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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534980/the-assessment-of-sf-36-survey-for-quality-of-life-measurement-after-radical-cystectomy-for-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer-a-systematic-review
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REVIEW
Vlad Barbos, Bogdan Feciche, Silviu Latcu, Alexei Croitor, Vlad Dema, Razvan Bardan, Flaviu Ionut Faur, Tudor Mateescu, Dorin Novacescu, Gherle Bogdan, Alin Adrian Cumpanas
This study presents a systematic review of the literature on individuals' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), utilizing the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) as a primary assessment tool. The review was designed as an exhaustive literature search across three major databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Embase up to December 2023, using the PRISMA guidelines. The selection process refined 2281 identified articles down to 11 studies meeting our inclusion criteria...
March 16, 2024: Diseases (Basel)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532422/cost-effectiveness-and-cost-utility-of-the-ball-and-socket-trapeziometacarpal-prosthesis-compared-to-trapeziectomy-and-ligament-reconstruction-study-protocol-for-a-randomized-controlled-clinical-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Serafín Lirola-Palmero, Guillem Salva-Coll, Aina María Yáñez-Juan, Eduardo Sánchez-Iriso
BACKGROUND: Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and weakness during thumb pinch leading to disability. There is no consensus about the best surgical treatment in unresponsive cases. The treatment is associated with costs and the recovery may take up to 1 year after surgery depending on the procedure. No randomized controlled trials have been conducted comparing ball and socket TMC prosthesis to trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction. METHODS: A randomized, blinded, parallel-group superiority clinical trial comparing trapeziectomy with abductor pollicis longus (APL) arthroplasty and prosthetic replacement with Maïa® prosthesis...
March 27, 2024: Trials
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38531564/investigation-of-renal-perfusion-and-pathological-changes-in-patients-with-acute-kidney-disease-and-tubulointerstitial-nephritis-using-intravoxel-incoherent-motion-and-arterial-spin-labelling-mri-a-prospective-observational-study-protocol
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jiajia Liu, Rui Wang, Jianxing Qiu, Tao Su
INTRODUCTION: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a critical condition with a complex aetiology and different outcomes, where haemodynamic dysfunction, renal hypoperfusion and inflammation serve as key contributors to its development and progression. Early and accurate diagnosis is vital for initiating targeted treatments like fluid resuscitation, vasoactive agents or steroid therapy, which are essential for improving patient outcomes. Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI assesses both capillary perfusion and tissue water diffusion, while arterial spin labelling (ASL) MRI measures renal blood flow without the need for contrast...
March 25, 2024: BMJ Open
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38529909/long-term-outcomes-of-pediatric-traumatic-brain-injury-following-inpatient-rehabilitation
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Timothy C Horn, Jennifer P Lundine, Tyler A Busch, Rebekah A Benkart, H Gerry Taylor, Christine H Koterba
OBJECTIVE: Assess residual disability in youth with traumatic brain injury (TBI) treated in a pediatric inpatient rehabilitation unit and examine associations of disability with inpatient status and measures of concurrent functioning. SETTING: Large, urban, quaternary care children's hospital in the Midwestern United States. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-five youth aged 6 to 18 years treated in an inpatient rehabilitation unit for mild-complicated to severe TBI at a minimum of 12 months postdischarge (mean = 3...
March 2024: Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38529606/comparative-outcomes-of-intravenous-intranasal-and-intracerebroventricular-transplantation-of-human-neural-stem-cells-in-mice-model-of-ischemic-stroke
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mengze Zhang, Yaying Song, Chong Xie, Yangtai Guan
BACKGROUND: Transplantation of neural stem cells improves ischemic stroke outcomes in rodent models and is currently in the clinical test stage. However, the optimal delivery route to achieve improved efficacy remains undetermined. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate three more clinically feasible delivery routes: intravenous (IV), intranasal (IN), and intracerebroventricular (ICV). We compared the therapeutic efficacies of the three routes of transplanting human neural stem cells (hNSCs) into mice with permanent middle cerebral artery obstruction (pMCAO)...
