Laryngeal cancer diagnosis based on improved YOLOv8 algorithm by Xin Nie, Xueyan Zhang, Di Wang, Yuankun Liu, Lumin Xing, Wenjian Liu

“…Enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer can significantly improve patients’ prognosis and quality of life. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology shows promise as a valuable tool for diagnosing laryngeal cancer. …”
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Digital Health Program to Support Family Caregivers of Children Undergoing Growth Hormone Therapy: Qualitative Feasibility Study by Alba Jiménez-Díaz, Maitena Pierantonelli, Patricia Morte Coscolín, Amaia Salinas-Uhalte, Silvia Quer-Palomas, Octavio Rivera-Romero, Rocío Herrero, Luis Fernández-Luque, Rosa Baños, Ricardo C Berrios, Antonio de Arriba

“…This psychological burden might affect children’s adherence to treatment and hinder their health-related quality of life (HrQoL). This assumption is leading to seriously considering multidimensional clinical approaches to pediatric health conditions where the emotional well-being of caregivers should be accounted for to optimize children’s health outcomes. …”
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Transplant oncology and anti-cancer immunosuppressants by Dejun Kong, Jinliang Duan, Shaofeng Chen, Zhenglu Wang, Zhenglu Wang, Jiashu Ren, Jianing Lu, Tao Chen, Zhuolun Song, Di Wu, Yuan Chang, Zhongqian Yin, Zhongyang Shen, Zhongyang Shen, Zhongyang Shen, Zhongyang Shen, Hong Zheng, Hong Zheng, Hong Zheng, Hong Zheng

“…Organ transplantation is a life-saving intervention that enhances the quality of life for patients with end-stage organ failure. …”
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Pectus Carinatum Repair Using the Sandwiched Bars and Screw Fixation System: A Retrospective Cohort Study of a Single Center Experience by Tran Thanh Vy, Ho Tat Bang, Ha Quoc Hung, Lam Thao Cuong, Nguyen Hoang Binh

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims Pectus carinatum (PC) is the second most common deformity of the anterior chest wall, resulting in detrimental effects on body image and quality of life. This study evaluated the safety, effectiveness, and factors associated with the treatment of PC using a sandwiched bar and screw fixation system, first performed in Vietnam at the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City in 2016. …”
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Supplementary oxygen efficacy for chronic pulmonary disorders and exertion desaturation by Paraschos Archontakis Barakakis, Adam Wolfe, Andrei Schwartz, Gabriel J. Hernandez Romero, Vipul Gidwani, Shaylika Chauhan, Shinichi Arizono, Ralph J. Panos, Spyridon Fortis

“…Exercise capacity was the primary outcome; exercise dyspnoea, baseline dyspnoea and quality of life were secondary objectives. The immediate, post-rehabilitation, short-term and ambulatory effects of oxygen supplementation were evaluated. …”
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Actors influencing cancer-related fatigue and the construction of a risk prediction model in lung cancer patients by Mei-Ning Zhang, Yi-Chen Zhou, Zhu Zeng, Cun-Liang Zeng, Bo-Tao Hou, Gui-Rong Wu, Qiao Jiao, Dai-Yuan Ma

“…It can help medical staff to promptly identify high-risk patients, develop personalized intervention strategies, alleviate fatigue symptoms, and improve overall patient quality of life.…”
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Status social subjetivo e a qualidade de vida em estudantes do ensino fundamental by Giselly Cristiny Moreira, Geraldo Jose Ferrari Junior, Rubian Diego Andrade, Thaís Silva Beltrame, Érico Pereira Gomes Felden

“…A qualidade de vida foi analisada por meio do Pediatric Quality of Life InventoryTM versão 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0) e o SSS foi investigado por meio da escala de MacArthur adaptada para estudantes brasileiros para o ambiente escolar e aulas de educação física. …”
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The simpler modified fried frailty scale predicts 2-year mortality in older adults with heart failure: a pilot study by Celalettin Küçük, Serdar Özkök, Gülistan Bahat, Ekrem Bilal Karaayvaz, Mustafa Altınkaynak, Alpay Medetalibeyoğlu, Mehmet Akif Karan

“…In a median follow-up of 759 days, cardiomegaly, increased pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) and frailty defined by SMFFS were the only predictors of mortality in older adults with HF after adjustments for age, falls in the previous year, undernutrition, probable sarcopenia, functional impairments, and quality of life [HR (95% CI) were 3.88 (1.05–14.3), 1.05 (1.01–1.09), and 10.96 (1.07–112.05) (p = 0.027); for older age, PAP, and frailty, respectively]. …”
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Optimization of surgical methods for the treatment of gynecomastia by A.G. Ihnatieva, S.M. Yurchyshyn

“…Optimisation of surgical treatment for gynecomastia, aimed at minimising unsatisfactory cosmetic consequences of operation, should significantly improve the quality of life of patients. The purpose of the study: to improve the surgical technique of treatment for gynecomastia by optimising the area of transdermal intervention with an emphasis on minimising postoperative complications and scars. …”
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Impact of a pharmaceutical care service for patients with rheumatoid arthritis using a customised mobile device (the PROUD trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Jung-Yoon Choe, Hwajeong Lee, Yun-Kyoung Song, Seong-Kyu Kim, Ji-Won Kim, Ji-Eun Park, Ju-Eun Lee, Bo-Kyung Moon, Sung-Hoon Park

