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Clinical Characteristics of Parkinsonism in HTLV‐1‐Associated Myelopathy

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Human T‐lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV‐1)‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is the classic neurological manifestation of HTLV‐1 infection; however, this virus has also been associated with other neurological disorders. Concurrent parkinsonism is relatively rare and presents diagnostic challenges.
Mika Dozono   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efgartigimod Combined With Steroid Treatment for HAM/TSP: A Case Report

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive neurological disorder with limited treatment options. We report a 54‐year‐old female with decade‐long, progressive HAM/TSP, previously refractory to rituximab, who experienced worsening spastic paraparesis and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
Jiahui Zeng   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Exploring the Influence of Environment

open access: yes, 2018
The influence of environment on social entrepreneurship requires more concerted examination. This article contributes to emerging discussions in this area through consideration of social entrepreneurship in South Africa.
D. Littlewood, D. Holt
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Understanding Contributors of Resilience in Youth With Childhood‐Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Through a Socioecological Lens: A Mixed‐Methods Study

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to identify themes contributing to resilience in childhood‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE), distinguish between profiles of resilience, and examine how they relate to underlying themes and patient characteristics. Methods We conducted a mixed‐methods study of 21 patients with cSLE aged 11 to 19 years at a Canadian ...
Isabella Zaffino   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ageism in Rheumatology: The Health Care Professional's Perspective

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Ageism (age‐based stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination) is prevalent and linked to prolonged disability and reduced lifespan in older adults. Little is known about ageism within rheumatology. This study explores the health care professional's (HCP) perception of the care of older adults and how ageist attitudes or perspectives may impact
Aaron P. Smith   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Weevil Genus Rhamphus (Curculionidae, Curculioninae) in Southern Africa—Description of Thirteen New Species

open access: yesInsects
The southern African species of the genus Rhamphus Clairville, 1798, is herein revised for the first time. Fourteen species are recognized, 13 of which are new to science. The single known species was Rhamphus namibicus Korotyaev, 1994 (Namibia), whereas
Roberto Caldara, Michele Tedeschi
doaj   +1 more source

Stigma towards women requesting abortion and association with health facility staff facilitation and obstruction of abortion care in South Africa

open access: yesFrontiers in Global Women's Health, 2023
BackgroundAbortion stigma has been shown to influence provider attitudes around abortion and may decrease provider willingness to participate in abortion care, or lead some to obstruct care.
Abongile Jim   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recommendations for the Use of Disease‐Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs in Pregnancy and Reproductive Health for Patients With Rheumatic Disease: A Scoping Review

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Autoimmune rheumatic diseases commonly affect individuals of childbearing age, with historically increased adverse pregnancy outcomes in this group. The advent of disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) has fostered more suitable conditions for pregnancy; however, this is accompanied by challenges in ensuring safe use in reproductive ...
Athena Chin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

DESTINATION SOUTH AFRICA: ANALYSIS OF DESTINATION AWARENESS AND IMAGE BY INTERNATIONAL VISITORS [PDF]

open access: yesGeo Journal of Tourism and Geosites, 2019
International tourism is vital to South Africa’s economy and tourism industry. It accounts for 48% of the country’s tourism volume and 3% of GDP. It is important to establish the image that international visitors have of South Africa to safeguard the ...
René HAARHOFF, Bianca DE KLERK
doaj   +1 more source

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