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View article: Walking performance is worse in black than white people with multiple sclerosis
Walking performance is worse in black than white people with multiple sclerosis Open
The study was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov on March 19, 2018 (NCT03468868).
View article: Ballroom Dancing for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Perceptions of the Experience
Ballroom Dancing for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Perceptions of the Experience Open
BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) encompasses various symptoms, including fatigue, pain, spasticity, motor dysfunction, postural instability, sexual and bladder dysfunction, and cognitive impairment. Despite the documented benefits of ex…
View article: Middle-range scores from the patient determined disease steps scale reflect varying levels of walking dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
Middle-range scores from the patient determined disease steps scale reflect varying levels of walking dysfunction in multiple sclerosis Open
The study was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov on March 19, 2018 (NCT03468868).
View article: Correlations of Physical and Psychological Health in Parents of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Correlations of Physical and Psychological Health in Parents of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder Open
Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have social communication difficulties and restricted, repetitive, and/or sensory behaviors or interests. The prevalence of ASD is now 1 in 36 individuals. Parents of individuals …
View article: Innovations in Multiple Sclerosis Care: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence via Machine Learning on Clinical Research and Decision-Making
Innovations in Multiple Sclerosis Care: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence via Machine Learning on Clinical Research and Decision-Making Open
CE INFORMATION ACTIVITY AVAILABLE ONLINE: To access the article and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. TARGET AUDIENCE: The target audience for this activity is physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing pr…
View article: THE ROLE OF THE EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL IN THE SUPERVISED VERSUS TELEREHABILITATION EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (STEP FOR MS) TRIAL
THE ROLE OF THE EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL IN THE SUPERVISED VERSUS TELEREHABILITATION EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (STEP FOR MS) TRIAL Open
BACKGROUND The STEP for MS trial was designed and delivered by a team of medical and rehabilitation professionals with a key player being the exercise professional (EP). Our purpose is to showcase the role of the EP and methods for standar…
View article: Lessons learned from clinical trials of exercise and physical activity in people with MS – guidance for improving the quality of future research
Lessons learned from clinical trials of exercise and physical activity in people with MS – guidance for improving the quality of future research Open
The body of research on exercise and physical activity among persons with multiple sclerosis(MS) has expanded rapidly in quantity, but not necessarily quality, over the past 20+ years. There is evidence for beneficial effects of exercise a…
View article: Pathways to cures for multiple sclerosis: A research roadmap
Pathways to cures for multiple sclerosis: A research roadmap Open
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a growing global health challenge affecting nearly 3 million people. Progress has been made in the understanding and treatment of MS over the last several decades, but cures remain elusive. The Nation…
View article: Forearm muscle mitochondrial capacity and resting oxygen uptake: Relationship to symptomatic fatigue in persons with multiple sclerosis
Forearm muscle mitochondrial capacity and resting oxygen uptake: Relationship to symptomatic fatigue in persons with multiple sclerosis Open
Background Mitochondrial dysfunction has been implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Whether mitochondrial alterations are a function of ambulatory dysfunction or are of a non-ambulatory systemic nature is unclear. Obje…
View article: Navigator Role for Promoting Adaptive Sports and Recreation Participation in Individuals With Disabilities
Navigator Role for Promoting Adaptive Sports and Recreation Participation in Individuals With Disabilities Open
Objective The aims of the study were to gain a better understanding of the resources, barriers, and facilitators of participation in adaptive sport and recreational activities as a means of achieving physical activity recommendations in in…
View article: Forecasting the long-term trend of COVID-19 epidemic using a dynamic model
Forecasting the long-term trend of COVID-19 epidemic using a dynamic model Open
The current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has recently been declared as a pandemic and spread over 200 countries and territories. Forecasting the long-term trend of the COVID-19 epidemic can help health authorities determ…
View article: Forecasting the long-term trend of COVID-19 epidemic using a dynamic model
Forecasting the long-term trend of COVID-19 epidemic using a dynamic model Open
Background The current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has recently been declared as a pandemic and spread over 200 countries and territories. Forecasting the long-term trend of the COVID-19 epidemic can help health authori…
View article: Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course
Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course Open
Objectives: To provide clinicians who treat multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with evidence-based or expert opinion–based recommendations for promoting exercise and lifestyle physical activity across disability levels. Methods: The National…
View article: MSJ915629_appendix – Supplemental material for Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course
MSJ915629_appendix – Supplemental material for Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course Open
Supplemental material, MSJ915629_appendix for Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course by Rosalind Kalb, Theodore R Brown, Susan Coote, Kathleen Costello, Ulr…
View article: Wellness and multiple sclerosis: The National MS Society establishes a Wellness Research Working Group and research priorities
Wellness and multiple sclerosis: The National MS Society establishes a Wellness Research Working Group and research priorities Open
Background: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have identified “wellness” and associated behaviors as a high priority based on “social media listening” undertaken by the National MS Society (i.e. the Society). Objective: The Society recen…