Disability, comorbidities and risk determinants at end of TB treatment in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe by The Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe TB Disability Study Group (members listed here in alphabetical order):, S.A. Adakun, F.M. Banda, A. Bloom, M. Bochnowicz, J. Chakaya, A. Chansa, H. Chiguvare, R. Chimzizi, C. Colvin, J.P. Dongo, A. Durena, C. Duri, R. Edmund, A.D. Harries, I. Kathure, F.N. Kavenga, Y. Lin, H. Luzze, I. Mbithi, M. Mputu, A. Mubanga, D. Nair, M. Ngwenya, B. Okotu, P. Owiti, A. Owuor, P. Thekkur, C. Timire, S. Turyahabwe, E. Tweyongyere, M. YaDiul, R. Zachariah, K. Zimba

“…This emphasises the need for offering early patient-centred care, including pulmonary rehabilitation, to improve quality of life, reduce TB recurrence and increase long-term survival.…”
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Construct validation of a complete postpartum health and well-being patient reported outcome measure: prospective cohort studyAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Laura J. O'Byrne, BMBS, MSc, PhD, Gillian M. Maher, PhD, Jill M. Mitchell, MB, BCh, BAO, Ali S Khashan, PhD, Richard M. Greene, MB, BCh, BAO, John P. Browne, PhD, Fergus P. McCarthy, MB, BCh, BAO, PhD

“…Postnatal women were recruited before hospital discharge and consented to completing the PROM tool which consisted of the Postpartum Quality of Life (PQoL) tool, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) and 2 additional questions on pelvic pain with sexual intercourse. …”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health and Health Care Experience in Those With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Sydora BC, Wilke MS, Ghosh M, Vine DF

“…The pandemic further highlighted that those with PCOS often experience a lack of accessibility to multidisciplinary health care and supports needed to manage their condition.Plain Language Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder affecting up to 18% of women and can impact overall health and quality of life across the lifespan. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, heavy menstrual bleeding, male-pattern hair growth, and acne due to excess production of male hormones. …”
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Design and validation of a questionnaire on habits, health and exercise in the use of baby carriers by Yaiza Taboada-Iglesias, María del Carmen Iglesias-Pérez, Águeda Gutiérrez-Sánchez

“…Introduction: Understanding the characteristics and implications of the use of baby carriers can help health care providers understand the habits of their patients and provide guidance to improve quality of life in both children and caregivers. The aim of our study was to design and validate the first self-administered questionnaire to assess babywearing habits and their impact on health and physical activity as a means to monitor musculoskeletal complaints in caregivers. …”
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Use and Outcomes of Dexamethasone in the Management of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction by Frank F. Yang, MD, Elina Serrano, MD, Kyle S. Bilodeau, MD, Michael Weykamp, MD, Caitlin J. Silvestri, MD, Ashleigh C. M. Bull, MD, Brenda Lin, MD, Sara L. Schaefer, MD, Colette Galet, PhD, Luis J. Garcia, MD, FACS, Baraka Gitonga, BS, David T. Kolodziej, BS, Samantha Esposito, BS, Molly Parker-Brigham, BS, Rohan Luhar, BS, Avinash Mamgain, MS, Kendrick C. Brown, BS, Summer Dewdney, MD, Thea P. Price, MD, FACS, Nicole Siparsky, MD, FACS, Sarah Knerr, PhD, Pauline K. Park, MD, FACS, Sabrina Sanchez, MD, FACS, Dionne A. Skeete, MD, FACS, Katherine N. Fischkoff, MD, FACS, David R. Flum, MD, FACS

“…Management includes prioritizing quality of life and avoiding surgical intervention when possible. …”
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Development and validation of a model to predict cognitive impairment in traumatic brain injury patients: a prospective observational studyResearch in context by Xiaofang Yuan, Qingrong Xu, Fengxia Du, Xiaoxia Gao, Jing Guo, Jianan Zhang, Yehuan Wu, Zhongkai Zhou, Youjia Yu, Yi Zhang

“…Cognitive impairment is one of the most common long-term consequences of TBI, seriously affect the quality of life. We aimed to develop and validate a predictive model for cognitive impairment in TBI patients, with the goal of early identification and support for those at risk of developing cognitive impairment at the time of hospital admission. …”
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Application of five-tone music therapy combined Wu Qin Xi exercise in nursing of patients with cervical spondylosis (五音疗法联合五禽戏锻炼在颈椎病护理中的应用)... by WANG Jitao (王稷陶), SUN Yanrong (孙艳荣), WANG Jiating (王佳婷), LIU Ying (刘营), ZHENG Mengqi (郑梦绮)

