Prognosis prediction of the effect of botulinum toxin therapy and intensive rehabilitation on the upper arm function in post-stroke patients using hierarchical cluster analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Takatoshi Hara ◽  
Masachika Niimi ◽  
Naoki Yamada ◽  
Yusuke Shimamoto ◽  
Go Masuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Prognosis Prediction ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Botulinum Toxin Therapy ◽  
Intensive Rehabilitation

scholarly journals The Effect of Repeated Botulinum Toxin A Therapy Combined with Intensive Rehabilitation on Lower Limb Spasticity in Post-Stroke Patients

Toxins ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takatoshi Hara ◽  
Masahiro Abo ◽  
Hiroyoshi Hara ◽  
Nobuyuki Sasaki ◽  
Naoki Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Botulinum Toxin A ◽  
Gait Pattern ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Limb Spasticity ◽  
Lower Limb Spasticity ◽  
Intensive Rehabilitation

Objectives: This study is a retrospective investigation of the effects of repetitive botulinum toxin A therapy (BoNT-A) and intensive rehabilitation (IR) on lower limb spasticity in post-stroke patients. Methods: Thirty-five post-stroke patients was included in this study and received BoNT-A for the first time. A 12-day inpatient protocol was with 4 cycles of the treatment protocol. The severity of spasticity, motor function and brace status were evaluated. Results: The modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score of ankle dorsiflexors, range of motion, walking speed and balancing ability were significantly improved after cycle 1. The improvement of spasticity and motor function was persistent through cycles 2–4. One-third of brace users were able to discontinue the use of a brace. All of these brace users showed a forward gait pattern prior to therapy. Conclusions: Repeated BoNT-A combined with IR improved lower limb spasticity in post-stroke patients. Our results suggest that patients who show the forward gait pattern prior to therapy may be able to discontinue the use of their brace after therapy.

Extraordinary circumstances: Covid-19 – Italian Serie A scenario

2021 ◽  
pp. 175433712110192
Author(s):  
Milan Radojicic ◽  
Aleksandar Djokovic ◽  
Nikola Cvetkovic
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Round Robin ◽  
The Past ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Round Robin Tournaments

Unpredictable and uncontrollable situations have happened throughout history. Inevitably, such situations have an impact on various spheres of life. The coronavirus disease 2019 has affected many of them, including sports. The ban on social gatherings has caused the cancellation of many sports competitions. This paper proposes a methodology based on hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) that can be applied when a need occurs to end an interrupted tournament and the conditions for playing the remaining matches are far from ideal. The proposed methodology is based on how to conclude the season for Serie A, a top-division football league in Italy. The analysis showed that it is reasonable to play 14 instead of the 124 remaining matches of the 2019–2020 season to conclude the championship. The proposed methodology was tested on the past 10 seasons of the Serie A, and its effectiveness was confirmed. This novel approach can be used in any other sport where round-robin tournaments exist.

scholarly journals Detection of drought events in Greece using daily precipitation

2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Kalamaras ◽  
H. Michalopoulou ◽  
H. R. Byun
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster Analysis ◽  
Daily Precipitation ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Seasonal Distribution ◽  
Drought Severity ◽  
Severe Drought ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Cluster Analysis Method ◽  
Insight Into

In this study a method proposed by Byun & Wilhite, which estimates drought severity and duration using daily precipitation values, is applied to data from stations at different locations in Greece. Subsequently, a series of indices is calculated to facilitate the detection of drought events at these sites. The results provide insight into the trend of drought severity in the region. In addition, the seasonal distribution of days with moderate and severe drought is examined. Finally, the Hierarchical Cluster Analysis method is used to identify sites with similar drought features.

An investigation on conceptual understanding about cosmology

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 397-399
Author(s):  
Arturo Colantonio ◽  
Irene Marzoli ◽  
Italo Testa ◽  
Emanuella Puddu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Content Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Teaching Activities

AbstractIn this study, we identify patterns among students beliefs and ideas in cosmology, in order to frame meaningful and more effective teaching activities in this amazing content area. We involve a convenience sample of 432 high school students. We analyze students’ responses to an open-ended questionnaire with a non-hierarchical cluster analysis using the k-means algorithm.

Hierarchical Cluster Analysis Identifies Distinct Physiological States After Acute Brain Injury

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Swarna Rajagopalan ◽  
Wesley Baker ◽  
Elizabeth Mahanna-Gabrielli ◽  
Andrew William Kofke ◽  
Ramani Balu
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster Analysis ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Acute Brain Injury
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