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Balance Disorders in Young and Middle‐Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001–2004 and 2021–2023

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study presents nationally‐representative estimates from two health exam surveys, NHANES 2001–2004 and 2021–2023. In the two decades between test periods, scores on the modified Romberg screening test for balance function demonstrated significantly better age‐specific performance in 2021–2023.
Howard J. Hoffman, Diana E. Fisher, Anne E. Hogan, Helen S. Cohen, Gregory A. Flamme, Christa L. Themann, Chuan‐Ming Li, Bryan K. Ward, Charles C. Della Santina   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modified Gritti–Stokes amputation: tips and tricks

EFORT Open Reviews
Major amputations of the lower extremity may be required after trauma and a variety of underlying diseases such as peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and malignancies.
Laura Walthert, Michael Ris, Kevin Moerenhout, Sébastien Déglise, Pietro Giovanni Di Summa, Sylvain Steinmetz   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The associations between sarcopenia risk, malnutrition, and mortality in adults admitted to an intensive care unit: A prospective, cohort study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sarcopenia and malnutrition are associated with mortality, including in adults admitted to an intensive care unit. However, their relationships with each other and with intensive care unit mortality, independently, in mechanically ventilated adults are unclear.
Courtney Wedemire, Julie Jamieson, Nanette Ng, Bonnie Louie, Andra Finlay, Allison Hawkins, Rebekah Sandhu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence of concussion in intercollegiate wheelchair basketball athletes

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Concussion surveillance in adaptive sports is essential for improving athlete safety and informing prevention strategies, yet existing data remain limited. To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal investigation of concussion incidence in athletes with disability across multiple seasons.
Alexander Kowalske, Lindsey Kim, Kristen Santiago, Xiaoyu Norman Pan, Stephen Urias, Donald Kasitinon   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amputation kit knives

This American Civil War-era field amputation kit is housed in a rosewood case with a brass plate on the lid stamped with the name “Elmer David Charland M.D.” The box has brass corner plates and a brass key lock with key.
H. G. Kern (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Simultaneous Forequarter Amputation And Radical Mastectomy For Metastatic Breast Carcinoma In A Male Patient: A Case Report

, 2011
Although the majority of forequarter amputations are performed for high-grade bone and soft tissue sarcomas or extensive osteomyelitis of the upper extremity, this radical operation may also be indicated for the curative treatment of recurrent breast ...
Ayvaz, Mehmet, Mermerkaya, Musa Ugur, Acaroglu, Rifat Emre, Yilgor, Caglar, Konan, Ali, Sonmez, Erhan   +5 more
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Hypovitaminosis D in acute inpatient cancer rehabilitation: Prevalence, predictors, and practical implications

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypovitaminosis D is associated with adverse health outcomes, including increased mortality in patients with cancer. Although vitamin D insufficiency (23%–72%) and deficiency (20%–71%) are common among patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation, their prevalence and predictors in cancer‐specific inpatient rehabilitation ...
Jegy M. Tennison, Minxing Chen, Areeba Hafeez, Ananya Krishnan, Sefia Khan, Rony Dev, Sonal Admane, Eduardo Bruera   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy analysis of early incision and drainage on necrotizing fasciitis, a retrospective study

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening infectious disease, and extensive debridement, as the primary surgical approach, poses significant risks for advanced-stage patients. Early incision and drainage is a common treatment for soft tissue
Zixin Chai, Dachun Chen, Yuchen Fan, Lu Wang, Xiang Li, Fengqin Miao, Zexin Chen, Shaolei Ma, Fangfang Guo   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Design Specifications Template for Wearable Haptic Interfaces: A Case Study for Robotic Gripper Applications

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wearable haptic interfaces are increasingly important for enhancing human robot collaboration, particularly in decision critical tasks that require intuitive and reliable interaction. Despite advances in wearable systems, existing designs often lack a structured framework that systematically integrates sensing, actuation, control, and user ...
Amr M. El‐Sayed
wiley   +1 more source

Revolutionary War Surgical Tools

, 2018
Surgery to remove bullets was unbearably painful without anesthesia. In addition, the absence of antibiotics to treat infected wounds and the inability to repair shattered bones often made amputation necessary.
Beards, Daniel E.
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