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Researchers have developed and validated the first-ever patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) specifically for functional movement disorders (FMDs), called the FMD questionnaire (FMDQ). The study, involving 157 patients across multiple centers, confirmed the questionnaire’s four-factor structure (motor symptoms, daily activity impairment, non-motor symptoms, and social functioning) and found it to be a robust and reliable tool for both clinical care and treatment trials.
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A new study found that health literacy in adults is tied to how they use emergency rooms, linking lower health literacy with a greater reliance on social media for health news and visits to the ER due to long waits for outpatient appointments. The findings highlight the need for targeted health education initiatives to help people better navigate the healthcare system and reduce avoidable emergency visits.
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Scientists discovered that a receptor called GPR84 plays a key role in driving harmful inflammation in Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical skin disease. This finding opens a new avenue for developing treatments that could reduce tissue damage and improve outcomes for patients with this infection.
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