Publications by authors named "R M Franke"

Background: The Single Leg Bridge Test (SLBT) is commonly described as a measure of 'hamstring endurance'. Nevertheless, the relationship between the SLBT score and isolated hamstring endurance remains uncertain.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between SLBT scores and isolated hamstring endurance in healthy men.

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Introduction: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is the only approved treatment for multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN), a rare, chronic, immune-mediated demyelinating neuropathy. There is a significant gap in understanding of the role of serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels in the efficacy of IVIG in affected patients. We aimed to characterize the interplay between dose and exposure of IVIG and the effects of patient factors on individual variabilities.

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Objective: This study aims to understand the perspectives of young people towards their Covid-19 vaccination and their involvement in the decision-making process.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 children and adolescents (aged 8-19 years), who attended a school in Germany during the pandemic. Interviews were explored with structured and evaluative content-analysis.

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Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly associated with behavioral challenges. There are few evidence based pharmacological interventions available for the treatment of behavioral symptoms associated with ASD. Cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, has potential neuroprotective, antiepileptic, anxiolytic, and antipsychotic effects and may be useful in treating the behavioral symptoms of ASD.

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Objective: Multifocal motor neuropathy is a rare chronic immune-mediated neuropathy with impaired grip strength representing a common symptom. While intravenous immunoglobulin G is an effective treatment for the disease, significant variation in treatment response has been observed but not well understood. This analysis characterized dose-exposure-response relationships in multifocal motor neuropathy, using grip strength as a clinical efficacy measure.

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