Effectiveness of physiotherapist-led tele-rehabilitation for older adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Older adults live with chronic conditions worldwide. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of physiotherapist-led (PT-led) tele-rehabilitation on various health outcomes.

Methods: Six databases were searched.

Exploring the use of rehabilitation in individuals with head and neck cancer undergoing treatment: a scoping review.

Purpose: Explore the use, characteristics, feasibility, and functional outcomes of rehabilitation interventions used for individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC) during treatment.

Methods: Searches were conducted in four databases from Jan 2011 to Dec 31, 2022. Included studies had to include adults with HNC undergoing treatment, a rehabilitation intervention, an assessment of functional outcome(s) addressed by the International Classification of Functioning Framework (ICF) and be published in English language.

An Unusual Presentation of Syphilis in the Context of Child Sexual Abuse.

A 13-year-old presented with a genital lesion, which helped in guiding a diagnosis of child sexual abuse. The patient disclosed unprotected penile-vaginal penetration by a 20-year-old male neighbor. On exam, her left labia minora had a single 2-cm hypopigmented fleshy non-tender mass, and laboratory studies revealed positive Treponemal IgG IgM antibody (>8) and rapid plasma reagin titer of 1:128, indicating syphilis infection.

Evaluation for Bleeding Disorders in Suspected Child Abuse.

Bruising or bleeding in a child can raise the concern for child abuse. Assessing whether the findings are the result of trauma and/or whether the child has a bleeding disorder is critical. Many bleeding disorders are rare, and not every child with bruising/bleeding that may raise a concern for abuse requires an evaluation for bleeding disorders.