Publications by authors named "Hiwa Mukriyani"

Article Synopsis
  • Optic disc drusen (ODD) are calcium deposits in the optic nerve that can lead to visual issues, but their causes and treatment options are not well understood.* -
  • The study reviewed and analyzed data from 8 studies involving over 27,000 individuals to estimate the prevalence of ODD using different diagnostic methods.* -
  • Current estimates suggest there are about 145 million people with ODD globally, a number likely to rise with population growth, highlighting the need for more research and awareness in healthcare. *
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Background: Knee arthroplasty (KA) is commonly used for osteoarthritis of the knee joint and it is a highly successful procedure. Still, KA leaves 20% of patients dissatisfied with their outcome. The purpose of this study was to determine if a prognosis made by physiotherapists at the orthopaedic wards during the first post-operative days could predict the 6- and 12-months outcome of KA.

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