Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Depressive Disorders in Pediatric Patients With Tuberculosis by Mihailov OM, Stavar Matei L, Tocu G, Ciubara A, Mihailov R

“…Children diagnosed with TB are particularly vulnerable to developing depressive disorders, which can significantly reduce their quality of life and negatively affect treatment adherence and recovery. …”
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Attention Deficits in Stroke Patients: The Role of Lesion Characteristics, Time from Stroke, and Concomitant Neuropsychological Deficits by Simona Spaccavento, Chiara Valeria Marinelli, Roberto Nardulli, Luigi Macchitella, Umberto Bivona, Laura Piccardi, Pierluigi Zoccolotti, Paola Angelelli

“…Attention impairments are frequent in stroke patients with important consequences on the rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life. The aim of the study was to perform a comprehensive assessment of selective and intensive attention processes in a large population of brain-damaged patients, evaluating the influence of the side and site of the brain lesion, the time from stroke, and the concomitant presence of aphasia or neglect. …”
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Determinants of Virologic Failure among Adult HIV Patients on First-Line Antiretroviral Therapy at Waghimra Zone, Northern Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study by Abrham Emagnu, Zenahebezu Abay, Abera Balcha Bulti, Yaregal Animut

“…The primary goal of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is to reduce the viral load in HIV-infected patients to promote quality of life, as well as to reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality. …”
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Bronchotracheal Stenting Management by Rigid Bronchoscopy under Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Support: 10 Years of Experience in a Tertiary Center by Sabrina Meyer, Anne-Sophie Dincq, Lionel Pirard, Sebahat Ocak, Jean-Paul D’Odémont, Philippe Eucher, Benoît Rondelet, André Gruslin, Laurie Putz

“…Airway stenting offers good palliation and improves the quality of life in patients with inoperable bronchotracheal stenosis. …”
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Risk factors for early periventricular intraventricular hemorrhage in extremely low birth weight infants: a retrospective study by Yueju Cai, Yongjiang Jiang, Ping Wang, Xiaopeng Zhao, Yanyan Song, Xiaolan Li

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to explore the risk factors for early intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWIs) to provide guidance for early intervention, thereby improving survival rates and quality of life for these vulnerable infants. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 205 ELBWIs admitted to the Women and Children’s Medical Center of Guangzhou Medical University from January 2019 to December 2023. …”
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Functional Constipation in Children: overview and new outcomes by Kamila Stępień, Maria Przygoda, Joanna Śnieżna, Gabriela Trestka, Sabina Adamczyk, Urszula Zelik, Jakub Dziewic, Wojciech Florczak, Wiktoria Domino, Jagienka Włodyka, Karol Dzwonnik

“…Functional constipation significantly impacts a child's quality of life, affecting both physical and emotional well-being. …”
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Effectiveness of PK-Guided Personalized Recombinant FVIII Treatment in Patients with Hemophilia A: Clinical Case Experiences Based on an Observational Study by Mizoguchi Y, Hino M, Ueda H, Miyaguchi Y, Kobayashi M

“…Secondary endpoints were ABR by type of bleeding, rFVIII product consumption, physical activity level, quality of life, and frequency of rFVIII administrations. …”
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Prediction of oral diseases in care dependent older people by Christina Andersen, Astrid Pernille Jespersen, Kim Ekstrand, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat

“…A significant association was found between the presence of an oral disease and adversely affected quality of life (OR, 2.65; CI, 1.42–4.95), especially due to challenges eating (OR, 3.76; CI, 1.64–8.60) and/or smiling and showing teeth (OR, 3.64; CI, 1.27–10.42). …”
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Effectiveness of the User-Centered “Healthcare CEO” App for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning From Adolescence to Early Adulthood: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Tr... by Yueh-Tao Chiang, Hsing-Yi Yu, Pei-Kwei Tsay, Chi-Wen Chen, Chi-Wen Chang, Chien-Lung Hsu, Fu-Sung Lo, Philip Moons

“…The research will compare differences in disease control outcomes, confidence in self-management, self-care behaviors, emotional distress, quality of life, and specific diabetes-related knowledge between the 2 groups at baseline and 3, 6, and 9 months after intervention. …”
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Enhancing patient engagement: the influence of an in-consult patient decision aid on shared decision-making for lung tumour radiation – protocol for the randomised trial ‘SDM Lung... by Karina Dahl Steffensen, Signe Timm, Torben Frøstrup Hansen, Thomas Leth Fink, Charlotte Kristiansen, Torben Schjødt Hansen, Rune Slot Thing

