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Effects of canagliflozin on amputation risk in type 2 diabetes: the CANVAS Program
Aims/hypothesisThe primary analysis of the Canagliflozin cardioVascular Assessment Study (CANVAS) Program showed canagliflozin to have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular and renal outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk ...
D. Matthews+12 more
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Motivations and barriers to prosthesis users participation in physical activity, exercise and sport : a review of the literature [PDF]
The UK will host the Paralympics in 2012 and the Commonwealth Games in 2014 showcasing the talents of elite athletes and aiming to inspire the population to become involved. However, low levels of physical activity (PA) are prevalent: only 40% of men and
Anthony McGarry+31 more
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The purpose of this study was to show the reference values of suitable performance for amputee soccer outfield players based on amputation level and playing position through field test and match analysis.
Hirofumi Maehana+4 more
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Background Black race has been shown to be a risk factor for amputation in peripheral artery disease (PAD); however, race has been argued to be a marker for socioeconomic status (SES) rather than true disparity.
S. Arya+7 more
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Agonist-antagonist myoneural interfaces in lower-limb amputation help preserve sensory feedback to the brain. Preserving proprioception Limb amputation disrupts sensorimotor signaling, impairing control of neuroprostheses. Srinivasan et al.
Shriya S. Srinivasan+6 more
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Microvascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation.
BACKGROUND The mechanism of adverse limb events associated with peripheral artery disease remains incompletely understood. We investigated whether microvascular disease is associated with amputation in a large cohort of veterans.
J. Beckman+13 more
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Developing core sets for persons following amputation based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a way to specify functioning [PDF]
Amputation is a common late stage sequel of peripheral vascular disease and diabetes or a sequel of accidental trauma, civil unrest and landmines. The functional impairments affect many facets of life including but not limited to: Mobility; activities of
Alarcos Cieza+52 more
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Risk Factors for Neuropathic Pain Following Major Upper Extremity Amputation
Background Active treatment (targeted muscle reinnervation [TMR] or regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces [RPNIs]) of the amputated nerve ends has gained momentum to mitigate neuropathic pain following amputation.
Jonathan Lans+5 more
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Pain in traumatic upper limb amputees in Sierra Leone. [PDF]
Data on 40 upper limb amputees (11 bilateral) with regard to stump pain, phantom sensation and phantom pain is presented. All the patients lost their limbs as a result of violent injuries intended to terrorise the population and were assessed 10-48 ...
Crombie, I K, Lacoux, P, Macrae, W A
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