Rehabilitation Therapy Utilization in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in Korea by Han Gil Seo, Sang Jun Park, Jiah Seo, Seong Jun Byun, Byung-Mo Oh

“…There were no remarkable differences between these rates between the study periods. Sex, age, income, disability, and levodopa-equivalent dose were significantly associated with the utilization of rehabilitation therapy. …”
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Releasing time to care: a quality improvement project aimed to increase direct rehabilitation time in a Stroke Rehabilitation Centre by Susan White, Benjamin Jelley, Claire Haddock, Jennifer Blackhouse, Dolores Macchiavello, Jennifer Clark, James Hinder, Amy Joyce, Kate Matchett, Eden Morris, Carys Moss, Chris Rees, Alun Walters

“…Stroke is a leading cause of disability among adults, and any treatment that improves functional outcome, like higher intensity of rehabilitation therapy, can significantly reduce its financial burden. …”
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High-intensive physical rehabilitation approach in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury during subacute phase (REHABILITY): a feasibility study protocol by Jan Willem Gorter, Christiaan Gmelig Meyling, Olaf Verschuren, Ingrid Rentinck, Irene van der Steen, Raoul Engelbert

“…In this study we will investigate the feasibility of a highly intensive physical rehabilitation intervention and outcomes with reliable and valid outcome measurements.Methods and analysis Our study with a prospective case-series design will evaluate (1) The safety and feasibility of a high-intensive physical rehabilitation programme to improve functioning and participation in children and adolescents with ABI, and (2) The feasibility of a core set of clinical outcome measures to assess recovery on relevant International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health domains during the subacute phase. …”
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The Evaluation of In-Hospital Transportation of Emergency Room Critically Ill Patients by Turan Tahirli, Sercan Yalçınlı, Yusuf Ali Altuncı

“…The study is designed to assess survival, disability, and the safe transport process of critically ill patients transported from the emergency department to hospital imaging, interventional procedures, surgery, and admission units. …”
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A Pilot Study on the Freelisting Method Among Adolescents with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Feasibility, Acceptability and Study Findings by Sabrina Gmuca, Dori Abel, Mackenzie McGill, Daneka Stryker, Eda Akpek, Whitney Eriksen, Pamela F. Weiss, Peter F. Cronholm

“…<b>Results</b>: In this predominantly female population, resilience levels were low to moderate, and on average, participants had moderate pain intensity and functional disability. The freelisting exercise was feasible and acceptable among females, with low recruitment of males. …”
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Prenatal Counseling and Diagnosis of COX20 Gene-Related Mitochondrial Complex IV Deficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review by Su J, Zeng L, Chen H, Tong J, Chen Y, Huang L, Deng L, Huang Y

“…Given the lack of specific treatments, affected children are at a heightened risk of disability. Consequently, prenatal counseling and prenatal diagnosis should be conducted to reduce the birth rate of children with such mitochondrial diseases. …”
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Longitudinal evaluation of cognition after stroke - A systematic scoping review. by Juan Pablo Saa, Tamara Tse, Carolyn Baum, Toby Cumming, Naomi Josman, Miranda Rose, Leeanne Carey

“…The aims of this systematic scoping review were: to identify and characterize studies evaluating cognition longitudinally after stroke; to summarize the cognitive instruments used and the domains they target; and to organize cognitive domains assessed using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).<h4>Methods</h4>We used a systematic scoping approach to search for peer-reviewed articles involving adults with stroke that evaluated cognition longitudinally. …”
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Satellite microglia: marker of traumatic brain injury and regulator of neuronal excitability by Alicia B. Feichtenbiner, Karinn Sytsma, Ryan P. O’Boyle, Rhonda Mittenzwei, Heather Maioli, Kathryn P. Scherpelz, Daniel D. Child, Ning Li, Jeanelle Ariza Torres, Lisa Keene, Amanda Kirkland, Kimberly Howard, Caitlin Latimer, C. Dirk Keene, Christopher Ransom, Amber L. Nolan

“…Abstract Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of chronic neurologic disability and a risk factor for development of neurodegenerative disease. …”
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Improved brain functional network in major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation after individual target-transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment: a graph-theory analysis by Yao Zhang, Nan Mu, Shun Qi, Chuanzhu Sun, Yang Rao, Xinyi Yang, Jianying Guo, Yunfeng Mu

“…IntroductionMajor depressive disorder with suicidal ideation (MDD/SI+) is characterized by high prevalence, high recurrence rate, high disability rate and low response rate. There is an urgent need for clarifying the pathogenesis and developing novel treatment methods.MethodsSubjects were recruited for the collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging data and clinical scales. …”
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Progress in Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder by Wei YANG, Minghua XIE, Yu CAI, Zhuoming CHEN

