Pemodelan Kausal Faktor-Faktor Beban Keluarga dalam Merawat Pasien Kanker Menggunakan Algoritma S3C-Latent by Rizki Surtiyan Surya, Christantie Effendy, Ridho Rahmadi

“…In treating patients with chronic diseases, not only the patient but the family caregiver's well-being and quality of life are also important. Therefore, it is very important to know how the family caregiver's burden is and the factors that affect the family burden in caring for patients. …”
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Outcome evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis for an integrated multidisciplinary diabetic limb salvage program: a combined observational and simulation study by Yan Sun, Xiaoli Zhu, Jaime Lin, John Abisheganaden, Zhiwen Joseph Lo, Lixia Ge, Joseph Molina, Elaine Tan, Huiling Liew, Jeremy Hoe, Gary Ang, Kai Qiang Low, Theophilus Yap, Nur Aberleen Syafirah Binte Azmi, Enming Yong, Tiffany Chew, Hui Yan Koo, Chelsea Law, Dexter Yak Seng Chan, Claris Shi, Julia Choo, Wai Han Hoi, Sadhana Chandraskear, Jo Ann Lim, Jemes Siow, Sabariah Binte Kaspon, Subramaniam Tavintharan, Daniel Chew

“…The ICER was US$22 707 (SE: 430) per quality-adjusted life year gained, indicating long-term cost-effectiveness. …”
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Physical and Sensory Long-Term Disabilities from <i>Bothrops</i> Snakebite Envenomings in Manaus, Western Brazilian Amazon by Eduardo M. G. Fernández, Débora N. Oliveira, Alexandre V. Silva-Neto, Rafaela N. Dávila, Ligia Lengler, Marco A. Sartim, Altair S. Farias, Luiz C. L. Ferreira, Érica da Silva Carvalho, Fan H. Wen, Felipe Murta, Fernando Almeida-Val, Manuela B. Pucca, Jacqueline A. G. Sachett, Wuelton M. Monteiro

“…These findings represent important data on <i>Bothrops</i> snakebites causing clinically significant long-term neuromusculoskeletal and sensory disabilities, resulting in reduced quality of life of the patients.…”
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Anosmia, dysgeusia and malnutrition in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review by Gaetano Ferrara, Sara Morales Palomares, Giuliano Anastasi, Mauro Parozzi, Lea Godino, Domenica Gazineo, Marco Sguanci, Stefano Mancin

“…The analysis of the interconnection between anosmia, dysgeusia, and malnutrition emerges as a crucial starting point for improving nutritional outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, emphasizing the need for accurate assessment and targeted therapeutic interventions to ensure better nutritional health and improved quality of life for these patients. Resumen: La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) es una condición de salud prevalente asociada a numerosas complicaciones, incluyendo disfunción olfativa y gustativa, así como malnutrición. …”
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Exploring proteomic immunoprofiles: common neurological and immunological pathways in multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes mellitus by Fátima Cano-Cano, Almudena Lara-Barea, Álvaro Javier Cruz-Gómez, Francisco Martín-Loro, Laura Gómez-Jaramillo, María Carmen González-Montelongo, María Mar Roca-Rodríguez, Lucía Beltrán-Camacho, Lucía Forero, Javier J. González-Rosa, Mª Carmen Durán-Ruiz, Ana I. Arroba, Manuel Aguilar-Diosdado

“…Abstract Background Interest in the study of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased because of their significant negative impact on the patient quality of life and the profound implications for the health care system. …”
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Feasibility trial of STRONG: A digital intervention to improve nutritional management for individuals with esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer by Yu Chen Lin, Jose M. Pimiento, Jeanine Milano, Diane Riccardi, Nakesha Mckinnie, Emma Hume, Olivia Sprow, Sophia Diaz-Carraway, Mara Budnetz, Ryan Hagen, Mohammed Al-Jumayli, Allan Lima Pereira, Andrew J. Sinnamon, Ashwin Somasundaram, Jennifer B. Permuth, Amir Alishahi Tabriz, Kea Turner

