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Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility of Using Accelerometer Measurements to Assess Habitual Physical Activity in Rural Heart Failure Patients

Geriatrics, 2017
(1) Background: Physical inactivity is prevalent in rural heart failure (HF) patients. To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving physical activity (PA), we need an accurate, reliable PA assessment tool that is feasible and ...
Lufei Young, Melody Hertzog, Susan Barnason   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Successful Use of a 5G-Based Robot-Assisted Remote Ultrasound System in a Care Center for Disabled Patients in Rural China

Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
BackgroundDisability has become a global population health challenge. Due to difficulties in self-care or independent living, patients with disability mainly live in community-based care centers or institutions for long-term care.
Hui-hui Chai, Rui-zhong Ye, Lin-fei Xiong, Zi-ning Xu, Xuan Chen, Li-juan Xu, Xin Hu, Lian-feng Jiang, Cheng-zhong Peng, Cheng-zhong Peng, Cheng-zhong Peng   +10 more
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Factors Associated With Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Among People Meeting Criteria: Results From UK Biobank

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM) is challenging due to the absence of definitive biomarkers, numerous overlapping comorbidities, and its reliance on patient‐reported symptoms. Discrepancies between diagnostic criteria and clinical practice imply the possibility of diagnostic biases, complicating timely and accurate identification.
Sung‐A Kim, Gary J. Macfarlane, Marcus J. Beasley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complications and management in Descemet′s stripping endothelial keratoplasty: Analysis of consecutive 430 cases

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Purpose: To analyze the complications and their managements in Descemet′s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) in consecutive 430 cases by single surgeon in a tertiary eye hospital.
Samar K Basak, Soham Basak
doaj   +1 more source

Extending Service Beyond Active Duty: Generalizability of Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Conducted Among U.S. Veterans

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Biomedical research involving United States Veterans continues to advance healthcare beyond the Veterans Health Administration. This is particularly true in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), where Veteran‐centric research has uncovered novel insights into pathogenesis, risk factors, and disease manifestations, informing clinical care and research across both ...
Austin M. Wheeler, Joshua F. Baker, Jennifer L. Barton, Maria I. Danila, Tate M. Johnson, Kamini Kuchinad, Kaleb Michaud, Amir A. Razmjou, J. Steuart Richards, Namrata Singh, Isaac D. Smith, Katherine D. Wysham, Grant W. Cannon, Bryant R. England, Amy Joseph, Deana Lazaro, Katherine P. Liao, Courtney Loecker, Andreas Reimold, Beth I. Wallace, Ted R. Mikuls   +20 more
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Experiences and Functional Health Outcomes Associated with a Walking Football Program in Rural Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Sports
Background: This pilot study aimed to investigate the experiences of participating in a brief walking football intervention among rural older adults and explore the functional health outcomes of participation.
Stephen Cousins, Kylie McIntyre, Philip Lyristakis, Keanu Padula, Jane McCaig, Brett Gordon   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes In Rural Affinity Among Rural Medical Students As They Experience Education In An Urb

Marshall Journal of Medicine, 2017
Introduction The maldistribution of physicians in the United States has led to a shortage of healthcare providers in rural areas and rural patients being underserved.
William J. Crump, Craig H. Ziegle, Leslee J. Martin, R. Steve Fricker , M. Ann Shaw, Alllison M. Crump, Susan Sawning   +6 more
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Structural Power Composites Based on High Mass Loading Zn‐Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors with Metal Mesh Current Collectors and Aramid Nanofiber/Glass Fiber Composite Electrolytes

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A multifunctional structural power composite is developed by integrating high‐mass‐loading Zn‐ion hybrid supercapacitors with metal mesh current collectors and aramid nanofiber‐based composite electrolytes, enabling simultaneous load‐bearing capability and enhanced areal energy storage.
Yuseung Choi, Gilyong Shin, Hoyeon Lee, Eun Jae Nam, Byeong Jun So, Sungryul Yun, Fu‐Kuo Chang, Jei Gyeong Jeon, Tae June Kang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Primary prevention of snakebite envenoming in resource-limited settings: A narrative review

Environmental Disease, 2019
Background: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that accounts for preventable morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-limited settings.
Godpower Chinedu Michael, Ibrahim Aliyu, Bukar Alhaji Grema   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source