BACKGROUND There is an unmet need for disease-modifying therapies to improve ambulatory function in disabled subjects with multiple sclerosis. OBJECTIVES Assess the effects of natalizumab on ambulatory function in disabled subjects with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) or secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed ambulatory function as...

The purpose of this study was to clarify the ambulatory functional and oncological outcomes of tumor excision and endoprosthetic reconstruction for a metastatic lesion of the proximal femur. Subjects comprised 40 patients (18 women, 22 men; average age 63.4 years). The mean follow-up periods were 15.2 months for patients dying of the disease, and 38.7 months for survivors. Seven patients were l...

    Background: In this study, ambulatory care training in Firoozgar hospital was evaluated based on Iranian national standards of undergraduate medical education related to ambulatory education using Baldrige Excellence Model. Moreover, some suggestions were offered to promote education quality in the current condition of ambulatory education in Firoozgar hospital and national s...

OBJECTIVES To determine the relation of ambulatory systolic blood pressure to aortic obstruction and more extensive vascular dysfunction, assessed by central aortic, peripheral conduit arterial and resistance vessel function. METHODS 12 adults (5 native, 7 recoarctation) were studied before, and 2 weeks and 6 months after aortic stenting. Systolic blood pressure was measured during normal dai...

Neuritis is one of the important causes of deformities and disabilities in leprosy. Neuritis has been managed both in the field and in hospital. This study was done to compare the economic aspects of cost of ambulatory vs in-patient management of neuritis in leprosy. The quality of life of the affected patients and the clinical improvement in the 2 groups were also studied. Twenty six patients ...

Many common voice disorders are chronic or recurring conditions likely to result from faulty and/or abusive patterns of vocal behavior. Such behaviorally based disorders can be difficult to assess accurately in the clinical setting and potentially could be much better characterized by long-term ambulatory monitoring of vocal function as individuals engage in their typical daily activities. Ambu...

STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective, single-institute, radiographical study. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to determine the correlation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings observed in metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) with post-treatment ambulatory status. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Previous studies have reported various predictors of ambulatory outcome in patients with MSCC, ...

Background: Severe bilateral Fixed flexion deformity of the knees resulting from irreversible joint damage is a disabling complication long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, associated with loss ambulatory ability. While Total knee Arthroplasty an effective treatment for such patients, it poses significant intra-operative technical demands and challenges post-operative rehabilitation. Method: We r...