Differences in the global exposure, mortality and disability of low bone mineral density between men and women: the underestimated burden in men [PDF]
, 2023 Binxiang Zhu +5 more
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Frailty Exacerbates Disability in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background To evaluate frailty in severe progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods This prospective, cross‐sectional, multicenter study enrolled a late severe PMS group requiring skilled nursing (n = 53) and an age, sex, and disease duration‐matched control PMS group (n = 53).
Taylor R. Wicks +10 more
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Entrepreneurship: A Flexible Route To Economic Independence For People With DIsabilities [PDF]
, 2005 [Excerpt] In recent years, changes in the global marketplace have significantly altered the character of the nation’s workforce. Trends such as downsizing, increased use of contingent, contract and temporary employees, and new ways of delivering goods ...
Office of Disability Employment Policy
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Microanalysis of Daily Living Skills in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder without an intellectual disability [PDF]
, 2022 Meredith Glover +3 more
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Health‐Related Quality of Life in Rare Forms of Childhood‐Onset Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We assessed health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in 80 children with rare hereditary spastic paraplegias using the Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities and clinician‐reported outcomes. HRQoL was consistently reduced, particularly in relation to motor, autonomic, and bulbar symptoms.
Henri J. D. Schmidt +11 more
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Journal of Disability ResearchParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a deficit of dopamine in the brain. This condition has the potential to impact individuals of advanced age.
Abdullah H. Al-Nefaie +2 more
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Employment Laws: Disability and Discrimination [PDF]
, 2005 [Excerpt] There are five important federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment and the job application process: ■ The Americans with Disabilities Act ■ The Rehabilitation Act ■ The Workforce Investment Act ...
Office of Disability Employment Policy
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An intellectual disability-related MED23 mutation dysregulates gene expression by altering chromatin conformation and enhancer activities [PDF]
, 2023 Yenan Yang +8 more
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Real‐World Investigation of Satralizumab in Patients With Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disease
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Satralizumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin‐6 receptor, has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). However, its real‐world effectiveness and safety compared to conventional immunosuppressive therapies remain uncertain.
Li‐Tsung Lin +2 more
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