Disability - Science topic

Childhood research in German-speaking countries is situated between praxeological perspectives and the focus on vulnerable childhoods. Meanwhile international and interdisciplinary debates on vulnerability and educational science discussions on the constitutive dependency of people in general are being increasingly received. Additionally, a philoso...

About the project: This exhibition has arisen from a groundbreaking initiative, the Our Neurodivergent Experience project. The project emerged from a collaborative effort of people working in Devon, aiming to challenge negative beliefs about neurodiversity and tackle the pervasive stigma and isolation among neurodivergent young people. This uniqu...

Stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability, underscoring the urgent need for effective predictors of motor recovery. Understanding the electrophysiological changes underlying spontaneous recovery could offer critical insight into recovery mechanisms and aid in predicting individual rehabilitation trajectories. In this study, we investig...

The Aspetar pubic symphysis radiographic scoring protocol is reliable in male football players, but its clinical significance is unclear. We investigated the prevalence of pubic‐related radiographic findings and their association with groin pain and disability in male football players and asymptomatic controls. We included 39 symptomatic male footb...

Little research has investigated the relationship between hardiness and religiosity/spirituality (R/S) as predictors of well-being in parents raising children with developmental disabilities. To better serve these families, we investigated how these variables might collectively influence parental depression in 217 couples with a “target child”–33 t...

This study explores the impact of reflective practices on shaping pre-service teachers' attitudes toward inclusive education. As inclusive classrooms become the global norm, teacher preparedness and mindset play a crucial role in ensuring effective implementation. The research investigates how structured and unstructured reflection activities-such...

Background: Older adults face substantial sex gaps in health. In many contexts, females live longer than males, but their time spent with disability is also higher. Our study assesses (i) the sex gap (female–male) in health through life expectancy and healthy life expectancy and (ii) the morbidity-mortality paradox among older adults aged 60 and ab...

As the quality of life continues to improve, people are more concerned about all types of diseas- es. Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a type of arthritis that is characterized by limited movement, joint stiffness and pain. This degenerative disease leads to gradual wear and tear of the knee joint and in severe cases, dis- ability. Conventional radiogr...

IntroductionHeadaches represent a significant public health problem, ranking sixth among the most common causes of disability worldwide. They negatively affect the quality of life, particularly during the working years, leading to high economic costs. Despite their widespread prevalence, headaches are often underdiagnosed and inadequately treated,...

The severity of physical disability at leprosy diagnosis reflects the timeliness of case detection and the effectiveness of disease surveillance. This study evaluates machine learning models to predict factors associated with late leprosy diagnosis—defined as grade 2 physical disability (G2D)—in Brazil from 2018 to 2022. Using an observational cros...

Introduction: The cervical spine’s role in shoulder pain remains unclear, particularly regarding its influence on shoulder pain severity and functional limitations. This study aimed to compare neck mobility, pain sensitivity, and strength between patients with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) and asymptomatic controls and to explore assoc...

Background: Low back pain (LBP) affects around 80% of adults globally and is a leading cause of healthcare visits. Simultaneously, obesity is a growing concern, with 13% of adults obese and 39% overweight. Rising obesity rates, combined with increased longevity from improved healthcare, have heightened musculoskeletal pain risks, especially LBP. Th...

The development of CRISPR-Cas systems has opened new frontiers in genome editing, with applications extending into virology for targeting and disabling viral genomes. A critical component of CRISPR technology is the guide RNA (gRNA), which directs the Cas enzyme to specific genomic loci. The precision and efficiency of viral genome editing depen...

Objective: Blackburn exercises and Rhythmic stabilization technique is effective to stabilize and control scapular movements. The study compares the effects of Blackburn exercises and Rhythmic Stabilization on scapular dyskinesis in guitarists. Methods: A total of 40 acoustic guitarists of both genders with scapular dyskinesia, aged 18-35 years, wi...

Background and objectives Motor neuron disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with high morbidity and mortality. With global aging, the burden of MND is expected to increase, particularly in regions with rapidly aging populations. This study utilizes Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data to assess the global and reg...

