Cervical Spine Pain and the Impact on the Quality of Life of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of cervical pain on the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis in comparison with a group of healthy people (without diseases of the Central Nervous System). : Data were collected at the Specialist Hospital St. Łukasz in Końskie (Poland) in the period from November 2023 to August 2024.

The Effect of EEG Biofeedback Training Frequency and Environmental Conditions on Simple and Complex Reaction Times.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of EEG biofeedback training under normoxic and normobaric hypoxic conditions on both simple and complex reaction times in judo athletes, and to identify the optimal training frequency and environmental conditions that substantially enhance reaction times in the examined athlete groups. The study comprised 20 male judo athlete members of the Polish national judo team in the middleweight and heavyweight categories. We randomly assigned participants to an experimental group and a control group.

Utilizing artificial intelligence for the detection of hemarthrosis in hemophilia using point-of-care ultrasonography.

Background: Recurrent hemarthrosis and resultant hemophilic arthropathy are significant causes of morbidity in persons with hemophilia, despite the marked evolution of hemophilia care. Prevention, timely diagnosis, and treatment of bleeding episodes are key. However, a physical examination or a patient's assessment of musculoskeletal pain may not accurately identify a joint bleed.

The Effects of Physiotherapy Programmes, Aided by Virtual Reality Solutions, on Balance in Older Women: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Modern technologies are being applied to maintain and improve the functional performance of older adults. Fully immersive virtual reality (VR) combined with a scope of dual-task (DT) activities may effectively complement conventional physiotherapy programmes for seniors. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a fully immersive virtual reality (VR) environment combined with a scope of dual-task activities regarding balance in older women.

Intervention impact on quality of life in Ukrainians with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among the population of Ukraine at approximately 25%. Almost half of the population, or 57%, is at risk of developing PTSD.

Methods: This longitudinal study included an assessment of QoL dynamics among 109 Ukrainian civilians with PTSD, before and after receiving complex treatment during the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.