To determine the influence of time from injury to surgery on neurological recovery and length
of stay (LOS) in an observational cohort of individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI)…

Background Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis of the face. There is little information
on its prevalence during pregnancy in Iran. Objective To determine the prevalence and …

Background On average, cognition declines with age but this average hides considerable
variability, including the chance of improvement. Here, we investigate how exercise is …

Previous meta-analyses of methylprednisolone (MPS) for patients with acute traumatic spinal
cord injuries (TSCIs) have not addressed confidence in the quality of evidence used for …

In prior analyses of the effectiveness of methylprednisolone for the treatment of patients with
acute traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCIs), the prognostic importance of patients' …

Neurologic impairment after spinal cord injury (SCI) is currently measured and classified by
functional examination. Biological markers that objectively classify injury severity and predict …

Background Vitiligo is a common disease with an unknown etiology. It is a chronic disease
which causes severe disfigurement, and so may significantly affect a patient's quality of life. …

Objective To analyze relations among injury, demographic, and environmental factors on
function, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and life satisfaction in individuals with traumatic …

… Fallah is supported by a postdoctoral fellowship from the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.
Samuel Searle was supported by the George Mattar Summer Studentship. Dr. …

Background Concern has been expressed that preventive measures in older people might
increase frailty by increasing survival without improving health. We investigated the impact of …