Twelve-month follow-up of a controlled trial of a brief behavioural intervention to reduce psychological distress in young adolescent Syrian refugees by Richard A. Bryant, Rand Habashneh, Maha Ghatasheh, Aiysha Malik, Ibrahim Said Aqel, Katie S. Dawson, Sarah Watts, Mark J. D. Jordans, Felicity L. Brown, Mark van Ommeren, Aemal Akhtar

“…Secondary outcomes were disability, posttraumatic stress, school belongingness, wellbeing, and caregivers’ reports of distress, parenting behaviour, and their perceived children’s mental health. …”
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Systematic analysis and prediction of the burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias caused by hyperglycemia by Dongying He, Dongying He, Manting Liu, Yujin Tang, Xiaona Tian, Lisi Zhou, Yizhen Chen, Xiaoxia Liu, Xiaoxia Liu

“…A Shiny platform was developed to visualize the disease burden and trends across 204 countries and regions.ResultsIn 2021, approximately 15% of ADOD deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were attributed to HFPG, a 271.05% increase from 1990. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of leveraging existing HIV primary health systems and community health workers for hypertension screening and treatment in Africa: An individual-based modeling s... by Matthew D Hickey, James Ayieko, Jane Kabami, Asiphas Owaraganise, Elijah Kakande, Sabina Ogachi, Colette I Aoko, Erick M Wafula, Norton Sang, Helen Sunday, Paul Revill, Loveleen Bansi-Matharu, Starley B Shade, Gabriel Chamie, Laura B Balzer, Maya L Petersen, Diane V Havlir, Moses R Kamya, Andrew N Phillips

“…For our primary analysis, we used a cost-effectiveness threshold of US $500 per disability-adjusted life-year (DALY) averted, a 3% annual discount rate, and a 50-year time horizon. …”
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Deciphering the role of miRNA-mRNA interactions in cerebral vasospasm post intracranial hemorrhage by Xiang Chu, Xiang Chu, Xiyan Zhu, Honghao Xu, Wenbing Zhao, Debin Guo, Xing Chen, Jinze Wu, Lei Li, Hao Wang, Jun Fei

“…Cerebral vasospasm (CVS), a serious complication following subarachnoid hemorrhage, is associated with high rates of mortality and disability. Emerging evidence suggests that abnormal miRNA and mRNA are involved in the development of CVS. …”
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Genetic Polymorphisms of Interleukin-1 Alpha and the Vitamin D Receptor in Mexican Mestizo Patients with Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Salvador Cervin Serrano, Dalia González Villareal, Maribel Aguilar-Medina, Jose Guillermo Romero-Navarro, Jose Geovanni Romero Quintana, Eliakym Arámbula Meraz, Ignacio Osuna Ramírez, Veronica Picos-Cárdenas, Julio Granados, Iris Estrada-García, Guzman Sánchez-Schmitz, Rosalío Ramos-Payán

“…Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is the most common diagnosis in patients with back pain, a leading cause of musculoskeletal disability worldwide. Several conditions, such as occupational activities, gender, age, and obesity, have been associated with IDD. …”
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极外侧入路一期病灶清除植骨内固定治疗单节段腰椎结核的疗效分析 by 黎建文, 黎松波, 刘先银, 方冠军, 陈耀鑫, 卢健锋, 叶国标, 刘志伟

“…【方法】回顾性分析我院从2013年4月至2016年8月接受极外侧入路一期病灶清除加植骨内固定手术 并获得随访的13例单节段腰椎结核患者的临床疗效，评价指标包括：手术时间、术中出血量和术前、末次随访腰 痛视觉模拟评分法（VAS）、ODI （Oswestry Disability Index）评分、ESR 、CRP及腰椎节段后凸矫正、节段高度恢复、 椎体融合情况。…”
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Effect of Task Oriented Training on Gross Motor Dysfunction for Children with Cerebral Palsy： A Meta-Analysis by LI Yang, CHEN Ying, ZHU Xiangyu, SHI Jiehong, FENG Yuan, WU Wenlei, FU Ruochen

“…Outcome measures mainly included gross motor function measure (GMFM) score, Berg balance scale (BBS) score, pediatric evaluation of disability inventory (PEDI) score, timed "up and go" (TUG). …”
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The search for a blood-based biomarker for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): from biochemistry to electrophysiology by Krista S. P. Clarke, Caroline C. Kingdon, Michael Pycraft Hughes, Eliana Mattos Lacerda, Rebecca Lewis, Emily J. Kruchek, Robert A. Dorey, Fatima H. Labeed

“…Without a quantitative biomarker, trivialisation, scepticism, marginalisation, and misunderstanding of ME/CFS continues despite the significant disability for many. One in four individuals are bed-bound for long periods of time, others have difficulties maintaining a job/attending school, incurring individual income losses of thousands, while few participate in social activities. …”
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Methylprednisolone substituted lipid nanoparticles deliver C3 transferase mRNA for combined treatment of spinal cord injury by Haoru Dong, Zongxing He, Shiyi Cai, Haiqiang Ma, Lili Su, Jianfeng Li, Huiying Yang, Rong Xie

“…Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI), characterized by the disruption of neural pathways and an increase in inflammatory cell infiltration, leads to profound and lasting neurological deficits, with a high risk of resulting in permanent disability. Currently, the therapeutic landscape for SCI is notably sparse, with limited effective treatment options available. …”
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Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016) by M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa

“…We recommend the use of disability-adjusted life expectancy in SA to measure population health and introduce robust data sets that can better inform policy. …”
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Involvement of the posterior limb of the internal capsule independently predicts the prognosis of patients with basal ganglia and thalamic hemorrhage by Sohan Gupta, Mengxuan Xiao, Na Liu, Na Liu, Yunxiao Zhao, Xiaolin Zhao, Yunqiang Huang, Yongming Wu, Zhenzhou Lin, Zhong Ji, Haihao Xu, Minzhen Zhu, Suyue Pan, Kaibin Huang

“…Basal ganglia hemorrhage and thalamic hemorrhage are the most common types of ICH, accounting for 50–70% of all ICH cases, leading to disability and death, and it involves the posterior limb of the internal capsule to varying degrees. …”
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Development and external validation of a dynamic nomogram for predicting the risk of functional outcome after 90 days in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage by Shaojie Li, Hongjian Li, Jiani Chen, Baofang Wu, Jiayin Wang, Chaocan Hong, Changhu Yan, Weizhi Qiu, Yasong Li, Hongzhi Gao

“…Background and purposeIntracerebral hemorrhage remains a significant cause of death and disability worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for accurate prognostic assessments to optimize patient management. …”
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Global status and attributable risk factors of breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers from 1990 to 2021 by Tianye Li, Haoxiang Zhang, Mengyi Lian, Qionghua He, Mingwei Lv, Lingyun Zhai, Jianwei Zhou, Kongming Wu, Ming Yi

“…Methods Data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 (GBD 2021) were used to comprehensively assess the global incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of female-specific cancers. …”
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践行数智化健康管理理念，提升我国卒中患者管理质量和效率 Implementing the Concept of Digital Intelligent Health Management to Enhance the Quality and Efficiency of Stroke Patient Management in China... by 李星明1，宋西方2，武剑3，4，邱月4，杨宇彤1，过君君1，高雨润1，周立涵1 (LI Xingming1, SONG Xifang2, WU Jian3,4, QIU Yue4, YANG Yutong1, GUO Junjun1, GAO Yurun1, ZHOU Lihan1)

“…Abstract: The prevalence and mortality of stroke continue to rise and have become the primary cause of death and disability among residents in China. Despite advances in emergency care and monitoring technology have improved patient survival rates, the long-term management outcomes and quality of life for stroke patients still need improvement. …”
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Guidelines for Stroke Critical Rehabilitation by PAN Yu, XIE Yuxiao, ZHANG Hao, LYU Zeping, XIE Qing, BAI Dingqun, WAN Chunxiao, JIANG Shan, HE Jing, LIU Shaxing, LI Chong, YANG Bing, LIU Weiming, YANG Guofa, ZHOU Hua, LI Xin, XIE Ruimou, NI Xueyi, MA Di

“…With the acceleration of population aging and urbanization, stroke has become the leading cause of death and disability among adult residents in China. Many studies and guidelines suggest that early rehabilitation should be carried out as soon as possible for critically ill stroke patients when their vital signs are stable. …”
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Delta large-channel endoscopy versus unilateral biportal endoscopy decompressive laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Rushuo Wei, Weiqiang Liu, Mingdong Yu, Yushan Zhu, Ruzhan Yao, Bingwu Wang, Jesse Li-Ling

“…Primary measures were Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores and operation time. Secondary measures included VAS, EQ-5D, JOA scores, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay duration, and costs. …”
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Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy versus Coblation Nucleoplasty Combined with Collagenase Chemonucleolysis for Lumbar Disc Herniation with Grade I Degenerative Spondyloli... by Yuyu Guo, Liuhu Han, Tingting Li, Bingbing Xu, Penghui Ke, Jun Hu, Rongyi Zhang, Yan Guo, Long Zhao, Likui Wang

“…The surgical efficacy was evaluated according to the visual analogue scale (VAS), oswestry disability index (ODI), quality of recovery-15 (QoR-15), and modified MacNab criteria. …”
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Minimally invasive needle tenotomy vs. platelet rich plasma injection in the treatment of chronic elbow epicondylitis by Chantal T. Nguyen, MD, Michelle H. Lee, MD, Matthew W. Kaufman, MD, Yue Meng, MD, Jyotsna A. Koduri, MD, Geoffrey Abrams, MD, Emilie V. Cheung, MD, Michael T. Freehill, MD, Eugene Y. Roh, MD

“…Methods: A retrospective review of 51 adults (n = 23 for MINT; n = 28 for PRP) was conducted to investigate long-term outcomes in pain relief (via visual analog scale or VAS) and improvements in upper extremity function (via quick disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire or qDASH). …”
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Survey of medication history of patients with stroke after discharge from an acute hospital ward: a case series study by Yuko Fukuda, Risa Ito, Misaki Kakihana, Tsutomu Takahashi, Tetsuji Kanemoto, Toshiyuki Sahara, Masahiko Tsujikawa, Mitsuko Onda

“…Abstract Background Stroke is a leading cause of death, reducing disability-free life expectancy. After acute treatment, patients require rehabilitation to prevent recurrence. …”
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Geographical Differences in the Safety and Efficacy of Tofacitinib Versus TNFi: A Post Hoc Analysis of ORAL Surveillance by Bogdan Batko, Slawomir Jeka, Piotr Wiland, Agnieszka Zielińska, Maria Stopińska-Polaszewska, Marcin Stajszczyk, Magdalena Kosydar-Piechna, Mary Jane Cadatal, Jose L. Rivas

“…Efficacy endpoints included Clinical Disease Activity Index, Disease Activity Score in 28 joints, with C-reactive protein (DAS28-4[CRP]), and Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI). IRs and hazard ratios for adverse events were reported. …”
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