Depression is recognized as a major contributor to global disability, significantly impacting individuals’ quality of life. Recent studies suggest a link between depression and cardiovascular diseases, including congestive heart failure (CHF), possibly influenced by dietary patterns that promote chronic inflammation. This cross-sectional study inve...

Background Stroke recovery is a critical global-health priority; there is growing interest alternative therapies in scalp acupuncture (SA) to overcome the limitations of conventional treatments and improve outcomes. This study provides an overview of systematic reviews to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness and safety of SA and to compare it...

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is the most common cause of disability in patients aged 45 to 65. Traditional medicine plays an important role in the treatment of this disease. Especially, electroacupuncture at 100 Hz is effective in the improvement of pain and symptoms. In addition, clinical and research evidence shows that trigger points acupun...

It is estimated that up to 40,000 students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ireland have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The aim of this study is to determine the existing ADHD services and supports in HEIs in Ireland and to identify the current assessment pathways and needs of ADHD students. This cross-sectional observat...

Injuries in the spinal cord are responsible for disabling a great number of people each year. The primary and secondary damage varies in pathomechanisms, the latter one being heavily associated with excitotoxicity caused by excess extracellular glutamate. Riluzole, a drug used in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, lowers the amount of released glutamat...

Critical phenomenology” is a method that integrates a critical perspective—in the vein of critical theories of race, disability, gender, etc.—with phenomenology. However, this approach has sometimes been accompanied by attempts to distance “critical” from “classical” phenomenology, obfuscating critical perspectives already inherent in early phenome...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the way society supports individuals with disabilities. By integrating multimodal AI systems into assistive technologies, it is possible to create more inclusive, adaptive, and personalized solutions that empower individuals to navigate the world with greater ease. This paper explores the...

Neck pain in students has an impact on decreased productivity and also absence, the most common factors causing neck pain are the use of electronics, psychosocial factors such as stress and anxiety and lack of physical activity of students. This study uses an analytical observational study type with a quantitative approach and cross-sectional desig...

Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes and sexual function of male and female patients who underwent IELD and MD due to LDH. Methods The retrospective study included 72 sexually active patients aged 24–50 years. Patients were divided into four groups based on genders and surgical techniques. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)...

Question and Outcome Measures: In this study, an intervention group (multimodal therapy for chronic back pain) and a control group (standard outpatient treatment) were compared with regard to the primary endpoint of pain (NRS) at rest and the secondary endpoints pain (NRS) during movement, general health status (Short Form 12 (SF-12)), health-relat...

Background Depression is prevalent among patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and is associated with increased mortality and healthcare use. However, most research on this association has focused on high-income countries, leaving a gap in knowledge regarding the relationship between depression and CHF in low-to-middle-income countries. Aim...

The mental health treatment gap in the US continues to be a major public health challenge. Even individuals with health insurance face substantial barriers to care, including high costs, insufficient coverage and inaccurate provider directories. Policies to address the treatment gap require updated population-based information about whether treatme...

Background High body mass index (BMI) and hypertension are quite prevalent in women of childbearing age (WCBA) and are also common risk factors for ischemic heart disease (IHD). However, there are few studies globally evaluating the burden of IHD of WCBA attribute to high BMI and hypertension. Methods The DALYs (Disability-adjusted life years), De...

Introduction and purpose: Depression remains the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting the lives of nearly 300 million people. A particularly severe form of depression is treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is associated with significant health, social, and economic problems. Its prevalence varies due to the lack of a unified def...

Fractures are a common trauma leading to serious functional disability and impaired quality of life. In the course of orthopedic practice, the main role of the multidisciplinary team is the rapid and reliable reconstruction of the anatomical integrity of the bone as a condition for ensuring rapid functional recovery, but the effect of psycho-emotio...

Background Alzheimer Disease (AD) represents a growing global health concern with profound socioeconomic implications, with predictions indicating a potential 50% increase in AD cases in Italy over the next 30 years. Timely diagnosis remains challenging due to the slow progression of symptoms and limited accessibility to advanced diagnostic tools,...

