Nicole Lizette Sasson, M.D.

Rehabilitation outcomes in the older adult
Cruise, Cathy M; Sasson, Nicole; Lee, Mathew H M
2006 May;22(2):257-267, Clinics in geriatric medicine
Numerous studies support the use of rehabilitative interventions in the older adult. Given the many fiscal challenges in health care today, it is of utmost importance that funding for rehabilitation result in fruitful outcomes. Specific rehabilitative interventions have been found to be very effective in the elderly and can be demonstrated through numerous studies. Outcomes for conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, hip fracture, and joint replacement are discussed. There is great need for ongoing research to determine optimal rehabilitative interventions in the elderly
— id: 64464, year: 2006, vol: 22, page: 257, stat: Journal Article,

Hemiparesis in HIV infection. Rehabilitation approach
O'Dell MW; Sasson NL
1992 Oct;71(5):291-296, American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
Persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection demonstrate a wide array of central nervous system impairments and may be at a significantly increased risk for cerebrovascular disease. Cerebrovascular disease can be the first manifestation of HIV infection and may be associated with a treatable etiology. Anticipating more referrals for HIV-related physical disability, we detail the rehabilitation management of three persons with HIV infection and hemiparesis. Onset of hemiparesis ranged from just before to 24 months after an AIDS-defining illness. No specific underlying etiology was identified in two of three patients, consistent with previous observations. Rehabilitation interventions included lower and upper extremity orthoses, assistive devices to aid gait and activities of daily living, therapeutic exercise and use of antispasticity medication. All patients made at least mild, temporary gains in functional status. Survival ranged from 3 to >6 months from initial contact with rehabilitation services. Neurologic and nonneurologic considerations in the rehabilitation of persons with HIV infection are discussed. We conclude that selected individuals with HIV infection and hemiparesis can benefit from rehabilitation intervention. HIV infection should be considered in any young adult presenting with stroke
— id: 23344, year: 1992, vol: 71, page: 291, stat: Journal Article,