We have created a reference library for those who take courses through The Synergy Academy. Please feel free to take advantage of the extensive collection of research that we utilize in our course development.
Here are just a few resources to support an Evidence-Based approach to medicine
Evidence Based Medicine – New Approaches and Challenges
Izet Masic, Milan Miokovic, and Belma Muhamedagic
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3789163/
What is a tongue tie? Defining the anatomy of the in-situ lingual frenulum. Mills, N., Pransky, S. M., Geddes, D. T., & Mirjalili, S. A. (2019) Clinical Anatomy.
"2020 Baby: The functional anatomy of sucking and swallowing in breastfed babies: Part 1 on Apple Podcasts"
Electrical stimulation of cranial nerves in cognition and disease
Devin Adair , Dennis Truong , Zeinab Esmaeilpour , Nigel Gebodh , Helen Borges , Libby Ho , J. Douglas Bremner , Bashar W. Badran , Vitaly Napadow , Vincent P. Clark , Marom Bikson
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1935861X20300413
Sensory nerve supply of the human oro- and laryngopharynx: A preliminary study
Liancai Mu, Ira Sanders
Sleep apnea pathophysiology
Giovanni Andrisani & Giorgia Andrisani Sleep and Breathing (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-023-02783-7
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11325-023-02783-7#citeas
Biomarkers of gut barrier dysfunction in obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Saif Mashaqi , Pooja Rangan , Ahlam A. Saleh , Ivo Abraham, David Gozal, Stuart F. Quan , Sairam Parthasarathy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37028145/
Trigeminal Cardiac Reflex: New Thinking Model About the Definition Based on a Literature
Review
C. Meuwly, BMed, E. Golanov, MD, PhD, T. Chowdhury, MD, DM, P. Erne, MD, and B. Schaller, MD, PhD, DSC
Monitoring Editor: Salvatore Patanè
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4602726/
Trigeminal Cardiac Reflex and Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation
Dominga Lapi, Rossana Scuri and Antonio Colantuoni
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2016.00470/full
Altered 5-HT2A/C receptor binding in the medulla oblongata in the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS): Part I. Tissue-based evidence for serotonin receptor signaling abnormalities in cardiorespiratory- and arousal-related circuits
Robin L Haynes, PhD, Felicia Trachtenberg, PhD, Ryan Darnall, MD, Elisabeth A Haas, MPH, Richard D Goldstein, MD, Othon J Mena, MD, Henry F Krous, MD, Hannah C Kinney, MD
https://academic.oup.com/jnen/article-abstract/82/6/467/7177600?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false
Trigeminal Nerve Control of Cerebral Blood Flow: A Brief Review
Timothy G. White, Keren Powell, Kevin A. Shah, Henry H. Woo, Raj K. Narayan,and Chunyan Li
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8076561/
Long-Term Clinical, Audiological, Visual, Neurocognitive and Behavioral Outcome in Children With Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Treated With Valganciclovir
Arianna Turriziani, Colonna, Danilo Buonsenso, Davide Pata,, Gilda Salerno, Daniela P. R. Chieffo, Domenico M. Romeo Valerio Faccia, Guido Conti Fernando Molle Antonio Baldascino, Chiara De Waure, Anna Acampora Rita Luciano, Rosaria Santangelo and Piero Valentini
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2020.00268/full
Utilization of the 1064 nm Wavelength in Photobiomodulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The 1064 nm Wavelength in Photobiomodulation
William Todd Penberthy Charles E. Vorwaller
https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/jlms/article/view/34763
Higher Penetration Depth of 1064 NM Compared to 905 NM Laser Light Into Biological Tissue Is Only Relevant for Surface Layers and Insignificant for 10 MM Tissue Depth Onwards
Leon Kaub and Christoph Schmitz
Analysis of Laser-Fat Interaction Through Comparing 980 nm Diode Laser With 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser
Abbas Majdabadi, Mohammed Abazar
Brighten the Future: Photobiomodulation and Optogenetics
Li-Da Huang, Ph.D.
