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Objective Obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2, is a risk factor for functional limitations in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, function varies among such individuals. Our objective was to evaluate the implications of obesity subtypes on longitudinal patterns of physical functioning in people with or at risk for knee OA ...
Kristine Godziuk +7 more
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease defined by immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Despite advances in care, major complications such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and myocardial involvement remain the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Cristiana Sieiro Santos +2 more
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on symptom change and exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Zuan Zhang +3 more
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Pulmonary rehabilitation in Switzerland
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a form of therapy for patients with chronic lung disease that is evidence based, which ameliorates performance and endurance of the patient and improves quality of life significantly. Pulmonary rehabilitation also diminishes the amount of hospitalisations and the duration of stay in hospitals. It can improve capacity of work
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Management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: a state of the art review [PDF]
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important events in the natural history of this prevalent and devastating condition. This review provides a concise, state of the art summary on prevention and management of exacerbations.
Hurst, JR +5 more
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Discordance Between Patient and Physician Global Assessments in Early Systemic Sclerosis
Objective This study aims to identify factors associated with patient global assessment (PtGA) and physician global assessment (PhGA) and discordance between them in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Methods Data from adults with early SSc (<5 years) from the Collaborative National Quality and Efficacy Registry were included.
Ellen Romich +35 more
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Differences in Response to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. [PDF]
Background: The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are well recognized. However, whether individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) benefit is less clear.
Senjyu, H. +17 more
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Objective We characterized emergency department (ED) gout visits and identified patient characteristics and health services patterns contributing to ED presentations. Methods We conducted a population‐based study of ED gout visits in Ontario, Canada, between 2014 and 2023.
Timothy S. H. Kwok +7 more
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The study assessed the influence of pulmonary rehabilitation on the parameters of spirometric examination and the quality of life of a patient with bronchial asthma staying in a pulmonary rehabilitation ward.
Anna Złotnik +5 more
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Emerging models of pulmonary rehabilitation
The evidence to support conventional PR in the management of COPD is well-described, but problems exist. Emerging programme models have the potential to address barriers to access and participation.
Nolan, CM, Hanssen, H
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