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Residual effects of combined vibratory and plantar stimulation while seated influences plantar pressure and spatiotemporal gait measures in individuals with Parkinson’s disease exhibiting freezing of gait

IntroductionCombined plantar pressure and vibratory stimulation has been shown to decrease freezing of gait (FOG) episodes and improve spatiotemporal gait parameters compared to single stimulation in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with FOG. However, the effect of combined plantar stimulations on plantar pressure analysis has never been explored.MethodsForty PD patients with frequent FOG were allocated to […]

Published on January 9, 2024

Corrigendum: Causal associations between common musculoskeletal disorders and dementia: a Mendelian randomization study

Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated […]

Published on January 9, 2024

Towards an AI policy framework in scholarly publishing

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic research raises pressing ethical concerns. I examine major publishing policies in science and medicine, uncovering inconsistencies and limitations in guiding AI usage. To encourage responsible AI integration while upholding transparency, I propose an enabling framework with author and reviewer policy templates. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on January 9, 2024