“…Methods: Participants received five nutritional counseling sessions with a dietitian, logged daily food intake through the Fitbit app, and completed five study assessments related to patient malnutrition, nutrition-related symptoms, and quality-of-life outcomes. We assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and usability of STRONG against a priori benchmarks. …”
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Characteristics and multi-omics analysis of spontaneous spondyloarthritis in non-human primates: Case report by Lei Cai, Qing Lv, Ronghua Ma, Wei Liu, Yalun Guan, Zhongqiang Huang, Qingyu Liu, Yunfeng Li, Shuhua Liu, Ge Li, Yu Zhang

“…Spondyloarthritis is a prevalent and persistent condition that significantly impacts the quality of life. Its intricate pathological mechanisms have led to a scarcity of animal models capable of replicating the disease progression in humans, making it a prominent area of research interest in the field. …”
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Synergy of rehabilitation for stress-related disorders and ARIs in school-age children under the war condition in Ukraine by I.O. Mityuryayeva-Kornijko, Ie.A. Burlaka, T.D. Klets, O.A. Panchenko, A.V. Kabantseva, E.S. Sukhodolska

“…The synergistic therapeutic effect of the scheme (1+2) showed a significantly better impact on stress-related disorders — sleep disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress-related disorders, quality of life. In addition, there was a more pronounced corrective and rehabilitative effect of the scheme (1+2) on the indicators of fever, duration of low fever, sore throat, runny nose, symptoms of bronchitis, and manifestations of respiratory infection, assessed according to the Wisconsin Questionnaire. …”
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Impact of Nutritional Support for Tuberculosis on Intermediate and Terminal Undernutrition and Treatment Outcomes (INSTITUT) study: a protocol for a quasi-experimental study to ass... by Dissou Affolabi, Chelsie Cintron, Madolyn Dauphinais, Attannon Arnauld Fiogbe, Mohammed Fall Dogo, Safiou Ate, Christine Adjonou, Kokou Agossou, Susie Jiaxing Pan, Marius Esse, Benjamin Ade, Komi Séraphin Adjoh, Pranay Sinha, Kobto G Koura

“…Additional secondary outcomes will assess the effects on the rate of sputum conversion, loss to follow-up, weight gain, quality of life and post-TB lung health using surveys and a 6 min walk test. …”
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Research progress of exercise rehabilitation in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction (急性心肌梗死患者经皮冠状动脉介入术后运动康复的研究进展)... by JIA Hongwei (贾红薇), XING Zheng (邢政), DONG Yujie (董玉洁), SHAN Li (单立), LIU Yanjie (刘艳杰), WANG Jing (王晶), YI jiaxin (益嘉欣), YANG Lin (杨林)

“…Based on the analysis of individual’s condition, early exercise rehabilitation plan should be designed systematically and logically to reduce the mortality due to acute myocardial infarction, prevent complications, promote the early rehabilitation and improve the exercise tolerance and quality of life of the patient. This paper summarized the status quo of exercise rehabilitation and its research status, potential problems and clinical practice in patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention, and provided reference for the establishment of exercise rehabilitation plan after percutaneous coronary intervention. …”
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Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Can Increase Exercise in Older Adults Living in the Community and in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sheehy L, Bharadwaj L, Nissen KA, Estey JL

