Direct Cost of Parkinson’s Disease: A Real-World Data Study of Second-Line Therapies by Elisa Gomez-Inhiesto, María Teresa Acaiturri-Ayesta, Iker Ustarroz-Aguirre, Diana Camahuali, Maider Urtaran-Laresgoiti, Marisol Basabe-Aldecoa, Roberto Nuño-Solinís, Elena Urizar

“…Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease with no cure, although second-line therapies have recently improved the quality of life of patients in advanced stages. The aim of this study was to analyse the costs of the following therapies: deep brain stimulation (DBS), continuous duodenal levodopa/carbidopa infusion (CDLCI), and continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion (CSAI). …”
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Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome by Josipa Radić, Marijana Vučković, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Mislav Radić

“…Furthermore, the MeDi’s anti-inflammatory properties help manage obesity-related low-grade chronic inflammation, crucial for weight management and the improvement of quality of life. The improvement of lipid profiles, reductions in low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol, and an increase in HDL cholesterol were also found to be linked to MeDi adherence. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell–Sourced Exosomes as Potentially Novel Remedies for Severe Dry Eye Disease by Carl Randall Harrell, Valentin Djonov, Ana Volarevic, Aleksandar Arsenijevic, Vladislav Volarevic

“…Severe dry eye disease (DED) is an inflammatory condition characterized by a lack of sufficient moisture or lubrication on the surface of the eye, significantly impacting the quality of life and visual function. Since detrimental immune response is crucially responsible for the development and aggravation of DED, therapeutic agents which modulate phenotype and function of eye-infiltrated inflammatory immune cells could be used for the treatment of severe DED. …”
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Role of Antidepressants in Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Case Report by Hamzah Shatri, Nabella Qisthina Laksita Dewi, Vinandia Irvianita, Edward Faisal, Rudi Putranto

“…Detection and proper treatment of these conditions can improve functional ability and quality of life. However, there is still controversy in this population regarding the use, safety, and efficacy of antidepressant pharmacotherapy. …”
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The Waterfall Fascia Lata Interposition Arthroplasty “Grika Technique” as Treatment of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis of the Elbow in a High-Demand Adult Patient: Validity and Reliab... by Giuseppe Rollo, Roberto Rotini, Denise Eygendaal, Paolo Pichierri, Ante Prkic, Michele Bisaccia, Riccardo Maria Lanzetti, Domenico Lupariello, Luigi Meccariello

“…The chosen criteria to evaluate the injured side and the uninjured side during the clinical and radiological follow-up were the objective function and related quality of life, measured by the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and postoperative complications. …”
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Evaluation of Real-Life Investigational Use of Enoximone in Asthma, the Third Step in Drug Repurposing: A Preliminary Report by Jan Beute, Pieter Boermans, Alex KleinJan

“…All patients reported a better quality of life and greater drug compliance. Conclusion. …”
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Actual problems of Omsk region development in context of modern socio-economic processes in Russian Federation by M. U. Makovetsky, D. V. Rudakov, K. A. Voropaev

“…Possible directions of their neutralization for achievement of positive indicators, improvement of quality of life of the population, growth of competitiveness and reduction of migration outflow of residents of Omsk and Omsk region to other regions of the Russian Federation are offered…”
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Clinical Features and Surgical Strategies of Distal Radius Posttraumatic Deformity by Ning Zhang, Jiahu Fang

“…For patients with distal radius posttraumatic deformity, osteotomy and orthopedic surgery can effectively improve wrist function and improve patients’ quality of life, which is worthy of clinical reference.…”
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Multiparametric MRI Assessment of Morpho-Functional Muscle Changes Following a 6-Month FES-Cycling Training Program: Pilot Study in People With a Complete Spinal Cord Injury by Alfonso Mastropietro, Denis Peruzzo, Maria Giovanna Taccogna, Nicole Sanna, Nicola Casali, Roberta Nossa, Emilia Biffi, Emilia Ambrosini, Alessandra Pedrocchi, Giovanna Rizzo

“… Abstract BackgroundSpinal cord injuries (SCIs) cause debilitating secondary conditions such as severe muscle deterioration, cardiovascular, and metabolic dysfunctions, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) combined with cycling exercise (FES-cycling) has shown promise in improving muscle function and health in individuals with SCI. …”
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Glycogen Storage Disease Type IX in a 6-year-old Male: A Case Report by Shahab Noorian, Hossein Moravej, Zhila Afshar, Afagh Hassanzadeh Rad, Setila Dalili

“…Ongoing research into the molecular mechanisms of GSDs offers hope for more effective treatments, especially for GSD type IX, where individualized care can prevent complications like liver cirrhosis and promote better quality of life.…”
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Laboratory biomarkers for multiple sclerosis and their role in clinical practice by I. Navickaitë, G. Žemgulytė, R. Balnytė

