What are the benefits and risks of cognitive rehabilitation for people with mild-to-moderate dementia?
Thursday, January 11, 2024 (Source: Cochrane News and Events)
Source: Cochrane News and Events - January 11, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Paolo Rosati Source Type: news
PET scanner visualizes brain activity during cough
In this study, the researchers evaluated whether the experimental PET system could clarify brain activity during CiTA. This would allow clinicians to predict whether CiTA will be effective before attempting it in patients with brain lesions who have sustained damage to the regions related to cough control, they wrote.
The group enrolled 24 healthy patients who underwent separate O-15 water PET scans during four tasks: resting, voluntary cough, induced cough (where participants were induced by CiTA), and suppressed cough.
Participants were fitted with masks for cough measurements during two-minute PET scans. The tussive a...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Subspecialties Neuroradiology Source Type: news
Fall risk prediction ability in rehabilitation professionals: structural equation modeling using time pressure test data for Kiken-Yochi Training - Kishita R, MIyaguchi H, Ohura T, Arihisa K, Matsushita W, Ishizuki C.
BACKGROUND: Falls occur frequently during rehabilitation for people with disabilities. Fall risk prediction ability (FRPA) is necessary to prevent falls and provide safe, high-quality programs. In Japan, Kiken Yochi Training (KYT) has been introduced to pr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Falls Source Type: news
Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation achieves Enhanced Respiratory Care Standards of Care accreditation
Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation first in Hawaii to meet the new standard of care promoted by the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS): * Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is among the first 10 in the U.S. to meet the criteria. * PPAHS expects at least... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Commissioner guidance for adult mental health rehabilitation inpatient services
NHS England - This guidance supports the planning and commissioning of local mental health rehabilitation inpatient services as part of a whole pathway, to meet the identified need of local populations.GuidanceMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Source Type: news
Clinical and socially significant consequences of falls in elderly and senile persons (analytical review) - Maltsev SB, Medvedev DS, Polyakova VO, Shumko VV, Gorelova AA, Mushkin MA.
Falls refers to geriatric syndromes, which is accompanied by a significant number of adverse clinically and socially consequences. For the rational organization of medical, social, psychological and other types of assistance and rehabilitation measures, se... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
A critical review of existing evidence-based sport psychological interventions for college athletes with comorbid attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and sport-related concussions - Davis R, Rak E, Rose T.
The preventive efficacy of mental skills in reducing the risk of sport-related concussions (SRC), facilitating rehabilitation post-SRC, and enhancing mental performance was assessed in individuals with comorbid attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADH... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Professional Physical Therapy Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Patient Care
A success story built on the pillars of commitment to our patients. MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy is proud to announce the celebration of its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of providing exceptional care and rehabilitation... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news
Professional Physical Therapy Announces New Clinic Opening in Dyker Heights, NY
Professional's expansion and growth strategy continues with new state-of-the-art clinic in Brooklyn. MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 3, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news
Encompass Health rehab facility files $6M expansion proposal
With the need for rehabilitation services expected to grow, an Encompass Health-owned rehab hospital has sought regulatory approval to expand. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news
Professional Physical Therapy Opens New Clinic in Livingston, NJ
Professional expands their footprint in New Jersey and reflects their on-going commitment to providing world-class patient care. MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Looping disruption: a relational mechanism enhancing treatment readiness among individuals convicted of sexual offending? - Lindegren S.
Many convicted individuals do not enter or complete treatment programs in prisons, which limits effective rehabilitation and prevention of recidivism. Treatment readiness is suggested to be an important construct when addressing this problem. Nevertheless,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Breaking barriers: exploring physiotherapists' willingness and challenges in embracing telerehabilitation in a developing country - Erturan S, Burak M, Elbasan B.
This study focuses on... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapy on physical symptoms in patients with persistent concussion symptoms: a systematic review - Moser N, Gagoum S, Popovic MR, Kalsi-Ryan S.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of rehabilitation on physical symptoms in patients of all ages with persistent concussion symptoms. DATA SOURCE: PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane library, CINAHL and Embase were searched from January 1, 2012 to September 1,... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Alcohol Leaves its Mark on Immune Cells
The immune system's recovery from chronic alcohol use could take longer than some rehabilitation periods due to alcohol's effects on stem cells. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - January 1, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Magazine Issue Source Type: news