https://focus.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.focus.20210025
The effect of photobiomodulation on the brain during wakefulness and sleep
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2022.942536/full
Shining light on the head: Photobiomodulation for brain disorders
Michael R. Hamblin
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214647416300381
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) complications and side effects: a systematic review
Jeffrey Wischhusen, Uneeb Qureshi, and Macario Camacho
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6549768/
Surgical relief of snoring due to palatal flutter: a preliminary report
P D Ellis, J E Williams, J M Shneerson
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8379635/
A prospective single-blind randomized-controlled trial comparing two surgical techniques for the treatment of snoring: laser palatoplasty versus uvulectomy with punctate palatal diathermy
S Uppal 1, S Nadig, C Jones, A R Nicolaides, A P Coatesworth
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15142071/
Laser CO2 for snoring. Preliminary results
Y V Kamami 1
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2128762/
Use of Laser in Sleep Disorders: A Review on Low Laser Uvulopalatoplasty
Mayank Kakkar,corresponding author Shaima Malik, Bhumija Gupta, Nikhilesh Vaid, Robby George, and Shilpa Singh
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7937452/
NightLase: Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty
Harvey S. Shiffman, Dr. Matjaz Lukac
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/NightLase%3A-Minimally-Invasive-Laser-Assisted-Shiffman-Lukac/07ab6da16a6a54be60ffe29974f1120f1e2955f8
Er:YAG laser for snoring: a systemic review and meta-analysis
Chairat Neruntarat, Kitsarawut Khuancharee, Srinakharinwirot University, Parkkapus Shoowit
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339568966_ErYAG_laser_for_snoring_a_systemic_review_and_meta-analysis
Treatment of snoring using a non-invasive Er:YAG laser with SMOOTH mode (NightLase): a randomized controlled trial.
Picavet VA1, Dellian M2, Gehrking E2, Sauter A2, Hasselbacher K3
https://europepmc.org/article/med/35867153
Histological effects of NightLase® in the softpalate of rats: A pilot study
Aslıhan Üsümez, Tugba Unver, Emre Aytugar & Tugçe Kıran
https://epaper.zwp-online.info/epaper/4757/export-article/28
Trigeminal, Visceral and Vestibular Inputs May Improve Cognitive Functions by Acting through the Locus Coeruleus and the Ascending Reticular Activating System: A New Hypothesis
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnana.2017.00130/full
The histochemical structure of the deep fascia and its structural response to surgery
J Hand Surg Br. 2001 Apr;26(2):89-97.
McCombe D1, Brown T, SlavinJ, Morrison WA.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11281657/
Responses of intramembranous bone and sutures upon in vivo cyclic tensile and compressive loading
Alexandra I. Peptan, Aurora Lopez, Ross A. Kopher, and Jeremy J. Mao
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4096789/
Suture growth modulated by the oscillatory component of micromechanical strain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12619937/
Cyclic Loading Effects on Craniofacial Strain and Sutural Growth in Pigs
Mechanobiology of craniofacial sutures
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12454093/
Stretch force guides finger-like pattern of bone formation in suture https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0177159
Spinal CSF flow in response to forced thoracic and abdominal respiration
https://fluidsbarrierscns.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12987-019-0130-0
Bruxism and Temporal Bone Hypermobility in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/crn.2011.026
Postnatal changes in the growth dynamics of the
human face revealed from bone modelling patterns
Trigeminal, Visceral and Vestibular Inputs May Improve Cognitive Functions by Acting through the Locus Coeruleus and the Ascending Reticular Activating System: A New Hypothesis
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnana.2017.00130/full
Sleep Disorders: Is the Trigemino-Cardiac Reflex a Missing Link?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5326750/
Trigeminal Cardiac Reflex: New Thinking Model About the Definition Based on a Literature Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4602726/
Trigeminocardiac reflex: current trends
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1586/14779072.2014.862498?needAccess=true
Trigeminal Cardiac Reflex and Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2016.00470/full
TRIGEMINO-CARDIAC REFLEX IN BILATERAL TEMPERO-MANDIBULAR JOINT ANKYLOSIS SURGERY: A CASE REPORT
Further evidence of a prolonged hypotensive and a bradycardic effect after mandibular extension in normal volunteers
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28306134/
Swallowing-induced atrial tachycardia associated with sympathetic activation: A case report
Teeth and central nervous system: What happens
when you go to sleep
Neuromuscular function of the soft palate and uvula in snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29525140/
Treating the Phobic and Anxious Dental Patient:
Introduction to Havening Therapy
https://www.havening.org//media/articles/dr_ruden_phobia_article.pdf
The Limbic System - Ronald A. Ruden, M.D, Ph.D.
