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The associations between sarcopenia risk, malnutrition, and mortality in adults admitted to an intensive care unit: A prospective, cohort study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Sarcopenia and malnutrition are associated with mortality, including in adults admitted to an intensive care unit. However, their relationships with each other and with intensive care unit mortality, independently, in mechanically ventilated adults are unclear.
Courtney Wedemire, Julie Jamieson, Nanette Ng, Bonnie Louie, Andra Finlay, Allison Hawkins, Rebekah Sandhu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Suitability of ‘Guidelines for Screening of Prosthetic Candidates: Lower Limb’ for the Eastern Cape, South Africa: A qualitative study

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2018
Background: Major lower limb amputation has a severe impact on functional mobility. Mobility can be salvaged with a prosthesis, but this is not always the best option. It is often difficult to decide whether to refer someone for a prosthesis or not.
Luphiwo L. Mduzana, Surona Visagie, Gubela Mji   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond conventional anthropometry: Muscle‐related indicators and muscle strength in adults with congenital heart disease: A retrospective study with a comparison group

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Anthropometric characteristics and muscle strength remain insufficiently characterized in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). The aim of the study was to characterize anthropometric indicators and muscle strength in hospitalized adults with CHD and examine differences according to cardiac lesion complexity. Exploratory comparisons with
Hyan Ribeiro Prudêncio de Sousa, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thromboprophylaxis in lower limb amputation surgery

Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
Abstract Background Lower limb amputation surgery is associated with a high risk of venous thromboembolism. There is evidence that pharmacological thromboprophylaxis is not widely prescribed to patients undergoing this type of procedure. Objectives To investigate the profile of the thromboprophylaxis practices of angiologists and vascular surgeons in
Monique Magnavita Borba da Fonseca Cerqueira, Marcos Arêas Marques, Alcides José Araújo Ribeiro, Daniel Mendes-Pinto, Suzanna Maria Viana Sanches   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Incidence of concussion in intercollegiate wheelchair basketball athletes

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Concussion surveillance in adaptive sports is essential for improving athlete safety and informing prevention strategies, yet existing data remain limited. To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal investigation of concussion incidence in athletes with disability across multiple seasons.
Alexander Kowalske, Lindsey Kim, Kristen Santiago, Xiaoyu Norman Pan, Stephen Urias, Donald Kasitinon   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between phantom limb complex and the level of amputation in lower limb amputee

Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2017
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the natural course of phantom limb complex without any treatment after lower limb amputation. Methods: The study design was consisted of a combination of retrospective review and cross-sectional interview.
Bayram Kelle, Erkan Kozanoğlu, Ömer Sunkar Biçer, İsmet Tan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hypovitaminosis D in acute inpatient cancer rehabilitation: Prevalence, predictors, and practical implications

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypovitaminosis D is associated with adverse health outcomes, including increased mortality in patients with cancer. Although vitamin D insufficiency (23%–72%) and deficiency (20%–71%) are common among patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation, their prevalence and predictors in cancer‐specific inpatient rehabilitation ...
Jegy M. Tennison, Minxing Chen, Areeba Hafeez, Ananya Krishnan, Sefia Khan, Rony Dev, Sonal Admane, Eduardo Bruera   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The German adaptation of the Amputee Body Image Scale and the importance of psychosocial adjustment to prosthesis use

Scientific Reports
Negative cognitions related to one’s own body, here referred to as body image disturbances (BID), are common after lower limb amputation and correlate with weak psychological functioning.
Robin Bekrater-Bodmann
doaj   +1 more source

Longitudinal improvements in comfort, mobility, and quality of life with adjustable‐volume prosthetic sockets

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The prosthetic socket is central to the comfort, function, and satisfaction for lower‐limb prosthesis users. Traditional fixed‐geometry sockets offer limited adjustability and sometimes fail to accommodate daily changes in residual limb volume or shape, leading to poor load distribution, discomfort, skin issues, and reduced quality ...
Dwiesha L. England, Phillip M. Stevens, Aolani M. Wheeler, Bretta L. Fylstra, Kathleen M. Carroll, Emily A. Steffensen, Todd J. Castleberry, Shane R. Wurdeman   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

ٍEfficacy of long-term outcomes of patients with war-related lower limb amputation

طب جانباز, 2010
Background and purpose: Limb loss is a phenomenon that induces disability in patient undergoing amputation. Amputation is needed in treatment of war related patients and most of amputees suffer of chronic amputation-related pain.
H. Haqiqi, R. Bye
doaj