“…Secondary outcomes are patient-reported outcomes, quality of life and side effects following treatment.Ethics and dissemination All patients give informed consent to participate. …”
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Cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis of peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis in South Africa by Evelyn Thsehla, Micheal Kofi Boachie, Susan Goldstein

“…The outcomes were presented as quality-adjusted life years. Cost effectiveness was estimated using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio and the incremental net monetary benefit (INMB). …”
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The Effect of Anterior Uterocervical Angle on Primary Dysmenorrhea and Disease Severity by Mefkure Eraslan Sahin, Erdem Sahin, Yusuf Madendag, Ilknur Col Madendag, Ahter Tanay Tayyar, Fatma Özdemir, Gokhan Acmaz, Iptisam Ipek Muderris

“…Primary dysmenorrhea, defined as painful menstrual cramps originating in the uterus without underlying pathology, is a gynecological disease that affects quality of life and school success. Our goal was to determine the effect of anterior uterocervical angle on primary dysmenorrhea and disease severity. …”
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The Effect of Counseling Based on Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with Enhanced Cognitive Therapy on Married Adolescent Women’s Sexual Self-efficacy: A Prospective Study by Maryam Gholami, Katayoun Alidousti, Mozhgan Taebi, Yunes Jahani, Atefeh Ahmadi

“…Background: Sexual well-being is a vital aspect of the overall quality of life. Sexual self-efficacy is a key factor in improving of women’s sexual well-being. …”
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Saudi Arabia: an epidemiological population-based study by Mohammed A. Alshehri, Husain Y. Alkhlady, Zuhier A. Awan, Mohammed Ridha Algethami, Hadiah B. Al Mahdi, Hussam Daghistani, Khalid Orayj

“…Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent global health issue affecting millions of patients worldwide, impacting quality of life, impeding physical and psychological well-being, causing financial stress, and increasing mortality rates. …”
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Graphene nanomaterial-based electrochemical biosensors for salivary biomarker detection: A translational approach to oral cancer diagnostics by D. Mahalakshmi, J. Nandhini, G. Meenaloshini, E. Karthikeyan, KK Karthik, J. Sujaritha, Vandhana, V, C. Ragavendran

“…With continued advancements in sensor technology and computational tools, graphene-based electrochemical biosensors have the potential to revolutionize oral cancer management, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.…”
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Integration of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Application in Hydroxyapatite-Based Scaffolds in the Treatment of Vertebral Bone Defect due to Spondylitis Tuberculosis: A Trans... by Ahmad Jabir Rahyussalim, Ahmad Nugroho, Muhammad Luqman Labib Zufar, Irfan Fathurrahman, Tri Kurniawati

“…Postoperative alkaline phosphatase level, quality of life, and radiological healing were evaluated at one-month, three-month, and six-month follow-up. …”
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The Cost-effectiveness of Celecoxib versus Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs plus Proton-pump Inhibitors for Treating Osteoarthritis in Algeria by Nadir Hammoumraoui, Sid Ahmed Kherraf, Joaquin Mould-Quevedo, Tarek A. Ismail

“…Conditional probabilities were obtained from published clinical trials; effectiveness measure was quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained/patient. The analysis was conducted from a healthcare payer’s perspective. …”
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Curve progression in non-surgically treated patients with idiopathic scoliosis: a cohort study with 40-year follow-up by Casper Dragsted, Lærke Ragborg, Søren Ohrt-Nisse, Thomas Andersen, Martin Gehrchen, Benny Dahl

“…The aim of this study was to assess long-term curve progression and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and compare thoracic and thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) curves. …”
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The use of triptans as an effective form of migraine treatment – review by Agata Borkowska, Anna Kiełb, Anna Mich, Anna Kaźmierczak, Patrycja Sornek, Wiktoria Izdebska, Igor Pawlak, Radosław Ciesielski, Jakub Stanek, Klaudia Perkowska

“…Aim of the study To clarify how effective triptans are in treating migraines, highlighting their role in symptom relief and improving patients' quality of life Materials and methods The article is the result of a comprehensive analysis of present-day scientific literature, which has been collected from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude on Insulin Self-Administration among Type 1 Diabetic Patients at Metu Karl Referral Hospital, Ethiopia by Tewodros Yosef

“…Knowledge and attitude of patients regarding insulin self-administration could lead to better management of diabetes and eventually a good quality of life. Despite this, the evidence that showed the knowledge and attitude on insulin self-administration is a substantial deficiency in Ethiopia. …”
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