Shaping Treatment Expectation to Optimize Efficacy of Interleukin 17A Antagonist Secukinumab in Psoriasis Patients by Hölsken S, Krefting F, Mühlhaus S, Bese D, Schedlowski M, Sondermann W

“…Over time, the EXP-group showed a faster decline in PASI scores and anxiety symptoms compared to the DC-group, but less improvement in quality of life. IL-17A levels significantly increased throughout the treatment, with no significant differences between groups despite the 75% dose reduction.Conclusion: This study demonstrates an attempt to modify patients’ treatment expectations to enhance the effectiveness of pharmacological therapy with secukinumab in psoriasis patients. …”
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Feasibility, acceptability, and perceived benefits of a creative arts intervention for elementary school children living with speech, language and communication disorders by T. Léger-Goodes, C. M. Herba, C. M. Herba, Z. Moula, A. Mendrek, A. Mendrek, K. Hurtubise, J. Piché, M. Gilbert, M. Bernier, K. Simons, N. Bélanger, J. Smith, C. Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C. Malboeuf-Hurtubise

“…School-based arts interventions have the potential to improve self-concept and emotional expression, and more generally, the quality of life. However, there is limited empirical evidence regarding the feasibility, acceptability, and perceived effectiveness of a manualized, school-based creative arts intervention for this specific group.AimThis study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and perceived benefits of an art-based intervention for elementary school students with speech, language, and communication disorders, using qualitative methods to obtain diverse perspectives.ResultsThe findings indicate that the intervention was feasible and well received, as reported by teachers, students, and facilitators. …”
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Randomized, Open-Label Phase 2 Study of Apalutamide plus Androgen Deprivation Therapy versus Apalutamide Monotherapy versus Androgen Deprivation Monotherapy in Patients with Bioche... by Rahul Aggarwal, Joshi J. Alumkal, Russell Z. Szmulewitz, Celestia S. Higano, Alan H. Bryce, Angela Lopez-Gitlitz, Sharon A. McCarthy, Branko Miladinovic, Kelly McQuarrie, Shibu Thomas, Ke Zhang, Eric J. Small

“…Mean changes from baseline in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P) at 12 months (primary endpoint) and other prespecified assessments of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), PSA nadir, time to PSA progression, time to testosterone recovery, recovered testosterone >150 ng/dL without PSA progression at 24 months, and molecular markers were evaluated. …”
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The big five personality traits and eating habits among female students at Zayed University by Sharifa AlBlooshi, Kawther AlSabbah, Shatha Thani, Rafiq Hijazi, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Falak Zeb, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Leila Cheikh Ismail

“…BackgroundAdhering to healthy dietary habits is crucial for disease prevention and improving overall quality of life. Understanding how personality traits influence eating behaviors is essential for developing effective interventions aimed at promoting healthier eating habits. …”
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An extensive review on implantable antennas for biomedical applications: Health considerations, geometries, fabrication techniques, and challenges by Mosab Jasim, Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi, Mehwish Hanif, Zaheer Ahmed Dayo, Mohd Muzafar Ismail, Zahriladha Zakaria

“…Implantable medical devices (IMDs) are revolutionizing healthcare by enabling continuous monitoring, targeted treatment, and improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions. …”
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Global research trends on gastrointestinal cancer and mental health (2004–2024): a bibliographic study by Wenjin Han, Tianmeng Wang, Zhiqiang He, Caihua Wang, Zhaozhao Hui, Shuangyan Lei, Nan Hao, Ning Li, Xiaoqin Wang, Xiaoqin Wang

“…Keyword analysis highlighted that “quality of life” (QoL) is a prominent research topic in the field, while “complications,” “cancer-related fatigue,” (CRF) “chronic stress,” and “epidemiology” have been identified as key areas for future research.ConclusionResearch interest in this field continues to grow. …”
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Patient experience and burden of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn: a systematic review by P. Maurice, J. McCallion, M. Fitzgibbon, J. N. Barthelmes, W. Karmous, E. J. Hardy, S. A. Mitchell, C. R. Mitchell, J. Lee, W. Noel, Andras Borsi, J. M. Jouannic

“…Results A total of 26 relevant publications were identified for inclusion in the SR, consisting of one study that directly measured Health Related Quality of Life, 9 studies reporting on proxy outcomes for patient burden and 18 studies reporting on economic burden (this includes two double-counted studies reporting more than one outcome type). …”
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Feasibility, safety and efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation as a preoperative treatment for challenging hysteroscopic myomectomy by Yuchun He, Min Wu, Xu Guo, Feng Ran, Haiyan Li, Daibi Zhang, Yaqin Wang, Jin Zeng, Xuelian Chen, Linghui Zhai, Xiaohui Li, Tingting Lei

“…No significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of intraoperative blood loss, the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications, menstrual volume score, or uterine fibroid quality of life score.Conclusion HIFU can be utilized as a preoperative treatment for large submucosal fibroids prior to hysteroscopic myomectomy. …”
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THE POSSIBILITIES OF TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM WITH METASTATIC BRAIN LESION by A. M. Zaytsev, E. G. Novikova, O. N. Kirsanova, M. I. Kurzhupov, E. A. Potapova

“…Our experience demonstrates that a comprehensive treatment, including neurosurgery, leads to increased survival of patients, providing a satisfac tory quality of life.…”
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Compassion fatigue and associated factors among nurses working in Jimma Zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study. by Duguma Debela Ganeti, Bikila Dereje Fufa, Ebissa Bayana Kebede, Sheka Shemsi Seid, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Nuritu Bacha Benti, Yeshitila Belay Belachew

