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Combined dorsal and ventral rhizotomy in non‐ambulatory individuals with mixed spastic bilateral cerebral palsy: A prospective registry analysis

open access: yesDevelopmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
This is the largest North American study of combined dorsal/ventral rhizotomy in non‐ambulatory, bilateral, mixed spastic–dyskinetic cerebral palsy (33 patients). Combined rhizotomy was safe, improved dystonia (Barry–Albright Dystonia Scale), spasticity (modified Ashworth scale), quality of life (Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with
Adam C. Glaser   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Disentangling the effect of brain insulin resistance on brain health (BIR‐BrainHealth): Rationale and study protocol

open access: yesDiabetic Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Insulin signalling in the brain is crucial for systemic metabolic regulation and cognitive function. In some individuals, these effects are reduced, a phenomenon referred to as brain insulin resistance (BIR). This condition may contribute to the elevated risk of cognitive decline and dementia in diabetes, yet its prevalence, mechanisms ...
Sabrina Wangler   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rhizotomy as a treatment for hypertonia, spasticity, and dystonia

open access: yes
Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Shashank Rajkumar, Jeffrey S. Raskin
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary catheters.

open access: yesNursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 2010
Sandifer, C.
core   +8 more sources

Managing External Urinary Catheters

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
This narrative review explores the use of external urinary catheters. These devices are available in various types and materials for male and female patients. The indications for the use of external urinary catheters include managing incontinence linked to overactive bladder and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.
Barbara Trautner
exaly   +3 more sources

Implementation of an external female urinary catheter as an alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter

American Journal of Infection Control, 2021
Until recently, there has been a lack of viable alternative to an indwelling urinary catheter for female patients that require precise urine output measurements. With the introduction of external female urinary catheters, we can now substitute this type of device for an indwelling urinary catheter in many patients, decreasing their risk of catheter ...
Curtis, Warren   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Care of urinary catheters

Nursing Older People, 1993
This article explores the nursing management techniques for this common invasive treatment. It relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Educational development and Reducing Risk.
openaire   +4 more sources

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