INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Prospective, randomized, controlled trials of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) maintenance therapy in myasthenia gravis (MG) are lacking. In this trial, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of caprylate/chromatography-purified IVIG; (IGIV-C) in patients with generalized MG undergoing standard care. METHODS: Sixty-two patients enrolled in this phase 2, multicenter, international, randomized trial (1:1 IGIV-C [2 g/kg loading dose; 1 g/kg every 3 weeks through week 21] or placebo). Efficacy was assessed by changes in Quantitative MG (QMG) score at week 24 versus baseline (primary endpoint) and percentage of patients with clinical improvement in QMG, MG Composite (MGC), and MG-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) scores (secondary endpoints). Safety assessments reported all adverse events (AEs). RESULTS: The change in QMG at 24 weeks was -5.1 for IGIV-C and -3.1 for placebo (p = .187). Seventy percent of patients in the IGIV-C group had improvement in MG-ADL (≥2-point decrease) versus 40.6% in the placebo group (p = .025). Patients showing clinical improvement in QMG and MGC (≥3-point decrease) were 70.0% for IGIV-C versus 59.4% for placebo (p = .442) and 60.0% for IGIV-C versus 53.1% for placebo (p = .610). IGIV-C was well tolerated; serious AEs were similar between arms. Three of four MG exacerbations requiring hospitalizations occurred in the IGIV-C arm with one death. DISCUSSION: Several efficacy parameters showed numerical results greater than those seen in the placebo group. This was a small study and may have been underpowered to see significant differences. Additional studies may be warranted to fully determine the efficacy of IVIG maintenance therapy in MG.

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• autoprotilátky krev   MeSH
• činnosti denního života MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• dvojitá slepá metoda MeSH
• imunologické faktory terapeutické užití   škodlivé účinky   aplikace a dávkování   MeSH
• intravenózní imunoglobuliny * terapeutické užití   škodlivé účinky   aplikace a dávkování   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• myasthenia gravis * farmakoterapie   MeSH
• prospektivní studie MeSH
• receptory cholinergní * imunologie   MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
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• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• klinické zkoušky, fáze II MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH

Příručka, která se zaměřuje na metody terapie uměním a na vedení a etické aspekty terapie. Určeno odborné veřejnosti.

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• arteterapie MeSH
• profesionální etika MeSH
• vztahy mezi lékařem a pacientem MeSH
• Publikační typ
• příručky MeSH

• Konspekt
• Fyzioterapie. Psychoterapie. Alternativní lékařství
• NLK Obory
• psychoterapie

BACKGROUND: The study aimed to analyze the effect of respiratory muscle endurance training (RMT) on performance and respiratory function in professional road cyclists during the off-season period. METHODS: Twenty professional road cyclists from the Czech Republic were divided into the control (CON) (N.=10) and the RMT (N.=10) groups. Cyclists from the RMT group accomplished 30 sessions over 10 weeks. Performance in the incremental cycling test and respiratory capacity via test were assessed before and after 10 weeks in both groups. The comparison between and within the groups was performed, together with effect size and delta % (P<0.05). RESULTS: Significant effects on respiratory function during the exercise, on lung volume utilization at 90% of VO2max (TV-90%) and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) were found in RMT compared to the CON group, with a moderate effect size (0.71 and 0.61), and improvements of 13% and 14%, respectively. Parameters of performance in the cycling protocol and respiratory function at rest presented better values in the RMT group, however with no significance and in minor magnitude. CONCLUSIONS: Using RMT during off-season benefits professional road cyclists by improving the major efficiency of respiratory function during progressive efforts. Therefore, the protocol of RMT could be used as an ergogenic aid during this period in order to maintain respiratory adaptations, optimizing the pre-season training. Adjustments can be made to improve the parameters outcomes.