Background: Microaggression toward marginalized groups, including disabled persons, has received increasing attention in the literature. Little is known, however, as to factors that mitigate against their impact. Objective: The purpose of this study was to conduct a mediation analysis to infer the role of ableist microaggressions between self-estee...

The study aimed at identifying the awareness of the use of e-learning in the education of students with special needs in Dhofar governorate according to the following variables (type of disability, degree of disability, educational level, gender of teacher) on which the study questions were based . The study sample consisted of 50 teachers and tea...

Background: Migraine is a highly prevalent and disabling neurological disorder affecting approximately 15% of the global population, with significant implications for mental health, productivity, and overall quality of life. Conventional pharmacological treatments, while beneficial, often come with limitations such as side effects, inconsistent eff...

The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2013 and the resulting changes in mainstream funding for psychosocial supports have led to disparities in funding between the two existing systems. Currently, people supported under the NDIS receive significantly more funding compared to those supported through federal and state...

Introduction Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term for causes of inflammatory arthritis in children and adolescents. Symptoms include pain, stiffness and fatigue and this can have an impact on a child’s ability to attend school or participate in school activities, such as physical education. Methods Using Preferred Reporting Item...

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to identify risk factors, subtypes, and associated outcomes of AIS in the West Bank based on sex. We retrospectively analyzed medical records from 2018 to 2022 of stroke patients from four main hospitals in the West Bank (N = 711). The Modified Ran...

Under the background of integrated education, the adaptability of ideological and political education for college students with disabilities has become an important issue in promoting educational equity and comprehensive development of individuals. Currently, college students with disabilities generally face difficulties in adaptation in cognitive,...

Background And Objective: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury is considered as a major disability and also life threatening condition that carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality also face challenge in the in social participation once they enter the community due to which quality of life of an individual with SCI is affected. It is essential to und...

An accurate and reliable functional prognosis is vital to stroke patients addressing rehabilitation, to their families, and healthcare providers. This study aimed at developing and validating externally patient-wise prognostic models of the global functional outcome at discharge from intensive inpatient post-acute rehabilitation after stroke, based...

People with disabilities (PWD) have reported higher major depression (MD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic than others in the general population, with social isolation and disability stigma as key predictors of heightened symptomatology. However, the nature and predictors of PWD’s MD and GAD symptom traje...

Assistive technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes for physically challenged and disabled pupils, thereby leveraging educational opportunities tailored to their specific levels of disability. This paper emphasizes the importance of assistive technological solutions that facilitate participation in inclusive...

Disparities in disability services between two-year and four-year higher education institutions pose challenges to achieving equitable access to accommodations. This study applies a robust quantitative analysis of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, utilizing multiple regression models and exploratory factor analysis to ide...

Access to quality education for disabled children is an important component of doing social justice to such children to ensure they can have a future in any kind of sustainable development that people envision. In the recent past there has been a gain in the protection of rights of children with disability to education as they deserve. Nevertheless...

In the waning months of the Bush administration in 2008, certain changes to U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks were made to facilitate improved U.S. bilateral relations with North Korea. These changes were made in return for Pyongyang's progress on disabling its nuclear facilities and in accordance with the Six-Party talks agreements. Among the m...

This consultation engaged young children to identify what they liked and valued, informing the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY) in their recommendations to the Central Statistics Office for the development of the new Growing Up in Ireland survey for Cohort 24 at age three. Using participatory methods,...

We describe a demonstration of a prototype approach to clear the laser focal volume of free electrons and disable their atomic and molecular sources. Employing two temporally separated, copropagating pulses, we exploited a pump-probe setup in our experiment. The pump ionized a low-density gas and expelled free and nascent electrons from its focal v...

Background/Objectives: Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have a long life expectancy due to modern treatment. However, treatment may have adverse effects that hamper work ability. Methods: Patients aged 25–60 years diagnosed in 2002–2020 were included in this nationwide matched cohort study examining work ability from diagnosis (index da...

