Functional differences in upper limb movement after early and chronic stroke based on kinematic motion indicators

Aims: The main purpose of this study was to determine the changes in kinematic parameters of ischemic stroke affected upper limbs, during simple functional activity, to determine the most relevant changes.Methods: The OptiTrack system was used for motion capture.To determine upper extremity function in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks.During

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Discontinuation of non-Vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a population-based cohort study using primary care data from The Health Improvement Network in the UK

Objective To determine discontinuation rates, patterns of use and predictors of discontinuation of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) among patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) in the first year of therapy.Design Population-based cohort study.Setting UK primary care.Population 11 481 patients with NVAF and a first

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The Effects of Maximum Attapulgite Aggregate Size and Steel Fibers Content on Fresh and Some Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Self Compacting Concrete

The main objectives of this study were investigating the effects of the maximum size of coarse Attapulgite aggregate and micro steel fiber content on fresh and some mechanical properties of steel fibers reinforced lightweight self-compacting concrete (SFLWSCC).Two series of mixes were used depending on maximum aggregate size (12.5 and 19) mm, for e

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