Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chengyang Jing, Kuangshi Li, Zongheng Li, Yiting Sun, Jiabao Wu, Yingjie Li, Yuyue Li, Li Zhou, Zhe Zhang, Mingzhi Zhao, Yong Zhang
Summary: AIS is a serious public health problem, and effective dyskinesia rehabilitation treatment is crucial for patients' prognosis and quality of life. This trial aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of modified TC postural training (TPT) and explore related central-peripheral neurotransmitter mechanisms. The study has been approved by the Ethics Committee and will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Melisa Junata, Kenneth Chik-Chi Cheng, Hok Sum Man, Charles Wai-Kin Lai, Yannie Oi-Yan Soo, Raymond Kai-Yu Tong
Summary: The Kinect-based Rapid Movement Training (RMT) was found to significantly improve balance control, gait control, and motor functions in chronic stroke survivors, showing effectiveness in promoting balance recovery.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fuzhong Li, Peter Harmer, Elizabeth Eckstrom, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Kerri Winters-Stone
Summary: Cognitively enhanced tai ji quan therapy was found to be superior to standard tai ji quan and stretching exercise in improving global cognition and reducing dual-task gait interference in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The effects of the intervention lasted for 48 weeks.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Laura Hollands, Raff Calitri, Krystal Warmoth, Anthony Shepherd, Rhoda Allison, Sarah Dean
Summary: This study explored the feasibility and effectiveness of teaching stroke survivors to independently get off the floor, showing that most participants successfully mastered the skill with low risk of injury. Trainers should be aware of comorbidities that may impact implementation and adjust teaching accordingly to individual needs.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ming-hui Lai, Hai-chen Xu, Meng-cui Huang, Yan Lu, Kun Yang, Li-ming Jiang, Xiao-ming Yu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the synergistic effects of integrating bodyweight support-t'ai chi (BWS-TC) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on improving motor function in stroke survivors. The study will involve a 12-week intervention and a 6-month follow-up, with three groups compared. Outcome measures include neurological assessment, balance ability, walking function, brain structure and function, among others. The results will be disseminated through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hamad Alkharji, Quan Fu Gan, Chai Nien Foo
Summary: This review explores the effects of Tai Ji on functional recovery in stroke patients and highlights its similarity to current conventional stroke rehabilitation approaches. Although there is a lack of randomized controlled trials on Tai Ji in stroke rehabilitation, all literature identified Tai Ji as beneficial in stroke recovery. However, there is no literature explaining the Tai Ji movement based on current conventional stroke rehabilitation approaches.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dijana Nuic, Sjors van de Weijer, Saoussen Cherif, Anna Skrzatek, Eline Zeeboer, Claire Olivier, Jean-Christophe Corvol, Pierre Foulon, Jenica Z. Pastor, Gregoire Mercier, Brian Lau, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Nienke M. De Vries, Marie-Laure Welter
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a home-based training system using a tailored exergame for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) to improve gait and balance disorders. The results showed that home-based training using a tailored exergame can be performed safely by PD patients and could potentially improve gait and balance disorders.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jord J. T. Vink, Eline C. C. van Lieshout, Willem M. M. Otte, Ruben P. A. van Eijk, Mirjam Kouwenhoven, Sebastiaan F. W. Neggers, H. Bart van der Worp, Johanna M. A. Visser-Meily, Rick M. M. Dijkhuizen
Summary: Inhibitory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment started within 3 weeks after stroke onset promotes upper limb motor recovery, reduces disability and dependence, and leads to earlier discharge from the rehabilitation center.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lijiao Meng, Raymond C. C. Tsang, Yanlei Ge, Qifan Guo, Qiang Gao
Summary: This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of a specific rTMS program for patients with poststroke pusher syndrome (PS). The study will compare the effects of rTMS and sham rTMS on pushing behavior, motor recovery, and mobility in PS patients, as well as monitor any adverse events. The findings of this trial will provide valuable insights into the clinical application of rTMS for PS.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
David Sibbritt, Jessica Bayes, Wenbo Peng, Jane Maguire, Suzy Ladanyi, Jon Adams
Summary: This study revealed an association between increasing severity of post stroke fatigue and an increasing risk of falls.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Farshad Molhemi, Saeideh Monjezi, Mohammad Mehravar, Mohammad-Jafar Shaterzadeh-Yazdi, Reza Salehi, Saeed Hesam, Ehsan Mohammadianinejad
Summary: The study compared the efficacy of VR-based and conventional balance training on balance improvement and fall reduction in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), and found that the VR group showed better performance in cognitive function and reducing falls, while the control group performed better in directional control.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexandra Borstad, Deborah Nichols-Larsen, Gitendra Uswatte, Nancy Strahl, Marie Simeo, Rachel Proffitt, Lynne Gauthier
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effect of four upper limb motor rehabilitation programs on the recovery of tactile sensation in adults with chronic stroke. The results showed that regardless of the type of training, participants experienced positive improvements in tactile sensitivity. Approximately one-third of participants experienced recategorization of their level of somatosensory impairment following training. The degree of improvement was associated with baseline tactile sensation.