https://www.havening.org//media/articles/04c490_3b3c1a76d73f4b849027ed7fd2ce8b24.pdf
Increased Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity in Children with Mild
Sleep-Disordered Breathing:
A Possible Association with Abnormal Neuropsychological Function
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17015501
Not all sleep is equal when it comes to cleaning the brain
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190227173111.htm
Spinal CSF flow in response to forced thoracic and abdominal respiration
https://fluidsbarrierscns.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12987-019-0130-0
Coupled electrophysiological, hemodynamic, and cerebrospinal fluid oscillations in human sleep
https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6465/628
A New Pain-sensitive Organ Has Been Discovered in Our Skin
Adults with sensorimotor disorders: enhanced physiological and psychological development following specific sensorimotor training
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4406001/
Healthy humans with a narrow upper airway maintain patency during quiet breathing by dilating the airway during inspiration
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4253475/
The neutral zone in complete dentures
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/787504/
Tooth Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
Contributions of the vestibular nucleus and vestibulospinal tract to the startle reflex
Meaning of the Solid and Liquid Fascia to Reconsider the Model of Biotensegrity
Muscle-Bone Crosstalk in the Masticatory System: From Biomechanical to Molecular Interactions
If We Cannot Stretch Fascia, What Are We Doing?
https://www.massage-stlouis.com/blog/if-we-cannot-stretch-fascia-what-are-we-doing
Fascial plasticity – a new neurobiological explanation: Part 1 - Robert Schleip
Osteopathic Cranial Academy Website FAQ Page
https://cranialacademy.org/patients/faq/
The enigmatic case of cranial osteopathy: Evidence versus clinical practice
https://www.journalofosteopathicmedicine.com/article/S1746-0689(16)30056-6/pdf
Cranial Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy
https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/wellness-therapies/cranial-osteopathy/
Video of cranial motion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2oVjn2ALLE
Video of strain patterns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VYRhxALz08
Video of CSF flow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B1w6lDw-yM
The Effect of Cranial Manipulation on the Traube-Hering-Mayer Oscillation as Measured by Laser-Doppler Flowmetry
Alternative Therapies, Nov/Dec 2002, Vol. 8 No. 6
http://www.alternative-therapies.com/
Neural Biological Mechanisms
Head Pain - Herbert C. Miller, DO, FAAO
https://feelycenter.com/osteopathic-medicine/osteopathic-medicine-articles/head-pain/
Feely’s Abridged Osteopathic Dictionary
Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA
https://feelycenter.com/osteopathic-medicine/dictionary/
Organizational websites
Osteopathic Cranial Academy https://cranialacademy.org/
W.G. Sutherland Temporomandibulo-Cranial Dental Group https://www.dentalcranial.org/
Decoding human swallowing via electroencephalography: a state-of-the-art reviewhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4596245/
Effects of tongue position on mandibular muscle activity and heart rate function
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19773187/
Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring: A Randomized Trial.
Obstructive sleep apnea: focus on myofunctional therapy
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6132228/
Finger or thumb sucking. New interpretations and therapeutic implications Ferrante https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26129804/
Upper-Lip Frenum as a Predictive Marker for Unexpected and Unexplained Asphyxia in Infants
Short on Evidence, Dubious Therapies Turn to the Tongue
Myofunctional therapy for OSA: a meta-analysis
Artificial intelligence in orthodontics
https://apospublications.com/artificial-intelligence-in-orthodontics/
Relationship between malocclusion and heart rate variability indices in young adults: a pilot study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20963256/
Americans Are Spending Billions on Unnecessary Dental Treatments
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/07/braces-orthodontics-medical-benefits/614584/
Impact of malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life in 10–14-year-old children of Mumbai, India
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5141656/
A Three-dimensional Analysis to Investigate the Midface Changes with MSE
https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4mh1s2h4
Tomographic assessment of palatal suture opening pattern and pterygopalatine suture disarticulation in the axial plane after midfacial skeletal expansion
https://progressinorthodontics.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40510-020-00321-9
ALF Correction of Facial and Postural Asymmetry
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/43180184_ALF_correction_of_facial_and_postural_asymmetry
James, G.A., Strokon, D., “The Significance of Cranial Factors in Diagnosis and Treatment with the Advanced Lightwire Appliance,” Int. Journal of Orthodontics, 14: 3, pgs. 17-23, 2003.
Cranial strains and malocclusion VIII: palatal expansion
December 2009 International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.) 20(4):15-30
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Manual Therapy of the Mandibular Accessory Ligaments for the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
https://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2094120
Ex Vivo Evaluation of Gingival Ablation with Various Laser Systems and Electroscalpel
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175812/
Therapeutic laser shows promise as an accelerator of healing and neural regeneration in the central nervous system.
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