Prospective study of factors associated with asthma attack recurrence (ATTACK) in children from three Ecuadorian cities during COVID-19: a study protocol by Cristina Ardura-Garcia, Max Bachmann, Alejandro Rodriguez, Philip Cooper, Michael Richard Perkin, Irina Chis Ster, Natalia Cristina Romero, Martha E Chico, Alvaro Cruz, Diana Morillo, Santiago Mena-Bucheli, Angélica Ochoa, Claudia Rodas, Augusto Maldonado, Karen Arteaga, Jessica Alchundia, Karla Solorzano, Camila Figueiredo

“…Data are being collected at baseline and during follow-up by questionnaire: sociodemographic data, asthma history and management (baseline only); recurrence of asthma symptoms and attacks (monthly); economic costs of asthma to family; Asthma Control Test; Pediatric Asthma Quality of life Questionnaire; and Newcastle Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire (baseline only). …”
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Pilot study of a comprehensive multidisciplinary inpatient-based approach to smoking cessation in patients with vascular disease by Tanner Kim, MD, Anand Brahmandam, MBBS, Dana Alameddine, MD, Rachel Forman, MD, Amin Hardik, MD, Lisa Fucito, PhD, Carlos Mena-Hurtado, MD, Raul Guzman, MD, Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar, MD, MS, MPH

“…A minority of patients knew that smoking was taking years off their life (42%), made them worry about developing heart disease (34%), and reduced their quality of life (31%). At 1 year, the smoking cessation rate was 45% (n = 19/42) with 59% (n = 25/42) reduced smoking quantity. …”
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Occupational skin diseases among bricklayers and brick masons in a resource poor setting, Southwest Nigeria: prevalence and correlates – a case–control study by Michael Gbenga Israel, Oluwaseyi Kikelomo Israel, Adeolu Oladayo Akinboro, Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Sebastien S Oiwoh, Olanrewaju Olayemi, Fatai O Olanrewaju, Mufutau M Oripelaye, Stephen Olawale Aiyedun, Olumayowa Oninla, Olayinka Olasode, Olaniyi Onayemi

“…This can lead to a significant decline in the quality of life and psychosocial function. We determined the prevalence of OSDs and their correlates among bricklayers and brick masons.Design This was a comparative case–control study which involved 200 bricklayers/brick masons and 200 healthy non-bricklayers/non-brick masons.Settings This study was carried out in two local governments (LGAs) in Ogbomoso community.Methods Respondents were selected using a multistage random sampling technique. …”
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Translingual neural stimulation induced changes in intra- and inter-network functional connectivity in mild-moderate traumatic brain injury patients by Daniel Y. Chu, Jiancheng Hou, Thomas Hosseini, Veena A. Nair, Nagesh Adluru, Yuri Danilov, Kurt A. Kaczmarek, Mary E. Meyerand, Mitchell Tyler, Mitchell Tyler, Vivek Prabhakaran

“…IntroductionMild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (mmTBI) that lead to deficits in balance and gait are difficult to resolve through standard therapy protocols, and these deficits can severely impact a patient's quality of life. Recently, translingual neural stimulation (TLNS) has emerged as a potential therapy for mmTBI-related balance and gait deficits by inducing neuroplastic changes in the brain gray matter structure. …”
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Albumin corrected anion gap and clinical outcomes in elderly patients with acute kidney injury caused or accompanied by sepsis: a MIMIC-IV retrospective study by Yongbin Wang, Lei Zhong, Jie Min, Jianhong Lu, Jinyu Zhang, Jiajun Su

“…Abstract Background Elderly acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring in the intensive care unit (ICU), particularly when caused or accompanied by sepsis, is linked to extended hospital stays, increased mortality rates, heightened prevalence of chronic diseases, and diminished quality of life. This study primarily utilizes a comprehensive critical care database to examine the correlation of albumin corrected anion gap (ACAG) levels with short-term prognosis in elderly patients with AKI caused or accompanied by sepsis, thus assisting physicians in early identification of high-risk patients. …”
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Urinary Incontinence in Men with Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study by İsmail Uysal, Özgür Nadiye Doğrukök, Yalcin Golcuk, Fatih Özden, Mehmet Özkeskin, Miray Başer, Bircan Yücekaya, Zeynep Nisa Karakoyun