“…Medical-biological-psychological model, perfects the three-level prevention mechanism of etiology, disease and disability, and suppresses the occurrence of TMD from the source, which is provided for prevention with the help of healthy lifestyle. …”
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Temporal Trends in Parkinson’s Disease Related Mortality from 1999-2020: A National Analysis [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Balamrit Singh Sokhal, Thomas Shepherd, Christian Mallen, Sowmya Prasanna Kumar Menon, Amit Arora, Sara Muller

“…Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder and is associated with significant disability. The prevalence is rising, and studies have reported potential sex and race disparities in patient outcomes. …”
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Effect of a Novel Training Program in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain Based on Implicit Motor Learning: Pilot and Feasibility Study. by Annelies Maenhout, Wieger Heijenk, Peter Glashouwer, Lore Quatacker, Luna Praet, Dorien Borms

“…Clinical effects of the program were assessed with (1) the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), (2) the Auto-Constant score, (3) the numeric rating scale (NRS) at rest and at night, (4) the patient specific functional scale (PSFS), (5) the avoidance endurance questionnaire (AEQ), (6) patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) and (7) a global rating of change (GROC)…”
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Integrative Korean Medicine for Pain and Functional Recovery in Lumbar Transverse Process Fractures: A Case Report and Literature Review by Ji-Sun Kim, Gyu-Bin Lee, Hong-Wook Choi, Do-Young Kim, Dong-Jin Kim, Dong-Ju Yoon, Ye-Rim Yun, Ji-Sung Yeum, Ik-Jun Cho

“…After two weeks of iKM hospitalization, the numerical rating scale scores decreased from 5 to 3, the Oswestry Disability Index scores decreased from 53.33 to 35.56, and the EuroQoL-5 dimension scores increased from 0.675 to 0.771. …”

Altered Brain Activity and Effective Connectivity within the Nonsensory Cortex during Stimulation of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point by Xinglou Li, Meiling Luo, Yan Gong, Ning Xu, Congcong Huo, Hui Xie, Shouwei Yue, Zengyong Li, Yonghui Wang

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The effects of co-designed physical activity interventions in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Amanda Zacharuk, Alison Ferguson, Chelsea Komar, Nicole Bentley, Alexandra Dempsey, Michelle Louwagie, Sachi O'Hoski, Cassandra D'Amore, Marla Beauchamp

“…<h4>Background</h4>Physical activity (PA) declines with age despite the knowledge that physical inactivity is a leading cause of disease, death, and disability worldwide. To better tailor PA interventions to older adults, researchers are turning to the collaborative principles of co-design. …”
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Forecasting cardiovascular disease mortality using artificial neural networks in Sindh, Pakistan by Moiz Qureshi, Khushboo Ishaq, Muhammad Daniyal, Hasnain Iftikhar, Mohd Ziaur Rehman, S. A. Atif Salar

“…Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing in many countries. …”
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Amputations of Lower Limb in Subjects with Diabetes Mellitus: Reasons and 30-Day Mortality by Magdalena Walicka, Marta Raczyńska, Karolina Marcinkowska, Iga Lisicka, Arthur Czaicki, Waldemar Wierzba, Edward Franek

“…Diabetic foot is one of the leading causes of patient disability worldwide. Lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) resulting from this disease massively decrease quality of life, the function of the patient, and incur significant healthcare costs. …”
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Carbidopa/levodopa dose elevation and safety concerns in Parkinson's patients: a cross-sectional and cohort design by Michael S Okun, Peter Schmidt, David W Brodell, Nicole T Stanford, Charles E Jacobson

“…Comparisons were made on standardised scales.Results There was no significant difference in motor, mood and quality-of-life scores in patients consuming below and above the 800 mg carbidopa/levodopa threshold, though a mild worsening in dyskinesia duration was noted without worsening in dyskinesia pain and disability. In PD patients who crossed the 800 mg threshold between two consecutive clinic visits, a significant improvement in depressive symptoms and quality-of-life measures was demonstrated, and in these patients there was no worsening of motor fluctuations or dyskinesia.Conclusions The data suggest that PD patients have the potential for enhanced clinical benefits when eclipsing the 800 mg carbidopa/levodopa threshold. …”
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Yoga Practice as a Potential Sarcopenia Prevention Strategy in Indonesian Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study by Meiliana A, Dewi NM, Latarissa IR, Barliana MI, Alfian SD, Yulianti T, Wijaya A

“…Raya Bandung Sumedang KM. 21, Jatinangor, West Java, 45363, Indonesia, Email anna.meiliana@unpad.ac.idBackground: Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and poses a significant health challenge for older adults by increasing the risk of disability and decreasing quality of life. Yoga considers as a low-risk and beneficial exercise for older adults. …”
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Autoinflammatory Bone Diseases by Fatih Haşlak, Nergis Akay, Ümit Gül, Aybüke Günalp, Elif Kılıç Könte, Sezgin Şahin, Özgür Kasapçopur

“…However, if not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can result in significant complications, including severe disability and mortality. Thus, it is imperative to maintain a high level of clinical awareness of these diseases. …”
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