The Relationship of Hematologic Parameters and Lipid Profile with Acute Ischemic Stroke by Sibel Canbaz Kabay, Fatma Akkoyun Arıkan, Dursun Ceylan, Merve Yatmazoğlu Çetin, Niyazi Uysal, Muhammed Alperen Bardakçı, Gönül Akdağ, Mustafa Çetiner, Emine Saygın Uysal

“…In the multivariable logistic regression model, only the NIHSS score (National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale Scores) was independently associated with the degree of disability (p=0.001). NIHSS is an independent factor in predicting stroke outcomes. …”
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Identification of a cryptic unbalanced translocation Der(22)t(12;22)(q24.33;q13.33) in a large Chinese family with Phelan-McDermid syndrome by nanopore sequencing by Xingwu Wu, Qiang Xu, Ge Chen, Jialyv Huang, Yanying Zhong, Lifeng Tian, Qiongfang Wu, Jia Chen

“…Abstract To explore the genetic cause of a four-generation severe intellectual disability in a Chinese family using nanopore sequencing and to provide genetic counseling and reproductive guidance for family members. …”
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Evidence of Rehabilitative Impact of Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) Programs in Parkinson Disease: An Umbrella Review by T. Paolucci, S. Sbardella, C. La Russa, F. Agostini, M. Mangone, L. Tramontana, A. Bernetti, M. Paoloni, L. Pezzi, R. G. Bellomo, V. Santilli, R. Saggini

“…Parkinson disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition that leads to progressive disability. PD-related reductions in muscle strength have been reported to be associated with lower functional performance and balance confidence with an increased risk of falls. …”
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Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Polyether Ether Ketone Cage in Patients with Lumbar Spondylolisthesis by Rishab Chandraprakash, Rajavel Kalirajan, Milap Bhalodiya, Vijayanand Balasubramanian, Gowthaman Nambiraj, Mohan Mahendramani

“…Aim: Lumbar spondylolisthesis has been a major cause of disability in the general population, mostly in the later part of the productive age-group. …”
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Incidence, morbidity and mortality of hip fractures over a period of 20 years in a health area of Southern Spain by Marta M Rey-Rodriguez, MA Vazquez-Gamez, Mercè Giner, Fernando Garrachón-Vallo, Luis Fernández-López, Miguel Angel Colmenero, María-José Montoya-García

“…There is room to improve the modifiable factors associated with mortality and the available rehabilitation interventions to reduce the disability associated with these fractures.…”
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Association of inflammatory markers and endothelial dysfunction with depression in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease by Julcileia Imara D De Carvalho Muenho, Marisol Peña Sanchez, Alina González-Quevedo Monteagudo, Danay Martínez Puentes, Sergio González García, Marianela Arteche Prior, Asdrubal Arias Morales

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> C-reactive protein could be related to the severity of depression, perhaps by association with the disability for activities of daily living.</p>…”
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Nano-curcumin Effects on Ischemic Stroke clinical outcomes and Interleukin-6 Levels: Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial by Zeinab Ehtiatkar, Alia Saberi, Samaneh Ghorbani Shirkouhi, Mozaffar Hosseininezhad, Shahrokh Yousefzadeh-Chabok, Yaser Moadabi, Ashkan Karimi, Haniyeh Shadrou Gharani, Sasan Andalib

“…Background: Accumulation of inflammatory factors in the stroke area results in brain tissue damage and a patient’s disability. It has been demonstrated that curcumin has neuroprotective effects. …”
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Prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics of functional impairment in community-dwelling older adults in China: a cross-sectional study by Yun Li, Li Zhang, Zhe Tang, Lina Ma, Pan Liu, Xiaxia Li, Wenhua Yu, Yaxin Zhang

“…Objectives Functional impairment is an early stage of disability, and timely identification and intervention are critical for the health of older adults. …”
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State of the Art Compendium: Canadian Thoracic Society Recommendations for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Denis E O’Donnell, Shawn Aaron, Jean Bourbeau, Paul Hernandez, Darcy Marciniuk, Meyer Balter, Gordon Ford, Andre Gervais, Roger Goldstein, Rick Hodder, Francois Maltais, Jeremy Road

