Development of postural-motor, coordination, and reflex functions in children in the first year of life.

Objective: Aim: This paper discusses the development of postural-motor, coordination, and reflex functions in children during their first year of life. It proceeds in an orderly manner in stages in which the child actively acquires new psychomotor skills (developmental milestones). These milestones are permanent and have a lifelong impact on health and fitness.

Comorbidity in incident rheumatoid arthritis-a nationwide case-control study with bidirectional follow-up.

Objectives: To investigate the association between risk of different co-morbidities and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using a temporal approach.

Methods: Retrospective, case-control study. Data were extracted from all healthcare claims for Poland between 2011-2021.

COVID-19 health communication strategies for older adults: Chatbots and traditional media.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly accelerated the development and use of new healthcare technologies. While younger individuals may have been able to quickly embrace virtual advancements, older adults may still have different needs in terms of health communication.

Objectives: To identify areas of interest and preferred sources of information related to the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults and to verify their eHealth competencies.

Higher detectability of amyloid with phenol Congo red compared with alkaline Congo red.

Introduction: Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous group of conditions associated with tissue deposition of insoluble abnormal proteins that damage vital organs. Early diagnosis, when the deposits are minimal, determines the prognosis and requires histological confirmation. The commonly adopted gold standard technique is alkaline Congo red (ACR) staining, though its sensitivity is limited.

Genetic landscape of Romanian PPGLs.

Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumours that originate from chromaffin cells and occur in the adrenal medulla and in the sympathetic or parasympathetic ganglia. Nearly 70% of PPGLs result from germline or somatic mutations in a single driver gene. The aim of this study was to characterize the genetic background and clinical characteristics related to genetic profile of patients with PPGLs from Romania.

Associating faces with names and meals as a biomarker of early AD in cognitively healthy individuals.

The Learning and Associative Memory (LAM) test is a face-name associative memory test created to detect early Alzheimer's disease (AD). In a recent study, it was administered to cognitively healthy individuals with different levels of amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau burden. The key findings for LAM were: 1) selective correlations with Aβ levels, 2) unique discriminatory power between A + and A- individuals, 3) significantly higher areas under the curve in receiver operating curve analysis.

Neuroticism Overestimated? Neuroticism Versus Hypertonia, Pain and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Post-Spinal Cord Injury Patients Rehabilitated Conventionally and with Robotic-Assisted Gait Training.

Background: The aim of the present study was to analyse the association between neuroticism (one of the Big Five personality traits) and the most common secondary sensorimotor complications occurring in patients after spinal cord injury (SCI), i.e., muscle spasticity (hypertonia) and pain, and to investigate the associations between neuroticism and the effects of conventional rehabilitation (dynamic parapodium) and those using robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) in this group of patients.

Structured magnetic resonance imaging and endoanal ultrasound anal fistulas reporting template (SMART): An interdisciplinary Delphi consensus.

Background: There is still considerable heterogeneity regarding which features of cryptoglandular anal fistula on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) are relevant to surgical decision-making. As a consequence, the quality and completeness of the report are highly dependent on the training and experience of the examiners.

Aim: To develop a structured MRI and EAUS template (SMART) reporting the minimum dataset of information for the treatment of anal fistulas.

Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Arthritis Patients: Differential Modulation of CD4⁺ T Cell Activation and Cytokine Production.

BACKGROUND Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) from intra-articular adipose tissue of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients similarly regulate the proliferation of activated CD4⁺ T lymphocytes and exhibit comparable differentiation potential. This study aimed to assess the impact of ASCs from RA patients on CD4⁺ T cell activation and differentiation into Th17 and T regulatory (Treg) cells. MATERIAL AND METHODS Intra-articular adipose tissue samples were obtained from patients with RA and OA, who underwent knee replacement surgery.

Behind Bars: Exploring Health and Geriatric Conditions among Incarcerated Older People in Mexican Prisons.

Introduction: The aging process of the incarcerated population is a growing concern, yet there are few data on older adults in this demographic group. Hence, this study sought to examine the health status of older adults who are incarcerated in Mexican prisons and its association with the duration of their imprisonment.

Methods: This is a secondary analysis of the 2021 Mexico National Prisons Survey.

Overview for developing Delphi-based interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging: pros and cons.

This review paper offers a concise guide on how to execute Delphi-based interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging. Fundamental to the Delphi methodology are several core principles. First, an initial key element is the selection of experts, known as panelists.

Imaging methods in monitoring gout - a pictorial essay.

We present a pictorial essay based on the case of a 52-year-old man suffering from chronic gout, who was followed up for seven years. During this period of time, radiographs, ultrasonography, and dualenergy computed tomography were performed several times, revealing severe progression of gout. This was most likely due to the lack of patient compliance.

Identification of red flags for IgG4-related disease: an international European Reference Network for Rare Connective Tissue Diseases framework.

IgG4-related disease is a rare fibroinflammatory condition. Prompt recognition is fundamental to initiate treatment and to prevent organ damage. Diagnostic and classification criteria are primarily intended for use by clinicians with established expertise in IgG4-related disease.

Enhancing chronic disease management through physical activity and pedometry-based health monitoring.

Physical activity (PA) is a vital component in the management of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal conditions. In rheumatic diseases (RDs) such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and osteoarthritis (OA), PA has been shown to alleviate symptoms, enhance functional capacity, and improve quality of life. Given these advantages, wearable trackers and smartphone apps have revolutionized PA monitoring, offering quantitative reports of step counts, sedentary behavior, intensity, and energy expenditure.

Healthcare professionals' knowledge and perceptions of post-stroke rehabilitation in the peripandemic period: an online cross-sectional survey.

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected healthcare systems, particularly post-stroke rehabilitation centers. The elevated severity of strokes and delayed hospital admissions caused numerous hurdles to rehabilitation administration during the peri-pandemic period. This study surveyed healthcare professionals' knowledge and perceptions of post-stroke rehabilitation during this period.

The Assessment of Postural-Motor, Coordination, and Reflex Functions in Children and Adolescents with a History of Premature Verticalization and Ontogeny Disorders in Their First Year of Life.

(1) Background: Contracting diseases or being exposed to adverse environmental factors in the first year of life may impair the development of body posture and motor coordination. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between data on the speed of passive verticalization, the number of risk factors and the quality of development in the first year of life, and the results of the functional examination of these individuals in adolescence. (2) Methods: Two groups of 60 volunteers, aged 9-14 years, were examined by performing functional tests and the retrospective analysis of their development up to the age of 1 year.