We describe an easy-to-interpret, patient-reported Functional Limitations Index that can be used to monitor care of patients along the disability continuum. Objectives: To develop an easy-to-interpret ...

Many of the resources referenced are no longer available, and links to them have been removed. This section introduces several types of disabilities affecting vision, hearing, physical capacity and ...

Long COVID symptoms were associated with functional ability limitations in adults and older adults, a study finds. The report was published April 19 in BMC Public Health. Authors wanted to better ...

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the disparities in emergency and healthcare planning for vulnerable populations which will influence current and future resiliency initiatives for years to come.

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio Analysis of data from an annual ...

A recent study has revealed a critical gap in the use of accessibility features among people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. Though over 90% of ALS patients ...

Despite significant health disparities experienced by people with disabilities, their needs are poorly addressed and understood in health policy, research, and practice. Estimates of prevalence vary ...

Researchers evaluateD the association between biomarkers of vitamin K status and mobility limitation and disability, and found older adults with low levels of circulating vitamin K were more likely to ...

Wearable artificial “muscles” that can help those with functional disability to walk, sit and stand are in the works, thanks to the U.K. researchers who created “smart” trousers, a set of leggings ...

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, detection, and treatment of high blood pressure. Research is needed to develop and evaluate ...