March 25, 2024: Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38527155/a-literature-review-of-outcome-and-treatment-options-after-acquired-brain-injury-suggestions-for-adult-offenders-using-knowledge-from-the-general-population
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Esther Q J de Geus, Maarten V Milders, Joan E van Horn, Frank A Jonker, Thijs Fassaert, Juliette C Hutten, Femke Kuipers, Christel Grimbergen, Siri D S Noordermeer
BACKGROUND: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a major health problem, often with negative effects on behaviour and mental health as well as cognition. Prevalence of ABI is exceptionally high among offenders and increases their re-offending risk. Information on risk factors for ABI and its outcomes among offenders that could guide effective treatment for them is, nevertheless, scarce and dispersed. However, there is a more substantial literature about the general population that could inform work with brain-injured offenders, especially when selecting for samples or subgroups with similar relevant characteristics, such as lower socio-economic status (SES), pre-injury lower tested intelligence score (<85) and pre-injury mental health problems...
March 25, 2024: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health: CBMH
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38526926/the-2023-ao-spine-praxis-guidelines-in-acute-spinal-cord-injury-what-have-we-learned-what-are-the-critical-knowledge-gaps-and-barriers-to-implementation
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Michael G Fehlings, Ali Moghaddamjou, Nathan Evaniew, Lindsay A Tetreault, Mohammed Ali Alvi, Andrea C Skelly, Brian K Kwon
STUDY DESIGN: Narrative summary of the 2023 AO Spine-Praxis clinical practice guidelines for management in acute spinal cord injury (SCI). OBJECTIVES: The objective of this article is to summarize the key findings of the clinical practice guidelines for the optimal management of traumatic and intraoperative SCI (ISCI). This article will also highlight potential knowledge translation opportunities for each recommendation and discuss important knowledge gaps and areas of future research...
March 2024: Global Spine Journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38526293/endari-treatment-ameliorates-sickle-cell-related-disruption-in-intestinal-barrier-functions-and-is-associated-with-prolonged-survival-in-sickle-cell-mice
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Elio Haroun, Seah H Lim, Dibyendu Dutta
BACKGROUND: Endari (L-glutamine) is a conditional amino acid that reduces the frequency of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in sickle cell disease (SCD). AIM: To investigate whether Endari could ameliorate intestinal barrier function and improve survival outcomes in SCD. METHODS: We treated female Townes SCD mice with Endari and evaluated their intestinal barrier functions by measuring the recovery of orally administered fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-conjugated dextran 4 kDa in serum, and serum intestinal fatty acid binding proteins (iFABP) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) concentrations by ELISA...
December 2024: Hematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38525931/laparoscopic-or-open-abdominal-surgery-with-thoracotomy-for-patients-with-oesophageal-cancer-romio-randomized-clinical-trial
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
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OBJECTIVE: This study investigated if hybrid oesophagectomy with minimally invasive gastric mobilization and thoracotomy enabled faster recovery than open surgery. METHODS: In eight UK centres, this pragmatic RCT recruited patients for oesophagectomy to treat localized cancer. Participants were randomly allocated to hybrid or open surgery, stratified by centre and receipt of neoadjuvant treatment. Large dressings aimed to mask patients to their allocation for six days post-surgery...
March 2, 2024: British Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38524515/significant-risk-factors-for-intensive-care-unit-acquired-weakness-a-processing-strategy-based-on-repeated-machine-learning
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ling Wang, Deng-Yan Long
BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a common complication that significantly impacts the patient's recovery process, even leading to adverse outcomes. Currently, there is a lack of effective preventive measures. AIM: To identify significant risk factors for ICU-AW through iterative machine learning techniques and offer recommendations for its prevention and treatment. METHODS: Patients were categorized into ICU-AW and non-ICU-AW groups on the 14th day post-ICU admission...
