Explaining Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease: Motor and Cognitive Determinants.
Explaining freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease: Motor and cognitive determinants.
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Mov Disord. 2012 Oct 31;
Vercruysse S, Devos H, Munks L, Spildooren J, Vandenbossche J, Vandenberghe W, Nieuwboer A, Heremans E
Freezing of gait (FOG) is part of a complex clinical picture in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is largely refractory to standard care. Diverging hypotheses exist about its origins, but a consolidated view on what determines FOG is lacking. The aim of this study was to develop an integrative model of FOG in people with PD. This cross-sectional study included 51 Parkinson subjects: 24 patients without FOG and 27 with FOG matched for age, gender, and disease severity. Subjects underwent an extensive clinical test battery evaluating general disease characteristics, gait and balance, nongait freezing, and cognitive functions. The relative contribution of these outcomes to FOG was determined using logistic regression analysis. The combination of the following four independent contributors provided the best explanatory model of FOG (R(2) = 0.49): nongait freezing; levodopa equivalent dose (LED); cognitive impairment; and falls and balance problems. The model yields a high-risk profile for FOG (P > 95%) when Parkinson… Continue reading
Tilt Table Practice Improved Ventilation in a Patient With Prolonged Artificial Ventilation Support in Intensive Care Unit.
Tilt table practice improved ventilation in a patient with prolonged artificial ventilation support in intensive care unit.
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Iran J Med Sci. 2012 Mar; 37(1): 54-7
Hashim AM, Joseph LH, Embong J, Kasim Z, Mohan V… Continue reading
Rehab Centers: Otologic and Audiology Aspects of Microtia Repair.
Otologic and audiology aspects of microtia repair.
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Semin Plast Surg. 2011 Nov; 25(4): 273-8
Lipan MJ, Eshraghi AA
Congenital abnormalities of the outer ear pose a reconstructive challenge for plastic surgeons and otologists. Many patients… Continue reading
Neurotization From Two Medial Pectoral Nerves to Musculocutaneous Nerve in a Pediatric Brachial Plexus Injury.
Neurotization from two medial pectoral nerves to musculocutaneous nerve in a pediatric brachial plexus injury.
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J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2012 Sep; 52(3): 267-9
Yu DW, Kim MS, Jung YJ, Kim SH
Traumatic brachial plexus injuries… Continue reading
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Rehab Facilities in Illinois | Rehab in Illinois | Rehab Facilities in Illinois
Rehab Facilities in Illinois | Rehab in Illinois | Rehab Facilities in Illinois – www.rehabinillinois.org Rehab Facilities in Illinois help you get you life back. Rehab in Illinois Center help people in getting detox in illinois, recovery illinois, sober… Continue reading