Publications by authors named "Sarah O' Meara"

Article Synopsis
  • - Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare condition that causes painful heterotopic ossification in connective tissues, leading to disability.
  • - In the LUMINA-1 phase 2 trial, adults with FOP were given either garetosmab (an activin A-blocking antibody) or a placebo over two 28-week periods, focusing on safety and effects on HO lesions.
  • - Although the primary efficacy endpoint was not met in the first period, garetosmab significantly reduced the development of new HO lesions in the second period compared to placebo, with ongoing investigations into its effectiveness.
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Background: To measure the effects of an augmented prescribed exercise programme versus usual care, on physical performance, quality of life and healthcare utilisation for frail older medical patients in the acute setting.

Methods: This was a parallel single-blinded randomised controlled trial. Within 2 days of admission, older medical inpatients with an anticipated length of stay ≥3 days, needing assistance/aid to walk, were blindly randomly allocated to the intervention or control group.

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