“…The primary outcome will be the changes in health-related quality of life as measured by the Korean version of the EuroQoL’s five-dimensional questionnaire at 6 months compared with baseline. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of More Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment in Patients with High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Saudi Arabia: A Modelling Study of Meta-Analysis by Ziyad Almalki, Yasser Alatawi, Adnan Alharbi, Bader Almaklefi, Suliman Alfaiz, Omar Almohana, Yasser Alsaidan, Abdullah Alanezi

“…A Markov state-transition model was developed for the BP strategies to estimate the lifetime incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) per quality-adjusted-life-year (QALY) using evidence published from a meta-analysis. …”
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Olivetol’s Effects on Metabolic State and Gut Microbiota Functionality in Mouse Models of Alimentary Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2, and Hypercholesterolemia by Anastasia A. Zabolotneva, Katerina E. Popruga, Valentin V. Makarov, Sergei M. Yudin, Andrei M. Gaponov, Sergei A. Roumiantsev, Aleksandr V. Shestopalov

“…Background: Disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, or hypercholesterolemia, can cause serious complications, reduce quality of life, and lead to increased premature mortality. …”
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Avolition Characterizes the Chronic Fatigue Experienced in Quiescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Tristan Gabriel-Segard, Margherita Boltri, Mathilde Barrau, Catherine Massoubre, Stéphane Paul, Xavier Roblin

“…Patients were phenotyped using self-administered scales for fatigue experience, bowel disease disability, quality of life and mental health symptoms. <b>Results:</b> The self-administered negative symptoms scale scores identified avolition as a specific feature of fatigue experience: fatigued vs. no-fatigue in the CD group (3.806 vs. 2.103; <i>p</i> = 0.003) and in the UC group (2.815 vs. 1.174; <i>p</i> = 0.003). …”
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Randomised controlled trial comparing intraoperative cell salvage and autotransfusion with standard care in the treatment of hip fractures: a protocol for the WHITE 9 study by Mike Murphy, Nicholas Parsons, James Mason, Juul Achten, Duncan Appelbe, Edward Dickenson, Damian Griffin, Katy Mironov, Matthew Wyse, Amrita Athwal, Xavier Luke Griffin, Heather O'Connor

“…The objective of this study is to determine the clinical and cost effectiveness of intraoperative cell salvage, compared with standard care, in improving health related quality-of-life of patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.Methods and analysis Multicentre, parallel group, two-arm, randomised controlled trial. …”
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Factors, characteristics and influences of the changes of muscle activation patterns for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a review by Shizhong Liu, Zuyu Du, Le Song, Haoyue Liu, Clarence Augustine T. H. Tee, Huanyu Liu, Yuan Liu

“…Abstract Background Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent condition worldwide, significantly diminishing quality of life and productivity. Except for the alignment change, muscle activation patterns (MAP) have garnered increasing attention as another crucial factor contributing to KOA. …”
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Polysaccharide-based biomaterials for regenerative therapy in intervertebral disc degeneration by Xin Wang, Yixue Huang, Yilin Yang, Xin Tian, Yesheng Jin, Weimin Jiang, Hanliang He, Yong Xu, Yijie Liu

“…Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration represents a significant cause of chronic back pain and disability, with a substantial impact on the quality of life. Conventional therapeutic modalities frequently address the symptoms rather than the underlying etiology, underscoring the necessity for regenerative therapies that restore disc function. …”
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Analyzing special needs reports for children: sociodemographic trends, diagnoses, and support areas over five years (2019–2024) by Semih Canpolat, Mehmet Emin Parlak, Esra Kurt Canpolat, Erdogan Oz

“…Through harnessing these reports, we can make significant progress in identifying and supporting children with special needs, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. Our findings emphasize the influence of gender and the typical age of 7–8 years for initial evaluation. …”
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Olfactory impairment in Italian patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a patient-centered survey by Francesca Anastasi, Francesca Anastasi, Frank Rikki Mauritz Canevari, Frank Rikki Mauritz Canevari, Stefania Gallo, Giulia Gramellini, Enrico Heffler, Enrico Heffler, Ignazio La Mantia, Giulia Monti, Martina Ragusa, Alberto Macchi

“…CRSwNP significantly impairs quality of life (QoL), with olfactory loss being a particularly distressing symptom that affects food enjoyment, personal safety, and social interactions.MethodsThis study investigated the experiences of Italian patients with CRSwNP. …”
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Advancements, Trends and Future Prospects of Lower Limb Prosthesis by Muhammad Asif, Mohsin Islam Tiwana, Umar Shahbaz Khan, Waqar Shahid Qureshi, Javaid Iqbal, Nasir Rashid, Noman Naseer

“…The control section provides information about control techniques, sensors used, machine learning algorithms, and their key outcomes. Quality of life, phantom limb pain, and psycho-social impact of prosthetic users have been summarized for different countries that are believed to attract the interest of the readers. …”
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Continuous follow-up intervention of a low-salt diet to control blood pressure among older people with hypertension in rural Indonesia by Ivana Aprilia Pehopu, Andi Masyitha Irwan, Elly Lilianty Sjattar, Sakul Changmai, Noor Azah Abd Aziz

“…Problem considered: In older people, hypertension is a leading cause of death and results in serious complications that reduce the quality of life. A high-salt diet is one contributing factor to the increased incidence of hypertension in older people, and the implementation of appropriate interventions is required to address this issue. …”
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