BACKGROUND The introduction of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) into clinical practice has revolutionized the management of acid-related diseases. Studies in primary care and emergency settings suggest that PPIs are frequently prescribed for inappropriate indications or for indications where their use offers little benefit. Inappropriate PPI use is a matter of great concern, especially in the elde...

After denervation of muscle, motor axons reinnervate original synaptic sites. A recombinant fragment of the synapse specific laminin 132 chain (s-laminin) was reported to inhibit motor axon growth. Consequently, a specific sequence (leucine-arginineglutamate, LR E) of the laminin 132 chain was proposed to act as a stop signal and to mediate specific reinnervation at the neuromuscular junction (...

Objective: While there are specific recommendations for pressure relieving cushions when seated in a wheelchair, there is a paucity of information regarding prescribed wheelchair cushions for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) when traveling and not in their wheelchair seat. A questionnaire was designed to ascertain if individuals with SCI who are primarily wheelchair users utilize a prescri...