Types of perception of work-life balance among MZ generation nurses: A Q methodology approach by Hwa Mi Yang, Byeong Jun Park, Young Eun Jang, Park Jung Sun

“…Conclusion: The findings suggest that MZ generation nurses prioritize mental satisfaction and quality of life over economic compensation. Therefore, organizations can improve job satisfaction and organizational commitment among nurses by providing multidimensional support that reflects their diverse needs. …”
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Managing Dyspnea in Patients with Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Canadian Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline by Darcy D Marciniuk, Donna Goodridge, Paul Hernandez, Graeme Rocker, Meyer Balter, Pat Bailey, Gordon Ford, Jean Bourbeau, Denis E O’Donnell, Francois Maltais, Richard A Mularski, Andrew J Cave, Irvin Mayers, Vicki Kennedy, Thomas K Oliver, Candice Brown, Canadian Thoracic Society COPD Committee Dyspnea Expert Working Group

“…Dyspnea is a cardinal symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and its severity and magnitude increases as the disease progresses, leading to significant disability and a negative effect on quality of life. Refractory dyspnea is a common and difficult symptom to treat in patients with advanced COPD. …”
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome Associated with Scoliosis: Clinical Presentation, Preoperative Assessment, and Treatment by Athanasios I. Tsirikos, Sarah J. Wordie

“…Excellent deformity correction can be achieved and maintained beyond skeletal maturity in order to improve physical appearance, as well as preserve level of function and quality of life.…”
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A Case of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries Discovered on Coronary Computed Tomography by Adam T. Marler, Jennifer N. Slim, Travis Batts, James Watts, Ahmad M. Slim

“…Patients with this anomaly have been shown to exhibit reduced exercise tolerance as well as reduced health-related quality of life when compared to patients with normal cardiovascular anatomy. …”
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A Qualitative Exploration of Emotional Experiences in Patients with Thin Endometrium Undergoing Repeated Cancellations of Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles by Wei Q, Hong X, He Y, Xu M, Jiang X, Shen X, Wang Z

“…The overall aim is to improve management strategies and quality of life for these patients.Methods: A descriptive phenomenological methodology was utilized to conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews with ten patients diagnosed with TE who had experienced repeated FET cancellations between January and June 2024. …”
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Human Endogenous Retroviruses and Their Putative Role in Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease, Inflammation, and Senescence by Patrycja Kozubek, Julia Kuźniar, Magdalena Czaja, Hanna Sitka, Urszula Kochman, Jerzy Leszek

“…AD is also linked to a significant deterioration in quality of life. The article aims to highlight the potential role of HERVs in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and senescence. …”
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AI-based prediction of androgen receptor expression and its prognostic significance in prostate cancer by Jiawei Zhang, Feng Ding, Yitian Guo, Xiaoying Wei, Jibo Jing, Feng Xu, Huixing Chen, Zhongying Guo, Zonghao You, Baotai Liang, Ming Chen, Dongfang Jiang, Xiaobing Niu, Xiangxue Wang, Yifeng Xue

“…Abstract Biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer (PCa) negatively impacts patients’ post-surgery quality of life, and the traditional predictive models have shown limited accuracy. …”
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Comparative Quality of Laparoscopic and Open Cholecystectomy in the Elderly Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis by Kazuaki Kuwabara, Shinya Matsuda, Koichi Benjamin Ishikawa, Hiromasa Horiguchi, Kenji Fujimori

“…Whenever possible, surgeons should use LC in elderly patients to minimize postoperative complications and allow them to regain a good quality of life.…”
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The Problem of Environmental Security of Russia by O. I. Bashlakova

“…The author points out that if the systems of nature and the appropriate quality of the environment remain in a proper balance, the sustainable development in the Russian Federation, the quality of life and health of its population, as well as national security will be ensured. …”
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Challenges Faced by Nurses in Transitioning Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients to Adult Care by Gifty Enyonam Amoaku, Delali Adwoa Wuaku, Vivian Efua Senoo-Dogbey