“…In recent decades, new treatments have emerged that have radically changed the prognosis and quality of life of these patients. However, this has also raised new challenges in predicting the course and activity of the disease before the development of new neurological deficits that aggravate the disability and in prescribing the most appropriate disease-modifying therapy for the individual patient in a timely manner. …”
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The Effect of Transobturator Tape Surgery on Female Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review by Engin Yildirim, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Umit Gorkem, Ozgur Kan

“… Objective: Stress urinary incontinence is one of the diseases that change the quality of life of women. Although there are various medical and surgical treatment modalities exist, transobturator tape surgery is one of the current options with the least complication rates. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of prominent topics in global scientific production on sustainable development goals in Scopus (2013–2022) by Mario E. Diaz-Barrera, Crayla Alfaro-Aucca, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza, Moisés Moreno-Albarrán, Edgard Fernando Pacheco-Luza, Carlos Enrique Rengifo Chunga

“…Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an action plan proposed by the United Nations to improve the quality of life of all people in the world by 2030. This paper explores the levels of accomplishments proposed by the UN in terms of the resulting scientific production. …”
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The importance of pain assessment: The specifics of medical care by Pavić Katarina, Perović Dušica, Antonić Roland, Bogdanović-Vasić Slobodanka, Vešić Marija, Savić Nikola

“…Pain is a variable that significantly affects the patient's quality of life. In their daily work, nurses use standardised scales to simplify the process of pain assessment. …”
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Services, models of care, and interventions to improve access to cancer treatment for adults who are socially disadvantaged: A scoping review protocol. by Tara C Horrill, Amber Bourgeois, Max Kleijberg, Janice Linton, Kate Leahy, Kelli I Stajduhar

“…Yet people who are socially disadvantaged experience inequities in access to cancer treatment that have significant impacts on cancer outcomes and quality of life. Among people experiencing the intersecting impacts of poor access to the social determinants of health and personal identities typically marginalized from society ('social disadvantage'), there are significant barriers to accessing cancer, many of which compound one another, making cancer treatment extremely difficult to access. …”
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Ecological and Specific Evidence-Based Safe Return To Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction In Soccer Players: A New International Paradigm by Florian Forelli, Nicolas Le Coroller, Maxime Gaspar, Geoffrey Memain, Georgios Kakavas, Nicholas Miraglia, Patrice Marine, Pascal Maille, Timothy E Hewett, Alexandre JM Rambaud

“…One should identify high risk players under two conditions: Clinical analyses commonly include assessments such as isokinetic testing, functional tests (hop tests, vertical force-velocity, profile), running, clinical assessments (range of motion and graft laxity), proprioception and balance (Star Excursion Balance Test modified, Y-Balance, stabilometry) and psychological parameters (kinesophobia, quality of life and fear of re-injury). Field testing usually includes game simulation, evaluation under dual-task conditions, fatigue and workload analysis, deceleration, timed-agility-test and horizontal force-velocity profiles. …”
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Activator Protein-1 Transcriptional Activity Drives Soluble Micrograft-Mediated Cell Migration and Promotes the Matrix Remodeling Machinery by Martina Balli, Jonathan Sai-Hong Chui, Paraskevi Athanasouli, Willy Antoni Abreu de Oliveira, Youssef El Laithy, Maurilio Sampaolesi, Frederic Lluis

“…Impaired wound healing and tissue regeneration have severe consequences on the patient’s quality of life. Micrograft therapies are emerging as promising and affordable alternatives to improve skin regeneration by enhancing the endogenous wound repair processes. …”
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The Role Of Cyberchondria In Mediating Health Anxiety, Fears And Obsessions Among Students Of Private Medical Colleges Sargodha by Muhammad Usman, Adnan Afzal, Muhammad Afzal, Sundas Ahmad, Bilal Habib, Amina Iqbal

“…Conclusion: This study shows that feeling constantly worried about your health and obsessively checking the internet for information can make you feel more anxious and stressed, and can also lower your quality of life. It also shows that cyberchondria has a great impact on health anxiety. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Holistic Treatment of Children by Søren Ventegodt, Mohammed Morad, Gideon Vardi, Joav Merrick

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Five-Month Follow-Up Assessing Defecography and Urodynamics after Laparoscopic Nerve-Sparing Colorectal Resection for Endometriosis by Claudio Peixoto Crispi, Claudio Peixoto Crispi, Alice Cristina Coelho Brandão Salomão, Claudia Maria Vale Joaquim, Bruna Rafaela Santos de Oliveira, Marlon de Freitas Fonseca

“…The five-month follow-up found improvements in pain scores, bowel function, and health-related quality of life (assessed by the full versions of the Short Form 36 and Endometriosis Health Profile 30 scales). …”
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