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: To evaluate urinary incontinence (UI) and its effect on quality of life (QoL) in male stroke patients. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 103 adult male stroke survivors. …”
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The efficacy of Tripterygium Glycosides in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingzhe Li, Bingchen Wei, Tianshu Gao, Chenghan Gao

“…The existing evidence suggests that treatment with Tripterygium Glycosides may be more effective in enhancing the response rate, quality of life, and FT3 levels compared to treatment with Prednisone, Levothyroxine sodium, and/or Thiamazole alone.…”
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Study protocol on risk factors for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus in different trimesters and their relation to maternal and neonatal outcomes (GDM-RIDMAN) by Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Angus Forbes, Nurul Iftida Basri, Rozita Zakaria, Pamela Phui Har Yap, Veronika Rysinova, Intan Nureslyna Samsudin, Nurain Mohd Noor, Ziti Akthar Supian, Haslinda Hassan, Fuziah Paimin, Siti Rohani Mohamed Alias, Norizzati Bukhary Ismail Bukhary, Madeleine Benton

“…Psychosocial measures include the WHO Quality of Life: brief, mother–infant bonding (14-item Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire and 19-item Maternal Postnatal Attachment Scale), anxiety (7-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder), depression (9-item Patient Health Questionnaire) and stress (Perceived Stress Scale symptoms) questionnaires. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Barriers Influencing Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Uptake by Mazin A. Barry, Khalid I. Aljammaz, Abdulaziz A. Alrashed

“…Despite the fact that influenza vaccine is readily available, and the severity of the disease is known to adversely affect the individual’s quality of life and well-being, vaccination uptake rates are still low, contributing to the increased burden of the disease worldwide. …”
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Safe, effective and cost-effective oxygen saturation targets for children and adolescents with respiratory distress: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (OxyKids study) by Jolita Bekhof, Eleni-Rosalina Andrinopoulou, J Bosmans, Gerard Koppelman, Karlijn J van Stralen, Anja Vaessen-Verberne, Sam Louman, Caroline Brackel, Arvid W A Kamps, Ismé de Kleer, Walter Balemans, Mirjam Scheffer, Marianne Brouwer, Marije van den Beukel, Mariëlle W H Pijnenburg, Annemie L M Boehmer

“…Secondary outcomes are length of stay, safety (time to recovery, readmissions and paediatric intensive care admissions), quality of life, parental anxiety and societal costs. …”
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PhantomAR: gamified mixed reality system for alleviating phantom limb pain in upper limb amputees—design, implementation, and clinical usability evaluation by Cosima Prahm, Korbinian Eckstein, Michael Bressler, Zhixing Wang, Xiaotong Li, Takashige Suzuki, Adrien Daigeler, Jonas Kolbenschlag, Hideaki Kuzuoka

“…Abstract Background Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a restrictive condition in which patients perceive pain in a limb that is no longer present, greatly reducing their quality of life. Mirror Therapy, wherein patients observe a mirror reflection of their intact limb, has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating PLP. …”
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Trabeculectomy versus stepwise treatment for breaking the attack of acute primary angle closure in patients with long attack duration: study design and protocol for a multicentre r... by Jing Jiang, Qing Zhang, Bo Qu, Chao Dai, Mingguang He, Ye Zhang, Ning-Li Wang, Shuning Li, Guangxian Tang, Su Jie Fan, Zhi Li, Chi Liu, Xinqi Chang, Yanyan Cheng

“…Secondary outcomes consist of complete success rate in breaking the attack, intraocular pressure value, mean deviation on Humphrey visual field testing and vision-related quality of life collected using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (25 items) 1 year post initial treatment.Trial registration number ChiCTR2200057289.…”
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A bibliometric analysis of the top 100 most cited articles on corticospinal tract regeneration from 2004 to 2024 by Saijilafu, Saijilafu, Ling-Chen Ye, Huanyi Li, Haokun Li, Xinyi Lin, Kehui Hu, Zekai Huang, Chimedragchaa Chimedtseren, Linjun Fang, Saijilahu, Ren-Jie Xu

