General movement assessment efficacy for assessment of nervous system integrity in children after hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in middle income countries.

Background: Many infants who survive hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) face long-term complications like epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. Detecting and forecasting developmental issues in high-risk infants is critical.

Aim: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of standardized General Movements Assessment (GMA) and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examinations (HINE) in identifying nervous system damage and predicting neurological outcomes in infants with HIE.

General movements assessment: A bibliometric analysis.

This bibliometric analysis provides an in-depth exploration of the scholarly landscape in the field of Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) research, spanning the period from 1961 to 2023. It offers valuable insights into the evolutionary trajectory and global impact of GMA. The study employs a longitudinal approach, meticulously tracking trends in scholarly output, international collaborations, and authorship patterns.

Preloaded combination nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation in Kazakhstan: A randomized controlled trial study protocol.

Background: Tobacco use is a major cause of premature death and disease in Kazakhstan, with over 22,500 deaths per year. Although efforts have been made to control tobacco use, smoking-related deaths have continued to increase. One strategy to help smokers quit is to use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), with combination NRT resulting in higher long-term quit rates than a single form of NRT.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Kazakhstan: A Journey from Diagnosis to the Treatment, the Biases and Achievements.

Background: Neuro-muscular disorders constitutes a group of rare but heterogeneous conditions. The onset of these diseases ranges widely from birth to elderly. Many of them are life threatening and progressive.