Quality of Life in Painful Peripheral Neuropathies: A Systematic Review by Ayesha Girach, Thomas Henry Julian, Giustino Varrassi, Antonella Paladini, Athina Vadalouka, Panagiotis Zis

“…Neuropathic pain is a common presenting complaint of patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) and is considered one of the most disabling neuropathic symptoms, with detrimental effects on patients’ quality of life (QoL). …”
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Influence of shortest path algorithms on energy consumption of multi-core processors by A. A. Prihozhy, O. N. Karasik

“…Our goal is to find out how each of the algorithms influences the processor energy consumption, how the processor and operating system analyze the workload and take actions to increase or reduce operating frequency and to disable cores, and which algorithms are preferable for exploiting in sequential and parallel modes. …”
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Application of Mobile Internet Applications in Rehabilitation by LI Jiehui, LI Dongxia, ZHOU Mingchao, XUE Kaiwen, LONG Jianjun, WANG Yulong

“…In the future, it is necessary to conduct research on the combination of internet mobile APPs and rehabilitation, to find and develop the comprehensive APPs suitable for people with different functional disabilities, in order to maximize efficiency of the APPs in assisting rehabilitation.…”
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Japanese Patients’ and Physicians’ Preferences for Anticoagulant Use in Atrial Fibrillation: Results from a Discrete-choice Experiment by Ken Okumura, Hiroshi Inoue, Masahiro Yasaka, Juan Marcos Gonzalez, A. Brett Hauber, Bennett Levitan, Zhong Yuan, Jean Baptiste Briere

“…In particular, among non-fatal outcomes, patients considered disabling stroke to be 16 times more important than non-major clinically relevant bleeding and 2.6 times more important than extra-cranial major bleeding. …”
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Pedagogical responsiveness of mathematics instruction at inclusive secondary schools: A particularistic case study by Leena Ngonyofi Kanandjebo

“…While learners without disabilities struggled with comprehension and effective communication skills, learners with visual and hearing impairments faced a lack of equipment to support the conceptualisation and visualisation of mathematical subject content. …”
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ASD: Interaction and socialisation through an adapted social network by Filipe Costa Pereira, Maisa Folgueral, Cibelle Amato, Valéria Farinazzo Martins

“…Digital technology is widely recognized for playing a crucial role in promoting social inclusion and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. In this context, social networks offer a virtual environment for entertainment and interaction among various groups of individuals. …”
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A Brain-Computer Interface for Teleoperation of a Semiautonomous Mobile Robotic Assistive System Using SLAM by Vidya Nandikolla, Bryan Ghoslin, Kevin Matsuno, Daniel A. Medina Portilla

“…Successful virtual demonstrations of the assistive robotic arm show the feasibility of restoring movement capability and autonomy for a disabled user.…”
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Recent advances in understanding and managing body dysmorphic disorder by David Mataix-Cols, Lorena Fernández de la Cruz, Georgina Krebs

“…Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common and disabling psychiatric disorder characterised by excessive and persistent preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in one's appearance, which are unnoticeable to others, and associated repetitive behaviours (eg, mirror checking). …”
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Human-Centered AI for Migrant Integration Through LLM and RAG Optimization by Dagoberto Castellanos-Nieves, Luis García-Forte

“…Large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) offer significant potential to bridging gaps for vulnerable populations, including immigrants, refugees, and individuals with disabilities. Implementing solutions based on these technologies involves critical factors which influence the pursuit of approaches aligning with humanitarian interests. …”
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MACEDONIAN NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM – MAIN CHALLENGES by Radmil Polenakovik, Ivana Stankovska, Bojan R. Jovanovski

“…The existing strong governmental support for the scientific and research projects in the Federation was disrupted and disabled by these rapid changes, which was also reflected in the breakdown of direct links between academia and industry. …”
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A Motor Learning Oriented, Compliant and Mobile Gait Orthosis by A. Calanca, S. Piazza, P. Fiorini

