Review of presentations and radiotherapy outcomes of patients with malignant spinal cord compression by Louisa M. Mbokazi, Sheynaz Bassa, Krishanthavathie Pillay

“…A high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, early referral and treatment is important to restore quality of life and improve survival in patients with MSCC. …”
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Adapting Southeast Asian Best Practices for Sustainable Development in Banyumas Regency by Darmawan Arif, Afwa Ulil, Hongsiwet Sunae, Fitrah Elpeni, Srirejeki Kiky, Miryanti Renny, Yuliantiningsih Aryuni, Pascarina Hanifa

“…This research contributes to understanding SDG localisation, providing insights for policymakers and development practitioners in Banyumas Regency to enhance the quality of life while preserving natural resources for future generations.…”
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The perfect molecule for hormonal contraception: Estetrol benefits. A review by Elena A. Gorbunova, Inna A. Apolikhina

“…Clinical use of COCs with E4 can improve quality of life by eliminating the adverse effects associated with sexual function and providing high control over the menstrual cycle. …”
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Special criminology measures for preventing unvoluntary leaving a military unit or place of service by P. I. Tkachenko

“…In order to strengthen military discipline, reduce the number of deserters and increase the level of defense capability, various strategies and approaches are highlighted, in particular, the importance of psychological training and social adaptation of servicemen to overcome stress and improve their relationships is emphasized. Improving the quality of life and working conditions, as well as opportunities for professional growth, help to encourage military personnel to remain in the service. …”
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Identification of personal factors that influence engagement in cardiac rehabilitation and interventions targeting personal factors: A scoping review protocol. by Hongyu Zhang, Duygu Sezgin

“…Cardiac rehabilitation effectively reduces mortality and enhances the quality of life for individuals with cardiovascular disease. …”
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Advances in the application of human-machine collaboration in healthcare: insights from China by Wuzhen Wang, Liangji Liu

“…The traditional healthcare model is highly dependent on the unified management of hospitals, which further increases the burden on the healthcare system and often makes it difficult to formulate and implement personalized and precise rehabilitation programs for patients, which seriously affects their prognosis and quality of life, and increases the risk of re-admission to hospitals. …”
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Psychological Profile in Children and Adolescents with Severe Course Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis by Emanuela Russo, E. Trevisi, F. Zulian, M. A. Battaglia, D. Viel, D. Facchin, A. Chiusso, A. Martinuzzi

“…Children and adolescents with JIA do not show overt psychopathology by structured assessment; nevertheless a more clinically oriented holistic approach confirms JIA as a disrupting event causing relevant changes in the quality of life of the affected families.…”
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Effects of distant biofield energy healing on adults associated with psychological and mental health-related symptoms: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study by Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Sambhu Mondal, Snehasis Jana

“… # Conclusions The distant (virtual) biofield energy healing therapy significantly improved psychological and mental health-related symptoms without affecting safety concerns, and improved overall health and quality of life.…”
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Peak steps to measure ‘‘capacity for activity’’: Actigraphy in the ADAPT registry with oral treprostinil by Daniel Lachant, DO, James Gagermeier, MD, Scott Seaman, PhD, Andrew Wang, MPH, Meredith Broderick, PharmD, JD, R. James White, MD, PhD

“…Using data from the ADAPT registry (NCT03045029), we calculated Peak Steps and used summary actigraphy measurements and correlated it with six-minute walk distance (6MWD) and emPHasis-10 quality of life scores. After exposure to oral treprostinil, we observed a significant increase in Peak Steps, but no change in total daily steps or activity time. …”
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Progress on responsive neurostimulation in treatment of drug⁃resistant epilepsy by FAN Xiu⁃liang, BAI Yu⁃tong, YANG An⁃chao, ZHANG Kai

“…Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder that severely impacts the quality of life and social functioning. Approximately 1/3 of patients are diagnosed with drug⁃resistant epilepsy (DRE), for which conventional antiepileptic seizure medicine (ASM) and traditional surgery have limited efficacy. …”
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Disease Burden and Harm of Osteoarthritis by WU Haotian, LIN Jianhao

