial–temporal re...
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The effect of musical training on the neural correlates of math processing: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study in humans

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. The effect of musical training on the neural correlates of math processing: a functio...
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Persistent patterns of brain activity: An EEG coherence study of the positive effect of music on spatial-temporal reasoning

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. Persistent patterns of brain activity: An EEG coherence study of the positive effect of...
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The influence of Mozart’s music on brain activity in the process of learning

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. The influence of Mozart's music on brain activity in the process of learning Spatial...
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Dyslexia and music. From timing deficits to musical intervention

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. Dyslexia and music. From timing deficits to musical intervention Overy K. . Ann N Y Ac...
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The effects of an early intervention music curriculum on prereading/writing

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. The effects of an early intervention music curriculum on prereading/writing. Registe...
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Influence of musical expertise and musical training on pitch processing in music and language

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The idea that music makes you smarter received considerable attention from scientists and the media. Listening to music or playing an instrument can actually make you learn better. And research confirms this. Influence of musical expertise and musical training on pitch processing in music and ...
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