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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
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The use of electronic voting and peer assessment to encourage the development of higher order thinking skills in learners

, 2012
In the research reported here, electronic voting and peer assessment were used with 215 first year computer science and information technology undergraduates undertaking an electronic media design module.
Barker, Trevor, Bennett, Steve
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
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Performance Assessment and Its Significance

, 2018
The purpose of this paper is two-fold: It is discussed what the performance assessment (PA) itself should be under the new course of study (2017) and its significance in Japanese junior high schools, then arguing that PA can be a useful tool for making ...
廣江, 顕
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Effects of exercise on pulse wave velocity in hypertensive and prehypertensive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
BackgroundThis study aimed to examine the effects of exercise on pulse wave velocity (PWV) in hypertensive and prehypertensive patients.MethodsA comprehensive search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science, covering data up ...
Haoyu Xi, Haoyu Xi, Liwen Du, Gen Li, Shiyan Zhang, Xiang Li, Yuanyuan Lv, Yuanyuan Lv, Lin Feng, Lin Feng, Laikang Yu, Laikang Yu   +11 more
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Functional, motor, and sensory assessment instruments upon nerve repair in adult hands: systematic review of psychometric properties

Systematic Reviews, 2018
Background Outcome after nerve repair of the hand needs standardized psychometrically robust measures. We aimed to systematically review the psychometric properties of available functional, motor, and sensory assessment instruments after nerve repair ...
Marisa de Cássia Registro Fonseca, Valéria Meireles Carril Elui, Emily Lalone, Natália Claro da Silva, Rafael Inácio Barbosa, Alexandre Márcio Marcolino, Flávia Pessoni Faleiros Macedo Ricci, Joy C. MacDermid   +7 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gender differences in CAA performance in Oman: Is it part of the culture?

, 2011
This study investigated a number of factors that may affect Omani student performance on computerised tests and explored their attitudes and perception towards computer- assisted assessment (CAA).
Ricketts, Chris, Al-Hajri, Amina
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A Tactical Games Model lesson plan to teach net games skills in elementary school

Formazione & Insegnamento
The study aimed to assess the efficacy of two physical education approaches, Traditional Teaching (TT) and Tactical Games Model (TGM), on some fourth-grade classes over a 13-weeks period.
Antonella Quinto, Teresa Iona, Michele Barca, Francesco Sgrò   +3 more
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Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source