NEUROREHABILITATION AND NEURAL REPAIR
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ze-Jian Chen, Chang He, Feng Guo, Cai-Hua Xiong, Xiao-Lin Huang
Summary: The feasibility of exoskeleton-assisted anthropomorphic movement training (EAMT) was investigated in a pilot randomized controlled trial involving 20 participants with subacute stroke. EAMT therapy was found to be feasible, acceptable, and safe, with significant improvements in FMA-UE, MBI, and kinematic metrics in favor of the EAMT group. Fully powered randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these results and explore the underlying mechanisms of EAMT therapy.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
David Bruce Matchar, Sherry Hsueh Yi Young, Rita Sim, Christine Jia Ying Yu, Xiaoxi Yan, Deidre Anne De Silva, Bibhas Chakraborty
Summary: Providing free transportation and prescribed stroke rehabilitation sessions can increase the uptake of outpatient rehabilitation services among stroke patients. The average number of rehabilitation sessions attended was significantly higher in the intervention arms compared to the control arm, indicating the effectiveness of incentivizing survivors of stroke to take up rehabilitation services.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyun-Joon Yoo, Cho Rong Bae, Hyeonsoon Jeong, Myoung-Hwan Ko, Yoon-Kyoo Kang, Sung-Bom Pyun
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy and usefulness of 12 sessions of overground robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) in subacute stroke patients. The results showed that overground exoskeletal RAGT can significantly improve walking ability and quality of life in patients compared to conventional gait training.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alejandro Zulbaran-Rojas, Catherine Park, Nesreen El-Refaei, Brian Lepow, Bijan Najafi
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of daily home-based electrical stimulation therapy as an adjunctive treatment in speeding up wound healing in patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers. The findings showed that daily home-based electrical stimulation therapy significantly reduced wound area and patients had high adherence to the therapy.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Catherine Park, Ramkinker Mishra, Davide Vigano, Maurizio Macagno, Stefano Rossotti, Karen D'Huyvetter, Jason Garcia, David G. Armstrong, Bijan Najafi
Summary: This study tested a smart offloading boot (SmartBoot) combined with a smartwatch app and cloud dashboard to remotely monitor patient adherence and activity. Results showed that the SmartBoot enhanced balance performance and most participants agreed that it was easy to use, relatively comfortable, nonintrusive, and innovative.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Malindu E. Fernando, Virginie Blanchette, Ramkinker Mishra, Alejandro Zulbaran-Rojas, Vincent Rowe, Joseph L. Mills, David G. Armstrong, Bijan Najafi
Summary: This systematic review explored the association between frailty and outcomes from CLTI and DFUs. The presence of frailty in both conditions was associated with increased severity at presentation and worse outcomes during follow-up. Heterogeneity in frailty screening tools and unclear evaluation of exposure and outcomes limited interpretation of findings.
ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zilong Liu, Changhong Wang, Guanzheng Liu, Bijan Najafi
Summary: Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR) is a predementia stage that can be predicted using a video processing model to obtain Dual-Task Upper-Extremity Motor Performance (DTUEMP) metrics, replacing the traditional sensor processing model.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Amit Gefen, Paulo Alves, Dimitri Beeckman, Jose Luis Lazaro-Martinez, Hadar Lev-Tov, Bijan Najafi, Terry Swanson, Kevin Woo
Summary: The mechanical performance of foam materials in foam-based wound dressings plays a crucial role in the clinical outcomes and cost of care. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and practical considerations related to the mechanical performance of foams in wound dressings, based on published research and clinical experience. This information is important for clinicians, researchers, regulators, and buyers in the wound care field.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Catherine Park, Mohammad Dehghan Rouzi, Md Moin Uddin Atique, M. G. Finco, Ram Kinker Mishra, Griselda Barba-Villalobos, Emily Crossman, Chima Amushie, Jacqueline Nguyen, Chadi Calarge, Bijan Najafi
Summary: This study investigates the use of wearable sensors and machine learning to objectively identify physical-aggressive incidents in children. The participants wore activity monitors while data were collected, and a machine learning model was used to analyze patterns. The model achieved high accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, showing potential for remotely detecting and managing aggressive incidents in children.