“…Lisa Sheehy,1 Lalita Bharadwaj,2 Kelsey Annie Nissen,2 Justine L Estey2 1Bruyère Health Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; 2Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging, Fredericton, New Brunswick, CanadaCorrespondence: Lisa Sheehy, Bruyère Health Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5C8, Canada, Tel +01 613 562 6262 ext. 1593, Email lsheehy@bruyere.orgPurpose: To assess the impact of an 8-week non-immersive virtual reality exercise program for older adults on 1) balance, physical function, community integration and quality of life; 2) falls, emergency room visits, hospital and long-term care admissions; 3) quantity of exercise performed; and 4) acceptance of non-immersive virtual reality.Patients and Methods: This prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial was carried out on two separate samples of older adults: those living in their own homes (“home-based”) and those living in long-term care (“facility-based”). …”
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Work ability following breast cancer – the MyHealth randomized controlled trial by Trine A. Horsbøl, Lena Saltbæk, Caroline Urhammer, Randi V. Karlsen, Christoffer Johansen, Pernille E. Bidstrup, Beverley L. Høeg, Vibeke Zoffmann, Federica Belmonte, Ingelise Andersen, Anne S. Friberg, Mads N. Svendsen, Helle G. Christensen, Vesna Glavicic, Dorte L. Nielsen, Susanne O. Dalton

“…Background and purpose: We previously demonstrated positive effects on quality of life and mental health following breast cancer when comparing a nurse-led follow-up program without scheduled visits (MyHealth) to regular follow-up. …”
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Could cough hypersensitivity symptom profile differentiate phenotypes of chronic cough? by Mi-Yeong Kim, Ha-Kyeong Won, Ji-Yoon Oh, Ji-Hyang Lee, Eun-Jung Jo, Sung-Yoon Kang, Ji-Ho Lee, Seung-Eun Lee, Noeul Kang, Young-Chan Kim, Hwa Young Lee, Jin An, Youngsang Yoo, Ji-Su Shim, So-Young Park, Han-Ki Park, Min-Hye Kim, Sae-Hoon Kim, Sang-Heon Kim, Yoon-Seok Chang, Sang-Hoon Kim, Byung-Jae Lee, Surinder S. Birring, Woo-Jung Song

“…Symptoms of cough hypersensitivity and cough-specific quality of life were assessed using the Cough Hypersensitivity Questionnaire (CHQ) and the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ), respectively. …”
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Application of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine nursing in rehabilitation of patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke (中西医结合护理干预在缺血性脑卒中偏瘫患者康复中的应用)... by HUANG Chaoping (黄朝萍), WANG Li (王丽), LI Yanmin (李艳敏), ZHANG Shuai (张帅), CHENG Jiangyan (程江艳), WANG Jing (王晶), QIU Yajiao (邱亚娇), LIANG Hui (梁慧)

“…Conclusion In the early rehabilitation of hemiplegic patients after ischemic stroke, the use of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine nursing can improve the recovery and quality of life of patients. (目的 观察中西医结合护理干预在缺血性脑卒中偏瘫患者康复中的应用的效果。…”
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Twenty-four weeks of combined training in different environments, aquatic and land, in the type 2 diabetes management (Aquatic and Land Exercise for Diabetes -ALED): protocol of a... by Larissa dos Santos Leonel, Ingrid Alessandra Victoria Wolin, Angélica Danielevicz, Mabel Diesel, Marina Isolde Constantini, João Batista de Oliveira Junior, Allana Andrade Souza, Thaís Reichert, João Gabriel Silveira-Rodrigues, Danusa Dias Soares, Marcelo Fernando Ronsoni, Simone Van De Sande Lee, Alex Rafacho, Guilherme Fleury Fina Speretta, Karla Siqueira Lottermann, Josefina Bertoli, Alexandre Pastoris Muller, Aline Mendes Gerage, Cíntia de La Rocha Freitas, Rodrigo Sudatti Delevatti

“…Before, at 12 weeks, and after the 24 weeks of training, biochemical analyses, functional capacity, maximum muscle strength, body composition assessments, cardiovascular measures, and the administration of questionnaires to assess mental, cognitive, sleep quality, and quality of life will be conducted. Throughout the 24 weeks, the training load date and acute capillary glucose and blood pressure measurements will also be conducted. …”
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Health economic evaluation of different colorectal cancer screening strategies in Hubei province: a Markov simulation analysis based on local cancer registration and domestic study... by Jie JI, Yuying WANG, Duan ZHUO, Yuhan LIU, Jiaxi PENG, Ruijingfang JIANG, Hao WU, Song LIU, Lijian ZHAO, Jian WANG, Bing MAO, Shida ZHU, Hongbing TAO