Background This study aims to provide improvement directions for aging societies by analyzing the disease burden, risk factors and trend forecasts of AD and other dementias (ADD) in China and globally from 1990 to 2021. Methods Data sourced from Global Burden of Disease 2021. We extracted indicators of disease burden and risk factors for ADD in pe...

Chronic care manages long-term, progressive conditions, while acute care addresses short-term conditions. Chronic conditions increasingly strain health systems, which are often unprepared for these demands. This study examines the burden of conditions requiring acute versus chronic care, including sequelae. Conditions and sequelae from the Global B...

Background We have previously shown headache to be highly prevalent in Delhi and National Capital Region of northern India, as we did earlier in Karnataka State in the south. Here we present a complementary study performed contemporaneously of headache-attributed burden, along with a population health-care needs assessment. Methods In a cross-sect...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of disability globally. Early and accurate diagnosis is paramount in preventing its progression and improving patients’ quality of life. However, the inconsistency in radiologists’ expertise and the onset of visual fatigue during prolonged image analysis often compromise diagnostic accuracy, highlighting...

Introduction: Hospitalization rates are high in older adults and notably higher among those with multimorbidity. Also, older patients often face long lengths of stay due to complications such as functional decline and increased healthcare needs, which are exacerbated by their age and health status. Unfortunately, in one third, hospitalisation leads...

Australia introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2013 to provide personalised formal care to individuals under 65 with significant and likely permanent disability. However, many ineligible individuals now face challenges accessing care. Against the backdrop of the introduction of NDIS funding and the simultaneous defunding of...

In tough bargaining, the United States has stopped North Korea from producing more plutonium for nuclear weapons. It has induced the North to disable its nuclear facilities at Yongbyon, making them more difficult and time-consuming to restart. Washington has also persuaded Pyongyang to declare how much nuclear material it has and the equipment and...

Study objective Investing in health to improve healthy life expectancy (HLE) is fundamental to create a demographic dividend. However, how dramatic population ageing affects HLE remains unknown. This study aims to quantify and project the major diseases and injuries attributed to changes in population size and age structure that contributed to subs...

One of the fundamental hurdles for both Christian theology and medical ethics is characterizing disability as an aspect of human experience rather than a deviation from it. Anthropologies that anticipate a fixed subject articulate disability through the lens of pathology, alienating disabled experiences from what it means to be human. Pulling from...

The current study aimed to describe and analyze the attitudes and perceptions of parents and teachers towards inclusive education. The study used the mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative) within two stages, in the first stage the views of teachers and parents towards inclusive education were surveyed using a survey questionnaire, and in the...

Globally, stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and disability, while alcohol consumption continues to vary widely across regions, prompting concern over its health impacts. This study examines the association between different alcoholic beverages and stroke mortality, using secondary data from 1990 to 2020. Alcohol consumption and stroke dea...

This comparative book review explores the concept of monstrosity in Hunt-Kennedy’s Between Fitness and Death (2020) and Nicholas’ Canadian Carnival Freaks and the Extraordinary Body (2018). This analysis contrasts how Black bodies, seen as congenitally disabled and ‘enfreaked’ bodies exhibited in sideshows, are discursively framed in monstrous term...

Football requires skills to perform passes, reception, shots and dribbling. Amputation of lower limb decrease balance, but is crucial for movement control in amputee football. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess balance of amputee football players according to sports level, training experience, position on the pitch, type and moment of a...

Carrying high prevalence, deaths, and disability, stroke is expanding in Pakistan with a proportion of 250:100 000 people. Cardiovascular risk factors cause ischemic stroke in 87% of cases which imposes a great burden all over the World. At the national level, large-scale statistical data about ischemic stroke is lacking in Pakistan which causes di...

Background This study analyzes the global burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) related to low physical activity from 1990 to 2021, focusing on spatiotemporal changes. Method Using data from the GBD study, we examined trends in CVD burden linked to low physical activity, including mortality counts, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), age-sta...

