Safety and Efficacy in Mitral Regurgitation Management with the MitraClip^® G4 System: Insights from a Single-Center Study by Georgios E. Papadopoulos, Ilias Ninios, Sotirios Evangelou, Andreas Ioannidis, Vlasis Ninios

“…This study aims to evaluate procedural, echocardiographic, functional, and quality of life (QoL) outcomes in patients who underwent TEER with the MitraClip^® G4 system, along with possible predictors of New York Heart Association (NYHA) class I at 30 days and at 1 year. …”
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Timeline of cognitive impairments after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: A review by K. Wickborn, C.W.J. van der Weijden, E.F.J. de Vries, T.W.H. Meijer, M.C.A. Kramer, J.M. Spikman, A.M. Buunk, A. van der Hoorn

“…Radiotherapy of tumors in or near the brain can potentially induce cognitive impairments, impacting the quality of life of survivors. Currently, there is a lack of comprehensive information on the timeline of cognitive impairments following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). …”
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Rheological Properties of Dysphagia Food Purees Prepared according to IDDSI Framework by Zheng Wan, Yan Wang, Xiaodong Shi, Wen Hu, Yihan Zhao, Xinying Liu, Jiuming Yan, Yishu Lyu, Yu Xue, Linhua Zhou, Guoyuan Qiu, Xile Jiang

“…This research offers a practical and economical solution for enhancing the dietary intake and overall quality of life for people with dysphagia in clinical and home settings and contributes valuable quantitative data to the field.…”
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Assessment of improvement in functional outcomes between a novel knee replacement design and conventional designs in 240 patients: a randomized controlled trial by Tero Irmola, Aleksi Reito, Jarmo Kangas, Antti Eskelinen, Mika Niemeläinen, Ville M Mattila, Teemu Moilanen

“…Secondary outcomes were Forgotten Joint Score, 15D quality of life questionnaire, UCLA activity score, and complications. …”
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Paraspinal muscle volume and fatty infiltration after circumferential minimally-invasive deformity correction by John Paul G. Kolcun, Ryan M. Kelly, Bradley L. Kolb, Dustin H. Kim, Alireza Borghei, John E. O'Toole, Richard G. Fessler

“…Introduction: Paraspinal muscle robustness is an area of growing interest in spinal deformity that may impact biomechanical integrity and patient quality-of-life after reconstructive surgery. Changes in paraspinal musculature after circumferential minimally-invasive (cMIS) deformity correction have not yet been investigated. …”
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Evaluation of a Global Initiative for Asthma Education and Implementation Program to Improve Asthma Care Quality (CARE4ALL): Protocol for a Multicenter, Single-Arm Study by Kewu Huang, Wenjun Wang, Ying Wang, Yanming Li, Xiaokai Feng, Huahao Shen, Chen Wang

“… BackgroundPoor symptom control and exacerbations of asthma diminish quality of life and pose a significant burden to patients and society. …”
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102 Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas. 2015; 4(1) Pola Komplikasi Kronis Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 Rawat Inap di Bagian Penyakit Dalam RS. Dr. M. Djamil Padang Januari 2011 - Desemb... by Dwi Amelisa Edwina, Asman Manaf, Efrida .

“…Chronic complications of type 2 diabetes are microvascular and macrovascular complications that can reduce the quality of life of patients. The objective of this study was to obtain a picture of the incidence of type 2 diabetic chronic complications. …”
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Cultural adaptation of ENABLE (Educate, Nurture, Advise, Before Life Ends) an early palliative care model for Iranian patients with heart failure and their caregivers: a qualitativ... by Arvin Mirshahi, Ali Khanipour-Kencha, Marie Bakitas, J. Nicholas Odom, Rachel Wells, Arpi Manookian

“…The adapted model aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with HF and their caregivers while addressing gaps in palliative care delivery in Iran.…”
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REGIONAL FACTORS OF MECHANISMS TRANSFORMATION FOR STRENGTHENING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR OF UKRAINE by Tetyana Calinescu, Olena Zelenko, Serhii Pidmohylnyi

“…This support should extend beyond professional reorientation, encompassing social and everyday support to ensure the proper quality of life for these individuals.…”
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Benefits and harms of pregabalin in the management of neuropathic pain: a rapid review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials by Igho J Onakpoya, Elizabeth T Thomas, Joseph J Lee, Ben Goldacre, Carl J Heneghan

“…Our secondary outcomes were sleep disturbance, quality of life, Patient Global Impression of Change, Clinician Global Impression scale, anxiety and depression scores, overall discontinuations and discontinuations because of adverse events.Results We included 28 trials comprising 6087 participants. …”
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Functional Evaluation of Open Carpal Tunnel Release in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients by Swagat Mahapatra, Devta Singh, Prakhar Mishra, Jaydeep Patel, Madhusudan Mishra, Animesh Gupta

