The Cost Effectiveness of Hand Held Ultrasound Scanning for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Older Males with a History of Smoking by Denver Phiri, Peter J. Mallow, John A. Rizzo

“…**Methods:** The study compares the incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained for three alternative strategies over a 5-year time horizon. …”
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Using Action Research and Peer Perspectives to Develop Technology That Facilitates Behavioral Change and Self-Management in COPD by Catherine McCabe, John Dinsmore, Anne Marie Brady, Gabrielle Mckee, Sharon O'Donnell, David Prendergast

“…Behavioural change and self-management in patients with chronic illness may help to control symptoms, avoid rehospitalization, enhance quality of life, and decrease mortality and morbidity. …”
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Islamic Entrepreneurship: A Study of the Waqf Well Story Saidina Uthman r.a. by Khaulah Hilaluddin, Mohd Nazri Muhayiddin, Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad, Anis Amira Ab Rahman

“…In summary, this story also shows how important it is to prioritize mastery of religious knowledge in understanding creed, worship, and morals while venturing into other fields to produce an execution and thoughts that align with Islamic principles. To enhance the quality of life and fulfill the fundamental needs of the Muslim community, efforts should be sustained by individuals, communities, non-governmental organizations, and government entities to develop endowment-based wells.…”
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Study of Problems & Challenges of Rural House Improvement Project in Kermanshah County, Base of Attitude of Technical Supervisors by Aeizh Azmi, Akram Razlansari, Leila Mataei

“…Improvement rural houses project improve quality of life villagers. Therefore, this project presents for resolving problems and challenges that improvement rural houses project confront with them. …”
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Smart home technology to support engagement in everyday activities while ageing: A focus group study with current and future generations of older adults. by William Son Galanza, Jens Offerman, Sofi Fristedt, Susanne Iwarsson, Nebojsa Malesevic, Steven M Schmidt

“…Some participants experienced a positive impact on quality of life, related to comfortable living with the implementation of SHT. …”
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Epidemiology of sickle cell disease in tribal population of Southern Rajasthan, India by Anil Purohit, Ramesh K. Huda, Suman S. Mohanty, Bontha V. Babu

“…Abstract Background & objectives Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), a genetic condition, carries significant public health implications due to its impact on mortality, morbidity and quality of life. SCD is prevalent among tribal communities. …”
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Time series segmentation for recognition of epileptiform patterns recorded via microelectrode arrays in vitro. by Gabriel Galeote-Checa, Gabriella Panuccio, Angel Canal-Alonso, Bernabe Linares-Barranco, Teresa Serrano-Gotarredona

“…Approximately 30-40% of patients respond poorly to antiepileptic medications, leading to a significant negative impact on their quality of life. Closed-loop deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a promising treatment for individuals who do not respond to medical therapy. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of extended endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (EELF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF): a prospective observational study by Jun-Hoe Kim, Hangeul Park, Chang-Hyun Lee, Chi Heon Kim

“…The primary outcome was the cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gain at postoperative 12 months. …”
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TNM-Like Classification: A New Proposed Method for Heart Failure Staging by Francesco Fedele, Maria Chiara Gatto, Alessandra D’Ambrosi, Massimo Mancone

“…With an eye on the TNM staging used in oncology, we drawn up a classification that will consider the different involvement of organs such as lungs, kidneys, and liver in addition to psychological pattern and quality of life in HF patients. For all these reasons, it is our intention to propose a valid and more specific classification available for the clinical staging of HF that takes into account pathophysiological and structural changes that can remark prognosis and management of HF.…”
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Preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcer adopted in different healthcare settings: A scoping review protocol. by Açucena Leal de Araújo, Francisca Diana da Silva Negreiros, Raquel Sampaio Florêncio, Thiago Dos Santos Garces, Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari, Samuel Miranda Mattos, Samara Jesus Sena Marques, Francisca Eridan Fonteles Albuquerque, Wánderson Cássio Oliveira Araújo, Vanessa de Brito Poveda, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira

“…Prioritizing preventive interventions holds the promise of reducing patient suffering, lowering costs, and improving quality of life. This study describes a scoping review protocol that will be used to delineate the preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcers employed in different healthcare settings.…”
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Effects of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation on Facial Emotion Recognition in Parkinson’s Disease: A Critical Literature Review by S. Kalampokini, E. Lyros, P. Lochner, K. Fassbender, M. M. Unger