“…Well-transitioned patients manage the condition without undue disruptions in their quality of life. Aim To explore the challenges faced by nurses in transitioning pediatric patients to adult care. …”
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Roles of Steroids in Preventing Esophageal Stricture after Endoscopic Resection by Yu Qiu, Ruihua Shi

“…The occurrence of esophageal stricture after endoscopic resection will reduce the quality of life of patients. This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of steroids in the prevention of esophageal stricture after endoscopic resection and the influence of different steroid administration methods. …”
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Chronic Urticaria: Indian Context—Challenges and Treatment Options by Sujoy Khan, Anirban Maitra, Pravin Hissaria, Sitesh Roy, Mahesh Padukudru Anand, Nalin Nag, Harpal Singh

“…Long-acting nonsedating antihistamines at higher than the standard doses is safe and effective. Quality of life is affected adversely in patients with chronic symptomatic urticaria and some may require multidisciplinary management.…”
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Infarct volume as a predictor and therapeutic target in post-stroke cognitive impairment by Lingjia Xu, Dan Shan, Danling Wu

“…We advocate for improved and timely predictions of PISCI to enhance the quality of life for patients and reduce the economic and emotional burden on caregivers.…”
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Innovative 3D printing technologies and advanced materials revolutionizing orthopedic surgery: current applications and future directions by Bo Cong, Bo Cong, Haiguang Zhang, Haiguang Zhang

“…This review underscores the pivotal role of interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing research in harnessing the full potential of additive manufacturing, ultimately paving the way for more effective, personalized, and durable orthopedic solutions that improve patient quality of life.…”
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The PIT: SToPP Trial—A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial of Home-Based Physiotherapy for People with Parkinson's Disease Using Video-Based Measures to Preserve Assessor Blind... by Emma Stack, Helen Roberts, Ann Ashburn

“…We evaluated transfers (plus mobility, balance, posture, and quality of life) before and after treatment and at followup (weeks 0, 4, 8, and 12) from video produced by, and questionnaires distributed by, treating physiotherapists. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Social sciences by O.L. Lushnikova

“…The main focus on economic issues related to labor and employment problems, unemploy-ment, standard and quality of life, etc. The preserving of the population depends on level of economic development. …”

Murmansk Arctic State University – Institution with the Northern Character by Andrey M. Sergeev, Irina M. Shadrina, Vladislav V. Gromov

“…MASU is the main platform for combining a variety of strategies and searches aimed at changing urban and township sociocultural spaces, an integrator of various areas of design, creative technologies and cultural practices that affect the improvement of the quality of life and human capital development. The key role is determined by the role of the flagship university as a driver of the regional socio-economic development. …”
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Association of skin temperature, cumulative dose of radiation, and the diagnosis of radiodermatitis by Dryelle Soster Iede Shiguihara, Leandra Ulbricht, Eduardo Borba Neves

“… Radiotherapy is one of the treatments of cancer, and radiodermatitis is one of the side effects, with a negative impact on the patient's quality of life, which can lead to limitation dose of radiation, delay in completion, or discontinuation of treatment. …”
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The Impact of Living with Parkinson’s Disease: Balancing within a Web of Needs and Demands by Catharina Sjödahl Hammarlund, Albert Westergren, Ingrid Åström, Anna-Karin Edberg, Peter Hagell

“…We suggest a needs-based approach as an important starting point to better understand the consequences of living with PD and to explore the means for people with PD to acquire an improved quality of life on their own terms. In conclusion, our findings suggest for a shift in focus, from a biomedical to a needs-based approach to understand the impact of living with PD and facilitate more person-centred care and person-centred outcome measurement.…”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of romosozumab for severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk of fracture in Mexico. by Juan Pablo Diaz Martinez, Therese Aubry de Maraumont, Elly Natty Sánchez, Luis Miguel Camacho Cordero, Eric Yeh

“…Outcomes were assessed in terms of lifetime costs (2023 Mexican pesos), quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and life-years gained (LYs).…”
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