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Therapeutic robots for post-stroke rehabilitation

Medical Review
Stroke is a prevalent, severe, and disabling health-care issue on a global scale, inevitably leading to motor and cognitive deficits. It has become one of the most significant challenges in China, resulting in substantial social and economic burdens.
Hong Ronghua, Li Bingyu, Bao Yunjun, Liu Lingyu, Jin Lingjing   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Employment Trajectories of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Factors Driving Transitions Between States

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) significantly impacts employment capacity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of burden of disease activity, damage, and treatment on employment outcomes and transitions in patients with SLE. Methods Using data from a single center, we analyzed employment transitions, adjusted mean disease activity ...
Javier Mencia‐Ledo, Zahi Touma, Laura Whittall Garcia, Dafna D. Gladman, Behdin Nowrouzi‐Kia   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The value of enterprise for disabled people [PDF]

, 2012
The focus of this paper is on the role of enterprise training among disabled people. The authors first review the literature, in particular comparing work on the theoretical benefits of enterprise training provision for disabled people with empirical ...
Anderson, Maggie, Galloway, Laura; id_orcid   +1 more
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CCR1 as a potential regulator of neutrophil-mediated pathogenesis in post-acute ischemic stroke: a multi-omics Mendelian randomization

Clinical Epigenetics
Background The genetic and immunological mechanisms underlying post-acute ischemic stroke (IS) remain incompletely understood, particularly those involving neutrophil-mediated inflammation.
Xiaoguang Zhang, Xuerui Xiang, Ruoyu Li, Jiehong Huang, Yi Yang, Hongkai Yao, Xining Ren, Liang Hu, Yunping Song, Lingjing Jin   +9 more
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Clinical Validation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)‐based Cartilage Segmentation Predicting Knee Replacement

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective For cartilage morphology to serve as a scalable endpoint in clinical trials, analyses should be performed automatically without human interaction. To clinically validate artificial intelligence (AI)‐based analysis, we studied cartilage loss from MRI prior to knee replacement.
Felix Eckstein, David J. Hunter, C. Kent Kwoh, Wolfgang Wirth   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study to explore the capacity of family and service providers to facilitate participation of disabled youth in accessing opportunities in skills development and employment in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape [PDF]

, 2013
Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.The study aimed to explore the capacity of family and service providers to facilitate the participation of disabled youth in accessing skills development and employment opportunities in rural areas ...
Ned-Matiwane, Lieketseng
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Psychoemotional disorders and burnout in nurses working in rehabilitation departments for patients with impaired neuromuscular, skeletal or movement-related functions

Сибирский научный медицинский журнал
Aim of the study was to assess the frequency of the symptoms of professional burnout, depression, anxiety and stress in nurses working in departments providing medical and rehabilitation services to patients with impaired functions of support and ...
O. I. Khokhlova, E. M. Vasilchenko, V. A. Versh, M. G. Zhestikova   +3 more
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A Feasibility Study of Microfinance for Chinese Disabled Farmers

Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation, 2007
The Chinese government supports development aid to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the form of microfinance. The nation’s Poverty Alleviation and Development Plan for PWDs (2001-2010) and the Eleventh Five-Year Plan for Rural Disabled Persons ...
Laura Pan Luo, Liu Lin
doaj   +1 more source

Facial Cosmetic Therapy Use Among Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: An Australian Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with numerous facial manifestations for which patients may engage in cosmetic therapies. It is unclear how patients with SSc use these therapies. This study sought to characterize patient engagement and experiences with cosmetic therapies for SSc‐related and non‐SSc–related facial changes.
Zachary Warren, Diane Apostolopoulos, Gene‐Siew Ngian, Amanda M. Saracino, Laura Ross, Nava Ferdowsi, Jennifer Walker, Cindy Hall, Kim Griggs, Susanna Proudman, Wendy Stevens, Joanne Sahhar   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Automated Hand Flexor Tendon–Thickness Measurement in Systemic Sclerosis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) can affect flexor tendons, contributing to hand function problems and reduced quality of life. Tendon changes are currently assessed with ultrasonography and measured manually, a time‐consuming process prone to interobserver variability.
Mark Greveling, Ties van het Erve, Yvette van de Berg, Simon Mastbergen, Julia Spierings   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source