Introduction Mental healthcare utilization in the US remains low, with sociodemographic factors like sex and race/ethnicity influencing access across different population groups. However, how these factors interact to shape service utilization remains understudied. Methods Using data from the 2009–2018 cycles of the National Health and Nutrition E...

Worldwide, an estimated 1.3 billion people of the global population experience significant disabilities. The recent UN Flagship Report on Disability and Sustainable Development Goals emphasizes that the entire achievement of the UN Agenda 2030 requires the active involvement of all individuals, including those with disabilities. The current study e...

Background: Mental Disorders are the leading cause of disability, worldwide. This disability is more important in patients with Severe Mental Disorders due to the gradual onset and progression, tendency to relapse and reduced functioning. Considering these factors affect reentry of these patients into society, social participation is an important i...

The diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) poses several diagnostic problems, as is widely acknowledged. The name points to two symptoms only, which are unspecific and embedded in many more neuropsychological symptoms. The additional deficits, such as problems with orientation, memory, cognition, emotion, autonomic nervous reg...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to objectively investigate extant literature on the scaling of women’s entrepreneurial ventures and advance the theory of women’s entrepreneurship by synthesizing new research domains. Design/methodology/approach Using an integrative literature review approach, a form of research that reviews, critiques and syn...

Previous work has conjectured that visually impaired athletes mayface barriers when attempting concussion assessments becausethey can present with signs of concussion as part of their condition.The present study aimed to explore the qualitative experiences ofvisually impaired players undertaking the Sport ConcussionAssessment Tool 5 (SCAT5). Four v...

Primary subclavian venous thrombosis (PSVT) is a rare but potentially disabling condition caused by chronic compression of the subclavian vein at the thoracic outlet, typically affecting young individuals. Delayed diagnosis often leads to post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) due to missed opportunities for early surgical intervention. In Stockholm, Swede...

This study examines the fairness of inclusive education in vocational training, focusing on challenges faced by students with disabilities and analyzing global policies aimed at improving inclusivity. Through a comprehensive literature review, the research explores five key aspects: policy support, resource allocation, curriculum adaptation, teache...

The main purpose of this research is to examine the Life Satisfaction levels of universitystudents according to some variables. Within the framework of this purpose, the effects ofstudents' socio-demographic characteristics, participation in artistic and sportive activities,relationships established in their social lives and perceived academic achi...

This article examines the reproduction of fat-bias and stigma in the Ontario education system. In an effort to understand fatness as a ground of discrimination, we will thoughtfully explore the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and precedent case law to understand how discrimination against fat bodies is an issue of disability discourse and s...

Background Subjective wellbeing (SWB) is an indicator of communities’ welfare, which guides vital health, political, and economic decisions, especially concerning vulnerable groups. Stimulated by growing interest in satisfaction with life as the cognitive component of SWB, this study investigated the psychometrics of Diener’s Satisfaction with Life...

Research in trauma care is indispensable for advancing the field of trauma surgery and healthcare delivery. The outcomes of such research have the potential to save lives, reduce disability, and optimise healthcare resource allocation. This chapters summarises key types of research in trauma care, highlights funding opportunities, and outlines futu...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration within the central nervous system (CNS). While the inflammatory components of MS have been extensively studied, the progressive neurodegenerative aspect remains a critical factor contributing to long-term disability. Therefor...

Background Migraine is a common comorbidity with fibromyalgia (FM). CGRP is a potent inflammatory neuropeptide that may play a role in somatic and visceral pain either inflammatory or neuropathic. Previous studies have reported a significant number of migraine patients with FM responding to anti-CGRP therapies. The potential impact on diffuse pain...

Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has revolutionized the management of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion (LVO), particularly when performed within the first 6 hours after symptom onset. The development of perfusion imaging software has enabled patient selection to thrombectomy for up to 24 hours in selected cases with...

Study design Longitudinal study using quantitative MRI techniques. Purpose Disc degeneration leads to a cascade of pathological changes in the spine that might initiate pain. It is particularly important to monitor patients who already have chronic low back pain (CLBP) to observe accelerated degeneration in adjacent segments. Therefore, our goal w...

