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Can interdisciplinary care sustain cognitive health in elderly hip fracture patients?

Cognitive impairment is a common concern among older individuals recovering from hip fractures. However, there has been limited research into the long-term trajectories of cognitive function for these patients and the impact of interdisciplinary interventions. In 2013, a groundbreaking study conducted by Yea-Ing L Shyu, et. al., the two-year postoperative cognitive journey of older hip-fracture patients in Taiwan was explored. Moreover, the study evaluated the … Continue reading Can interdisciplinary care sustain cognitive health in elderly hip fracture patients?

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Can sports climbing and yoga alleviate symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that can significantly diminish a patient’s quality of life. Symptoms such as spasticity, cognitive impairment, depression, and fatigue are common and challenging to manage. Traditional medical treatments have limitations, prompting researchers to investigate non-pharmacological approaches to alleviate these symptoms. In 2010 a randomized prospective study, Orjana Velikonja, et. al., explored the effects of sports climbing (SC) and … Continue reading Can sports climbing and yoga alleviate symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients?

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