GelfoamÂ® absorbable gelatin sponge, USPDESCRIPTIONGELFOAM Dental Sponges are small,sterile, surgical sponges preparedfrom specially treated and purifiedgelatin solution which is beaten todesired porosity, dried, sectioned,packaged, sealed, and sterilized by dryheat.
More research is needed to determine how effective massage therapy is, which health problems improve the most from this technique, and whether it is more cost effective than other types of treatment. Although massage is usually offered in the community by private practitioners, it is slowly being integrated into a variety of health care settings, such as hospice care facilities and hospitals.
Massage can include a variety of types of pressure and touch. A massage can be light, concentrating on the skin, or deep, focusing on the underlying layers of muscle tissue. Studies have demonstrated that massage can offer some health benefits for people with cancer.