Review
Dermatology
Nick Santamaria, Kevin Woo, Dimitri Beeckman, Paulo Alves, Breda Cullen, Amit Gefen, Jose Luis Lazaro-Martinez, Hadar Lev-Tov, Bijan Najafi, Andrew Sharpe, Terry Swanson
Summary: The aim of this article is to identify and describe clinical practice performance characteristics for bordered foam dressings in the treatment of complex wounds. Our hope is that by highlighting the clinical performance criteria, future testing standards for wound dressings will more closely match our clinical expectations and assist clinicians to make better wound treatment choices based on meaningful and clinically relevant dressing product performance standards.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Charlotte Raepsaet, Paulo Alves, Breda Cullen, Amit Gefen, Jose Luis Lazaro-Martinez, Hadar Lev-Tov, Bijan Najafi, Nick Santamaria, Andrew Sharpe, Terry Swanson, Kevin Woo, Dimitri Beeckman
Summary: The aim of this project was to develop a core outcome set (COS) for clinical effectiveness studies of bordered foam dressings in the treatment of complex wounds. The project followed the COMET initiative and consisted of two phases. The outcomes were generated through a systematic review, qualitative study, Delphi consensus study, and consensus meeting.
JOURNAL OF TISSUE VIABILITY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jessa Lin Westheimer, Nidal Moukaddam, Jan A. Lindsay, Ashutosh Sabharwal, Bijan Najafi, Peter A. Iacobelli, Robert J. Boland, Michelle A. Patriquin
Summary: Digital transformation involves the adoption of digital technologies to increase operational efficiency. In mental health care, it refers to implementing technology for better care and outcomes. Many psychiatric hospitals heavily rely on high-touch interventions, but when exploring digital mental health care, they often overlook the human element. This viewpoint proposes a framework for developing a digital intervention tool for mental health professionals while considering their needs and balancing high-touch and high-tech approaches.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Alejandro Zulbaran-Rojas, Myeounggon Lee, Rasha O. O. Bara, Areli Flores-Camargo, Gil Spitz, M. G. Finco, Amir Behzad Bagheri, Dipaben Modi, Fidaa Shaib, Bijan Najafi
Summary: E-Stim can improve muscle perfusion and muscle endurance in individuals with PASC experiencing LE muscle deconditioning.
PHYSIOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Maryam Pakfetrat, Leila Malekmakan, Bijan Najafi, Taraneh Zamani, Mina Mashayekh
Summary: This case report highlights a patient who experienced encephalitis, hyponatremia, hallucination, and seizure shortly after receiving the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine, raising concerns about the safety profile of the vaccine.
CLINICAL CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Ram Kinker Mishra, Bijan Najafi, Abdullah Hamad, Rasha Bara, Myeounggon Lee, Rania Ibrahim, Mincy Mathew, Talal Talal, Fadwa Al-Ali
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of intradialytic-plantar-electrical-nerve-stimulation (iPENS) in improving mobility and reducing plantar numbness in diabetes patients undergoing hemodialysis. The results showed significant improvements in mobility-performance metrics and a reduction in plantar numbness, suggesting that iPENS can be a practical solution to improve mobility in this population.
JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pradeep D. Kumar, B. Najafi, K. Laksari, N. Toosizadeh
Summary: The goal of this study was to determine the association between frailty and DPA variability. The results showed that frail individuals had lower DPA duration variability and higher DPA performance variability compared to non-frail individuals. This suggests that frail older adults tend to follow set daily routines, while non-frail older adults engage in more variable physical activity.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Changhong Wang, Yu Wang, Haitao Zhao, Guanzheng Liu, Bijan Najafi
Summary: Concern about falling is prevalent in older population and has adverse physical and psychological consequences for their health. The traditional self-reported questionnaires for assessing this concern is subjective. To address this, a novel multitime-scale topic modeling approach was proposed to quantitatively evaluate concerns about falling by analyzing acceleration signals collected from a wearable pendent sensor. The results showed significant differences in posture topics between groups of older adults with different levels of concern about falling, and the accuracy of determining the level of concern was 71.2% based on the distributions of posture topics combined with mobility performance metrics and demographic information.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Alejandro Zulbaran-Rojas, Rasha O. Bara, Myeounggon Lee, Areli Flores-Camargo, Ramkinker Mishra, Sebastian Winocour, Alastair Thompson, Bijan Najafi
Summary: This study explored the feasibility of using continuous diffusion of oxygen (CDO) in bilateral reduction mammoplasty (BRM) procedures. The results showed that CDO may enhance breast tissue oxygenation in a proper wound environment. However, it is unclear whether CDO leads to decreased wound dehiscence. This study demonstrated the reproducibility for larger randomized trials.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)