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• cyklistika fyziologie   MeSH
• dechová cvičení metody   MeSH
• dýchací svaly fyziologie   MeSH
• dýchání MeSH
• fyzická vytrvalost * fyziologie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• roční období MeSH
• vytrvalostní trénink * MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Limited empirical evidence is available regarding the effect of technology-assisted cardiac rehabilitation (TACR) among coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with central obesity. AIM: To determine the effects of 12-week TACR on health outcomes of patients with CHD. DESIGN: Two-arm randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Cardiovascular department of a regional hospital. POPULATION: Coronary heart disease patients with central obesity. METHODS: The study randomized 78 hospitalized CHD patients to receive either the 12-week TACR intervention or usual care. Guided by social cognitive theory, the intervention began with an in-person assessment and orientation session to assess and identify individual risks and familiarize with the e-platform/device before discharge. After discharge, patients were encouraged to visit the interactive CR website for knowledge and skills acquisition, data uploading, use the pedometer for daily step tracking, and interact with peers and professionals via social media for problem-solving and mutual support. Data were collected at baseline (T0), six-week (T1), and 12-week (T2). RESULTS: Participants in the intervention group showed significant improvement in daily steps at six weeks but not 12 weeks (T1: β=2713.48, P=0.03; T2:β=2450.70, P=0.08), weekly sitting minutes (T1: β=-665.17, P=0.002; T2: β=-722.29, P=0.02), and total (vigorous, moderate, and walking) exercise at 12-week (β=-2445.99, P=0.008). Improvement in health-promoting lifestyle profile (T1: β=24.9, P<0.001; T2: β=15.50, P<0.001), smoking cessation (T2: β=-2.28, P<0.04), self-efficacy (T2: β=0.63, P=0.02), body mass index (T1:β =-0.97, P=0.03; T2: β=-0.73, P=0.04) and waist circumferences (T1: β =-1.97, P=0.003; T2: β =-3.14, P=0.002) were identified. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicated the effectiveness of the TACR intervention in improving healthy behaviors and anthropometric parameters for CHD patients with central obesity. Individual assessment, collaborative action planning, and ongoing obesity management support should be highlighted in TACR programs for CHD patients. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Central obesity should be assessed and highlighted in TACR intervention as an independent risk factor that requires corresponding behavior change and body fat management.

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• abdominální obezita MeSH
• cvičení MeSH
• kardiovaskulární rehabilitace * metody   MeSH
• koronární nemoc * rehabilitace   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• zdravé chování MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH

Léze lícního nervu vede ve všech fázích onemocnění k celé řadě funkčních, motorických i psychických omezení. Akutní terapie má v neurologii a neurochirurgii již dlouhou dobu definované postupy na základech evidence based medicine. V navazující rehabilitační terapii jsou však postupy nekonzistentní, terapie jsou aplikovány dle empirických zkušeností, s malou oporou v evidenci. V současné době jsou již některé postupy ověřovány, ale stále buď na malém vzorku pacientů, nebo pouze v jednotlivých oblastech. Např. v oblasti elektroterapie jsou metodiky nejednotné, bez jednoznačně definovaných doporučení. K účinku relaxačních metod, masáží a manuální lymfatické drenáže neexistují rovněž žádná přesvědčivá data. Pozitivně se jeví využití zrcadlové terapie a virtuální terapie s biofeedbackem, ale i zde je potřebné sjednotit postup a doplnit evidenci.

Facial nerve lesions lead to a variety of functional, motor, and psychological limitations in all stages of the disease. Acute therapy in neurology and neurosurgery has long defined procedures based on evidence-based medicine. However, in follow-up, rehabilitation therapy procedures are inconsistent, with therapies applied according to empirical experience with little support from the evidence. Currently, some procedures are already being validated, but still either in a small sample of patients or only in individual areas. For example, in the field of electrotherapy, methodologies are inconsistent, without clearly defined recommendations. There are also no conclusive data on the effect of relaxation methods, massage, and manual lymphatic drainage. The use of mirror therapy and virtual therapy with biofeedback is positive, but here too, there appears a need for standardization of practice and the addition of evidence.

