Abstract Background Arterial stiffness is a crucial factor in determining an increase in systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure and can also predict the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between arterial stiffness and future CVD.
Susan Darroudi +10 more
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Factors Influencing Occupation-Based Practice in Physical Dysfunction: Perspectives of Thai Occupational Therapists. [PDF]
Tupsai P, Munkhetvit P, Kaunnil A.
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A prospective natural history study protocol for clinical trial readiness in synaptic disorders
Abstract Objective STXBP1‐related disorder (STXBP1‐RD) and SYNGAP1‐related disorder (SYNGAP1‐RD) are two common genetic synaptopathies that are associated with epilepsy, developmental delay, intellectual developmental disorder, and behavioral problems.
Jillian L. McKee +38 more
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Exploring Occupational Therapists' Sleep Intervention Approaches and Perspectives for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Malaysian Qualitative Study. [PDF]
Abu Bakar MRR +3 more
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Enhancing quality of mental health service for veterans with seizures
Abstract Psychiatric disorders are commonly identified in people with seizures (PWS). Comorbid mood, anxiety, and trauma‐ and stressor‐related disorders are highly prevalent and not consistently recognized or treated promptly. Veterans with seizures are particularly vulnerable to neuropsychiatric comorbidities, including a higher prevalence of ...
Maria Raquel Lopez +6 more
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Reliability of Ultrasound Muscle Assessment in People With Critical Illness Performed by Occupational Therapy Students and Occupational Therapists. [PDF]
Barbosa FDS +3 more
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Cumulative electroconvulsive therapy sessions and focal epilepsy: A nationwide cohort study in Japan
Abstract Objective Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is widely used for severe psychiatric disorders, yet concerns remain regarding possible epileptogenic effects associated with prolonged or repeated exposure. We examined the association between cumulative ECT sessions and focal epilepsy in a nationwide Japanese cohort.
Masahiro Hata +4 more
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Use of physical activity by occupational therapists and speech-language therapists in KwaZulu-Natal. [PDF]
Makaula O, Msomi NL, Ross AJ.
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Prepare, don't scare: Rethinking cognitive readiness before epilepsy surgery
Abstract Epilepsy surgery is an effective but underutilized treatment for drug‐resistant epilepsy, and concerns about postsurgical cognitive change are a prominent barrier. Refinements in surgical technique can reduce cognitive impact, but cognitive change cannot always be avoided, and approaches carrying lower cognitive risk are often less effective ...
Kayela Arrotta +3 more
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