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The Libyan civil conflict : selected case series of orthopaedic trauma managed in Malta in 2014 [PDF]

, 2015
Aim: The purpose of this series of cases was to analyse our management of orthopaedic trauma casualties in the Libyan civil war crisis in the European summer of 2014. We looked at both damage control orthopaedics and for case variety of war trauma at a
Borg, Joseph N., Mifsud, Max, Mizzi, Colin, Ng, Colin   +3 more
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Peptide RL‐QN15 Regulates Functions of Epidermal Stem Cells to Accelerate Skin Wound Regeneration via the FZD8/β‐Catenin Axis

Exploration, EarlyView.
Amphibian‐derived peptide RL‐QN15 activates the Wnt/β‐catenin signaling pathway by interacting with the FZD8 membrane receptor, promoting epidermal stem cells proliferation, migration, stemness, and EMT processes, thus promoting skin wound healing.
Yuansheng Li, Qiuye Jia, Naixin Liu, Saige Yin, Junyuan Wang, Yujing Ding, Yuliu Yang, Ying Peng, Zeqiong Ru, Shaoyang Zhang, Bu'er Qi, Jun Sun, Li He, Ying Wang, Kun Guo, Xinwang Yang   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Osseointegrated prostheses for rehabilitation following amputation : The pioneering Swedish model. [PDF]

, 2017
The direct attachment of osseointegrated (OI) prostheses to the skeleton avoids the inherent problems of socket suspension. It also provides physiological weight bearing, improved range of motion in the proximal joint, as well as osseoperceptive sensory ...
Brånemark, Rickard, Li, Yan
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Balance Disorders in Young and Middle‐Aged Adults: NHANES, 2001–2004 and 2021–2023

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study presents nationally‐representative estimates from two health exam surveys, NHANES 2001–2004 and 2021–2023. In the two decades between test periods, scores on the modified Romberg screening test for balance function demonstrated significantly better age‐specific performance in 2021–2023.
Howard J. Hoffman, Diana E. Fisher, Anne E. Hogan, Helen S. Cohen, Gregory A. Flamme, Christa L. Themann, Chuan‐Ming Li, Bryan K. Ward, Charles C. Della Santina   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mental Health and Corresponding Interventions for Persons With Physical Disabilities: A Scoping Review

Medicine Advances, EarlyView.
This scoping review of 33 studies maps the landscape of mental health in persons with physical disabilities. It finds a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other psychological problems, but highlights significant heterogeneity across studies in sample size, measurement, and representativeness.
Hui Li, Mengqian Li, Hongguang Chen, Xueting Bai, Qi Qiu, Nanqi Fan, Xin Wu, Xing Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diabetic foot disease and oedema [PDF]

, 2013
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common and disabling, giving rise to significant morbidity and mortality as well as worldwide socioeconomic problems. Despite treatment, DFUs readily become chronic wounds and may lead to major lower limb amputations.
Ho, TK, Leigh, RD, Tsui, J
core   +1 more source

Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition as a predictor of mortality and prolonged hospitalization in emergency department patients: A prospective cohort study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Early diagnosis of malnutrition is essential for rapid decision‐making regarding nutrition care to improve patient outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition using the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria and to assess the association of GLIM with 1‐year mortality and length of hospital ...
Renata Wolf, Larissa Farinha Maffini, Johnny Galhano dos Santos, Camila Saueressig, Valesca Dall'Alba   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phantom pain [PDF]

, 2016
Almost anyone with a limb amputation experiences phantom sensations. Moreover, the majority of amputees experience pain. This phenomenon is known as ‘Phantom pain’ and is described as the pain felt from a body part, usually a limb, which is no longer ...
Duca, Kristina, Muscat, Richard
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Creating adjusted scores targeting mobility empowerment (CASTLE 2): Using response probabilities to expand interpretation of prosthetic limb users survey of mobility (PLUS‐M) scores for individuals with lower limb amputation

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Prosthetists and other rehabilitation specialists often need to identify which aspects of mobility should be prioritized in order to make meaningful changes in a patient's health outcomes. By comparing a patient's responses on the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS‐M) to predicted responses, clinicians can identify areas
Bretta L. Fylstra, Brian J. Hafner, Sophia Saenz, Shane R. Wurdeman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk of Heart Disease in Patients With Amputation: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background Amputation confers disabilities upon patients and is linked to substantial morbidity and death attributed to heart disease. While some studies have focused on traumatic amputees in veterans, few studies have focused on traumatic amputees ...
Hea Lim Choi, Jung Eun Yoo, Miso Kim, Bongsung Kim, Junhee Park, Won Hyuk Chang, Heesun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Dong Wook Shin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source