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• faciální paralýza * diagnóza   rehabilitace   terapie   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nemoci lícního nervu diagnóza   rehabilitace   terapie   MeSH
• neurologické vyšetření metody   MeSH
• neurorehabilitace * metody   MeSH
• zrcadlová terapie v rehabilitaci MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• přehledy MeSH

The publication focuses on methods of physical activity in treatment of cancer. Intended for professional public.

• MeSH
• nádory rehabilitace   MeSH
• pohybová aktivita MeSH
• terapie cvičením MeSH

• Konspekt
• Fyzioterapie. Psychoterapie. Alternativní lékařství
• NLK Obory
• rehabilitační a fyzikální medicína
• onkologie
• NLK Publikační typ
• kolektivní monografie

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are common in hereditary ataxias as a part of the cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome. In Friedreich ataxia (FRDA), one of the most common hereditary ataxias, depressive symptoms were previously reported, but little is known about other NPS. We aimed to study the presence and severity of a broad range of NPS in individuals with FRDA and assess the relationship between the NPS and the disease severity, cognition, and quality of life and to examine the concordance between the NPS reported by the patients and by their informants. Mild Behavioral Impairment Checklist (MBI-C), a questionnaire designed for screening NPS in the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, was administered to informants of individuals with FRDA and healthy controls and to people with FRDA themselves. Compared to healthy controls, patients with FRDA scored significantly higher in the total MBI-C score, emotion dysregulation domain (corresponding to depression and anxiety), and decreased motivation domain. When assessed by caregiver, the total MBI-C score and several NPS domains correlated with activities of daily living. Only psychotic symptoms were related to ataxia severity and general cognition. When endorsed by patients, only the relation between few MBI-C domains and quality of life was observed. We found slight to moderate agreement between informant-rated and patient-rated scores. NPS, particularly emotion dysregulation and decreased motivation, are common and clinically relevant in FRDA and should receive more attention due to their potential impact on quality of life and the possibility of therapeutic intervention.

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• činnosti denního života MeSH
• deprese etiologie   MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• Friedreichova ataxie * psychologie   komplikace   MeSH
• kognice MeSH
• kvalita života * MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
• studie případů a kontrol MeSH
• stupeň závažnosti nemoci MeSH
• úzkost MeSH
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• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mladý dospělý MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

Dysfagie neboli porucha polykání je častým problémem u stárnoucí populace, přičemž její výskyt narůstá s věkem. Fyziologická ztráta motorických a senzitivních funkcí vede k presbyfagii, což je nepravá dysfagie u zdravých jedinců. Skutečná dysfagie vzniká při komplikacích způsobených akutním onemocněním. Incidence dysfagie je vysoká, v USA se udává, že 6–7 % osob trpí touto poruchou. U seniorů nad 65 let je aspirační bronchopneumonie, často způsobená dysfagií, čtvrtou nejčastější příčinou úmrtí. Po cévní mozkové příhodě (CMP) se dysfagie vyskytuje u 37–38 % pacientů a u neurodegenerativních onemocnění, jako je demence, až u 93 % pacientů. Dysfagie ve stáří ovlivňuje všechny fáze polykání: orální přípravnou, orální transportní, faryngeální a ezofageální. Diagnostika vyžaduje spolupráci specialistů a zahrnuje metody jako FEES a VFSS. Terapie se zaměřuje na udržení bezpečného příjmu potravy a zahrnuje logopedickou intervenci, cvičení a manévry na zlepšení svalové síly a koordinace. Kompenzační techniky a rehabilitační postupy jsou klíčové pro prevenci komplikací. Presbyfagie je často opomíjená, a proto je důležitá mezioborová spolupráce a edukace rodinných příslušníků pro zajištění adekvátní péče. Korespondenční adresa: MUDr. Jana Šatanková, Ph.D. Klinika otorinolaryngologie a chirurgie hlavy a krku LF UK a FN Sokolská 581, 500 05 Hradec Králové e-mail: jana.satankova@fnhk.cz

