The Potential of Intra-Articular Therapies in Managing Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative and progressive joint disorder that negatively influences patients' quality of life. Intra-articular therapies, such as hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), have garnered attention for their potential to manage osteoarthritis OA symptoms effectively. This systematic review aims to identify the effectiveness and safety of HA and PRP treatment modalities in treating KOA.

The Efficiency of Rehabilitation Therapy in Patients Diagnosed with Neurogenic Bladder: A Systematic Review.

Considerable research efforts have been directed towards investigating neurogenic bladder dysfunction over the preceding decade. This condition stands as the most prevalent and incapacitating pelvic floor disorder amidst patients afflicted with specific upper motor neuron syndromes, including multiple sclerosis, stroke, and spinal cord injury. The current study aims to bring up-to-date findings on rehabilitation methods for treating neurogenic bladder.

Management of "De Novo" Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common entrapment neuropathy that can occur in the upper limbs during pregnancy. However, it is often undervalued and underdiagnosed because the symptoms can be mistaken for regular changes during pregnancy. Delay or absence of diagnosis and treatment can lead to permanent nerve damage, which can affect a woman's quality of life during and after pregnancy.

One-Year Outcomes for Depression and Anxiety in SLE Patients.

Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NPSLE) is a severe form of SLE involving the nervous system, resulting in neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Although research has shown that SLE patients often suffer from cognitive impairments, depression, and anxiety, there are no specialized guidelines for psychiatric assessment and treatment. This study aimed to investigate the progression of neuropsychiatric symptoms in SLE patients, explicitly focusing on anxiety and depression, over a year.

Association between Inflammation and Thrombotic Pathway Link with Pathogenesis of Depression and Anxiety in SLE Patients.

As a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the neuropsychiatric form may manifest with neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Diagnosing neuropsychiatric SLE can be challenging due to the heterogeneity of this disease manifestation and the possibilities of investigation. This research aims to identify the possible associations between inflammation and thrombotic biomarkers alongside anxiety and/or depression manifestations in SLE patients.

Physiotherapy Efficiency in Post-stroke Upper Extremity Spasticity: TENS . Ultrasound . Paraffin.

Background/aim: Post-stroke spasticity is a significant debilitating condition with negative consequences on individual functional independence and quality of life. This study aimed to identify the differences between transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), ultrasound therapy and paraffin procedures on post-stroke upper extremity spasticity and dexterity.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-six patients were enrolled in the study, divided into three therapy groups: TENS (n=9), paraffin (n=10) and ultrasound therapy (n=7).

Biomarker Changes in Pediatric Patients With COVID-19: A Retrospective Study from a Single Center Database.

Background/aim: The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for generating a global pandemic with deadly consequences and life changes worldwide. With the appearance of the new variants of the virus, clinical manifestations have been reported in the pediatric population, some with severe evolution. The aim of this study was to identify the laboratory parameters necessary to establish an effective therapy.

WHODAS Assessment Feasibility and Mental Health Impact on Functional Disability in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), besides rheumatological dysfunction, manifests in neuropsychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety. Mental health illnesses in SLE patients have a high prevalence and a profound impact on quality of life, generating an increased disability and premature mortality. This study aimed to establish the degree of disability in patients with SLE and the impact of depression and anxiety on patients’ functioning.

Customized Manual Muscle Testing for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Assessment.

In neuro-rehabilitation, the assessment of post-stroke patients’ motor function of damaged upper extremities (UEs) is essential. Clinicians need clear and concise assessment instruments to monitor progress recorded in intensive rehabilitation sessions. One such instrument is Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), which, in our view, requires a modified scoring model aimed at improving the assessment process of patients’ motor and functional UE status, and recording their step-by-step-progress, especially if patients undergo a short length of hospitalization (of about 10 therapy days).

Analysis of breast cancer subtypes and their correlations with receptors and ultrasound.

The study aim was to evaluate the ultrasound (US) signs of the mammary lesions classified in the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score category 3, 4, and 5, corresponding to US BI-RADS. It also followed the correlation between US changes of lesions suggestive for malignancy with the histopathological results and evaluated the proper management of those lesions. There were correlations of breast cancer (BC) subtypes with the receptors [estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)], and Ki67 index, and the signs of conventional ultrasonography and US elastography.

Lower Extremity Rehabilitation in Patients with Post-Stroke Sequelae through Virtual Reality Associated with Mirror Therapy.

More innovative technologies are used worldwide in patient's rehabilitation after stroke, as it represents a significant cause of disability. The majority of the studies use a single type of therapy in therapeutic protocols. We aimed to identify if the association of virtual reality (VR) therapy and mirror therapy (MT) exercises have better outcomes in lower extremity rehabilitation in post-stroke patients compared to standard physiotherapy.

Non-Immersive Virtual Reality for Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Small Cohort Randomized Trial.

Immersive and non-immersive virtual reality (NIVR) technology can supplement and improve standard physiotherapy and neurorehabilitation in post-stroke patients. We aimed to use MIRA software to investigate the efficiency of specific NIVR therapy as a standalone intervention, versus standardized physiotherapy for upper extremity rehabilitation in patients post-stroke. Fifty-five inpatients were randomized to control groups (applying standard physiotherapy and dexterity exercises) and experimental groups (applying NIVR and dexterity exercises).

Equal Opportunities for Stroke Survivors' Rehabilitation: A Study on the Validity of the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale Translated and Adapted into Romanian.

The Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (UEFMA) is one of the most recommended and used methods of clinical evaluation not only for post-stroke motor function disability conditions but also for physiotherapy goal-setting. Up to the present, an official Romanian version has not been officially available. This study aims to carry out a translation, adaptation, and validation of UEFMA in Romanian, thus giving both patients and medical practitioners the equal opportunity of benefiting from its proficiency.

Ethical considerations about informed consent in physiotherapy in Romania.

Background And Aim: Physiotherapy has a distinct feature in terms of patient relationship, regarding the level of communication, especially how physical therapy sessions take place throughout the rehabilitation process. One of the particularities encountered in Romanian physiotherapy practice is related to obtaining informed consent (IC), considering that the initial contact of the patient is with a rehabilitation doctor when general consent is obtained. The aim of this study was to investigate Romanian physiotherapists aspects related to the frequency and use of IC at physiotherapy onset.