Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Prevalence Projection in 2040: A Less Rare Disease
ABSTRACT Objective To project ALS prevalence across multiple countries through 2040, accounting for both population aging and increased survival. Methods Data from the Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta ALS register (PARALS) was used to estimate the trends in incidence and prevalence from 2005 to 2019. Survival trends over this period were also assessed.
Rosario Vasta +18 more
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Beyond Dialysis: Reshaping CKD Paradigms in Developing Nations
Dear Sir / Madam, Respected Editor, I am writing to bring attention to the critical need for increased research on conservative kidney management (CKM) in the context of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Muhammad Tayyab Ijaz, Namra Ijaz
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Equivalent variational approaches to biaxial liquid crystal dynamics
Within the framework of liquid crystal flows, the Qian & Sheng (QS) model for Q-tensor dynamics is compared to the Volovik & Kats (VK) theory of biaxial nematics by using Hamilton's variational principle.
Close, Alexander R. D., Tronci, Cesare
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma as conservative treatment in orthopaedics. a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the benefit of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in non-surgical orthopaedic procedures. Material and methods. We searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialized Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE
Cruciani, Mario +9 more
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Shared Genetic Effects and Antagonistic Pleiotropy Between Multiple Sclerosis and Common Cancers
ABSTRACT Objective Epidemiologic studies have reported inconsistent altered cancer risk in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Factors such as immune dysregulation, comorbidities, and disease‐modifying therapies may contribute to this variability.
Asli Buyukkurt +5 more
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Proposed treatment algorithm for hallux rigidus
This study performs a literature review on the treatment of hallux rigidus and proposes a treatment algorithm. This literature systematic review expanded a similar study conducted in 2014 by the authors and analyzed the levels of recommendation according
Mario Herrera-Perez +2 more
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Botulinum toxin therapy: functional silencing of salivary disorders. [PDF]
Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium. BTX therapy is a safe and effective treatment when used for functional silencing of the salivary glands in disorders such as sialoceles and salivary ...
Lovato, A +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Glioma recurrence severely impacts patient prognosis, with current treatments showing limited efficacy. Traditional methods struggle to analyze recurrence mechanisms due to challenges in assessing tumor heterogeneity, spatial dynamics, and gene networks.
Lei Qiu +10 more
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A multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial protocol to assess Traumeel injection vs dexamethasone injection in rotator cuff syndrome : the TRAumeel in ROtator cuff syndrome (TRARO) study protocol [PDF]
Background: Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom with a wide range of potential causes; however, the majority of conditions can be managed with conservative treatment.
Vanden Bossche, Luc, Vanderstraeten, Guy
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ABSTRACT Background SOX1 antibody‐positive paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) exhibit significant population‐specific clinical heterogeneity. While Western cohorts predominantly manifest Lambert‐Eaton myasthenic syndrome (65%–80%), comprehensive clinical characterization and treatment response data in Asian populations remain critically ...
Jin‐Long Ye +11 more
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