The role of isoniazid dosage and NAT2 gene polymorphism in the treatment of tuberculous meningitis by Yi Jian, Yuhang Bao, Fashuang Yang, Mei Zhu

“…By month 12, 25 patients (21.0%) experienced disability or death, with 22 cases (18.5%) occurring by the end of the 3rd month. …”
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Fatigue and associated factors in multiple sclerosis patients in Latvia by S. Šetlere, A. Abelsen, D. Pastare, A. Millers

“…This study supports significant association between fatigue and clinical factors (disability, depression) and modifiable lifestyle factor – smoking. …”
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Bone Health in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Vit Zikan

“…The duration of motor disability appears to be a major contributor to the reduction of bone strength. …”
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Response to treatment with Interferon beta-1a in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by Làzaro Aurelio Vàzquez Gòmez, Carlos Hidalgo Mesa, Yunier Broche Pèrez, Yanet Valdés Morales

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> multiple sclerosis modifying drugs are intended to reduce the frequency of relapses, delay the progression of disability, as well as the appearance of new lesions in the Central Nervous System.…”
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Association between spasticity and neuropathic pain in patients with multiple sclerosis by B. Afanasjeva, R. Balnytė

“…Spasticity is one of the disability causing complications in patients with this disease. …”
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Social anxiety disorder and its impact in undergraduate students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia by Ramzi M. Hakami, Mohamed S. Mahfouz, Abdulrahman M. Adawi, Adeebah J. Mahha, Alaa J. Athathi, Hadi H. Daghreeri, Hatim H. Najmi, Nuha A. Arishi

“…The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, severity, disability, and quality of life towards SAD among students of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Telerehabilitation for Exercise Training in Pregnancy by Esra Uzelpasaci, Levent Ozcakar, Serap Ozgul, Ozgur Ozyuncu, Mehmet Sinan Beksac, Turkan Akbayrak

“… OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of exercise training on the severity of low back pain, disability, and quality of life in pregnant women followed by telerehabilitation. …”
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Low-grade systemic inflammation, but not neuroinflammation, is associated with 12-month postoperative outcome after total hip arthroplasty in patients with painful osteoarthritis:... by Morten R. Blichfeldt-Eckhardt, Claus Varnum, Jørgen T. Lauridsen, Lasse E. Rasmussen, Winnie C. P. Mortensen, Hanne I. Jensen, Henrik B. Vaegter, Kate L. Lambertsen

“…Postoperative outcome was assessed as change in Oxford Hip Score (OHS) from baseline to 12 months after THA, pain was assessed on a numerical rating scale, and disability using the Pain Disability Index. Multiple regression models for each clinical outcome were included for biomarkers in blood and CSF, respectively, including age, sex, BMI, and Kellgren-Lawrence score. …”
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Demand for Endodontic Treatment and its Impact on Quality of Life by Bruna Scarlot Avancini, Lorrayne Cesario Maria, Wellen Gobi Botacin, Pamela Barbosa dos Santos, Maria Helena Monteiro de Barros Miotto

“…Individuals living alone reported a greater impact on the psychological disability dimension (54.8%). Participants with limited or no access to dental services, especially through the Unified Health System (NHS), reported a greater impact on the psychological disability dimension (61%). …”
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One-year outcomes of traumatic injuries among survivors in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study on the employment outcomes and functioning state by Ayalew Zewdie, Adamu Addissie, Marcia Finlayson, Ansha Nega Ahmed, Rosemary Lysaght

“…In Ethiopia, there is a paucity of evidence about the long-term consequences of injuries, particularly about their employment outcomes and disability status. This study characterizes injury survivors by their preinjury status, injury characteristics, postinjury employment outcomes and disability status 1 year post injury.Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on injury survivors who received services from a large public hospital in Addis Ababa. …”
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Rehabilitation needs screening to identify potential beneficiaries: a scoping review by Carla Sabariego, Wouter De Groote, Melissa Corso, Kent Murnaghan, Antony Duttine

“…The WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is used to categorise screening items.Results We identified 24 tools that use a range of screening methodologies, but mostly questionnaires that are used by health workers. …”
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Corrigendum for “The global birth prevalence of clubfoot: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Tracey Smythe, Sara Rotenberg, Chris Lavy

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Discovery of a Novel DYRK1A Mutation (c.524del) in Intellectual Development Disorder Autosomal Dominant 7 (MRD7): A Comprehensive Case Analysis by Fiona Whitaker, Alvaro Serrano

“…We report a case of DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome caused by a novel mutation.…”
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fMRI Evidence of Magnitude Manipulation during Numerical Order Processing in Congenitally Deaf Signers by Josefine Andin, Peter Fransson, Jerker Rönnberg, Mary Rudner

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Non-dominant hemisphere stroke and spatial neglect: is stimulation of known hobbies and cravings a way to make rehabilitation more effective? by T. Juška, A. Vaitkus, M. E. Klinke, V. Matijošaitis

“…Improved treatment options for stroke have increased patient survival, but the condition remains the leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. The huge costs and adverse impact of post-stroke disability make improving rehabilitation strategies a priority. …”
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Physical vs. multidimensional frailty in older adults with and without heart failure by Gianluca Testa, Francesco Curcio, Ilaria Liguori, Claudia Basile, Martina Papillo, Carlo Gabriele Tocchetti, Gianlugi Galizia, David Della‐Morte, Gaetano Gargiulo, Francesco Cacciatore, Domenico Bonaduce, Pasquale Abete

“…Here, we compare the predictive role and the diagnostic accuracy of physical vs. multidimensional frailty assessment on mortality, disability, and hospitalization in older adults with and without HF. …”
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Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and return on investment of individual placement and support compared with traditional vocational rehabilitation for individuals with severe menta... by Johanna Maria van Dongen, Philippe Delespaul, Frederieke Schaafsma, Jaap van Weeghel, Johannes Anema, Miljana Vukadin, Wim Zwinkels, Marcel Spijkerman, Marloes de Graaf-Zijl

“…Objectives To assess the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and return on investment of individual placement and support (IPS) implemented through a reimbursement strategy on a nationwide scale compared with traditional vocational rehabilitation (TVR) regarding sustainable participation in competitive employment in individuals with severe mental illness receiving sickness or disability benefits.Methods An observational study was conducted using administrative data regarding all Dutch individuals receiving sickness or disability benefits in the period 2012–2019. …”
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Association of C-Reactive Protein with Short-Term Outcomes in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients with or without Infection: From a Large-Scale Nationwide Longitudinal Re... by Du Y, Liu L, Kang K, Lin Y, Gu H, Bian L, Li Z, Zhao X

“…Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between different CRP levels and functional disability (mRS score of 3– 5) at discharge, intracerebral hematoma evacuation, and in-hospital mortality. …”
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Effect of stabilizer pressure biofeedback on post-thyroidectomy neck pain in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial by Elham S Hassan, Afaf M. Botla, Marian Y. Abdou, Abdel Hamid A. Attalla, Khadra Mohamed Ali, Shreen Rashad Aboelmaged

“…A digital goniometer was used to measure the cervical spine ROM. The Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS) was utilized to assess neck pain and disability levels prior to and following six weeks of treatment. …”
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From fangs to antidotes: A scoping review on snakebite burden, species, and antivenoms in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. by Ali Alshalah, David J Williams, Alessandra Ferrario

“…Many records lacked information on permanent sequalae, disability, snake species, and types and sources of antivenoms. …”
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