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J West Afr Coll Surg
July 2024
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Background: The prevalence of chronic wounds is expected to rise with the increasing elderly population in the society. This rise in prevalence of chronic wounds comes with its consequences such as wound pain and interference with activities of daily living. There's a paucity of data on the impact of chronic wounds in our clime.
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December 2024
Unité de Recherche en Sciences de la Réadaptation/Rehab Lab, Faculté des Sciences de la Motricité Humaine, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Introduction: Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) causes a great deal of discomfort, impacting a person's functionality and quality of life. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, activity limitations, and quality of life in patients with NSNP in Burundi.
Patients And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical aims, covering the period from September 2023 to February 2024.
Ther Adv Neurol Disord
December 2024
Huashan Rare Disease Center and Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Fudan University, No.12 Urumqi Middle Road, Jing 'an District, Shanghai 200040, China.
Background: Thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis (TAMG) is a subtype of myasthenia gravis (MG) that is associated with more severe symptoms and a relatively poor prognosis. Eculizumab, an inhibitor to target human C5 component of the complement cascade, is considered a treatment option for refractory generalized MG (gMG).
Objectives: To explore the safety and efficacy of eculizumab in patients with TAMG.
Cureus
November 2024
Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Background: Precautionary measures implemented to reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as social distancing and stay-at-home orders, have inevitably affected the mental health of older adults. This study aimed to measure loneliness among the elderly living in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between February and April 2022 in the Jazan area, Saudi Arabia.
Cureus
November 2024
Community Medicine, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND.
Background Menstruation is linked to psychological issues, particularly during its cessation. The premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal stages of a woman's life are associated with a higher likelihood of mental health concerns. This study aims to assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as identify factors associated with these conditions among perimenopausal women living in urban slums.
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