Systematic Review

Recovery Mechanisms of Somatosensory Function in Stroke Patients: Implications of Brain Imaging Studies.

Published March 9, 2013

Recovery mechanisms of somatosensory function in stroke patients: implications of brain imaging studies.

Neurosci Bull. 2013 Mar 8;
Jang SH

Somatosensory dysfunction is associated with a high incidence of functional impairment and safety in patients with stroke. With developments… Continue reading →

Double Trouble: Does Co-Morbid Chronic Somatic Illness Increase Risk for Recurrence in Depression? a Systematic Review.

Published March 9, 2013

Double trouble: does co-morbid chronic somatic illness increase risk for recurrence in depression? A systematic review.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(3): e57510
Kok GD, Bockting CL, Burger H, Hannig W, Pijnenborg GH, Cuijpers P, Hollon SD

To perform a systematic… Continue reading →

Measures of Participation Outcomes Related to Hand Use for 2- to 12-Year-Old Children With Disabilities: A Systematic Review.

Published March 8, 2013

Measures of participation outcomes related to hand use for 2- to 12-year-old children with disabilities: a systematic review.

Child Care Health Dev. 2013 Mar 5;
Chien CW, Rodger S, Copley J, McLaren C

Many interventions have been used to… Continue reading →

Alteplase for the Treatment of Catheter Occlusion in Pediatric Patients (March).

Published March 7, 2013

Alteplase for the Treatment of Catheter Occlusion in Pediatric Patients (March).

Ann Pharmacother. 2013 Mar 5;
Anderson DM, Pesaturo KA, Casavant J, Ramsey EZ

OBJECTIVE:To review the literature pertaining to the efficacy of alteplase for restoration of patency of… Continue reading →

Effects of Balance Training on Functional Outcome After Total Knee Replacement in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Published March 7, 2013

Effects of balance training on functional outcome after total knee replacement in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.

Clin Rehabil. 2013 Mar 5;
Liao CD, Liou TH, Huang YY, Huang YC

Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of additional… Continue reading →

Partial MHC/Neuroantigen Peptide Constructs: A Potential Neuroimmune-Based Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction.

Published March 6, 2013

Partial MHC/Neuroantigen Peptide Constructs: A Potential Neuroimmune-Based Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(2): e56306
Loftis JM, Wilhelm CJ, Vandenbark AA, Huckans M

Relapse rates following current methamphetamine abuse treatments are very high (?40-60%), and the neuropsychiatric impairments… Continue reading →

Poststroke Fatigue and Depression Are Related to Mortality in Young Adults: A Cohort Study.

Published March 5, 2013

Poststroke fatigue and depression are related to mortality in young adults: a cohort study.

BMJ Open. 2013; 3(3):
Naess H, Nyland H

To investigate the relationship between poststroke fatigue and depression and subsequent mortality in young ischaemic stroke patients… Continue reading →

Fifteen Years of the Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire (FEAHQ): An Update and Review.

Published March 1, 2013

Fifteen years of the Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire (FEAHQ): an update and review.

Pediatr Obes. 2013 Feb 28;
Golan M

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT: The FEAHQ was originally developed in Israel and designed for… Continue reading →

Measuring Procedures to Determine the Cobb Angle in Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review.

Published February 28, 2013

Measuring procedures to determine the Cobb angle in idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review.

Eur Spine J. 2013 Feb 27;
Langensiepen S, Semler O, Sobottke R, Fricke O, Franklin J, Schönau E, Eysel P

BACKGROUND: Scoliosis of the vertebral column… Continue reading →