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November 2024
National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin, Taiwan.
Objectives: The World Health Organization's Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework launched in 2019 is used to assess the intrinsic capacity of older individuals. Older women may face greater socioeconomic disadvantages, which can impact their physical and mental well-being. Therefore, we examined sex differences in intrinsic capacity and the influence of socioeconomic status.
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December 2024
Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, EGY.
Adhering to established guidelines, regional anesthesia (RA) and pain interventions are essential for preventing or minimizing the risk of complications. This study examines neurological complications that may arise when RA or pain interventions are performed without adherence to the clinical practice guidelines. This article aimed to emphasize the relationship between deviations from standards of care in RA and neurological outcomes.
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December 2024
Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Katowice, POL.
Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) is the gold standard for treating ACL injuries, particularly in soccer players who are at a high risk of knee injury. While professional athletes often return to sport (RTS) within 7-10 months after ACLR, non-elite players experience significant delays. There is a need to investigate neuromuscular deficits and functional asymmetries in the non-elite group, which may persist even after clearance for RTS.
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December 2024
Internal Medicine, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, SAU.
Background The safety and adverse effects (AEs) associated with approved COVID-19 vaccines in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) require further examination, particularly as there is limited information available for MS patients in Saudi Arabia. This study sought to investigate the reported AEs of COVID-19 vaccines among MS patients admitted to a major rehabilitation center in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted from January 2023 to March 2024 at Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (SBAHC) in Riyadh.
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January 2025
Department of Research, Department of Regenerative Medicine, Rinaldi Fontani Foundation, Florence, ITA.
An 88-year-old woman presented with a longstanding history of dizziness, tremors, and progressive mental and physical decline, significantly impairing her mobility and autonomy. Recently discharged from an ICU, the patient required extensive support for daily activities. Diagnostic evaluations, including EEG and analysis, revealed irregular frequency peaks and altered cortical activity, particularly in the frontal and prefrontal regions.
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