March 6, 2024: World Journal of Clinical Cases
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38520548/improved-patient-reported-outcomes-with-the-direct-anterior-approach-versus-the-posterior-approach-for-total-hip-arthroplasty-in-the-early-post-operative-period
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Omar Sarhan, Martinus Megalla, Nareena Imam, Anna N Ren, Roberta E Redfern, Gregg R Klein
BACKGROUND: Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) with the direct anterior approach (DAA) may experience faster recovery but may also have better baseline health than those who undergo THA with the posterior approach (PA). This study aimed to compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) between the DAA and PA while controlling for baseline factors. METHODS: This is a secondary data analysis from a prospective cohort study of patients utilizing a smartphone-based care management platform following THA...
March 23, 2024: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38520158/social-determinants-of-health-and-covid-19-recovery-after-inpatient-rehabilitation
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Hannah Martin, Christopher Lewis, Sean Dreyer, Juliana Couri, Sanchita Sen, Prakash Jayabalan
BACKGROUND: Neighborhoods with more social determinants of health (SDOH) risk factors have higher rates of infectivity, morbidity, and mortality from COVID-19. Patients with severe COVID-19 infection can have long-term functional deficits leading to lower quality of life (QoL) and independence measures. Research shows that these patients benefit greatly from inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) admission, but there remains a lack of studies investigating long-term benefits of rehabilitation once patients are returned to their home environment...
March 23, 2024: PM & R: the Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38519570/advanced-facial-rejuvenation-synergistic-effects-of-lower-blepharoplasty-and-ultrasound-guided-mid-face-lift-using-polydioxanone-pdo-threads
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jun Ho Park, Ji Won Jeong, Ji-Ung Park
BACKGROUND: Traditional facial aging surgeries have risks and extended recovery times, leading to a demand for minimally invasive alternatives. PDO (polydioxanone) threads, which are absorbable sutures that stimulate collagen production and tissue contraction, offer improved aesthetic outcomes. This paper evaluates the combined use of PDO thread mid-cheek lift and lower blepharoplasty for facial rejuvenation. METHODS: This retrospective study compared outcomes in patients undergoing lower blepharoplasty combined with a mid-face lift using PDO threads versus those undergoing only lower blepharoplasty...
March 22, 2024: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38518959/outcomes-of-image-free-robotic-assisted-total-knee-arthroplasty-in-patients-who-have-valgus-knee-deformities
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Alaka Gorur, Natalia Czerwonka, Mouhanad M El-Othmani, Michael B Held, Alexander L Neuwirth, Jeffrey A Geller
BACKGROUND: Valgus knee deformities pose a unique challenge in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to the complexity of achieving ligamentous balance and satisfactory alignment compared to varus or neutral deformities. Robotic-assisted (RA) TKA could aid in achieving improved component alignment and balance. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated a matched cohort of patients to compare image-free RA-TKA (n = 44) versus conventional manual (CM) TKA (n = 30) techniques in patients who have valgus deformity of 5 to 15 degrees, including radiographic and patient-reported outcomes measures (PROM) over a 3-year period...
March 20, 2024: Journal of Arthroplasty
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38518478/a-systematic-review-of-dramatherapy-interventions-used-to-support-adults-with-psychosis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Eleanor Melvin, Marissa Green, Eleanor Keiller, Caroline Parmar, Jane Bourne
BACKGROUND: Psychiatric treatment of psychosis often comprises therapeutic and psychotropic combinations. Dramatherapy is often utilised in health services with this population, particularly when clients struggle to engage with talking therapies because of complex presentations, experience preverbal trauma, neurodiversity challenges and/or communication difficulties. Dramatherapy as a therapeutic intervention is recognised by health regulating bodies but as yet has not yet been systematically reviewed...