“…The humanistic nursing interventions may help to improve the patients’ quality of life. (目的 探讨中医五音疗法联合五禽戏锻炼在颈椎病患者中的应用效果。…”
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Efficacy and safety of intravenous immunoglobulin with rituximab versus rituximab alone in childhood-onset steroid-dependent and frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome: protocol f... by Djamal Djeddi, Julien Hogan, Aubriana Perez, Anne-Laure Sellier-Leclerc, Isabelle Vrillon, Francoise Broux, Francois Nobili, Jerome Harambat, Lucie Bessenay, V Audard, Camille Faudeux, Denis Morin, Christine Pietrement, Stephanie Tellier, Philippe Eckart, Annie Lahoche, G Roussey-Kesler, Tim Ulinski, Olivia Boyer, Emmanuelle Plaisier, Sylvie Cloarec, Anne Jolivot, Vincent Guigonis, Sophie Guilmin-Crepon, Veronique Baudouin, Claire Dossier, Georges Deschênes

“…Given the substantial impact of SDNS/FRNS on quality of life, strategies aiming to provide long-term remission while minimising treatment side effects are needed. …”
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Shortening duration of untreated illness in young people with first episode eating disorders: protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a smartphone friendly multi-m... by Luiza Grycuk, Dina Monssen, Molly R. Davies, Helen Sharpe, Karina L. Allen, Vibhore Prasad, Rachel Potterton, Priya Popat, Victoria A. Mountford, Sheryllin McNeil, Vanessa Lawrence, Nina Grant, Kimberley A. Goldsmith, Danielle Glennon, Sarah Byford, Amy Brown, Ulrike Schmidt

“…Outcomes will include motivation and readiness to change, attitudes and intentions towards help-seeking, ED symptoms, mood and social functioning, and health-related quality of life. Additionally, we will carry out a qualitative evaluation of participants’ views of the intervention and study design. …”
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Survey on first-line therapeutic management of relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis in clinical practice in Spain by M. Llaneza, G. Fontes, L. Benedito-Palos, E. Moral

“…Neurologists considered that the 3 most important treatment characteristics (1–8 points, with higher scores denoting greater relevance) in treatment decision-making were efficacy in disease control (7.8±0.5), safety/tolerability (6.7±0.9), and improvements in patient quality of life (5.0±1.5); regarding patient characteristics, the 3 most important (1–7 points) were disease activity (6.9±0.5), intention to become pregnant (5.0±1.0), and level of disability (4.3±1.8). …”
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Short- and long-term effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on autonomic cardiovascular control and arm-crank exercise capacity in individuals with a spinal cord injury... by Samuel J E Lucas, Tom E Nightingale, Jet J C S Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Shin-Yi Chiou, Alex J Wadley, Rebekah A I Lucas, Daniel D Hodgkiss, Shane J T Balthazaar, Joseph F Welch, Phoebe A Cox

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the efficacy of acute TSCS for restoring autonomic function at rest and during arm-crank exercise to exhaustion (AIM 1) and investigate its longer-term impact on cardiorespiratory fitness and its concomitant benefits on cardiometabolic health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes following an 8-week exercise intervention (AIM 2).Methods and analysis Sixteen individuals aged ≥16 years with a chronic, motor-complete SCI between the fifth cervical and sixth thoracic segments will undergo a baseline TSCS mapping session followed by an autonomic nervous system (ANS) stress test battery, with and without cardiovascular-optimised TSCS (CV-TSCS). …”
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Life after prostate cancer diagnosis: protocol for a UK-wide patient-reported outcomes study by David H Brewster, Victoria Cairnduff, Eila Watson, Amy Downing, Adam W Glaser, Penny Wright, William Cross, Conan Donnelly, Anna Gavin, Carol Rivas, Richard Wagland, Peter Selby, Luke Hounsome, Therese Kearney, Rebecca Mottram, Majorie Allen, Oonagh McSorley, Hugh Butcher, Paul Kind, James W H Catto, Dyfed Huws, Emma McNair, Lauren Matheson, Johana Nayoan, Mike Horton, Jessica Corner, Julia Verne

“…Background Prostate cancer and its treatment may impact physically, psychologically and socially; affecting the health-related quality of life of men and their partners/spouses. The Life After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (LAPCD) study is a UK-wide patient-reported outcomes study which will generate information to improve the health and well-being of men with prostate cancer.Methods and analysis Postal surveys will be sent to prostate cancer survivors (18–42 months postdiagnosis) in all 4 UK countries (n=∼70 000). …”
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A study of relationship between cardiac exposure dose-volume and cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in radiotherapy by CHEN Hongyu, SU Pengyu, LUO Wenzi, PANG Dequan, WANG Feiran

