College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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This is the day your life must surely change [11] Prioritising behavioural change in musculoskeletal practice
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Behavioural change is the modification or transformation of behaviour. Health behaviour has been defined as, ‘any activity undertaken for the purpose of preventing or detecting disease or for improving health and wellbeing’ ... -
Synthesis and Optimization of a Highly Stable and Efficient BN/TiO2 Nanocomposite for Phenol Degradation: A Photocatalytic, Mechanistic and Environmental Impact Study
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)Different BN/TiO2 nanocomposites were prepared hydrothermally, and their ratio was optimized to get the best photocatalytic performance towards phenol degradation. They were characterized by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ... -
Eco-friendly highly efficient BN/rGO/TiO2 nanocomposite visible-light photocatalyst for phenol mineralization
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Boron nitride (BN) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) of different loadings were composited with commercial P25 TiO2 (Ti) through the hydrothermal method. The as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized using various ... -
Do preexisting antibodies against seasonal coronaviruses have a protective role against SARS-CoV-2 infections and impact on COVID-19 severity?
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Because of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), many questions remain unresolved regarding the abundance of cross-reactivity ... -
Region-specific Exercises vs General Exercises in the Management of Spinal and Peripheral Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review With Meta-analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
( W.B. Saunders , 2021 , Article Review)Objective: To compare the efficacy of region-specific exercises to general exercises approaches for adults with spinal or peripheral musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs). Data Sources: Electronic searches were conducted up ... -
Providing value-based care as a physiotherapist
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Despite millions spent in research funding, studies, and guidelines, outcomes involving musculoskeletal care continue to decline. The purpose of this Viewpoint is to describe value-based care and to suggest ... -
International physical therapists consensus on clinical descriptors for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A Delphi study
( Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a lack of standardized criteria for diagnosing rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP). Objective: To identify the most relevant clinical descriptors for diagnosing RCRSP. Methods: A Delphi study ... -
Should We Provide a Clinical Diagnosis for People with Shoulder Pain? Absolutely, Maybe, Never! The Ongoing Clinical Debate Between Leavers and Retainers
( Physiotherapy New Zealand , 2022 , Article)When trauma results in a fracture of one of the shoulder bones, or a dislocation of one of the shoulder joints, providing a diagnosis is acceptable practice. Similarly, providing a diagnosis for the person seeking an ... -
Exercise as effective as surgery in improving quality of life, disability, and pain for large to massive rotator cuff tears: A systematic review & meta-analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Questions: To report the characteristics of exercise interventions and ascertain their effectiveness compared to surgery on quality of life, disability, and pain for people with large to massive rotator cuff tendon tears ... -
Impact of missing outcome data in meta-analyses of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to reduce postpartum weight retention: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses and additional sensitivity analyses
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)High risk of bias associated with missing outcome data (MOD) in meta-analyses (MAs) of the effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy on postpartum weight retention (PPWR) casts doubt on whether such interventions ... -
The Elephant in the Room: Too Much Medicine in Musculoskeletal Practice
( Movement Science Media , 2019 , Article)Too much medicine burdens health care systems and deprives societies of resources. Overcoming too much medicine requires stakeholders (patients, clinicians, educators, health care funders, media, policy makers, industry, ... -
An update of systematic reviews examining the effectiveness of conservative physical therapy interventions for subacromial shoulder pain
( Movement Science Media , 2020 , Article Review)OBJECTIVE: To update a systematic review published in 2013 that focused on evaluating the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of physical therapy, including exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and combined ... -
Role of the kinetic chain in shoulder rehabilitation: Does incorporating the trunk and lower limb into shoulder exercise regimes influence shoulder muscle recruitment patterns? Systematic review of electromyography studies
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article Review)Objective To investigate the influence of trunk and lower limb motion on electromyography (EMG) muscle activity and recruitment patterns around the shoulder. Design Systematic review. Data sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, PEDro, ... -
It is time to put special tests for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain out to pasture
( Movement Science Media , 2020 , Article)Abstract Synopsis “Special tests” for rotator cuff–related shoulder pain (RCRSP) have passed their sell-by date. In this Viewpoint, we outline fundamental flaws in the validity of these tests and their proposed ability ... -
Effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy: A systematic literature review
( Foundation for Rehabilitation Information , 2020 , Article)Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy. Data sources: Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials, PEDro and SPORTDiscus from inception ... -
Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: Does the type of exercise influence the outcomes? Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article)Introduction Lifetime prevalence of shoulder pain is 70%, and approximately 50% of people with shoulder pain will experience pain for more than a year. Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is the most common shoulder ... -
Probiotic supplementation induces remission and changes in the immunoglobulins and inflammatory response in active ulcerative colitis patients: A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background & AimsClinical studies of using probiotics for managing ulcerative colitis (UC) in Jordan are rare. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effect of probiotic supplementation on the clinical disease activity and ... -
A tracer microrheology for determination of viscoelasticity of dilute ovalbumin colloids
( ICE Publishing , 2021 , Article)This study seems to be the first effort to determine the viscoelastic properties of dilute ovalbumin colloids using dynamic-light-scattering-based optical microrheology using carboxylated melamine microparticles as the ... -
MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATION FOR OPTIMIZING ASYMMETRICAL REDUCTION OF ACETOPHENONE EMPLOYING COMPLETE CELL OF LACTOBACILLUS SENMAIZUKE AS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPROACH
( Prof. Hysen Mankolli, IJEES Electronic Journal Publication , 2020 , Article)Recently, optimization of the bioreduction reactions by optimization methodologies has gained special interest as these reactions are affected by several extrinsic factors that should be optimized for higher yields. An ... -
Knowledge and Perception of and Attitude toward a Premarital Screening Program in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Premarital screening (PMS) is a primary preventive measure to decrease the incidence of certain genetic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and perception of and the ...
