Cultural challenges to secondary prevention: Implications for Saudi women [PDF]
Like other highly developed countries, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) are major health problems in Saudi Arabia. The aetiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden within the Saudi population is similar to Western ...
Clark, Robyn+3 more
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Sleep Matters: Exploring the Link Between Sleep Disturbances and Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective Fatigue is a prevalent and debilitating symptom for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although patients and rheumatologists often attribute fatigue to inflammation, other factors such as sleep disturbances are frequently overlooked. This study aims to explore the relationship between subjective (self‐reported) and objective (actigraphy
Natalia V. Chalupczak+12 more
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A Novel Cable-Driven Robotic Training Improves Locomotor Function in Individuals Post-Stroke [PDF]
A novel cable-driven robotic gait training system has been tested to improve the locomotor function in individuals post stroke. Seven subjects with chronic stroke were recruited to participate in this 6 weeks robot-assisted treadmill training paradigm. A
Hornby, T. George+5 more
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Objective Administrative claims are used to evaluate oral glucocorticoid use in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), despite limited evidence to support accuracy. We aimed to evaluate the performance of claims‐based algorithms for glucocorticoid use compared to self‐report in an RA population.
Beth I. Wallace+16 more
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Effect of Different Types of Physical Activity on Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults : Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
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Allan, Julia L+4 more
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Objective Imaging evidence of active sacroiliitis is important for diagnosis, classification, and monitoring of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). However, there is no consistent guidance on whether patients should temporarily stop nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Gareth T. Jones+10 more
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Peripheral Facial Paralysis: the Role of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation [PDF]
A paralisia facial periférica (PFP) resulta da lesão neuronal periférica do nervo facial (NF). Pode ser primária (Paralisia de Bell) ou secundária.
Matos, C
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Health professionals' perceptions of cultural influences on stroke experiences and rehabilitation in Kuwait [PDF]
This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2012 Informa UK Ltd.Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of health professionals who treat stroke patients in
Omu, O, Reynolds, F
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Time Trends and Predictors of Gout Remission Over 6 Years
Objective This study aims to describe the trends in remission rates over 6 years of follow‐up among people with gout taking urate‐lowering therapy (ULT) and to identify variables that predict remission. Methods A post hoc analysis was conducted using data from the Cardiovascular Safety of Febuxostat or Allopurinol in Patients with Gout (CARES) trial ...
Adwoa Dansoa Tabi‐Amponsah+5 more
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Music Maker – A Camera-based Music Making Tool for Physical Rehabilitation [PDF]
The therapeutic effects of playing music are being recognized increasingly in the field of rehabilitation medicine. People with physical disabilities, however, often do not have the motor dexterity needed to play an instrument.
Betke, Margrit+3 more
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