WDRIV-Net: a weighted ensemble transfer learning to improve automatic type stratification of lumbar intervertebral disc bulge, prolapse, and herniation by Ichiro Nakamoto, Hua Chen, Rui Wang, Yan Guo, Wei Chen, Jie Feng, Jianfeng Wu

“…Abstract The degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the lumbar spine is the common cause of neurological and physical dysfunctions and chronic disability of patients, which can be stratified into single—(e.g., disc herniation, prolapse, or bulge) and comorbidity-type degeneration (e.g., simultaneous presence of two or more conditions), respectively. …”
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Median and Ulnar Neuropathy Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease regarding Symptom Severity and Asymmetry by Nilgul Yardimci, Ozlem Cemeroglu, Eda Ozturk, Gülsüm Gürlü, Esra Şahin, Saliha Bozkurt, Tugba Cengiz, Gulderen Karali, Hasim Cakirbay, Atilla İlhan

“…The Hoehn and Yahr disability scale and Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rated Scale were used to determine the severity of the disease. …”
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Health-related quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis by Lázaro Aurelio Vázquez Gómez, Carlos Hidalgo Mesa, Benita Mabel Beltrán González, Yunier Broche Pérez, Ana María Mederos Herrera

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> multiple sclerosis is a disease characterized by outbreaks of disability in any functional system that are produced by inflammation and demyelination of the central nervous system.…”
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for EEG Signal Classification in Neurological Disorders by Souhaila Khalfallah, William Puech, Mehdi Tlija, Kais Bouallegue

“…Neurological disorders are among the leading causes of both physical and cognitive disabilities worldwide, affecting approximately 15% of the global population. …”
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Global burden of pneumoconiosis attributable to occupational particulate matter, gasses, and fumes from 1990~2021 and forecasting the future trends: a population-based study by Mao Qingsong, Ruijie Xiao, Wenqi Yang, Xinyi Wang, Yu-zhe Kong

“…Furthermore, an ARIMA model was employed to forecast future trends of pneumoconiosis up to 2050.ResultThe year 2021 saw pneumoconiosis from occupational particulate matter, gasses, and fumes account for roughly 4,775 deaths and 117.80 thousand disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Over the past three decades, there was a notable decline in the disease’s burden. …”
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Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Neurons of Mecp2 Mutant Mice Show a Dendritic Spine Phenotype Only in the Presymptomatic Stage by Christopher A. Chapleau, Elena Maria Boggio, Gaston Calfa, Alan K. Percy, Maurizio Giustetto, Lucas Pozzo-Miller

“…RTT, an X chromosome-linked disorder associated with mutations in MECP2, is the leading cause of intellectual disabilities in women. Neurons in Mecp2-deficient mice show lower dendritic spine density in several brain regions. …”
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Microdiscectomy and Minimally Invasive Discectomy Using a Tubular Retractor System for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Comparative Study by Keerthan Ranga Nayak U, Shyamasunder N. Bhat, Nishanth Ampar, Raghuraj S. Kundangar

“…We used the Oswestry Disability Index to assess functional outcomes. Instability was assessed by measuring the angular rotation and sagittal translation in dynamic lateral radiographs. …”
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Is acupuncture effective for knee osteoarthritis? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Myeong Soo Lee, Chuan-Yang Liu, Ling-Yu Qi, Fang-Ting Yu, Shi-Yan Yan, Jin-Ling Li, Lu-Lu Lin, Xiao-Wan Hao, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang

“…Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the leading causes of disability. The effectiveness of acupuncture for treating KOA remains controversial. …”
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Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19: An Overview on Risk, Severity, and Association With Disease Modifying Therapies by Mary Hollist, Abraham Hollist, Katherine Au, Colton Betts, Maha Kirmani, Maaida Kirmani, Benjamin Armour, Mercy C Udeh, Batool F Kirmani

“…While vaccination and therapeutics have mitigated the overall impact, specific subgroups, especially those on anti-CD20 therapy and with existing disability, remain at higher risk, necessitating ongoing vigilance and tailored care.…”
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From social media to policy: Public insights on transport communication and services in Queensland by Shane Mathews, Jenny Hou, Tan Yigitcanlar, Fahimeh Golbabaei, Nayomi Kankanamge, Adam Downie, Alexander Paz

