Validação transcultural da versão moçambicana da escala de autoeficácia em Educação Física inclusiva by Leonor Picardo, Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira

“…Objetivo: analisar as propriedades psicométricas e a estrutura fatorial da versão moçambicana da Self-Efficacy Scale for Physical Education Teacher Education Majors toward Children with Disabilities (SE-PETE-D) (Block et al., 2013), denominada de Escala de Autoeficácia na Educação Física Inclusiva (EAE-EFI). …”
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Rational pharmacotherapy of primary open-angle glaucoma in elderly and senile patients by M.V. Tereshchenko, A.E. Egorov, A.B. Movsisyan

“…Movsisyan^1,2 </p> <p> ¹Hospital for War Veterans No. 2, Moscow, Russian Federation </p> <p> ²Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation </p> <p> Glaucoma is one of the socially significant and disabling diseases highly prevalent worldwide. Population ageing and increase in life expectancy will result in even a bigger growth of glaucoma cases. …”
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Integration of a specialist pharmacist-led multidisciplinary team in primary care: preventing strokes in people with atrial fibrillation across North East London by Riyaz Patel, Sotiris Antoniou, Shabana Ali, Mital Patel, Matt Kearney, Jagjot Kaur Chahal, John Robson, Paul Wright, Afzal Sohaib, Richard Clements, Angela Theodoulou

“…Evidence shows that one stroke can be prevented for every 25 patients with AF treated with anticoagulation, reducing the burden of stroke and stroke-related disabilities.In 2020, hospital specialist cardiovascular pharmacists were commissioned to identify patients with AF at high ischaemic risk (CHA2DS2VASc≥2) in three boroughs by working with general practitioners (GPs) and practice-based pharmacists. …”
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Molecular characterization of a rare TP63 variant associated with split-hand/split-foot malformation 4 and incomplete penetrance: disruption of the p63-Dlx signaling pathway by Jianlong Zhuang, Yanqing Li, Yu’e Chen, Hegan Zhang, Shufen Liu, Manman Hu, Chunnuan Chen

“…Abstract Background Split-hand/foot malformation (SHFM) is a congenital disability characterized by the absence or hypoplasia of the central ray of the hands and/or feet. …”
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Conversational Therapy through Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality Environments for Language Recovery and Psychological Well-Being in Post Stroke Aphasia by A. Giachero, M. Calati, L. Pia, L. La Vista, M. Molo, C. Rugiero, C. Fornaro, P. Marangolo

“…Aphasia is a highly disabling acquired language disorder generally caused by a left-lateralized brain damage. …”
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Assessment of vulnerability to fluvial floods: Case of municipalities of the Gidra River Basin, Slovakia by Matej Vojtek, Soheyl Moradi

“…Material and methods: Three indicators (number of buildings within a 100 m radius from the watercourse; length of roads within a 100 m radius from the watercourse; and number of bridges over a watercourse) representing the economic vulnerability, and seven indicators of social vulnerability (population density of municipalities; share of residents aged 65+ in the total number of residents; share of unemployed residents in the total number of economically active residents; share of households with six and more persons in the total number of households; share of incomplete households in the total number of households; share of residents without education and with primary education in the the total number of residents; and share of residents with disabilities in the total number of residents) were used to determine the respective economic flood vulnerability sub-index (EFVsI) and social flood vulnerability sub-index (SFVsI). …”
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The Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Practice: A National Survey of Hand Surgeons by Stephanie Choo, MD, Rown Parola, MD, Benjamin Kirby, MD, Daniel A. London, MD

“…The most frequently used upper-extremity questionnaire among the 172 (42%) respondents using PROMs was the QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand), which was used by 112 respondents (65.1%). …”
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Minimal clinical data sets for spine-related musculoskeletal disorders in primary care and outpatient settings: a scoping review protocol by Pierre Côté, Andrea C Tricco, Cesar A Hincapié, Léonie Hofstetter, Jérémie Mikhail, Isabelle Pagé

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Cell-Based Therapies for the Treatment of Shoulder and Elbow Tendinopathies: A Scoping Review by Berardo Di Matteo, Riccardo Ranieri, Angelo Manca, Simone Cappato, Maurilio Marcacci, Elizaveta Kon, Alessandro Castagna

“…Tendinopathies are a common cause of disability among the general population, and their management is challenging due to the degenerative nature of these disorders. …”
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The effect of cheese intake on osteoarthritis: a Mendelian randomization study by Song Wen, Zehan Huang, Bin Zhang, Yuqing Huang

“…Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating chronic disease with a high prevalence, characterized by progressive degeneration of articular cartilage that leads to joint dysfunction, pain, and disability. Observational studies investigating the link between cheese intake and OA have yielded inconclusive results and may be susceptible to confounding. …”
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Evolutionary constrained genes associated with autism spectrum disorder across 2,054 nonhuman primate genomes by Yukiko Kikuchi, Mohammed Uddin, Joris A. Veltman, Sara Wells, Christopher Morris, Marc Woodbury-Smith

