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Handgrip strength, chronic physical conditions and physical multimorbidity in middle-aged and older adults in six low- and middle income countries.
CONCLUSION: Weaker handgrip strength is associated with a range of chronic physical conditions and multimorbidity. Future research should seek to establish the predictive value of this inexpensive measure for clinical use. PMID: 30509483 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - November 30, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Vancampfort D, Stubbs B, Firth J, Koyanagi A Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research

The new frontiers of rehabilitation medicine in people with chronic disabling illnesses.
Abstract Because of the demographic shift and the increased proportion of patients surviving acute critical illnesses, the number of people living with severely disabling chronic diseases and, consequently, the demand for rehabilitation are expected to increase sharply over time. As underscored by the World Health Organization, there is substantial evidence that the provision of inpatient rehabilitation in specialized rehabilitation units to people with complex needs is effective in fostering functional recovery, improving health-related quality of life, increasing independence, reducing institutionalization rate,...
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - October 30, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Scrutinio D, Giardini A, Chiovato L, Spanevello A, Vitacca M, Melazzini M, Giorgi G Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research