Diagnostic and Treatment Options to the Patients Presenting with Neurological Symptoms Caused by Celiac Disease by Domantas Jakubauskas, Rūta Mameniškienė

“…In this literature review, our aim was to explore the relevant neurological disorders associated with CD, early diagnostic and treatment options to prevent related disability in affected patients. Clinicians should consider CD as a potential cause in individuals presenting with unexplained neurological dysfunction. …”
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Implementation of digital health in rural populations with chronic musculoskeletal conditions: A scoping review protocol. by Lara Campos, Daniela Costa, Helena Donato, Baltazar Nunes, Eduardo B Cruz

“…Musculoskeletal conditions are a major source of disability worldwide, and its burden have been rising in the last decades. …”
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Evaluasi Efektivitas Metode F-A-S-T Flipbook dalam Meningkatkan Deteksi Dini Stroke: Studi Pendidikan Pra-Rumah Sakit di Indonesia by Cecilya Kustanti, Linda Widyarani

“… Stroke remains a prominent cause of disability and high mortality rates, particularly within Indonesia. …”
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Novel frameshift variant of WNT10A in a Japanese patient with hypodontia by Michiyo Ando, Yoshihiko Aoki, Yasuto Sano, Junya Adachi, Masatoshi Sana, Satoru Miyabe, Satoshi Watanabe, Shogo Hasegawa, Hitoshi Miyachi, Junichiro Machida, Mitsuo Goto, Yoshihito Tokita

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The Effect Of Sports On The Attention Levels Of Primary School Students by Osman İmamoğlu, Yener Aksoy, Hüseyin Aslan

“…In the study, girls’ psycho-motor speed scores and selective attention level scores were higher than boys’ scores. Special learning disability scores were higher in boys than girls. It is recommended that all students in primary schools be involved in sporting activities to raise their attention levels.…”
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Understanding the mechanisms of a combined physical and psychological intervention for people with neurogenic claudication: protocol for a causal mediation analysis of the BOOST tr... by Sarah Lamb, Hopin Lee, Esther Williamson, Christine Comer

“…This protocol outlines an a priori plan for a secondary analysis of a multicentre randomised controlled trial of a physiotherapist-delivered, combined physical and psychological intervention (Better Outcomes for Older people with Spinal Trouble (BOOST) programme).Methods and analyses We will use causal mediation analysis to estimate the mechanistic effects of the BOOST programme on the primary outcome of disability (measured by the Oswestry Disability Index). …”
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Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Validation Study in Different European Countries by Ramona Lucas-Carrasco, Brenda L. Den Oudsten, Erhan Eser, Michael J. Power

“…The SWLS was able to discriminate between healthy and unhealthy, disabled and nondisabled, and those perceiving a more severe impact of the disability on their lives. …”
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A modern approach to the treatment of acute low back pain: a proposal of a new treatment algorithm by Robert Rupiński, Urszula Grata-Borkowska, Jarosław Drobnik

“…Several randomized clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of this method in reducing pain and disability to a degree comparable to high-dose NSAID therapy. …”
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The effect of a water jogging exercise course on older men with knee osteoarthritis by Yaser Khanjari, Razie Garooei

“…Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders and a major cause of disability and disability in old age. Although previous research has shown the positive effects of exercise on land to some extent, but due to high pressure on land, the elderly does not want to participate in these exercises. …”
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Patterns of Objective and Subjective Burden of Informal Caregivers in Multiple Sclerosis by E. Bayen, C. Papeix, P. Pradat-Diehl, C. Lubetzki, M. E. Joël

“…ICs (N=99) were spouses (70%), mean age 52 years, assisting disabled patients with a mean EDSS (Expanded Disability Status Scale) of 5.5, with executive dysfunction (mean DEX (Dysexecutive questionnaire) of 25) and a duration of MS ranging from 1 to 44 years. …”
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Insight in patients with bipolar disorder: Findings from the bipolar disorder course and outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study) by Sandeep Grover, Ajit Avasthi, Rahul Chakravarty, Amitava Dan, Kaustav Chakraborty, Rajarshi Neogi, Avinash Desousa, Omkar P. Nayak, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Vikas Menon, Raman Deep, Manish Bathla, Alka A. Subramanyam, Naresh Nebhinani, Prasonjit Ghosh, Bhaveshkumar Lakdawala, Ranjan Bhattacharya

