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BMC Infect Dis, 2021 • September 15, 2021
The study evaluated SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence and asymptomatic infection rates among Austrian hospital staff. Key findings include a low seroprevalence (0.82%), a significant proportion of asympt...
KEY FINDING: Only 0.82% of participants had positive antibodies confirmed via neutralization test during the study.
Spinal Cord, 2022 • September 15, 2021
This study assessed functional independence in the Finnish SCI population using the SCIM-SR. It found that lesion characteristics, particularly the severity of SCI, and generic characteristics like ag...
KEY FINDING: The higher the neurological level in groups AIS A, B, and C, the lower the functional ability.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 • September 15, 2021
This study investigated the quality of life (HRQoL) and activities of daily living (ADL) among patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury who had undergone surgical treatment in Vietnam. The s...
KEY FINDING: Participants with the most severe spinal cord injuries (ASIA-A) had the lowest scores for activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
BMJ Case Reports, 2021 • September 15, 2021
Intrathecal baclofen is recognised as an effective treatment option for severe symptoms of segmental spasticity after spinal cord injury. We suggest an effective bridging and weaning protocol for oral...
KEY FINDING: Sudden removal of an intrathecal baclofen pump can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, including increased spasticity, pain, and seizures.
Trials, 2021 • September 15, 2021
This pilot trial aims to assess the feasibility of using oral immunomodulation with E. coli lysate (Uro-Vaxom) to prevent UTIs in individuals with SCI during primary rehabilitation. The study will enr...
KEY FINDING: The primary objective of this pilot trial is to evaluate the feasibility of a main trial regarding the effects of oral immunomodulation.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2021 • September 14, 2021
This randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of tDCS combined with robotic training on gait disability in incomplete SCI. Participants received either active or sham tDCS b...
KEY FINDING: Active tDCS combined with robotic training resulted in a significant improvement in walking ability compared to sham tDCS after 30 sessions.
Scientific Reports, 2021 • September 14, 2021
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychological factors and functional outcomes in individuals with SCI. The study found that higher levels of fear, anxiety, and depression were...
KEY FINDING: Psychological variants, including fear, anxiety, and depression, were negatively correlated with functional outcomes among people with SCI.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 • September 13, 2021
This study investigates the effects of long-term nimodipine (NMD) administration on functional recovery in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results indicate that NMD improves locomotor function...
KEY FINDING: Long-term NMD administration improves locomotor function in rats with SCI without affecting hind limb grip strength.
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021 • September 13, 2021
This paper reports on the development of an assessment standard (called Nottwil Standard) for use in the rehabilitation of persons after newly acquired SCI according to the guiding principles and to r...
KEY FINDING: A situation analysis revealed that 41 assessments were irregularly performed during initial rehabilitation after newly acquired SCI.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 • September 12, 2021
This study evaluated the impact of integrating cognitive recovery protocols (motor imagery) with standard physical rehabilitation on body and space representations in SCI individuals. The Motor + MI t...
KEY FINDING: Motor + MI training induced short-term recovery of peripersonal space, but this effect did not persist at the one-month follow-up.