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Mini-review on initiatives to interfere with the propagation and clearance of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease

Translational Neurodegeneration, 2017
In this mini-review, we summarize recent findings relating to the prion-like propagation of α-synuclein (α-syn) and the development of novel therapeutic strategies to target synucleinopathy in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Daniel Kam Yin Chan, Ying Hua Xu, Luke Kar Man Chan, Nady Braidy, George D. Mellick   +4 more
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2012

Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Surveillance summaries, 2018
Problem/Condition Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Period Covered 2012. Description of System The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is an active surveillance system that provides estimates of the prevalence and ...
D. Christensen, K. V. N. Braun, J. Baio, D. Bilder, Jane M. Charles, J. Constantino, J. Daniels, M. Durkin, Robert T. Fitzgerald, M. Kurzius-Spencer, L. Lee, S. Pettygrove, C. Robinson, E. Schulz, Chris S. Wells, M. Wingate, W. Zahorodny, M. Yeargin-Allsopp   +17 more
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Prevalence and incidence of cancer related lymphedema in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Cancer, 2020
Background Little is known about the prevalence and incidence in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) of secondary lymphedema due to cancer. The purpose of the study is to estimate the prevalence and incidence in LMICs of secondary lymphedema related ...
Eric Torgbenu, Tim Luckett, Mark A. Buhagiar, Sungwon Chang, Jane L. Phillips   +4 more
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Comparing clinico-demographics and neuropsychiatric symptoms for immigrant and non-immigrant aged care residents living with dementia: a retrospective cross-sectional study from an Australian dementia-specific support service

BMC Geriatrics, 2023
Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia such as agitation and aggression are common in people living with dementia. The presentation of neuropsychiatric symptoms is influenced by the cultural background of people living with dementia.
Pelden Chejor, Mustafa Atee, Patricia Cain, Daniel Whiting, Thomas Morris, Davina Porock   +5 more
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Chemical restraint as behavioural euthanasia: case studies from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

BMC Geriatrics, 2023
Background The prescription of psychotropic medication to older people living with dementia in residential aged care has become an increasing concern.
Patricia Cain, Pelden Chejor, Davina Porock   +2 more
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A study protocol for the development of a multivariable model predicting 6- and 12-month mortality for people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in Australia

Diagnostic and Prognostic Research, 2020
Background For residential aged care facility (RACF) residents with dementia, lack of prognostic guidance presents a significant challenge for end of life care planning.
Ross Bicknell, Wen Kwang Lim, Andrea B. Maier, Dina LoGiuidice   +3 more
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Systematic review of the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and health indicators in school-aged children and youth.

Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme, 2016
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is essential for disease prevention and health promotion. Emerging evidence suggests other intensities of physical activity (PA), including light-intensity activity (LPA), may also be important, but there has
V. Poitras, C. Gray, M. Borghese, V. Carson, J. Chaput, I. Janssen, P. Katzmarzyk, Russell R. Pate, S. Connor Gorber, M. Kho, M. Sampson, M. Tremblay   +11 more
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Use of an Activity Monitor and GPS Device to Assess Community Activity and Participation in Transtibial Amputees

Sensors, 2014
This study characterized measures of community activity and participation of transtibial amputees based on combined data from separate accelerometer and GPS devices.
Brenton Hordacre, Christopher Barr, Maria Crotty   +2 more
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Incorporating Safety and Quality Measures Into Australia’s Activity-Based Funding of Public Hospital Services

Health Services Insights, 2023
In a bid to improve quality of care, numerous countries have incorporated rewards and penalties into the funding and pricing of hospital services. This paper outlines recent advances in Australia to incorporate financial penalties for hospital acquired ...
Samuel B. G. Webster, Sarah E. Neville, Jennifer Nobbs, Jada Ching, Kees van Gool   +4 more
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Quality of online self-management resources for adults living with primary brain cancer, and their carers: a systematic environmental scan

BMC Palliative Care, 2021
Background A primary brain cancer diagnosis is a distressing, life changing event. It adversely affects the quality of life for the person living with brain cancer and their families (‘carers’).
Isabelle Schaefer, Nicole Heneka, Tim Luckett, Meera R. Agar, Suzanne K. Chambers, David C. Currow, Georgia Halkett, Domenica Disalvo, Ingrid Amgarth-Duff, Cleola Anderiesz, Jane L. Phillips   +10 more
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