Incidence of Extrusion Following Type I Polypropylene Mesh “Kit” Repairs in the Correction of Pelvic Organ Prolapse by James C. Lukban, Roger D. Beyer, Robert D. Moore

“…No difference was seen between those with and without extrusion in regard to anatomic cure, postoperative painor quality of life at 1 year. Conclusions. Extrusion had no apparent effect on short-term outcomes. …”
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Chronic Renal Disease in the Older Adult by Maislete Gutiérrez Rufín, Chanel Polanco López

“…Due to the fact that it is asymptomatic it results to a final stage diagnosis, with high costs of treatment and lost of quality of life.<br /> <strong>Objective:</strong> to identify the mortality due to chronic renal disease in older adults of the teaching policlinic Dr Mario Escalona Reguera from April to December 2016. …”
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Levent SÜTÇİGİL, Selçuk ASLAN

“…Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness that usually develops after an event that threatens one’s life and body integrity and it affects quality of life and impairs social functioning significantly. …”
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Dynamics and triggers of misinformation on vaccines. by Emanuele Brugnoli, Marco Delmastro

“…The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked renewed attention to the risks of online misinformation, emphasizing its impact on individuals' quality of life through the spread of health-related myths and misconceptions. …”
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Medication Timing Errors for Parkinson's Disease: Perspectives Held by Caregivers and People with Parkinson's in New Zealand by Stephen Buetow, Jenny Henshaw, Linda Bryant, Deirdre O'Sullivan

“…These errors can reduce medication effectiveness and the quality of life of people with PD and their caregivers. …”
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Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies and Male Gender Are Associated with Diabetes Occurrence in Patients with Beta-Thalassemia Major by Giovanni M. Pes, Francesco Tolu, Maria P. Dore

“…Intensive transfusion schedule and iron-chelating therapy prolonged and improved quality of life in patients with β-thalassemia (β-T) major. …”
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Sleep quality according to academic progression in Chilean Obstetrics students by Fanny López Alegría, Juan Carlos Oyanedel Sepúlveda, Gonzalo Rivera-López

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> sleep is recognized as an indicator of quality of life and, in a student´s daily life, it acquires great importance for its relationship with cognitive functioning and academic activities.…”
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Why It Is Not Always Anxiety: A Tough Diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome by Carmen Elena Cervantes, Hsien Lee Lau, Tina Ataian Binazir, Keith O. O’Brien, Jonathan S. Cross

“…The goal of treatment is to ameliorate symptoms and improve quality of life. Our case of SPS was masked as generalized anxiety disorder for at least six years since onset of symptoms. …”
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Demographic Trends and Evolving Housing Needs in Latvia: Implications for Social Housing Policy by Sanchaniya Rashmi Jaymin, Černeckienė Jurgita, Patel Shruti Jitendrakumar, Kundziņa Antra

“…By aligning housing policy with demographic realities, Latvia can better meet the needs of its changing population and enhance the overall quality of life of its citizens. This research contributes to a better understanding of the adaptation of housing policy adaptation in the context of significant demographic change.…”
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The effect of mild-stage Alzheimer’s disease on the acoustic parameters of voice by Emel Arslan-Sarımehmetoğlu, Elife Barmak

“…The Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) and Voice-Related Quality of Life Scale (V-RQOL) were employed for the subjective assessments. …”
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Triptorelin in the Relief of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients: The RESULT Study by Alexandre Peltier, Fouad Aoun, Vincent De Ruyter, Patrick Cabri, Roland Van Velthoven

“…This prospective, noninterventional, open-label, multicentre, Belgian study assessed the prevalence of moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer scheduled to receive triptorelin therapy and its effects on LUTS were evaluated focusing on symptom relief and changes in quality of life (QOL) related to urinary symptoms (November 2006 to May 2010). …”
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Impaired Emotion Recognition after Left Hemispheric Stroke: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature by Hugo P. Aben, Yael D. Reijmer, Johanna M. A. Visser-Meily, Jacoba M. Spikman, Geert Jan Biessels, Paul L. M. de Kort, PROCRAS Study Group

“…Impaired recognition of emotion after stroke can have important implications for social competency, social participation, and consequently quality of life. We describe a case of left hemispheric ischemic stroke with impaired recognition of specifically faces expressing fear. …”
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Clinical, Histological, and Radiological Outcomes of Sinus Floor Elevation Using a New Approach before Extraction of Periodontally Hopeless Maxillary Molars: A Case Report with 3-y... by Zhaoguo Yue, Qi Liu, Haidong Zhang, Jingwen Yang, Lili Miao, Jianxia Hou

“…This report is the first to present a case with 3-year follow-up, in which sinus floor elevation was performed before extraction of periodontally hopeless teeth, in order to shorten the edentulous interval between extraction and loading of implants and improve the patient’s quality of life. Case Presentation. After a series of initial and supportive periodontal therapies, the lateral window was created at the apices of the hopeless teeth, followed by grafting of bone substitute and membrane material at the sinus floor. …”
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Hypopituitarism by Gianluca Aimaretti, Ezio Ghigo

“…By increasing awareness among physicians of the risks of brain injuries–induced endocrinopathies and the need for appropriate endocrinological testing, it may be possible to improve the quality of life and enhance the rehabilitation prospects for these patients. …”
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Using virtual reality mediation in a workplace setting for employees with disabilities: A pilot study by Hung Jen Kuo, Nigel Newbutt, Sarah George, Michael Laird

“…Participants reported positive experiences, including increased job satisfaction, work engagement, quality of life, and mindfulness. Statistically significant improvements were observed in participants’ work engagement. …”
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Characteristics of Pyrolysis and Copyrolysis Products Sewage Sludge in Different Temperature Ranges by Yunbing Li, Hongli Li, Qihang Zhang, Xinyi Wang, Xin Wang, Pen Jin

“…Rapid modernization, population growth, and improvement in people’s quality of life have resulted in an increase in urban sewage sludge as the main solid waste. …”
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MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE OF METAL CERAMIC RESTORATION WITH IMPLANT-ABUTMENT AT GINGIVAL RESORPTION CASE by Galih Paramarta, Eny Inayati

“…Background: The low levels of patient satisfaction and confidence in the restoration of the gingival resorption results in impaired quality of life in both functional and psychosocial aspects. …”
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Exploring Novel Non-Operative Treatments for Osteoarthritis: An Examination of Innovative Therapies by Piotr Robert Bakuła, Kamila Jałocha, Joanna Zygadło

“…Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts the quality of life of millions worldwide, particularly the elderly. …”
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Review of the Impact and Burden of Urinary Urgency on Adults with Overactive Bladder by Adrian Wagg, A. Lenore Ackerman, H. Henry Lai, Diane K. Newman

“…Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition that impairs the quality of life in both men and women, and for many, urgency is the most bothersome symptom. …”
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Crime Prediction Using Decision Tree (J48) Classification Algorithm. by Ivan, Niyonzima, Emmanuel Ahishakiye, Elisha Opiyo Omulo, Danison Taremwa

“…Crimes are a common social problem affecting the quality of life and the economic growth of a society. …”
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