“…Conclusion: Poor insight in BD is consistently associated with higher residual depressive and manic symptoms and a higher level of cognitive impairment and disability. However, in terms of course variables, the correlates vary depending on the assessment method.…”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines in Modified Tai Chi Therapy for Post-stroke Dyskinesia by Heilongjiang Association of Rehabilitation Medicine, TANG Qiang, LI Baolong, LI Hongyu, WANG Xue, MU Zichen, PANG Ruifeng, SHA Sha, ZHU Luwen

“…Stroke is characterized by high morbidity, high disability, high mortality and high recurrence rates. …”
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Opicapone, a Novel Catechol-O-methyl Transferase Inhibitor, for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease "Off" Episodes by Amnon A. Berger, Ariel Winnick, Jonathan Izygon, Binil M. Jacob, Jessica S. Kaye, Rachel J. Kaye, Elisa E. Neuchat, Adam M. Kaye, Edward S. Alpaugh, Elyse M. Cornett, Andrew H. Han, Alan D. Kaye

“…Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder and the leading cause of disability. It causes significant morbidity and disability through a plethora of symptoms, including movement disorders, sleep disturbances, and cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. …”
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Social Processes That Can Facilitate and Sustain Individual Self-Management for People with Chronic Conditions by Elizabeth Kendall, Michele M. Foster, Carolyn Ehrlich, Wendy Chaboyer

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Infarct volume as a predictor and therapeutic target in post-stroke cognitive impairment by Lingjia Xu, Dan Shan, Danling Wu

“…Post-ischemic stroke cognitive impairment (PISCI) is particularly detrimental, as it can exacerbate a patient’s disability. Given that the severe consequences of adverse life outcomes are major contributors to disability and death among survivors of ischemic stroke, preventing stroke and PISCI remains a fundamental strategy for maintaining optimal brain health. …”
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Characterization of cerebro-vascular disease in the Intermediate Care Unit. Multicentre study in the central part of Cuba. by Alba Enseñat Alvarez, Rubén Bembibre Taboada, Maribel Misas Menéndez, Julio Cortizo Hernández, Niurka Galende Hernández, Aleida Hernández Lara, Ramón Erice Lafont

“…<strong>Fundament: </strong>Cerebrovascular diseasets constitute the third cause of death and the first cause of disability worldwide and in Cuba, hence it has been included among the prioritised programs of the World Health Organisation and by our Ministry of Public Health.…”
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Work productivity (absenteeism and presenteeism) in persons with common mental disorders: An observational study from South India by Manjunatha B. Kondapura, Narayana Manjunatha, Anil Kumar M. Nagaraj, Samir K. Praharaj, Channaveeraachari N. Kumar, Suresh B. Math, Girish N. Rao

“…Also, the severity of loss of work productivity is associated linearly with the severity of illness and disability.…”
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Comparison of effectiveness of aspirin, clopidogrel and cilostazol monotherapy treatment in ischaemic stroke by Endarwati Tuti, Kurniasih Khamdiyah Indah, Fauziah Fauziah, Sunarti Sunarti, Agus Salim Muh.

“…Stroke is the third most common cause of disability and the second most common cause of death globally. …”
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The diabetes mellitus comorbidity index in European Union member states based on the 2019 European Health Interview Survey by Nóra Kovács, Nour Mahrouseh, Lorenzo Monasta, Angela Andreella, Stefano Campostrini, Orsolya Varga

“…The comorbidity index was calculated for 9 chronic conditions using the self-rated general health of individuals and disability weights obtained from the Global Burden of Disease 2019. …”
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A Short Version of the Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale (PASS-20): Preliminary Development and Validity by Lance M McCracken, Lara Dhingra

“…BACKGROUND: Research has shown significant relations between fear and avoidance of pain and the suffering and disability of chronic pain. Effective measurement tools have formed the foundation for studying these relations.…”
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