“…Further studies using standardized neuropsychological measures of FER assessment and including larger cohorts are needed, in order to draw definite conclusions about the effect of STN DBS on emotional recognition and its impact on patients’ quality of life.…”
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Burden of Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease: A Literature Review by Rupert Bauersachs, Uwe Zeymer, Jean-Baptiste Brière, Caroline Marre, Kevin Bowrin, Maria Huelsebeck

“…., associated disability and quality of life). The economic burden of atherothrombotic disease is high and expected to increase with increased survival and the aging population. …”
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VEGFA, MYC, and JUN are abnormally elevated in the synovial tissue of patients with advanced osteoarthritis by Genxiang Rong, Zhenyu Zhang, Wenjing Zhan, Minnan Chen, Jingjing Ruan, Cailiang Shen

“…Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA), affecting > 500 million people worldwide, profoundly affects the quality of life and ability to work. The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway plays an essential role in OA. …”
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Dermatological Manifestations in Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients on Chemotherapy: A Cross-sectional, Observational Study by Tulika Rai, Rajendra Kumar Mahawar, Priyanka Aggarwal

“…Prompt diagnosis and treatment reduce morbidity and improve the quality of life in these patients. Conclusion: Mucocutaneous findings are common in pediatric patients on chemotherapy due to cutaneous adverse effects of chemotherapy and immunosuppression.…”
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Features of the course and treatment of low back pain in patients with reduced bone mineral density by N. M. Shuba, T. S. Tsymbaliuk, A. S. Krylova, T. D. Voronova

“…Our study showed that patients with low bone mineral density had a more severe course of low back pain: more intense inflammation, worse psycho-emotional state, physical activity and quality of life compared to people with normal BMD. Moreover, patients with low bone mineral density had worse dynamics of SYSADOA treatment. …”
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Prevalence of Reasons for Tooth Extraction in Small- and Medium-Breed Dogs by Chun-Geun Kim, Daehyun Kwon, Kyuyoung Lee, Se Eun Kim, Hyun Min Jo

“…As the life span of companion animals increases and their owners’ concern for their quality of life increases, interest in dental diseases has also gained attention. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of the Usefulness of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth by Adrian Martyniak, Magdalena Wójcicka, Iwona Rogatko, Tomasz Piskorz, Przemysław J. Tomasik

“…The further development of diagnostic methods, such as point of care testing (POCT) and portable devices, and a better understanding of the mechanisms of biotics action are needed to treat SIBO more effectively and improve the quality of life of patients.…”
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Advanced Soft Computing Techniques for Monthly Streamflow Prediction in Seasonal Rivers by Mohammed Achite, Okan Mert Katipoğlu, Veysi Kartal, Metin Sarıgöl, Muhammad Jehanzaib, Enes Gül

“…Furthermore, research on streamflow estimation has gained heightened importance because water is essential not only for the survival of all living organisms but also for determining the quality of life on Earth. In this study, advanced soft computing techniques, including long short-term memory (LSTM), convolutional neural network–recurrent neural network (CNN-RNN), and group method of data handling (GMDH) algorithms, were employed to forecast monthly streamflow time series at two different stations in the Wadi Mina basin. …”
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Lichen Sclerosus Atrophicus with Vitiligo in Pediatrics by Juan Carlos Yanes Macías, Mery Rosa Betancourt Trujillo, Lino Arístides Sánchez Galván, Damarys Díaz Leonard, Tamara Sánchez Estrada, Hugo Almeida Leyva

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> lichen sclerosus is a pathology that affects the quality of life of patients, its possible sexual and urinary repercussions and its potential risk of epinocellular carcinoma, for which it is necessary to make a timely diagnosis.…”
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Classification, History, and Future Prospects of Maxillofacial Prosthesis by Fernanda Pereira de Caxias, Daniela Micheline dos Santos, Lisiane Cristina Bannwart, Clovis Lamartine de Moraes Melo Neto, Marcelo Coelho Goiato

“…Maxillofacial prostheses not only restore several types of orofacial defects but also improve the patients’ quality of life. Although the current clinical scenario concerning the field of maxillofacial prostheses is promising, improvements in material quality and techniques for maxillofacial prostheses may be expected in the future, to produce better results in the treatment of patients.…”
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