“…ResultsThe cost-effectiveness analysis at the individual level showed that the screening strategy with the lowest cost was 50-74-1 (annual primary screening with immunochemical fecal occult blood testing [iFOBT] and then required colonoscopy from 50 to 74 years of age), which cost 483 100 Chinese yuan (CNY) in social costs, gained 17.82 life-years (LY) and 16.76 quality-adjusted life-years (QALY), with a cost-effectiveness ratio (CER) of 27 100 CNY/LY and 28 800 CNY/QALY, using LY and QALY as outcome measures, respectively. …”
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ZC3H15 suppression ameliorates bone cancer pain through inhibiting neuronal oxidative stress and microglial inflammation by Li-Quan Huang, Ting-Xuan Yan, Bao-Sheng Wang, Hao Li, Nai-Bao Zhou

“…Results: In this study, we established a bone cancer pain (BCP) murine mouse model that impairs patients’ quality of life. Initially, we observed a significant increase in the expression of ZC3H15 in dorsal horn spinal cord tissues of BCP mice, along with severe oxidative stress and inflammation. …”
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β-receptor blocker enhances anti-tumor immunity via inhibiting lactate-induced norepinephrine metabolism of macrophages during malignant pleural effusion by Ru Zhang, Weijia Wang, Aitian Li, Huishang Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Feifei Fan, Ying Wang, Huanyu Zhang, Jingxia Chang, Yinyin Zhang, Hongmin Wang, Lijun Miao, Bo Huang, Li Yang, Li Yang, Li Yang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang

“…IntroductionMalignant pleural effusion (MPE) is associated with poor quality of life and mortality in patients with tumors. …”
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Epidemiology of chronic and acute pancreatitis in India (EPICAP-India): protocol for a multicentre study by Sanjeev Kumar, Saransh Jain, Vineet Ahuja, Rakesh Kumar, Anand Krishnan, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Shalimar, Nitya Wadhwa, Ashish Agarwal, Deepak Gunjan, Sudipta Dhar Chowdhury, Anoop Saraya, Saurabh Kedia, Govind K Makharia, Pramod Kumar Garg, Ritvik Amarchand, Deepti Dabar, Rajib Sarkar, Gopal Krishna Dhali, Anmol Gupta, Shivendra Singh, Divya Pillai, Vineeta Baloni, Subhra Samujjwal Basu, Bikash Choudhury, Soumi Das, Pradeep Deshmukh, Krishnadas Devadas, Nitika Monga, Sumit Rungta, Brij Sharma, Chintha Sujatha

“…Information on the cost of treatment and quality of life will be collected from patients with CP. …”
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Frailty-adjusted therapy in Transplant Non-Eligible patients with newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (FiTNEss (UK-MRA Myeloma XIV Trial)): a study protocol for a randomised phase III... by Roger Owen, John Jones, David Meads, David A Cairns, Christopher Parrish, Gordon Cook, Neil Rabin, Matthew Jenner, Martin Kaiser, Kevin Boyd, Graham Jackson, Catherine Olivier, Amy Beth Coulson, Kara-Louise Royle, Charlotte Pawlyn, Anna Hockaday, Jennifer Bird, Stella Bowcock, Ruth de Tute, Hayley Gardner, Bryony Dawkins, Rowena Henderson, Phillip Best, Bhuvan Kishore, Mark Drayson

“…Research is required in this patient group, taking into account frailty and aiming to improve: treatment tolerability, clinical outcomes and quality of life.Methods and analysis Frailty-adjusted therapy in Transplant Non-Eligible patients with newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma is a national, phase III, multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing standard (reactive) and frailty-adjusted (adaptive) induction therapy delivery with ixazomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (IRD), and to compare maintenance lenalidomide to lenalidomide+ixazomib, in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma not suitable for stem cell transplant. …”
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