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Complement Ther Med
January 2025
Department of Acupuncture, Shenzhen Nanshan District Chinese Medicine Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine at Nanshan district, Shenzhen city), Shenzhen, China. Electronic address:
Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) for neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed across eight databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science (WoS), SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), and Wanfang Database, covering studies published from their inception up to April 23, 2024. The search focused on identifying randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effectiveness of TCEs for NPSs in PD patients.
Gait Posture
January 2025
School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China. Electronic address:
Background: The clinical benefits and widespread use of traditional mobility aids (such as canes, walking frames, wheeled walkers, etc.) have been hampered by improper use, fear of falling, and social stigma. Clarifying the biomechanical impacts of using mobility aids on users is fundamental to optimizing rehabilitation programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Infect Public Health
January 2025
Infectious Disease Division, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA; Infectious Disease Unit, Specialty Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Infectious Disease Division, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA. Electronic address:
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide, necessitating an understanding of its effects on their health and functional capacity. This study utilized the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and pulmonary function test (PFT) to evaluate post-infection recovery of HCWs, and analyzed the results in relation to comorbidities, symptoms, and healthcare admission.
Methods: HCWs who previously tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 were recruited, and the 6MWT and PFT were conducted.
Gait Posture
January 2025
Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Tom Reilly Building, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom St, Liverpool L3 3AF, United Kingdom. Electronic address:
Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) regularly fall over and this has negative effects on their physical and psychosocial wellbeing (e.g., reduced activity participation).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJMIR Aging
January 2025
Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Carlos SP, Brazil.
Background: The prevalence of stroke is high in both males and females, and it rises with age. Stroke often leads to sensor and motor issues, such as hemiparesis affecting one side of the body. Poststroke patients require torso stabilization exercises, but maintaining proper posture can be challenging due to their condition.
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