“…Data were collected using pretested self-administered questionnaires. Professional Quality of Life Scale-5 was used for measuring compassion fatigues. …”
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Universal conditional networks (UniCoN) for multi-age embryonic cartilage segmentation with Sparsely annotated data by Nishchal Sapkota, Yejia Zhang, Zihao Zhao, Maria Jose Gomez, Yuhan Hsi, Jordan A. Wilson, Kazuhiko Kawasaki, Greg Holmes, Meng Wu, Ethylin Wang Jabs, Joan T. Richtsmeier, Susan M. Motch Perrine, Danny Z. Chen

“…Abstract Osteochondrodysplasia, affecting 2–3% of newborns globally, is a group of bone and cartilage disorders that often result in head malformations, contributing to childhood morbidity and reduced quality of life. Current research on this disease using mouse models faces challenges since it involves accurately segmenting (precisely delineating) the developing cartilage in 3D micro-CT images of embryonic mice. …”
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Exploring the anti-inflammatory effects of phytochemicals in attenuating interstitial cystitis-a literature review by Irfan Anjum, Ayesha Nasir, Faiza Naseer, Faiza Naseer, Ahsan Ibrahim, Bisma Rehman, Fawad Bashir, Qura Tul Ain

“…Interstitial cystitis is a fierce syndrome affecting the quality of life of thousands of individuals around the globe. …”
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Effectiveness of nurse-led care in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Liu, Li Liu, Lin Yang, Ting Wen, Peng Xiang, Guifang Pi

“…When comparing other secondary outcomes (pain, satisfaction, quality of life, fatigue, stiffness, physical function and psychological status), the effectiveness of NLC for RA patients was similar to that of the control group, with no statistically significant differences.Conclusions NLC proves highly effective in managing RA patients, surpassing usual care and equating to rheumatologist-led care in primary and some secondary outcomes. …”
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Urban vegetation benefits in mediterranean cities for climate change adaptation and water usage efficiency – a case study in Algarve, Portugal by Pedro Matias, Pedro Matias, Pedro Matias, Manuela Moreira da Silva, Manuela Moreira da Silva, Manuela Moreira da Silva, João Teigão, Amílcar Duarte, Amílcar Duarte

“…The importance of integrating nature into cities, particularly trees, has been studied for its benefits in adapting to climate change and improving quality of life. However, water scarcity in cities remains a limiting factor for ensuring the water needs of urban trees and, consequently, the ecosystem services they provide. …”
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European ILD registry algorithm for self-assessment in interstitial lung diseases (eurILDreg ASA-ILD). by Ekaterina Krauss, Laurenz H Claas, Silke Tello, Jennifer Naumann, Sandra Wobisch, Stefan Kuhn, Raphael W Majeed, Karen Moor, Maria Molina-Molina, Oisin Byrne, Rebecca Borton, Marlies S Wijsenbeek, Nik Hirani, Carlo Vancheri, Bruno Crestani, Andreas Guenther, eurILDreg investigators

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The European ILD Registry Algorithm for Self-Assessment in ILD (eurILDreg ASA-ILD), developed by all eurILDreg principal investigators, includes questionnaires on symptom burden, respiratory infections, and quality of life (EQ5D VAS, K-BILD, LCQ). The algorithm also incorporates spirometry and oxygen saturation measurements, both at rest and during exercise (one-minute sit-to-stand test, 1STST). …”
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Assessment of occupational hazards in midwifery setting and impact of occupational stress and job satisfaction on midwives’ quality of work-life: multicenter study in IRAN by Nasibeh Sharifi, Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi, Nazanin Rezaei, Masoumeh Yaralizadeh, Zahra PourMohammad

“…Data were collected using demographic and social information, occupational stress, work-related quality of life, Minnesota job satisfaction, and occupational hazards questionnaires. …”
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Ferroptosis: A novel cell death modality as a synergistic therapeutic strategy with photodynamic therapy by Yuqing Wang, Yiting Xu, Yong Qu, Yifang Jin, Juanmei Cao, Jinshan Zhan, Zhuoxia Li, Chuxing Chai, Changzheng Huang, Min Li

“…Although there has been significant progress in current comprehensive anticancer treatments centered on surgery, postoperative recurrence and tumor metastasis still significantly affect both prognosis and quality of life of the patient. Hence, the development of precisely targeted tumor therapies and exploration of immunotherapy represent additional strategies for tumor treatment. …”
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Оцінка якості життя дітей після оперативних втручань на серці: дослідження та висновки by N.S. Kosmynina, I.Y. Avramenko

“…Кількісну оцінку якості життя дітей проводили за допомогою міжнародного стандартизованого опитувальника Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scalles, Франція) для дітей із вадами серцево-судинної системи та їхніх батьків. …”
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The Effectiveness of Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin in comparison with Leukocyte-Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Outcome after Dentoalveolar Surgery by Alaa Z. Makki, Anoud M. Alsulami, Arwa S. Almatrafi, Moroj Z. Sindi, Shahinaz N. Sembawa

“…Some physiological changes may occur following tooth extraction, and symptoms during the postextraction period may affect the patient’s quality of life. Many techniques have been developed to improve postextraction pain and soft tissue healing. …”
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MicroRNA-541-3p/Rac2 signaling bridges radiation-induced lung injury and repair by Jiandong Zhang, Lei Ma, Limin He, Quanxiao Xu, Yan Ding, Lidong Wang

“…Background: While radiation-induced lung injury decreases quality of life and suppresses efficacy of radiotherapy, to date, the relationship between radiation-induced lung injury and repair remains unclear. …”
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