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of disability and death in Canada. Moreover, morbidity and mortality from COPD continue to rise, and the economic burden is enormous. …”
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Global applications of the frailty index based on the deficit accumulation model by Xuemei Cai, Xiaodong Yao

“…Currently, there is no uniform standardized tool for frailty assessment.The frailty index (FI), based on the concept of deficit accumulation, evaluates a broader range of health information and is recognized for its superior accuracy in predicting adverse clinical outcomes, such as mortality, hospital readmissions, and disability.This review focuses on the FI derivatives models, its application in various contexts, and its comparison with other assessment tools.The aim is to provide insights for utilizing the FI to better identify high-risk groups that are more susceptible to debilitating conditions.…”
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Peutz–Jeghers syndrome: review of the literature and clinical case presentation by V. O. Kaybysheva, V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. K. Baranskaya, O. S. Shifrin, K. V. Pyurveyeva, A. Ye. Leonovich, O. A. Sklyanskaya, A. A. Sheptulin

“…Recurrent bleedings from polyps and intestinal obstruction became the cause of four extensive resections of the small and large intestine that resulted in development of short bowel syndrome and disability of the patient.Conclusion. Now there is no pathogenically proved treatment of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. …”
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The Developing Chinese Rehabilitation Medicine by Lidian CHEN, Jian'an LI

“…It will continuously play an active role in preventing and mitigating disability, promoting recovery of physical and mental dysfunction, improving overall health and national economic growth.…”
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Transition to Adulthood in Spina Bifida: Changing Roles and Expectations by Shubhra Mukherjee

“…The importance of transition programming to help adolescents with disabilities prepare for adult life roles is now understood. …”
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Fall Prevention by Martie Gillen, Kristen D. Smith, Jenny Jump

“…When someone falls, they face long-term disability, lower productivity, and loss of independence. …”
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Management of the Knee Extension Deficit after Acute Trauma by Thiago Alvim do Amaral, David Sadigursky

“…The loss of knee extension, even if minimal, is disabling and leads to worse results after knee surgical treatment. …”
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Uncommon Diseases: a Look from Pediatrics by Jan Oneil González Ramos, Lisbel Aguilar Lezcano

“…In general they present a chronic quite severe progress, with multiple motor, sensory and cognitive disabilities and therefore they use to show a high level of clinical complexity which makes their identification and diagnosis very difficult. …”
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Fall Prevention by Martie Gillen, Kristen D. Smith, Jenny Jump

“…When someone falls, they face long-term disability, lower productivity, and loss of independence. …”
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Patterns of Forensic Practice by Harold Merskey

“…Members of the New England Pain Association responded to a 20-item questionnaire addressing specific areas of practice including the completion of disability forms, letters, reports to lawyers, depositions, testimony in court, record reviews and return-to-work forms. …”
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Thoracolumbar fascia ultrasound shear strain differs between low back pain and asymptomatic individuals: expanding the evidence by Norio Tomita, Marie-Hélène Roy-Cardinal, Boris Chayer, Stacey Daher, Ameer Attiya, Aline Boulanger, Nathaly Gaudreault, Guy Cloutier, Nathalie J. Bureau

“…The shear strain correlated with pain and disability scores, yet a brief massage did not influence shear strain. …”
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Influence of spine biomechanics and sagittal balance on the outcome of lumbar discectomy by José Poblete Carrizo, José Poblete Carrizo, Jesús Martínez, Julio González, Alejandra Mosteiro, Ramon Torné, Ramon Torné, Alberto Di Somma, Alberto Di Somma, José Ríos, Joaquim Enseñat, Joaquim Enseñat, Salvador Fuster, Salvador Fuster

“…Lumbar discectomy shows overall positive results, with a significant reduction of pain and disability in the majority of cases. However, a subgroup of patients, still not well defined, may experience persistent pain after the intervention. …”
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