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Genetic Association Studies in Lumbar Disk Degeneration: A Systematic Review

Global Spine Journal, 2012
Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most disabling conditions associated with substantial socioeconomic and health care consequences. LBP is associated with lumbar disk degeneration, which is mainly accounted for genetic predisposition.
P. J. Eskola, S. Lemmelä, P. K. Kjaer, S. Solovieva, M. Männikkö, N. Tommerup, A. Lind-Thomsen, K. Husgafvel-Pursiainen, K. M. Cheung, D. Chan, D. Samartzis, J. Karppinen   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

A qualitative approach to assessing work ability

, 2013
. Problem: We often need to be able to assess the extent to which individuals have or lack work ability. For this we need instruments. Most of the instruments available have flaws.
Tengland, Per-Anders, Tengland, Per-Anders,   +1 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Referring psychiatric patients to occupational health services for earlier return to work – a qualitative implementation study of barriers and facilitators

BMC Health Services Research
Background Mental disorders are a major public health challenge, and their prevalence is globally increasing. They substantially affect work ability, quality of life, and the number of years of disability.
Mikko Henriksson, Christina Tikka, Pirjo Juvonen-Posti, Marianna Virtanen, Tuula Oksanen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational self-efficacy and work engagement associated with work ability among an ageing work force : A cross-sectional study

, 2021
BACKGROUND: Occupational self-efficacy (OSE) is an appropriate adaption capability to react to continuous changes in work life today. While self-efficacy is an important component in work context, there is less knowledge regarding older workers' OSE ...
Rauhala, Auvo,, Nyman, Pia,, Fjellman-Wiklund, Anncristine,, Fagerström, Lisbeth,, Wallin, Stina,   +4 more
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Enteropathogenic E. coli shows delayed attachment and host response in human jejunum organoid‐derived monolayers compared to HeLa cells

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infects the human intestinal epithelium, resulting in severe illness and diarrhoea. In this study, we compared the infection of cancer‐derived cell lines with human organoid‐derived models of the small intestine. We observed a delayed in attachment, inflammation and cell death on primary cells, indicating that host ...
Mastura Neyazi, Pilar Samperio Ventayol, Natalie Burkard, Nicolas Schlegel, Carmen Aguilar, Sina Bartfeld   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of disturbed sleep on work ability and well-being among european nurses

, 2008
Aim: This study is aimed at assessing whether disturbed sleep predict impaired work ability and other psycho-physical work-related outcomes among European nurses working in different shift systems.
S. Sartori, G. Costa, D. Camerino, P.M. Conway   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Factors Associated To The Work Ability Among Brazilian Teachers

, 2015
The aim of this research was to evaluate the work ability of school teachers and its relation to health, individual characteristics and working conditions. A cross-sectional study with a sample of 258 teachers (fundamental education and high school) from
Monteiro I., Vedovato T.G.
core  

Psychometric properties of Work Ability Index in the light of comparative survey study

, 2005
This article is focused on psychometric properties of Work Ability Index. The authors have undertaken this task in order to check whether WAI may be considered as a reliable, valid and universal measurement of ability to work in the nursing profession ...
M. Widerszal Bazyl, P. Radkiewicz, the NEXT Study group, D. Camerino   +3 more
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