Accessible restrooms must reconcile code-based functionality with the affective expectations of disabled users. This study develops an integrated Kansei Engineering (KE)–Rough Set Theory (RST)–Support Vector Machine (SVM) workflow that converts user emotions into verifiable design guidelines. Surveys and semi-structured interviews with 50 disabled...

Objective We evaluate the use of an app to remotely collect electronic patient‐reported outcomes (ePROs) in patients attending routine rheumatology clinics with inflammatory arthritis (IA) over a four year period. Methods This is a secondary analysis of real‐world data obtained from patients with IA who attended routine appointments between 2018 a...

This chapter centers on another claim made by Costello in her praise of poetry: that the understanding of the animal other needs to be embodied and not abstract. This claim informs important trends in contemporary animal ethics, which look back at Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology of embodiment to support it, so the chapter proposes first a summary of...

Background People with disabilities experience significant health inequities compared with the general population. Addressing these inequities requires the development and implementation of tailored interventions, but a gap often exists between recommended best practices and the actual care provided. Successful implementation is complex, involving...

Objectives: To examine time trends in health-related economic inactivity among working-age adults in England by smoking status between 2013 and 2025, and to estimate the number of smokers economically inactive due to ill health in 2025. Design: Repeat cross-sectional analysis of data from a nationally representative survey (the Smoking Toolkit Stud...

Aim To perform a subanalysis of the Brazilian National Health Survey 2019 focusing on estimating the prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) and to assess the impact of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) on the associations of depression, sleep disorders, and obesity with chronic MSKDs. Subject and Methods This cross-sectional,...

Background: Conventional clinical assessments in multiple sclerosis (MS), such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), often miss subtle functional changes. While accelerometry provides an objective measure of real-world motor activity, most daily summaries focus on average values, neglecting both peak performance and its variability throug...

The aim of this study was to explore the validity and safety of the combination of one-level pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) and one-level Smith–Petersen osteotomy (SPO) in correcting severe ankylosing spondylitis kyphosis. Twenty-five AS patients undergoing one-level PSO and one-level SPO with a minimum of 2-year follow-up were included. Radio...

All individuals are equal before the eyes of nature. Disabled students should be given treatment that is equitable to ensure that the access education like their normal counterparts. The achievement of this goal calls for a commitment to inclusive practices, non-discrimination, respect for dignity and autonomy, and the provision of appropriate acc...

Background The burden of low back pain in the global working-age population (WAP) is substantial and exhibits unique characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate global, regional, and national trends in low back pain prevalence among the WAP over a 32-year period. Methods We utilized data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study to eval...

Depression doesn’t just affect mood. It also impacts an individual’s ability to function in daily life. This study explored how the use of rTMS and iTBS as new, safe, non-invasive, and effective treatment(s) for treatment-resistant depression affected individuals’ quality of life and levels of disability.

Purpose Assess the effect of migraine on different central auditory and cognitive abilities, compare the findings in migraine with aura versus without aura, and during the headache phase of the attack versus interictally. Also, assess if migraine attacks’ frequency and severity affect central auditory and cognitive abilities. Methods A total of 12...

Background. Traumatic head injuries represent one of the major causes of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. This main objective of this study was to explore the patterns, severity, and outcomes of these injuries. Methods. An observational, descriptive, retrospective study was carried out utilizing a validated data collection sheet, after...

Objective Despite the widespread use of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) for L5‐S1 isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS) with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), residual sagittal imbalance critically impairs long‐term pain relief and functional recovery. This study analyzes the influence of residual sagittal imbalanceon health‐related quality of life (...

Background Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) by the end of 2030 will be among the major causes of disability worldwide. Meanwhile, medication adherence is an important factor in predicting clinical outcomes in patients with CVD. Further, lack of medication compliance is affected by depression. Thus, this study aimed to explore the relatio...

Background and Aims Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long‐term disability worldwide, presenting a significant global health challenge. Effective early prediction models are essential for reducing its impact. This study introduces a novel ensemble method for predicting stroke using two datasets: a primary dataset collected from a hosp...