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This article examines Jean Little’s Listen for the Singing, which narrates the uplifting tale of Anna Solden, a little girl with a vision disability. The tale chronicles Anna’s challenges in acclimating to her new sc...

Abstract Background Persons with disabilities (PWD) face a higher risk of abuse compared to individuals without disabilities and encounter numerous barriers to seeking help. This scoping review examines the evidence on h...

Digital transformation now shapes how students and staff access teaching, assessment, library systems, and academic work in universities. Yet accessibility is still often treated as an after-the-fact accommodation rather...

A small but increasing number of airports have implemented a hidden disability assistance program (HDAP) and issued sunflower lanyards to allow airport staff to recognize their travelers who have a hidden disability (HD)...

Abstract Background Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) comprises a group of noninfectious inflammatory diseases affecting the central nervous system of dogs. Previous studies have reported individual risk factor...

In the digital age, authentication is essential for accessing the web and mobile platforms, yet many mechanisms still overlook the accessibility challenges faced by people with disabilities. In this work, a systematic li...

Cervical radiculopathy is a common condition that typically occurs as a result of nerve root or roots compression and inflammation in the region of the neural foramen. The encroachment normally causes neck and radiating ...

IntroductionNeurological manifestations and complications in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients are frequent. Prior studies suggested a possible association between neurological complications and fatal outcome,...

Neurodivergent poetics provides a critical framework for understanding how autistic authors reshape narrative, language, and subjectivity. This article examines Tito Mukhopadhyay’s Plankton Dreams: What I Learned in Sp...

IntroductionDelayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is one of the main causes of disability and death following surgical treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. Many studies combine data from patients undergoing clipping a...

Abstract Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the spine and sacroiliac joints, associated with a considerable functional and psychosocial burden. This study aimed to investigate the inte...

S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) hydrolase deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by pathogenic variants of the gene AHCY. Loss of SAH hydrolase causes SAH accumulation and impairs the methionine/S-adenosyl...

Galactosemia involves different forms of inborn errors of metabolism affecting galactose processing. Different from type 1 and type 2, respectively, related to GALT and GALK1 defects, type 3 galactosemia is due to bialle...

ABSTRACT To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) in the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation, comparing it with conventional techniques with an emphasis on the improveme...

Introduction:Orthopedic and musculoskeletal pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and many patients continue to experience suboptimal relief despite advances in pharmacological and physical therapies. Magnetic...

Abstract Background Ischemic stroke (IS) remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Stroke–heart syndrome, triggered by acute cerebral ischemia, causes autonomic dysfunction that can result in myocardia...

Lissencephaly type 10 (LIS10, OMIM#618873) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by posterior-predominant pachygyria/agyria or subcortical band heterotopia on brain imaging. Clinically, affected individuals...

Abstract Background Wilson disease (WD) is a rare inherited copper metabolism disorder with variable prevalence worldwide. Many regions lack reliable data, leading to underestimation of burden. WD presents with hepatic, ...

Despite decades of global attention, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) remain a significant challenge, with substantial personal and societal costs (1). The lack of progress in addressing this prevalent proble...

Abstract Background Migraine is a very common chronic neurological disorder associated with severe disability and significant social burden worldwide. Beyond recurrent headache attacks, increasing evidence indicates that...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system characterized by demyelination and neurodegeneration. Conventional MRI techniques lack specificity for ...

Food insecurity is a significant problem in South African rural areas, especially in the Eastern Cape Province, where poverty levels and unemployment are high. This study fills a critical research gap by providing micro-...

Abstract Inclusive education seeks to provide equitable learning opportunities to students with diverse needs. While the “plant kingdom” is a foundational concept in biology, studies show that students—including th...

Objectives There is evidence that treatment expectations predict treatment outcomes in pain management and other clinical conditions. However, translating these insights into clinical practice remains challenging: it is ...