Beyond economic outcomes: Exploring the social contributions of skills training for persons with disabilities in South Africa. [PDF]
Olivier-Booysen JA, Sefotho MM.
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Investigation of Complement Activation and Cytokine Signatures in AQP4+ NMOSD, MOGAD, and MS
ABSTRACT Objective Aquaporin‐4‐IgG seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (AQP4+ NMOSD), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody‐associated disease (MOGAD), and multiple sclerosis (MS) are pathophysiologically distinct neuroinflammatory disorders. Complement activation is a major mechanism of injury in AQP4+ NMOSD, whereas its role in
Angeliki G. Filippatou +23 more
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Social exchange theory tenets and the employment of persons with disabilities in the Western Cape, South Africa. [PDF]
Charles WP, Beretu T.
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ABSTRACT Background Dysregulated lipid metabolism, which can affect remyelination and neural repair, has not been extensively investigated in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS). The goal was to examine whether dysregulated cholesterol metabolism was associated with disability in PMS. Methods The study sample comprised 53 Severe PMS patients (Expanded
Taylor R. Wicks +8 more
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"But they are hard work": A qualitative study of the perceptions of healthcare workers in providing care to persons with disabilities in Uganda. [PDF]
Menya A +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Minor strokes may be associated with early neurological deterioration (END) and disabilities. The objective was to investigate the role of serum glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in predicting END. Methods Data originated from a multicenter cohort study conducted prospectively.
Jie Zhou +45 more
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Navigating the adaptation of CBT for persons with disabilities in South Africa: An autoethnographic perspective. [PDF]
Kunutu R, Ntshangase S.
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Stage‐Specific Patterns of Imaging and Non‐Motor Biomarkers in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3
ABSTRACT Objective Advancements in disease‐modifying therapies for spinocerebellar ataxia Type 3 (SCA3) underscore the need for robust biomarkers to monitor disease progression and evaluate treatment efficacy. Although motor phenotypes have been well characterized, less is known about non‐motor and imaging‐based features across different disease stages.
Chun Li +17 more
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On the occasion of the 10th 'scaling with love' event to promote oral health for persons with disabilities. [PDF]
Min KM.
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ABSTRACT Background Biallelic FIG4 variants classically cause distinct conditions characterized by peripheral neuropathy (Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease type 4J) or skeletal dysplasia (Yunis‐Varón syndrome). However, central nervous system involvement is increasingly recognized. The prevalence and specific characteristics of movement disorders within FIG4‐
Andrea Gangfuß +22 more
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