Publications by authors named "S M Wiegmann"

Article Synopsis
  • The study evaluated a new interdisciplinary education program aimed at children, adolescents, and young adults with differences of sex development (DSD) and their parents, focusing on participant satisfaction.
  • The program included tailored medical information, peer support, and psychological assistance over two days, with satisfaction measured using an adapted ZUF-8 questionnaire, revealing consistently high scores across all age groups and parental participants.
  • The findings suggest that the program was well-received regardless of age or diagnosis, and highlight the need for further analysis on its long-term impact on participants’ well-being and knowledge.
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Objective: In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chronic inflammation can enhance the development of sarcopenia with a depletion of muscle mass, strength and performance. Currently, a consensus definition for sarcopenia and solid results for the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with RA are lacking.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 289 patients ≥18 years with RA were recruited.

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Article Synopsis
  • The Empower-DSD project aims to create a multidisciplinary education program to enhance knowledge and skills for patients with differences in sexual development (DSD) and their parents.
  • The program is tailored for children, adolescents, and young adults with specific DSD conditions, using both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods to assess outcomes related to health-related quality of life and disease knowledge.
  • The study focuses on addressing knowledge gaps and ensuring the feasibility and acceptance of standardized education for young people with DSD, with structured curricula designed for various diagnoses and age groups implemented across multiple study centers.
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Background: Postural control is associated with fall risk. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher risk to fall than healthy subjects. The objective of this study was to identify associations between variables of postural control with prospective falls in patients with RA.

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