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The effects of inflammation and ankylosis on spinal kinematics of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are poorly understood. Furthermore, existence of (mal)adaptive movement profiles within axSpA, and differences between movement profiles in sensation of pain or fear of movement has never been investigated.

To investigate differences in range of motion in six spinal regions and the hips between inflammatory and ankylosed patients with axSpA, and to increase insight in different movement profiles of patients with axSpA and their association with pain and fear.

Observational, cross-sectional.

Three-dimensional motion analysis was performed in 20 patients with axSpA and 23 healthy controls during range of motion tasks in all three planes. We compared patients with inflammatory (n=8) and ankylosed (n=12) axSpA, and controls. Patients were also classified into Flexion or Lordotic profile. Questionnaires regarding pain and fear of movement were conducted.

Both inflammatory and ankylosed axSpA pavidual physical therapy and rehabilitation patient profiling.

The QuickDASH is a commonly used upper extremity region-specific outcome measure assessing activity limitation and symptoms. The Arabic version of QuickDASH is available in the official outcome measure website, but no prior studies have examined its psychometric properties.

To examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic QuickDASH in patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.

Participants with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders were recruited (N=109) using convenience sampling and completed the Arabic QuickDASH, Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Global Assessment of Function, and RAND 36-item Health Survey in two testing sessions (2-7 days apart). The Arabic QuickDASH structural validity, internal consistency, floor and ceiling effect, test-retest reliability, measurement error, and construct validity were examined.

Exploratory factor analysis indicated a one factor underlying the Arabic QuickDASH. The Arabic QuickDASH had Cronbach's alpha of 0.90 and ICC

of 0.91 indicating excellent internal consistency and test-retest reliability. None of the participant reached the minimum or the maximum score. The scale's standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change were 7.0 and 16.3. Five out of the six construct validity predefined hypotheses were supported by the results.

The Arabic QuickDASH is a unidimensional scale with excellent internal consistency, test-retest reliability and acceptable measurement error. The Arabic Quick DASH is a valid and reliable outcome measure that can be used in Arabic speaking countries with Arabic patients suffering from various upper extremity activity limitations and symptoms.

The Arabic QuickDASH is a unidimensional scale with excellent internal consistency, test-retest reliability and acceptable measurement error. The Arabic Quick DASH is a valid and reliable outcome measure that can be used in Arabic speaking countries with Arabic patients suffering from various upper extremity activity limitations and symptoms.

While the prevalence of active cancer patients experiencing acute stroke is increasing, the effects of active cancer on reperfusion therapy outcomes are inconclusive. Thus, we aimed to compare the safety and outcomes of reperfusion therapy in acute stroke patients with and without active cancer.

A comprehensive literature search was conducted for studies comparing the effects of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) or endovascular treatment (EVT) in ischemic stroke patients with and without active cancer. The literature was screened using both a manual and machine learning algorithm approach. The outcomes evaluated were symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH), all-type intracerebral hemorrhage (aICH), successful recanalization, favorable outcomes (modified Rankin Scale, 0-2), and mortality. We calculated the pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using the random-effects model from the included studies.

Seven studies were analyzed in this meta-analysis. IVT (n=1012) was associated with an increased risk of sICH (OR, 9.80; 95% CI, 3.19-30.13) in the active cancer group. However, no significant differences in aICH, favorable outcomes, and mortality were found between groups. Although sICH and successful recanalization in the EVT group (n=2496) were similar, we observed fewer favorable outcomes (OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.33-0.93) and a high prevalence of mortality (OR, 2.91; 95% CI, 1.89-4.47) in the active cancer group.

Reperfusion therapy may benefit selected patients with acute ischemic stroke with active cancer, considering the comparable clinical outcomes of IVT and procedure-related outcomes of EVT. These results should be cautiously interpreted and confirmed in future well-designed large-scale studies.

Reperfusion therapy may benefit selected patients with acute ischemic stroke with active cancer, considering the comparable clinical outcomes of IVT and procedure-related outcomes of EVT. These results should be cautiously interpreted and confirmed in future well-designed large-scale studies.

COVID-19 has impacted acute stroke care with several reports showing worldwide drops in stroke caseload during the pandemic. We studied the impact of COVID-19 on acute stroke care in our health system serving Southeast Michigan as we rolled out a policy to limit admissions and transfers.

in this retrospective study conducted at two stroke centers, we included consecutive patients presenting to the ED for whom a stroke alert was activated during the period extending from 3/20/20 to 5/20/20 and a similar period in 2019. check details We compared demographics, time metrics, and discharge outcomes between the two groups.

of 385 patients presented to the ED during the two time periods, 58% were African American. There was a significant decrease in the number of stroke patients presenting to the ED and admitted to the hospital between the two periods (p<0.001). In 2020, patients had higher presenting NIHSS (median 2 vs 5, p=0.012), discharge NIHSS (median 2 vs 3, p=0.004), and longer times from LKW to ED arrival (4.8 vs 9.