In Hong Kong, the evidence for cognitive-training programs in fighting against memory complaints is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Active Mind cognitive-training program in improving the cognitive function and quality of life (QoL) for local community-dwelling Chinese older adults. A total of 200 subjects were recruited from 20 different district elderly communit...

This study retrospectively analysed the effects of obesity as described by Body Mass Index (BMI) on patient reported outcomes following total knee replacement. Participants (105 females and 66 males) who had undergone surgery under the care of a single surgeon were included in the review and were grouped according to their preoperative BMI into nonobese (BMI < 30 kg/m(2)), (n = 73) obese (BMI ≥...

UNLABELLED OBJECTIVE We sought to evaluate the impact of the gluten-free diet on the 5,240 members of the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA). Data are presented on 2,681 adults (>or=16 years) with biopsy-proven celiac disease (CD). METHODS A mail-out survey was used. Quality of life was evaluated using the 'SF12', and celiac-specific questions. RESULTS Mean age was 56 years, mean age at diag...

OBJECTIVE Locking plates have become a standard implant in the treatment of distal femoral fractures. Newer designs allow polyaxial screw placement as well as the ability to lock the lag screws. METHODS The consecutive multi-centre study cohort consists of all distal femoral fractures treated with the NCB® Distal Femur plate (Zimmer, Warsaw, USA) and a minimum follow-up of twelve months. Frac...

Patients with many problems often face difficulties in modifying their behavior as desired. Uncovered basic needs may be an important barrier. This research tests the effect of patient-centered consultations for 20- to 44-year-old patients with multiple psychosocial and lifestyle problems. We focus on resources and barriers for obtaining self-chosen goals within life circumstances and lifestyle...

Soil temperature and humidity are important factors in affecting the condition of agricultural sector, which has an impact on quality quantity production. Lack information soil is one causes productivity deficiency process cultivation. The application technology field agriculture expected to be able reduce various adverse effects conditions. One by periodic monitoring, such as soil. This resear...

Introduction: Depression is an extremely widespread disorder that also highly impactful on the quality of life and general health individuals, a global scale. The aim this study was preliminary assessment potential non-pharmacological treatment, based low frequency intensity electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF), which could potentially reduce impact depression lives sufferers. Materials methods: A ...

BACKGROUND Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) who are depressed have an increased risk of further cardiac events and higher mortality. AIM To use a patient generated instrument (PSYCHLOPS) to define categories of concerns in patients with CHD. To define the psychometric characteristics of patients in each category. DESIGN AND SETTING Cross-sectional study set in general practices in...

Background: Disease manifestations and outcomes of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) seem to differ between sexes. Gaining knowledge about the underlying mechanisms these differences men women is important optimize treatment strategies, especially given that less often reach low disease activity (LDA) targets 1,2 . Objectives: To assess sex in parameters health-related quality life PsA, whether determi...

This paper uses Hierarchical Bayes Models to model and estimate spatial health effects in Germany. We combine rich individual-level household panel data from the German SOEP with administrative county–level data to estimate spatial county-level health dependencies. As dependent variable we use the generic, continuous, and quasi-objective SF12 health measure. We find strong and highly significan...