Education and development of rehabilitation therapy in China under the background of aging.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about one-third of people worldwide currently have a need for rehabilitation. This demand is expected to increase in the coming years due to changes in population health and characteristics. For example, with the intensification of global aging, the rehabilitation needs of patients with chronic diseases and disabilities, postoperative dysfunction, and cognitive impairment continue to grow, and emergencies such as conflicts, disasters, and epidemics may lead to a surge in rehabilitation needs.

Effects of patient demographics, risperidone dosage, and clinical outcome on body weight in acutely exacerbated schizophrenia.

Background: Predictors for risperidone-related weight gain remain unclear. This study aimed to identify clinical factors influencing body weight in risperidone-treated patients.

Method: One hundred forty-six newly hospitalized DSM-IV schizophrenia patients with acute exacerbation entered this prospective, 6-week, repeated-measures trial.