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Evaluation of patientrelated factors in heel pain
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2021 Objectives: To define the source and localization features of heel pain and to evaluate demographic features and laboratory findings of patients with heal pain.\r\nMethods: The study included 132 patients (101 females, 31 males; mean age 43.8 years ...
Mustafa Urguden +4 more
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Improper footwear has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for falls in older adults. Studies suggest that certain footwear characteristics can impair gait and balance, thereby increasing the risk of falls. However, the impact of footwear on gait and balance control may vary across research protocols.
Chi‐Hsien Chen +2 more
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Remaking State Power Through a Paraquat Ban in Malaysia
Journal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines the role of the state in its ability to enact environmental regulations. Specifically, this study investigates how Malaysian state actors changed, shifted and betrayed various, oftentimes competing interests to ban paraquat, an acutely toxic herbicide.
Caitlyn Sears
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Investigating the Relationship Between Sensory Processing, Pain and Toe Walking Gait: A Survey Study
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to examine sensory processing patterns, the frequency and impact of parent‐reported pain in children who toe walk across a range of diagnoses using validated caregiver‐report tools. Methods An online cross‐sectional survey was distributed internationally between July 2024 and March 2025.
Jack H. Donne +5 more
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Osteoporosis and Periodontitis: Two‐Way Epidemiological and Mechanistic Evidence
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This review investigates the main mechanistic pathways connecting local periodontitis to systemic osteoporosis. Seven interconnected mechanisms are identified. ABSTRACT Osteoporosis and periodontitis are highly prevalent, chronic inflammatory diseases that constitute a major global health burden.
Jia Chang +3 more
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Psychophysical changes after total sleep deprivation and experimental muscle pain
Journal of Sleep Research, Volume 34, Issue 2, April 2025.Summary Sleep disturbances exacerbate chronic pain, increase psychological load, and increase inflammation. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) mimics aspects of chronic pain, predominantly affecting peripheral pain mechanisms, while experimental sleep provocations have been shown to impact central pain mechanisms.
Emma Hertel +5 more
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Efficacy of heel lifts for lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review
Journal of Foot and Ankle ResearchIntroduction The objective of this systematic review is to determine the benefits and harms of heel lifts to any comparator for lower limb musculoskeletal conditions. Methods Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid AMED, Ovid EMCARE, CINAHL Plus and SPORTDiscus were searched
Jaryd Bourke +5 more
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Quality Improvement Intervention Decreases Pain and Adverse Events Due to Heel Lances in Infants
ChildrenBackground: Studies have investigated ways to reduce infants’ pain during heel lancing, but research on preventing adverse events is scarce. This study investigated whether or not the number of infants with normal comfort (>8 and ≤14), distress (≤4), and
Betty Noergaard +4 more
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