“…The implementation of these strategies promises to enhance therapeutic outcomes and the quality of life of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).…”
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Quo vadis autoimmune hepatitis? - Summary of the 5th international autoimmune hepatitis group research workshop 2024Keypoints by Bastian Engel, David N. Assis, Mamatha Bhat, Jan Clusmann, Joost PH. Drenth, Alessio Gerussi, María-Carlota Londoño, Ye Htun Oo, Ida Schregel, Marcial Sebode, Richard Taubert

“…Chronic autoimmune responses against the liver can cause hepatic and extrahepatic symptoms, decreased quality of life and reduced liver transplant-free survival if inadequately treated. …”
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Value of routine blood count surveillance in detecting relapse in acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Sarah AlHarbi, Sarah AlHarbi, Areej Taha, Areej Taha, Ahmed Ashi, Ahmed Ashi, Naglla Elimam, Naglla Elimam, Sami Althubaiti, Sami Althubaiti, Sami Althubaiti

“…Prospective studies are required to assess appropriate risk-based surveillance and its effects on patient outcomes and quality of life.…”
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Addressing inhaler technique challenges in cognitively impaired chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: the impact of customized training programs by Vaishnavi V Gaonkar, Vinay V Shanbhag, Shreya S Kajave, Mahek R Mattikop, Mandati Santhosh Reddy

“…Pharmacist-led interventions demonstrated improvements in health-associated quality of life and therapeutic outcomes for individuals with COPD and CI. …”
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Longitudinal exploration of cancer-related cognitive impairment in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive lymphoma: protocol for a feasibility study by Vincent Dore, Christopher C Rowe, Meinir Krishnasamy, Haryana Dhillon, Adam K Walker, Karla Gough, Priscilla Gates, Carlene Wilson, Eliza Hawkes, Yuliya Perchyonok, Janette L Vardy, Michiel de Ruiter

“…For some patients, their cognitive impairment may be transient, but for a subgroup, these symptoms can be long-standing and have a major impact on the quality of life. This paper describes the protocol for a study: (1) to assess the feasibility of collecting longitudinal data on cognition via self-report, neuropsychological testing, peripheral markers of inflammation and neuroimaging and (2) to explore and describe patterns of cancer-related cognitive impairment over the course of treatment and recovery in patients with newly diagnosed, aggressive lymphoma undergoing standard therapy with curative intent.Methods and analysis This is a prospective, longitudinal, feasibility study in which 30 newly diagnosed, treatment-naive patients with aggressive lymphoma will be recruited over a 12-month period. …”
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Is first-line treatment with polatuzumab vedotin–rituximab–cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone (pola-R-CHP) for previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma cost-eff... by Lin Yang, Ting Chen, Qiuling Zhao, Liangliang Dong, Wanfu Zhong, Wenbin Liu, Xiuliang Qiu, Ruyi Huang, Shengqiang Huang, Ruixiang Xie

“…The willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold was set at triple the 2023 Chinese per capita gross domestic product of US$38 042.49/quality-adjusted life year (QALY). Uncertainty was addressed using sensitivity analyses. …”
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Prospective multicentre randomised trial comparing the efficacy and safety of single-anastomosis duodeno–ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypa... by Delphine Maucort-Boulch, Maud Robert, Tigran Poghosyan, Dominique Delaunay, Elise Pelascini, Sylvain Iceta, Adrien Sterkers, Charles Barsamian, Litavan Khamphommala, Sylvie Bin Dorel, Sebastien Czernichow, Emmanuel Disse

“…The secondary objectives are the evaluation of nutritional status, metabolic outcomes, overall complication rates and quality of life, within 2 years after surgery. Key inclusion criteria are obese patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m2 or ≥35 kg/m2 with at least one comorbid condition and candidate to a first bariatric procedure or after failure of sleeve gastrectomy. …”
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation of primary hyperthyroidism: security and efficacy analysis by Jing-E Zhu, Chun-Jun Sheng, Hui-Li Zhang, Jia-Xin Li, Xiao-Wan Bo, Jia-Jing Yin, Peng Yang, Song-Yuan Yu, Li-Ping Sun

“…Pre- and postablative examinations, including grayscale ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), laboratory examination, antithyroid drug (ATD) dosage, and quality of life (QoL) assessment via Thyroid-Specific Patient-Reported Outcome Short-Form (ThyPRO-39), were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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