“…The neurasthenic symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations and fatigue caused by AD are difficult to alleviate even with sufficient rest, seriously affecting the patients’ quality of life. Meanwhile, the cardiovascular autonomic nervous system plays a significant regulatory role in heart rate, myocardial function and myocardial blood flow. …”
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Protocol for a prospective observational cohort study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ethiopia [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Fewzia Shikur Mohammed, Amel Beshir Mohammed, Shimelis Doni Nigusse, Feleke Tilahun Zewdu, Abebaw Yeshambel Alemu, Teklu Cherkose, Kidist Bobosha, Eshetu Molla, Iris Mosweu, Vanessa Yardley, Saba Maria Lambert, Mirgissa Kaba, Endalamaw Gadisa, Yohannes Hailemichael, Catherine Pitt, Elizabeth Allen, Stephen L. Walker, Michael Marks

“…Scarring, a sequela of CL, causes permanent disfigurement and is associated with stigma linked with a reduction in health-related quality of life. The choice of treatment for CL is based upon factors including the causative species; the number, extent, size, and location of lesions; and the availability of treatments. …”
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IOP-lowering and neuroprotective treatment for glaucoma: reality and prospects by A.E. Egorov, N.G. Glazko, A.B. Movsisyan

“…Therefore, the aim of pathogenically-based treatment using modern therapeutic agents is to save maximum vision and the quality of life in most patients.</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Keywords</b>: primary open-angle glaucoma, intraocular pressure, glaucomatous optic neuropathy, neural retinal protection, IOP-lowering treatment, prostaglandin analogues, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, beta blockers, alpha-2 agonists, prostamides, fixed-dose combinations.…”
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Efficacy of Chinese Medicine on Postoperative Rehabilitation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), a Randomized Controlled Study by Yifeng Gu MD, Yichao Wang MD, Huiling Zhou MD, Ao Qi PhD, Guanjin Wu MM, Jiaqi Li MMed, Congmeng Zhang MMed, Yong Yang MD, Jialin Yao MD, Wenxiao Yang PhD, Lingzi Su MMed, Yi Liu MMed, Xueqi Tian MMed, Jiajun Song MMed, Yabin Gong MD, Xiong Qin MD, Lijing Jiao PhD, Ling Xu PhD

“…The primary outcome was Quality of Life Questionnare-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) score. …”
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Symptom management practice of 232 patients with liver malignant tumors undergoing radiofrequency ablation based on symptom evaluation by using MDASI-TCM (基于MDASI-TCM的232例肝脏恶性肿瘤射频消... by ZHANG Ying (张莹), KANG Dongqin (亢东琴), WANG Yun (王云), SUN Hong (孙红)

“…Conclusion Evaluation of patients' symptoms and degree after ultrasound-guided liver radiofrequency ablation is helpful for medical staff to quickly and comprehensively grasp the general situation of patients, manage the symptoms in the whole process, and provide targeted health guidance, so as to improve the symptoms after ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation, decrease the disturbance of patients’ life, improve the quality of life of patients during perioperative period, and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, It is conducive to the patient's recovery as soon as possible. …”
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Use of inpatient palliative care in metastatic testicular cancer patients undergoing critical care therapy: insights from the national inpatient sample by Cristina Cano Garcia, Reha-Baris Incesu, Francesco Barletta, Simone Morra, Lukas Scheipner, Andrea Baudo, Stefano Tappero, Mattia Luca Piccinelli, Zhe Tian, Fred Saad, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Carlo Terrone, Ottavio De Cobelli, Luca Carmignani, Sascha Ahyai, Nicola Longo, Derya Tilki, Alberto Briganti, Severine Banek, Luis A. Kluth, Felix K. H. Chun, Pierre I. Karakiewicz

“…This could enhance the integration of IPC in the treatment of advanced cancer, potentially improving quality of life and care outcomes for survivors.…”
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Stem cells for age-related macular degeneration by L.K. Moshetova, O.I. Abramova, I.N. Saburina, K.I. Turkina

“…Currently, this disorder is the leading cause of disability, blindness, and reduced quality of life in people aged over 50 in developed countries and is therefore important medical social issue. …”
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Development of Multimorbidity Indexes Based on Common Mental Health Conditions by Junko Kose, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Pauline Duquenne, Serge Hercberg, Serge Hercberg, Pilar Galan, Mathilde Touvier, Valentina A. Andreeva, Léopold K. Fezeu

“…Future prospective studies could investigate their predictive potential regarding outcomes such as medication use, healthcare utilization, and quality of life.…”
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