“…The long-term goal is to relieve the disease burdens and to improve the quality of life for osteoarthritis patients.…”
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Effect of Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Injection on Postural Stability and Risk of Fall in Patients with Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis by Nafiseh Khalaj, Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Abdul Halim Mokhtar, John George, Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas

“…Knee osteoarthritis is a common cause of disability which influences the quality of life. It is associated with impaired knee joint proprioception, which affects postural stability. …”
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Cost–effectiveness of cetuximab combined with radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in locally advanced head and neck cancer in Spain by Ruth Alvarez Cabellos, Jon Cacicedo, Susana Redondo Capafons, Heidi De los Santos Real, Miriam Brines Julian, Dario Rubio-Rodriguez, Carlos Rubio-Terres

“…Results: The additional cost and quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gain per patient receiving radiotherapy in combination with cetuximab compared with radiotherapy alone was €4356 (95% CI: €4350–4362) and 0.2380 (95% CI: 0.2370–0.2391) QALY, respectively. …”

Addressing the mental health needs of India’s aging population: Understanding depression prevalence and social risk factors in tertiary care outpatients by Joanne Lydia Rajkumar, Surekha Viggeswarapu, Suja Kurian, Munaf B. Nandyal, Mahasampath Gowri

“…Addressing these risk factors may help prevent the onset or progression of depression, thus improving their quality of life.…”
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Nutrition Therapy for Liver Diseases Based on the Status of Nutritional Intake by Kenichiro Yasutake, Motoyuki Kohjima, Manabu Nakashima, Kazuhiro Kotoh, Makoto Nakamuta, Munechika Enjoji

“…The main treatment for chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is interferon-based antiviral therapy, which often causes a decrease in appetite and energy intake; hence, nutritional support is also required during therapy to prevent undernourishment, treatment interruption, and a reduction in quality of life. Moreover, addition of some nutrients that act to suppress viral proliferation is recommended. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…The development of advanced surface modification methods holds great promise for improving patient quality of life and the efficacy of medical treatments.…”
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Role of Lipotoxicity and Contribution of the Renin-Angiotensin System in the Development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Alexandre Connolly, Samuel Leblanc, Jean-Patrice Baillargeon

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and significant condition associated with hyperandrogenism, infertility, low quality of life, and metabolic comorbidities. One possible explanation of PCOS development is cellular dysfunction induced by nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs), that is, lipotoxicity, which could explain both the hyperandrogenemia and insulin resistance that characterize women with PCOS. …”
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A network-based analysis anticipates time to recovery from major depression revealing a plasticity by context interplay by Claudia Delli Colli, Aurelia Viglione, Silvia Poggini, Francesca Cirulli, Flavia Chiarotti, Alessandro Giuliani, Igor Branchi

“…Symptom severity was assessed using the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology while the context was measured at enrollment with the Quality-of-Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire. …”
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Neuroinflammation and Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Neuropathy: Futuristic Strategies Based on These Targets by Reddemma Sandireddy, Veera Ganesh Yerra, Aparna Areti, Prashanth Komirishetty, Ashutosh Kumar

“…Among the vascular complications of diabetes, diabetic neuropathy is the most painful and disabling, fatal complication affecting the quality of life in patients. Several theories of etiologies surfaced down the lane, amongst which the oxidative stress mediated damage in neurons and surrounding glial cell has gained attention as one of the vital mechanisms in the pathogenesis of neuropathy. …”
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Management of Anal Fistula with Crohn's Disease by Shota Takano, Yasushi Nakamura, Kohei Tamaoka, Takafumi Yoshimoto, Yasue Irei, Yoriyuki Tsuji

“…Perianal fistulizing CD (PFCD) has an unknown etiology and recurring symptoms such as pain and discharge, which seriously affects the patient's quality of life (QOL). In the past, radical surgery was performed for PFCD, but due to the risk of anal sphincter impairment, conservative therapy using antibiotics and immunosuppressive medications is currently the first treatment option. …”
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