March 21, 2024: Schizophrenia Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38518154/percutaneous-nephrolithotomy-versus-open-surgery-in-the-treatment-of-urinary-calculi
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ruipeng Tang, Zhengjin Yi, Yong Wang, Li Wan, Xiangyu Liu, Shubin Wang, Chuan Xiao
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) compared with open surgery for urinary stone removal. METHODS: A total of 95 patients with urinary stones were screened for eligibility between October 2020 and December 2021. After excluding 5 patients who revoked their consent, 90 patients were randomized to receive either traditional open surgery (traditional group) or PCNL (PCNL group), with 45 patients in each group. In addition, the two groups received Shugan Qingre Tonglin decoction twice daily for 2 weeks...
March 22, 2024: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38517770/efficacy-of-ultrasound-guided-galvanic-electrolysis-technique-and-physical-therapy-in-patients-with-achilles-tendinopathy-a-pilot-randomised-controlled-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Marco Di Gesù, Angelo Alito, Daniele Borzelli, Domenico Romeo, Fabio Bonomolo, Dario Calafiore, Alessandro de Sire
BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided galvanic electrolysis technique (USGET) is an innovative mini-invasive intervention with the potential to optimise outcomes in the treatment of Achille's tendinopathy (AT). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the efficacy of adding USGET to conventional eccentric exercise treatment in patients with chronic AT. METHODS: Inclusion criteria were patients with unilateral non-insertional AT, pain lasting > 3 months, aged 25-60 years...
February 28, 2024: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38517442/telephone-based-rehabilitation-intervention-to-optimize-activity-participation-after-breast-cancer-a-randomized-clinical-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kathleen Doyle Lyons, Stephen B Wechsler, Deborah B Ejem, Courtney J Stevens, Andres Azuero, Sarah Khalidi, Mark T Hegel, Sarah M Dos Anjos, Megan E Codini, Mary D Chamberlin, Jamme L Morency, Jazmine Coffee-Dunning, Karen E Thorp, Danielle Z Cloyd, Susan Goedeken, Robin Newman, Colleen Muse, Gabrielle Rocque, Kimberly Keene, Maria Pisu, Jennifer Echols, Marie A Bakitas
IMPORTANCE: Following treatment, breast cancer survivors face challenges participating in valued activities. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a telephone-based coaching rehabilitation intervention enhances activity participation in the year following breast cancer treatment. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: In this multisite, single-blind randomized clinical trial (Optimizing Functional Recovery of Breast Cancer Survivors), recruitment occurred between August 28, 2019, and April 30, 2022...
March 4, 2024: JAMA Network Open
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38516648/development-and-validation-of-the-work-home-integration-questionnaire-whiq
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REVIEW
Andrea Noja, Bettina Kubicek, Nejc Plohl, Sara Tement
The boundaries between work and private life are gradually blurring. More and more employees are involved in work during leisure time through cognitions, emotions or behaviours, in both negative and positive ways. This so-called work-home integration (WHI) can, on the one hand, hampers the necessary recovery from work and result in strain but, on the other hand, also restores resources and result in beneficial outcomes. In order to enhance our understanding of WHI and capture all its different forms, we suggest a new conceptualisation and measure of WHI...
October 2023: Applied Psychology, Psychologie Appliquée
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38515558/oxidative-stress-in-postbariatric-patients-a-systematic-literature-review-exploring-the-long-term-effects-of-bariatric-surgery
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jessica Juliana Pradel-Mora, Gerardo Marín, Carlos Castillo-Rangel, Karla Aketzalli Hernández-Contreras, Micheel Merari Vichi-Ramírez, Cristofer Zarate-Calderon, Fanny Stella Herran Motta
BACKGROUND: The present study investigates the impact of oxidative stress after bariatric surgery in patients with obesity. This field of study has gained great interest in recent years due to the role that oxidative stress plays in metabolic diseases. Obesity, by itself, can generate an increase in reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, intensifying cellular damage and promoting the progression of adverse metabolic conditions. In this context, bariatric surgery emerges as a candidate capable of modifying oxidative stress biomarkers, facilitating the patient's metabolic recovery...
March 2024: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
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