Dysphagia, or swallowing disorder, is a common problem in the aging population, with its incidence increasing with age. The physiological loss of motor and sensory functions leads to presbyphagia, which is a false dysphagia in healthy individuals. True dysphagia occurs with complications caused by acute illness. The incidence of dysphagia is high, with 6-7% of people in the USA reported to suffer from this disorder. In the elderly over 65, aspiration bronchopneumonia, often caused by dysphagia, is the fourth most common cause of death. After a stroke, dysphagia occurs in 37-38% of patients and in neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia in up to 93% of patients. Dysphagia in old age affects all phases of swallowing: oral preparatory, oral transport, pharyngeal and oesophageal. Diagnosis requires the collaboration of specialists and includes methods such as FEES and VFSS. Therapy focuses on maintaining safe eating and includes speech therapy intervention, exercises and manoeuvres to improve muscle strength and coordination. Compensatory techniques and rehabilitation procedures are key to preventing complications. Presbyphagia is often neglected, so interdisciplinary collaboration and education of family members is important to ensure adequate care.

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• endosonografie metody   MeSH
• fluoroskopie metody   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• polykání fyziologie   MeSH
• poruchy polykání * diagnóza   etiologie   patofyziologie   terapie   MeSH
• rehabilitace metody   MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• stárnutí * fyziologie   MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Publikační typ
• přehledy MeSH

Článek představuje možnosti rehabilitační péče (konkrétně fyzioterapie) u osob s roztroušenou sklerózou s těžkým neurologickým deficitem (EDSS ≥ 7,0). Teoretické poznatky jsou ilustrovány daty z naší pilotní studie domácí fyzioterapie u čtyř pacientů.

The article presents the possibilities of rehabilitation care (specifically physiotherapy) for people with multiple sclerosis with severe neurological deficit (EDSS ≥ 7.0). Theoretical findings are illustrated with data from our pilot study of home physiotherapy in 4 patients.

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• fyzioterapie (techniky) MeSH
• klinická studie jako téma metody   MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• rehabilitace metody   MeSH
• roztroušená skleróza * rehabilitace   MeSH
• stupeň závažnosti nemoci * MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH

AIMS: Tailored education is recommended for cardiac patients, yet little is known about information needs in areas of the world where it is most needed. This study aims to assess (i) the measurement properties of the Information Needs in Cardiac Rehabilitation short version (INCR-S) scale and (ii) patient's information needs globally. METHODS AND RESULTS: In this cross-sectional study, English, simplified Chinese, Portuguese, or Korean versions of the INCR-S were administered to in- or out-patients via Qualtrics (January 2022-November 2023). Members of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation community facilitated recruitment. Importance and knowledge sufficiency of 36 items were rated. Links to evidence-based lay education were provided where warranted. A total of 1601 patients from 19 middle- and high-income countries across the world participated. Structural validity was supported upon factor analysis, with five subscales extracted: symptom response/medication, heart diseases/diagnostic tests/treatments, exercise and return-to-life roles/programmes to support, risk factors, and healthy eating/psychosocial management. Cronbach's alpha was 0.97. Construct validity was supported through significantly higher knowledge sufficiency ratings for all items and information importance ratings for all subscales in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) enrolees vs. non-enrolees (all P < 0.001). All items were rated as very important-particularly regarding cardiac events, nutrition, exercise benefits, medications, symptom response, risk factor control, and CR-but more so in high-income countries in the Americas and Western Pacific. Knowledge sufficiency ranged from 30.0 to 67.4%, varying by region and income class. Ratings were highest for medications and lowest for support groups, resistance training, and alternative medicine. CONCLUSION: Identification of information needs using the valid and reliable INCR-S can inform educational approaches to optimize patients' health outcomes across the globe.

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• dospělí MeSH
• kardiovaskulární rehabilitace * normy   metody   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nemoci srdce rehabilitace   diagnóza   psychologie   MeSH
• odhad potřeb * MeSH
• průřezové studie MeSH
• průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
• psychometrie * MeSH
• reprodukovatelnost výsledků MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• vzdělávání pacientů jako téma * MeSH
• zdraví - znalosti, postoje, praxe * MeSH
• Check Tag
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• multicentrická studie MeSH
• validační studie MeSH