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Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultraviolet B Treatment of the Forearm Alters Supraspinal Nociceptive Processing

Pain Research and Management
Exposing the skin to high levels of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation induces an inflammatory response that upregulates local nociceptive processing; this, in turn, facilitates protective responses to limit further injury.
Peter D. Drummond, Lechi Vo, Matthew Carabetta   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Associations between frailty trajectories and frailty status and adverse outcomes in community‐dwelling older adults

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2022
Background The association between frailty and adverse outcomes has been clearly defined. Frailty is associated with age, but different frailty evolution patterns might determine the incidence of adverse outcomes at older ages.
Alejandro Álvarez‐Bustos, Jose Antonio Carnicero‐Carreño, Juan Luis Sanchez‐Sanchez, Francisco Javier Garcia‐Garcia, Cristina Alonso‐Bouzón, Leocadio Rodríguez‐Mañas   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A semantic-based cognitive training programme on everyday activities for older adults : a feasibility and acceptability study

, 2023
AIMS As individuals age, cognitive functions and memory naturally decline, affecting their ability to carry out daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, managing finances, and shopping.
Bissett, Michelle, Liu, Karen P. Y. (R17155), Tulliani, Nikki (R18504), Bye, Rosalind A. (R7363)   +3 more
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Pilot study protocol to inform a future longitudinal study of ageing using linked administrative data: Healthy AGeing in Scotland (HAGIS) [PDF]

, 2018
Introduction  Population ageing is a welcome testament to improvements in the social, economic and health circumstances over the life course. However, these successes necessitate that we understand more about the pathways of ageing to plan and cost ...
Alasdair Rutherford, Elaine Douglas, Rutherford, Alasdair C, Bell, David, Douglas, Elaine, David Bell   +5 more
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Post‐GWAS Polygenic Risk Score: Utility and Challenges

JBMR Plus, 2020
Over the past decade, through genome‐wide association studies, more than 300 genetic variants have been identified to be associated with either BMD or fracture risk.
Tuan V Nguyen, John A Eisman
doaj   +1 more source

Role of sarcopenia in the frailty transitions in older adults: a population‐based cohort study

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2022
Background Frailty and sarcopenia are age‐associated syndromes that have been associated with the risk of several adverse events, mainly functional decline and death, that usually coexist.
Alejandro Álvarez‐Bustos, Jose Antonio Carnicero‐Carreño, Betty Davies, Francisco Javier Garcia‐Garcia, Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Leocadio Rodríguez‐Mañas, Cristina Alonso‐Bouzón   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of cognitive remediation on activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia : a systematic review and meta-analysis

, 2023
AIMS Inpatient falls are common adverse events in hospitals, particularly among older adults who are at high risk. The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of falls in elderly inpatients and investigate the factors ...
Bissett, Michelle, Liu, Karen P. Y. (R17155), Tulliani, Nikki (R18504), Bye, Rosalind A. (R7363)   +3 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source