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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"secondary complications"”.
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Adiposity and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Relationships With Activities of Daily Living, Secondary Complications, and Subjective Well-Being
… coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors and secondary complications in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). In particular, this thesis was organized around the central theme of adiposity, which is a prevalent complication following SCI. Study 1 focused on understanding the relationships …
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The Effect of Robotic Walking and Activity-based Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity, Secondary Complications & Psychological Well-being in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
… of RLT compared to ABT on functional capacity, secondary complications, and psychological well-being in people with SCI after 24-weeks of rehabilitation. Participants with chronic, traumatic motor incomplete SCI were randomized into two intervention groups: RLT (n = 8) and ABT (n = 8) groups. …
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Combinational Therapy to Mitigate α-Dicarbonyl Toxicity
… the accumulation of AGEs has been linked to secondary complications. Secondary complications include diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and cardiomyopathy. A recently discovered TRPA-1-Nrf-2 pathway is a conserved mechanism in vertebrates and invertebrates that detoxifies α-DCs; however, …
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Influence of Physically Active Leisure Participation on Obesity in Youth with Spina Bifida
Childhood obesity and resulting secondary complications in youth with disabilities are occurring in epidemic proportions, due in part to a trend of physical inactivity. The purpose of this study is to report the prevalence of overweight, the leisure time activity patterns, and the association …
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The Impact of Maternal Methyl-Donor Nutrient Supplementation on Vitamin D Status and Inflammation among Adult Offspring
… enhancing their risk for the development of secondary complications, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. In addition to its classical role in bone health, the immunomodulatory role of VD has been widely reported. In this study, we aim to investigate the …
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Effect of Unilateral Lower-Limb Amputation on Intact Limb Biomechanics: A Systematic Review
… 1988). Studies have reported an increase in secondary musculoskeletal conditions among unilateral lower-limb amputees, particularly in the intact limb, indicating the need for additional research (Gailey et al., 2008). The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the research …
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Retinal Ischemia in the In Vivo Rodent: Cellular and Vascular Characteristics
… fully, and current treatments only address secondary complications of ischemic damage. This work has developed new tools with which to investigate retinal blood flow and glial Ca2+ signaling in health and disease. Retinal blood flow in the rat was examined by using an imaging technique known …
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Fructose and the Maillard reaction
… vivo, is linked to the pathogenesis of diabetic secondary complications. The same diseases that occur in old age are similarly thought to develop as a function of the accumulation of AGEs. This thesis presents an in vitro investigation into glycation by fructose (fructation) and discusses the …
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C-Reactive Protein Polymorphism and Serum Levels as an Independent Risk Factor in Sickle Cell Disease
… with sickle cell disease. The pathogenesis of secondary complications of sickle cell disease is complex and poorly understood. Predicting the severity of these complications could assist in therapeutic decision-making. </p> <p>The study measured serum CRP levels and the number of CA intron …
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Regulating the bioactivity of placental growth factor in the aging outer retina as a new therapeutic approach to age-related macular degeneration
… NaIO3 model. However, it did not protect against secondary complications and losses in visual function. <br/><br/>In conclusion, while PlGF and its receptors may be present in the human macula and can regulate RPE permeability, targeting PlGF is unlikely to be protective during GA. However, this …
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Independence through Patient Education in a Spinal Cord Injury Population
… infections, and bowel/bladder infections. These complications can be avoided through patient education. A needs assessment was conducted at the SCI unit at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown, PA. This assessment included structured observation of patient education in the therapy …
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The Role of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) through the TRPA-1/NRF-2 Activation Pathway in the Neurodegenerative Diseases
… various age-related diseases including diabetic complications and neurodegenerative diseases. Aging and long-term hyperglycemia causes enhanced production of this highly reactive α-dicarbonyl, which reacts with macromolecules causing irreversible damage of DNA and protein promoting the formation …
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Biomaterials-tissue interaction of an injectable collagen-genipin gel in a rodent hemi-resection model of spinal cord injury
… resulting in life-long disability and associated secondary complications, affecting approximately 300,000 individuals in the United States. Primary barriers to functional recovery after SCI include the formation of a growth inhibitory astrocyte scar at the lesion border and a lack of a supportive …
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Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy
… physical mobility or to prevent development of secondary complications. While previous research has investigated the effect of various therapeutic approaches on motor function in children with CP, the neuromuscular mechanisms that underpin motor function improvements remain poorly understood. …
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High Dimensional Analysis of Genetic Data for the Classification of Type 2 Diabetes Using Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms
… and has now reached epidemic proportions. The secondary complications associated with T2D have significant health and economic impacts worldwide and it is now regarded as the seventh leading cause of mortality. Therefore, understanding the underlying causes of T2D is high on government agendas. …
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Gastrointestinal Disorders in Women
… and esophageal dysmotility are common complications of diabetes mellitus in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. In a cross-sectional study, we evaluated esophageal and gastric motility, GI symptoms, secondary complications, and plasma biomarkers in consecutive patients with …
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Innovative spinal cord injury rehabilitation in the context of a middle-income country: a pilot randomised control study investigating physiological and psychological effects
… in neurological deficits and a multitude of secondary complications. South Africa holds one of the highest traumatic SCI incidence rates in the world, where the social need for SCI prevention and rehabilitation is immense. Robotic locomotor training (RLT) is a novel rehabilitation technique …
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The physical activity status and patterns in adults with Cerebral Palsy - an accelerometry study
… CP are at risk of reduced fitness levels and secondary complications during daily life activities. This cycle of deconditioning may progress during ageing in adults with CP. More PA and exercise, at the correct intensity and duration, can break the barrier of this vicious cycle. Regular …
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Burn injuries in Zimbabwe: development of guidelines for physiotherapy rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments and functional limitations
… countries such as Zimbabwe and often lead to secondary complications such as disfigurements, contractures, and scar formations. The study aimed to establish “Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Impairments and Functional Limitations for Zimbabwe for Patients with Burns” based on …
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Burn injuries in Zimbabwe: development of guidelines for physiotherapy rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments and functional limitations
… countries such as Zimbabwe and often lead to secondary complications such as disfigurements, contractures, and scar formations. The study aimed to establish “Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Impairments and Functional Limitations for Zimbabwe for Patients with Burns” based on …
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