“…Constraint was also observed across genes associated with intellectual disability (p = 1.1 × 10− 46), epilepsy (p = 2.1 × 10− 33) and schizophrenia (p = 4.2 × 10− 45), and for an overlapping neurodevelopmental gene set (p = 4.0 × 10− 10). …”
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Clinical Outcomes of “U” Route Transforaminal Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy in Chronic Pain Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Combined with Disc Herniation by Binbin Wu, Xinyi Tian, Ce Shi, Chenchen Jiang, Jing Zhang, Gonghao Zhan, Danli Xie

“…Minimum dura sac cross-sectional area (mDCSA) by MRI, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and modified MacNab outcomes were assessed. …”
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Short-term outcome of endovascular stenting for symptomatic vertebrobasilar stenosis by Mohamed Abdel moneim Abdo Tolba, Mohammed Alaswad, Mohamed Mohamed Tawfik, Ahmed Zaki Akl, Mona Ali Eissa, Hala El-khawas, Hani Mahmoud Zaki Eldin, Mohamed Khaled Ahmed Elewa

“…In this prospective cohort study, we selected patients with ischemic events, including transient ischemic attack (TIA) or non-disabling stroke, diagnosed by CT or MRI brain, MRA, and over 70% diameter stenosis of the basilar or vertebral artery suggested by angiography. …”
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Prevalence of neonatal sepsis and associated factors among neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda. by Brendah Katugume, JohnBaptist Muzungu, Nelson Okello, Eustes Kigongo, Deborah Andrinar Namutebi

“…An estimated 5.29-8.73 million Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are lost annually in SSA due to neonatal sepsis (NS). …”
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Diagnosis and treatment of descending optic neuritis developed as a manifestation of local viral encephalitis (a clinical case) by N.V. Korsakova, E.I. Korsakova

“…Moreover, it is associated with high mortality and disability rates. At the same time, in 45–75% of cases, optic neuritis affects the central nervous system causing its disorders of various severity. …”
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Cluster of symptoms in kidney failure: A systematic review by Jaime Gomariz-Ruiz, David Pérez-Cruzado, Daniel Gutiérrez-Sánchez

“…Objective: This systematic review aims to describe the clusters of symptoms in kidney failure and categorize them according to their time of onset and how disabling they are for patients. Design: A systematic review was carried out. …”
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Facilitators and barriers affecting the implementation of e-health for chronic respiratory diseases in remote settings: a qualitative evidence synthesis by Emil Matias Salmi, Francesca Wanda Basile, Faiz Ahmad Khan, Larry Watt, Rinn Song, Else Margreet Bijker

“…Abstract Background Chronic respiratory diseases are important causes of disability and mortality globally. Their incidence may be higher in remote locations where healthcare is limited and risk factors, such as smoking and indoor air pollution, are more prevalent. …”
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Prevalence, Treatment, and Unmet Needs of Migraine in the Middle East: A Systematic Review by Taoufik Alsaadi, AbuBakar Al Madani, Mohammed Alhatou, Mona Nada, Abdulrazaq Albilali, Ahmed Al-Qassabi, Hegab Mohamed, Haytham Mohamed, Rowan El Masry, Ghaidaa Ahmed Saifuddin, Suhail Abdullah AlRukn

“…Migraines significantly impact patients' physical and emotional well-being, leading to disabilities and loss of productivity. The most common triggers of migraines were sleep disorders, dietary habits, and stress. …”
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The Effectiveness of Acupuncture on Myofascial Trigger Points Versus Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoints for Treating Plantar Fasciitis With Low Back Pain: A Study Protocol for... by Huang Z, Liang X, Luo Y, Fang Z, Xu M, Xu Y, Cheng S, Li L

“…Ziling Huang,1 Xin Liang,1 Yuheng Luo,1 Zhou Fang,2 Ming Xu,1 Yinqin Xu,1 Shan Cheng,3 Lihong Li1 1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Ultrasound Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Lihong Li, Email 1109718711@qq.comBackground: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, often associated with a higher rate of low back pain. This increased disability rate in low back pain may be correlated with reduced foot and ankle function. …”
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A multidisciplinary collaborative care model involving family members in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated diabetes distress in young and middle-aged patient... by Wang Yan-Ping, Peng Lu-Yao, Yuan Xian-Ming, Chen Ting-Ting, Li Lin, Deng Kai-Qin

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents a significant and enduring health concern and, due to various complications arising from inadequate management, leads to disability and mortality. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the family-engaged multidisciplinary collaborative care (FEC) model on the management of type 2 DM (T2DM) in young and middle-aged patients, considering the presence of DM distress. …”
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