Ethanol Extract of Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Rhizomes Suppresses IgE-Mediated Mast Cell Activation and Anaphylaxis by Ji-Yeong Park, Min-Jong Kim, Young-Ae Choi, Seung Woong Lee, Soyoung Lee, Yong Hyun Jang, Sang-Hyun Kim

“…More than 20% of the world’s population suffers from allergic diseases, including allergic asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis that severely reduce the patient’s quality of life. The treatment of allergy has been developed, but there are still unmet needs. …”
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A Therapeutic Educational Program in Oral Health for Persons with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Feasibility Study by Audrey Peteuil, Corinne Rat, Sahar Moussa-Badran, Maud Carpentier, Jean-François Pelletier, Frederic Denis

“…In a previous publication, we described the different steps in building a TEPOH by taking into account the experiences of PWS concerning oral health quality of life. This TEPOH aimed at promoting a global health approach. …”
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Osteoporosis in Rett Syndrome: A Study on Normal Values by Lilit Zysman, Meir Lotan, Bruria Ben-Zeev

“…In such cases, the quality of life of the individual and her primary caretakers will be severely hampered. …”
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Scratch Scoring by a Sheet-shaped Body Vibrometer in Nocturnal Sleep: A Pilot Study Compared with Infrared Video Recording by Saori Toyota, Takamasa Kogure, Eitaro Kondo, Ken-ichi Yasuda, Yozo Ishiuji, Toshiya Ebata

“…Unconscious scratching during sleep can exacerbate symptoms, cause sleep disturbances, or reduce quality of life. Therefore, evaluating nocturnal scratching behaviour is important for better patient care. …”
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Factors Influencing Survival Status of HIV/AIDS after HAART in Huzhou City, Eastern China by Meihua Jin, Zhongrong Yang, Jing Li, Xiaoqi Liu, Zhenqian Wu

“…It is recommended that HAART be provided to HIV/AIDS patients at an early clinical stage and that the health services for HIV/AIDS patients after taking medicines be strengthened, which will help promote adherence to therapeutic regimens and improve quality of life.…”
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New treatment options for generalized myasthenia gravis by Antanas Vaitkus, J. Čiauškaitė, M. Malakauskaitė, M. Baublytė

“…Although the disease is not yet curable, most patients can achieve complete symptom control and improved quality of life with appropriate treatment. Four treatment strategies are used in clinical practice: symptomatic, immunosuppressive, immunomodulatory, and surgical treatment, which can help control the disease but are not equally effective for all patients. …”
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Sustainability analysis of urban neighborhoods with emphasis on spatial and social justice Case Study: Maragheh City by Ali Movahed, Hasan Ahar, Ayub manouchehri, hadiseh gheysari, Abdolbaset Bozorgzadeh

“…This means that the spatial development of these areas has a positive impact on improving the quality of life and social capital, the greater the spatial justice in these areas will increase social capital.…”
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Effects of family socioeconomic status on the self-expectations of children under grandparenting in China by QiXuan Hu

“…Thus, to improve the quality of life for children under grandparent care and promote their physical and mental health requires a multi-level approach involving the state, society, and individuals within the family.…”
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Clinical Outcome and Fusion Rates after the First 30 Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusions by Gregory M. Malham, Ngaire J. Ellis, Rhiannon M. Parker, Kevin A. Seex

“…Outcome measures included pain, disability, and quality of life assessment. Radiographic assessment of fusion was performed by computed tomography. …”
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Novel risk loci encompassing genes influencing STAT3, GPCR, and oxidative stress signaling are associated with co-morbid GERD and COPD. by Ava C Wilson, Alison Rocco, Joe Chiles, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra, Wassim Labaki, Deborah Meyers, Bertha Hidalgo, Marguerite R Irvin, Surya P Bhatt, Hemant Tiwari, Merry-Lynn McDonald

“…Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbidity in COPD associated with worse pulmonary symptoms, reduced quality of life, and increased exacerbations and hospitalizations. …”
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Correlation between cognitive status and tomographic findings in patients with neurocysticercosis. Ecuador, 2019 – 2020 by Jorge Luis Anaya González, Francisco López-Muñoz, Erlen Carmona Alvarez-Builla, Adriana Edit Miniet Castillo