“…It is a significant health problem because it affects the daily activities and the quality of life. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a musculoskeletal disorder related to work activity in affected individuals that is caused by strain and repetitive activity, making it a very common problem across manual laborers. …”
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An empowerment programme to improve diet quality during pregnancy – the Power 4 a Healthy Pregnancy cluster randomised controlled trial by Renske M. van Lonkhuijzen, Jeanne H. M. de Vries, Elske Brouwer-Brolsma, Susanne Cremers, Janine P. M. Faessen, Edith J. M. Feskens, Annemarie Wagemakers

“…The effectiveness of the P4HP programme was evaluated using pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessing diet quality, empowerment, quality of life, sense of coherence, and self-rated health. …”
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Recent Advances in the Mechanisms of Postoperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction: A Narrative Review by Tingting Wang, Xin Huang, Shujun Sun, Yafeng Wang, Linlin Han, Tao Zhang, Tianhao Zhang, Xiangdong Chen

“…Postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction (PND) is a prevalent and debilitating complication in elderly surgical patients, characterized by persistent cognitive decline that negatively affects recovery and quality of life. As the aging population grows, the rising number of elderly surgical patients has made PND an urgent clinical challenge. …”
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The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain by Emilia Bąk, Daria Michałka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Monika Makar, Tomasz Bartuś, Żaneta Góra, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Radosław Chmiel

“…In conclusion, physical activity can provide valuable support in the treatment of endometriosis, contributing to an improvement in the quality of life of patients through pain reduction and overall well-being. …”
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mHealth-based intervention by community workers to support family caregivers of persons with dementia living at home: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Pankaj Bhardwaj, Hanne Konradsen, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Abhik Sinha, Nitin Kumar Joshi, Suresh K Sharma, Naresh Nebhinani, Marie Tyrrell, Åsa G Craftman, Zarina Nahar Kabir

“…The methodology includes several key phases: a needs assessment to understand caregiver requirements, the development of the mHealth application, comprehensive training for ASHAs and a thorough evaluation of the intervention’s impact.The effectiveness of the intervention will be measured through quantitative assessments of stress reduction, depressive symptoms and quality of life improvements, alongside qualitative insights from stakeholders. …”
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Effects of photobiomodulation combined with rehabilitation exercise on pain, physical function, and radiographic changes in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized contr... by Yan Ling Tay, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

“…The findings could inform more effective treatment protocols, improving rehabilitation outcomes and patient quality of life.<h4>Trial registration</h4>Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12624000699561p).…”
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Efficacy and safety of sublingual immunotherapy using a combination of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Blomia tropicalis extracts in patients with allergic rhinitis: A randomize... by Priscilla Rios Cordeiro Macedo, MD, MSc, Priscila Moraes, MD, Luísa Karla Arruda, MD, PhD, Fábio Fernandes Morato Castro, MD, PhD, Jorge Kalil, MD, PhD, Clóvis Eduardo Santos Galvão, MD, PhD

“…Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS), Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ), current treatment, and need for medication to control symptoms were ascertained during the study. …”
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Montmorillonite powder combined with liquid dressing and nursing management for a patient with bacterial pneumonia complicated by perianal incontinence dermatitis (1例细菌性肺炎并发肛周失禁性皮炎... by LI Ying (李影), REN Yaxing (任亚星), YUE Yuzi (岳玉姿), ZHANG Ning (张宁), HOU Pengxiao (候朋晓), LIU Haihan (刘海涵), HAN Jianping (韩建萍)

“…In addition, multidisciplinary consultation and health education were carried out to improve the wound healing, reduce the pain and improve patient’s quality of life. (本文总结1例细菌性肺炎并发肛周失禁性皮炎患者采用蒙脱石散联合液体敷料换药的护理经验。…”
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Does gender influence outcome measures similarly in patients with spondyloarthritis? Results from the ASAS-perSpA study by Sofia Ramiro, Maxime Dougados, Anna Molto, Clementina López-Medina, Victoria Navarro-Compán, Diego Benavent, Dafne Capelusnik

“…Associations between gender and disease activity (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (BASDAI), C-reactive protein (CRP)), function (Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI)) and overall health (ASAS Health Index (ASAS HI), European Quality of Life Five Dimension (EQ-5D)) outcomes were investigated. …”
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Rationale and Design of the First Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial with Allogeneic Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cell Therapy in Patients with Ischemic Heart Failure: A Phas... by Jens Kastrup, Morten Schou, Ida Gustafsson, Olav W. Nielsen, Rasmus Møgelvang, Klaus F. Kofoed, Charlotte Kragelund, Jens Dahlgaard Hove, Andreas Fabricius-Bjerre, Merete Heitman, Mandana Haack-Sørensen, Lisbeth Drozd Lund, Ellen Mønsted Johansen, Abbas Ali Qayyum, Anders Bruun Mathiasen, Annette Ekblond

“…Other secondary endpoints are change in clinical symptoms, 6-minute walking test, and the quality of life after 6 and 12 months. Conclusion. The aim of the present study is to demonstrate safety and the regenerative efficacy of the allogeneic CSCC_ASC product from healthy donors in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study in patients with IHF.…”
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