functional impairment

Depression in the Elderly With Visual Impairment and Its Association With Quality of Life.

Published July 28, 2013

Depression in the elderly with visual impairment and its association with quality of life.

Clin Interv Aging. 2013; 8: 931-43
Renaud J, Bédard E

Visual impairment is more prevalent in the elderly and depression is common in this population.… Continue reading →

Exercise and Nutrition to Target Protein Synthesis Impairments in Aging Skeletal Muscle.

Published July 23, 2013

Exercise and nutrition to target protein synthesis impairments in aging skeletal muscle.

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2013 Jul 18;
Dickinson JM, Volpi E, Rasmussen BB

The loss of skeletal muscle size and function with aging, sarcopenia, may be related,… Continue reading →

The “Anchor Shape” Technique for Long Head of the Biceps Tenotomy to Avoid the Popeye Deformity.

Published July 23, 2013

The “anchor shape” technique for long head of the biceps tenotomy to avoid the popeye deformity.

Arthrosc Tech. 2013 May; 2(2): e167-70
Narvani AA, Atoun E, Van Tongel A, Sforza G, Levy O

Surgical options for symptomatic pathologies of… Continue reading →

A Descriptive Exploration of the Experiences of Patients With Significant Functional Impairment Following a Recent Diagnosis of Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression.

Published July 21, 2013

A descriptive exploration of the experiences of patients with significant functional impairment following a recent diagnosis of metastatic spinal cord compression.

J Adv Nurs. 2013 Jul 19;
Warnock C, Tod A

To explore the experiences, concerns and priorities of… Continue reading →

Evaluation of Persistence and Adherence to Teriparatide Treatment in Patients Affected by Severe Osteoporosis (PATT): A Multicenter Observational Real Life Study.

Published July 17, 2013

Evaluation of persistence and adherence to teriparatide treatment in patients affected by severe osteoporosis (PATT): a multicenter observational real life study.

Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab. 2013 Jan; 10(1): 56-60
Migliaccio S, Resmini G, Buffa A, Fornari R, Di… Continue reading →

Prevalence of Maxillary Sinus Pathology in Patients Considered for Sinus Augmentation Procedures for Dental Implants.

Published July 11, 2013

Prevalence of Maxillary Sinus Pathology in Patients Considered for Sinus Augmentation Procedures for Dental Implants.

Implant Dent. 2013 Jul 8;
Manji A, Faucher J, Resnik RR, Suzuki JB

To determine the prevalence of maxillary sinus pathology in patients presenting for implant rehabilitation involving sinus augmentation procedures.Three-dimensional images of 275 patients were evaluated. Age and gender were recorded to see if they had any relationship to the prevalence of pathology. Scans were classified into 1 of the 5 categories based on the type of sinus pathology detected: healthy, mucosal thickening > 5mm, polypoidal mucosal thickening, partial opacification and/or air fluid level, and… Continue reading →

Cannabis Use, Addiction Risk and Functional Impairment in Youth Seeking Treatment for Primary Mood or Anxiety Concerns.

Published July 11, 2013

Cannabis use, addiction risk and functional impairment in youth seeking treatment for primary mood or anxiety concerns.

Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2013 Jul 10; 1-6
Osuch E, Vingilis E, Ross E, Forster C, Summerhurst C

Abstract Cannabis use… Continue reading →

Suicidal Behavior in Dementia: A Special Risk in Semantic Dementia.

Published July 4, 2013

Suicidal Behavior in Dementia: A Special Risk in Semantic Dementia.

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2013 Jul 1;
Sabodash V, Mendez MF, Fong S, Hsiao JJ

Background:Some studies report a low suicide risk in general dementia and in… Continue reading →

Measurement of Distress and Its Alteration During Treatment in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients.

Published June 28, 2013

Measurement of distress and its alteration during treatment in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.

Head Neck. 2013 Jun 26;
Deng YT, Zhong WN, Jiang Y

Background: We examined the criterion-related validity of the Distress Thermometer (DT) for screening distress in nasopharyngeal… Continue reading →

Dynamic Primitives in the Control of Locomotion.

Published June 27, 2013

Dynamic primitives in the control of locomotion.

Front Comput Neurosci. 2013; 7: 71
Hogan N, Sternad D

Humans achieve locomotor dexterity that far exceeds the capability of modern robots, yet this is achieved despite slower actuators, imprecise sensors, and… Continue reading →