“…<p><strong>Background</strong>: Many patients with neurocysticercosis manifest cognitive damage, with important effects on their quality of life.<br /><strong>Objective</strong>: to determine the correlation between cognitive status and tomographic findings in patients with neurocysticercosis.…”
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Effect of Refined Nursing on Wound Complications After Thoracoscopic Surgery for Lung Cancer by Yanxia Dong, Guangqin Ma, Shuaishuai Wu, Shuling Zhang

“…Conclusion Compared with the control group, the implementation of refined nursing intervention for patients with thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer has fewer postoperative wound complications and can improve patients' nursing satisfaction and quality of life, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.…”
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Managing Chronic Neuropathic Pain: Recent Advances and New Challenges by Namrata Hange, Sujan Poudel, Saleha Ozair, Trissa Paul, Meghna Nambakkam, Rakchhya Shrestha, Farrah Greye, Sangam Shah, Yagya Raj Adhikari, Sangharsha Thapa, Pooja Patel

“…Owing to the high financial burden and the poor quality of life of the patients and their caretakers, there is a dire need to address the challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic neuropathic pain. …”
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Does task delegation to non-physician health professionals improve quality of diabetes care? Results of a scoping review. by Sanas Mirhoseiny, Tjarko Geelvink, Stephan Martin, Horst Christian Vollmar, Stephanie Stock, Marcus Redaelli

“…Most studies showed significant improvements in glycaemic control and high patient satisfaction, while there were no indications that the task delegation affected quality of life scores.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The findings of the review suggest that task delegation can provide equivalent glycaemic control and potentially lead to an improvement in the quality of care. …”
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Association between cardiometabolic index and overactive bladder in adult American women: A cross-sectional study. by Junhua Li, Min He, Yu Zhou

“…<h4>Background</h4>Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common disorder, particularly in women, and its symptoms, including urgency, frequency, and nocturia, can significantly affect quality of life. The cardiometabolic index (CMI) is a novel metabolic risk indicator that has been receiving more attention lately. …”
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Different Strategies for the Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in China: An Economic Evaluation by Bin Wu, Jin Li, Houwen Lin, Haixiang Wu

“…Treatment with ranibizumab provided the greatest gains in quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). The cost per marginal QALY gained with bevacizumab over usual care was $1,258, $3,803, and $2,066 for the predominantly classic, minimally classic, and occult lesions, respectively. …”
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Design Thinking Approach in Handling Food Waste In PT Atim and Wanti Saiyo Jaya Catering Business by Asep Taryana, Ummi Kalsum, Md Ivan Zachary Yatim, Muhammad Azman

“…Background: Waste and environmental management are important factors to improve the quality of life of the community. As a business actor, especially a business engaged in the F&B sector, innovation in managing waste generated from their business is one of the major challenges to the sustainability of a business. …”
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Development of a New Questionnaire to Assess the Social Impact of Non-communicable Diseases by Ishani Hanspal, Farah Naaz Fathima, Karthik Murali, Abhay Sood, Fathima Ayoob, Tinku Thomas

“…Thirty patients each with the above diseases were administered Cousineau Self-Perceived Burden Scale to assess perceived burden among patients, Caregiver Burden Scale to assess caregiver burden, EuroQol-5D-3L to assess the quality of life, and face validated questions of sociodemographic details, cost of healthcare, and stress due to disease. …”
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Optimizing Microclimate Comfort in Macao: ENVI-Met Simulation of High-Density Urban Layouts Under the Climate in the Lingnan Area by Xun Zhou, Yichen Sun, Tianyu Li, Yaming Zhou, Tao Tan, Chengzhi Yu, Siyang Dai

“…In the context of increasing urbanization, understanding the influence of urban spatial layouts on microclimatic conditions has become crucial, particularly in high-density reclaimed areas like those in the Macao Peninsula, where optimizing thermal comfort is essential for enhancing residents’ quality of life and promoting sustainable urban development. …”
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Neurological Complications following Surgical Treatments of the Lower Molars by Antonio Mancini, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Marco Di Blasio, Elisabetta de Ruvo, Angela Di Noia, Laura Ferrante, Gaetano Del Vecchio, Andrea Palermo, Francesco Inchingolo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo, Gianna Dipalma

“…While these therapies may improve neurosensory impairment, patients often report a decline in their quality of life.…”
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