“…Seven key themes in public discussions were identified: energy, disability, government funding, expansion of transport infrastructure, digital technology, health and safety, and quality of service. …”
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Utilizing the Capacity of Participatory Criminal Policy to Counter the Transmission of COVID-19 Virus; A New Effective and Comprehensive Approach to Control and Prevention by mahdi mozafari anari, Poupak Dabestani Kermani, saber islam

“…However, improper performance of people in observing the necessary health instructions and care can, in addition to the criminal title of threat to public health (subject of Article 688 of the Islamic Penal Code adopted in 1375) and also the Act on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and infectious diseases approved in 1320, in some cases lead to death, disability, or benefit of other persons. It also leads to intentional, quasi-intentional or pure error, depending on the case. …”
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Protocol for a scoping review on rehabilitation among individuals with traumatic brain injury who intersect with the criminal justice system. by Vincy Chan, Maria Jennifer Estrella, Zacharie Beaulieu-Dearman, Jessica Babineau, Angela Colantonio

“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a leading cause of both death and disability worldwide, is highly prevalent among individuals who intersect with the criminal justice system. …”
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Contextual determinates of under-five malnutrition in mining communities: a critical review of nutrition interventions for optimal impact by Herbert Tato Nyirenda, David Mulenga, Hilda Nyambe-Silavwe

“…Multivariate logistic regression further reveals that key determinants of child underweight include age (aOR = 15.24, p &lt; 0.001), caregiver disability or chronic illness status (aOR = 0.14, p &lt; 0.001), inadequate food production (aOR = 1.94, p = 0.009), and expenditure priorities (aOR = 2.46, p = 0.007). …”
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Retrospective comparison of cortical bone trajectory and pedicle screw in lumbar fusion for patients over 80, including sagittal balance: a single-center study by Giwuk Jang, Seungjun Ryu, Sanghoon Lee, Jeong-yoon Park, Dong-ah Shin, Hoyeol Zhang

“…Results The Visual Analog Scale for back pain was significantly lower in the cortical bone trajectory group than in the pedicle screw group at 6 months postoperatively (P = 0.049). The Oswestry Disability Index was significantly lower in the cortical bone trajectory group than in the pedicle screw group at 6 months postoperatively (P = 0.05). …”
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Predicting Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A One-Year Observational Study by Pei-Hao Chen, Fang-Yu Cheng, Shih-Jung Cheng, Jin-Siang Shaw

“…Patients with PD-MCI had more physical disabilities, including scores of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), Tinetti balance, and gait scores, and some Timed Up and Go components. …”
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Digital health technologies for metabolic disorders in older adults: a scoping review protocol by Michael Brändle, Elgar Fleisch, Tobias Kowatsch, Panitda Huynh, Mia Jovanova

“…Introduction Metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycaemia, obesity, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome) are leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. These disorders disproportionately affect older adults relative to those younger. …”
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PSYCHO-SOCIAL CONGRUENCES BETWEEN RESILIENCE AND SOLITUDE by HARAZ Svetlana, SIMION Simion Dănuț

“…The ability to face unfortunate events (losses, traumas, crises, disability, continuous stress, etc.) is the resilience that we all possess, that state to recover and move on, to face challenges and overcome difficulties in a positive and resilient way. …”
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Effects of Training for Finger Perception on Functional Recovery of Hemiplegic Upper Limbs in Acute Stroke Patients by Naho Umeki, Jun Murata, Misako Higashijima

“…Stroke causes severe disability, including motor and sensory impairments. …”
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Healthcare Delivery among Yoruba Bonesetters in Southwest Nigeria and the Need for Collaboration with Orthodox Orthopedic Healthcare Services: A Mixed Method Study by Soladoye S. Asa, Matthew O. Ilori, Lawrence A. Akinyoola

“…The paper concludes that integration will go a long way to improving the health of the population, thereby significantly reducing deaths or disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost. …”
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The benefits of coordinated rehabilitation in the treatment of stroke patients: A literature review by L. Shuranova, J. Vacková, M. Míková

“…Considering the frequency of strokes and the associated disability, there is an increasing need for coordinated services within coordinated rehabilitation. …”
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