“…People affected by Cerebral Palsy suffer from physical disabilities due to irreversible neural impairment since the very beginning of their life. …”
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Erythema nodosum as the initial presentation of leprosy in a 15-year-old boy: a case report on Ethiopia’s persistent elimination challenges by Kedir Negesso Tukeni, Tadele Molla Aga, Elias Ababulgu Abadiko, Idosa Taso Mamo, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Eyob Tarekegn Biru, Abdo Kedir Abafogi, Esayas Kebede Gudina

“…Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Ethiopia, with challenges in timely diagnosis and management contributing to disabilities. This case report details a 15-year-old boy who presented with diffuse nodular and bullous skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, and systemic symptoms, ultimately diagnosed with multibacillary leprosy confirmed by a positive skin smear for acid-fast bacilli. …”
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Clinical Course and Nutritional Management of Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemias by Amira Mobarak, Heba Dawoud, Hanaa Nofal, Amr Zoair

“…Propionic and methylmalonic acidemias result in multiple health problems including increased risk for neurological and intellectual disabilities. Knowledge regarding factors that correlate to poor prognosis and long-term outcomes is still limited. …”
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A scoping review of published literature on chikungunya virus. by Mariola Mascarenhas, Sophiya Garasia, Philippe Berthiaume, Tricia Corrin, Judy Greig, Victoria Ng, Ian Young, Lisa Waddell

“…Although this mosquito-borne disease is self-limiting and is not associated with high mortality, it can lead to severe, chronic and disabling arthritis, thereby posing a heavy burden to healthcare systems. …”
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A Critical Review of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Forced Use in Children With Hemiplegia by Jeanne Charles, Andrew M. Gordon

“…Hemiplegia is a physical impairment that can occur in childhood following head trauma, cerebral vascular accident or transient ischemic attack (stroke), brain tumor, or congenital or perinatal injury. One of the most disabling symptoms of hemiplegia is unilaterally impaired hand and arm function. …”
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MACEDONIAN NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM – MAIN CHALLENGES by Radmil Polenakovik, Ivana Stankovska, Bojan R. Jovanovski

“…The existing strong governmental support for the scientific and research projects in the Federation was disrupted and disabled by these rapid changes, which was also reflected in the breakdown of direct links between academia and industry. …”
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FORMATION OF THE READINESS OF MASTERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOLOGICAL CULTURE OF PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ABILITIES BY MEANS OF THE MUSEUM by Larisa A. Kolyvanova, Tamara M. Nosova

“…The article is devoted to the professional education of masters in the direction 44.04.01 - Pedagogical education («Biological education») at natural and geographical faculty of PGSGA, in order to form the readiness for the training of physically disabled people. Training of teachers in a magistracy is a topical issue today due to the strategy of modernization of pedagogical education. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Transanal Irrigation for Managing Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Japan by Atsushi Sengoku, Shinichi Noto, Masashi Nomi, Anton Emmanuel, Tatsunori Murata, Toshiki Mimura

“…Bowel dysfunction symptoms have a significant negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and are often socially disabling. Transanal irrigation (TAI) is a bowel management procedure that significantly mitigates NBD symptoms in patients refractory to standard bowel care (SBC) by reducing the incidence of fecal incontinence, ameliorating constipation, and improving QOL. …”
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Intravitreal Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema: An Update by Claudio Furino, Francesco Boscia, Michele Reibaldi, Giovanni Alessio

“…Diabetic macular edema (DME) represents a prevalent and disabling eye condition. Despite that DME represents a sight-threatening condition, it is also among the most accessible to treatment. …”
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Contribution of a virtual magic camp to enhancing self-esteem in children with ADHD: A pilot study by Hon K. Yuen, Kevin Spencer, Kimberly Kirklin, Lauren Edwards, Gavin R. Jenkins

“… # Method Six children with ADHD, age 8.6-14.3 years, who participated in a virtual magic camp program for children with disabilities, were included in this study. The camp met 3 days a week, about 45 min to an hour each session, over four consecutive weeks for a total of 9 to 12 hours. …”
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