Research progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (慢性阻塞性肺疾病中医护理技术研究进展) by WANG Shuohan (王烁涵), HAN Lingyu (韩凌宇), ZHANG Li (张丽), DONG Mei (东梅)

“…Given the long treatment cycle, it is necessary to carry out effective nursing interventions to relieve clinical symptoms and improve quality of life during treatment. This paper briefly discussed the etiology and pathogenesis of COPD in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and summarized clinical application of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques for patients with COPD, in order to provide reference for clinical nursing practice. …”
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Four Decades of Glaucoma in Primary Care: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review (1978-2024) by Maiya Taushanova, Lyudmila Yermukhanova, Fatima Bagiyarova, Zhanna Zhussupova, Venera Baisugurova

“…Research has focused on enhancing awareness among patients and healthcare providers, developing effective screening protocols, and improving the quality of life for those affected by glaucoma. The findings highlight the importance of an integrated approach that includes educating primary care providers, adopting advanced diagnostic technologies, and actively involving patients in their care and monitoring. …”
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Palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia in rural areas: A scoping review. by Valerie Elliot, Debra Morgan, Julie Kosteniuk, Melanie Bayly, Amanda Froehlich Chow, Allison Cammer, Megan E O'Connell

“…<h4>Results</h4>All items were described and illustrated by frequency distribution, findings were grouped thematically, and five key themes emerged, including: 1) Knowledge about dementia, 2) Availability, accessibility, and utilization of palliative and end-of-life care services and supports, 3) Decision-making about care, the value of a person-centered approach and collaborative support, 4) Perspectives on artificial nutrition, hydration, and comfort care, and 5) Quality of life and death. The main gap identified was literature pertaining to rural populations, especially from locations other than the United States. …”
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Imbalances in socio-economic development of regions of Russian Federation: problems and solutions by M. Yu. Makovetsky, D. V. Rudakov, K. A. Voropaev

“…Possible ways of neutralizing negative trends in order to ensure positive changes in socioeconomic indicators, improve the quality of life, increase competitiveness and reduce the migration outflow of residents from Siberia to other regions of the Russian Federation are proposed…”
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Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Intervention for Alleviating Pain Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis in the Elderly by Ida Ayu Suptika Strisanti, Ida Ayu Anom Rastiti, Kadek Buja Harditya, I Dewa Ayu Agra Darmawati, Komang Rosa Tri Anggaraeni

“…KOA is a major cause of disability and immobility, significantly impacting the quality of life of the elderly. Acupuncture is frequently used as a complementary and alternative medicine therapy to alleviate pain associated with KOA. …”
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Comparative analysis of mental health in middle-aged women with type-2 diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism: A cross-sectional study by Rabia Aziz, Sohrab Ahmad Khan, Sumbul Ansari, Firdaus Jawed

“…These mental health comorbidities often go undiagnosed despite significantly impacting quality of life. Sex differences are also observed, with women experiencing higher rates of both conditions. …”
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Evaluation of a Low-threshold Exercise And Protein supplementation intervention for Women (LEAP-W) experiencing homelessness and addiction: Protocol for a single-arm mixed methods... by Fiona Kennedy, Deirdre Murray, Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, Roman Romero-Ortuno, Julie Broderick

“…Physical function (10m Walk Test, 2Min Walk Test, Single Leg Stance, Chair Stand Test, hand grip dynamometry), frailty (Clinical Frailty Scale and the SHARE-Frailty Instrument) and nutritional status (Mini-Nutritional Status), pain (Numerical Rating Scale) and quality of life (SF 12-V2) will be evaluated. The 10-week intervention will involve a 3-times weekly exercise programme with protein supplementation. …”
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The Management of Iron Chelation Therapy: Preliminary Data from a National Registry of Thalassaemic Patients by Adriana Ceci, Laura Mangiarini, Mariagrazia Felisi, Franco Bartoloni, Angela Ciancio, Marcello Capra, Domenico D'Ascola, Paolo Cianciulli, Aldo Filosa

“…The development of new chelators in the most recent years had a major impact on the treatment of thalassaemia and on the quality of life of thalassaemic patients. A new initiative was promoted by the Italian Ministry of Health, establishing a Registry for thalassaemic patients to serve as a tool for the development of cost-effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches and for the definition of guidelines supporting the most appropriate management of the iron-chelating therapy and a correct use of the available iron-chelating agents. …”
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Administration of Recombinant Heat Shock Protein 70 Delays Peripheral Muscle Denervation in the SOD1G93A Mouse Model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by David J. Gifondorwa, Ramon Jimenz-Moreno, Crystal D. Hayes, Hesam Rouhani, Mac B. Robinson, Jane L. Strupe, James Caress, Carol Milligan

“…Strategies to prevent this early denervation may improve quality of life by maintaining muscle control and slowing disease progression. …”
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The Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary Group Program for Patients with Refractory Chronic Pain by Masayuki Inoue, Shinsuke Inoue, Tatsunori Ikemoto, Young-Chang P Arai, Masatoshi Nakata, Atsuko Miyazaki, Makoto Nishihara, Takashi Kawai, Noboru Hatakeyama, Setsuko Yamaguchi, Kazuhiro Shimo, Hirofumi Miyagawa, Tomomi Hasegawa, Hiroki Sakurai, Yoshinobu Hasegawa, Yusuke Ohmichi, Takahiro Ushida

“…BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a major problem because it can result in not only a reduction in activities of daily living and quality of life but also requires initiation of social assistance. …”
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Efficacy and safety of high-voltage versus standard-voltage pulsed radiofrequency ablation for patients with neuropathic pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zheng Wang, Yitong Jia, Yanhui Ma, Tengteng Wang, Kunpeng Feng, Guang Feng, Tianlong Wang

“…The secondary outcomes will include numeric rating scale score, visual analogue scale score, time to take effect, rescue drug dosage, quality of life using the health questionnaire (SF-36) and the incidence of adverse events. …”
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Role of toxic and essential elements in sleep duration of patients with cardiovascular diseases by Namam Ali Azadi, Samaneh Nakhaee, Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan, Borhan Mansouri, Masoumeh Ariyaee

“…Abstract Sleep disorders are a common aspect of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) that can negatively impact a patient’s quality of life, trigger coronary events, accelerate disease progression, and influence patient survival. …”
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GENDER AND AGE SPECIFIED PREVALENCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS ANDOSTEOPENIA IN AN APPARENTLY HEALTHY PAKISTANI POPULATION by Zuneera Akram, Fatima Zahra, Rehana Perveen, Muzammil Hussain, Aisha Noreen, Maryam Inayat, Sobia Akhter, Usman Ghani Farooqi

“…In elderly patients’ osteoporosis and osteopenia are common conditions that can seriously affect their quality of life. Conclusion: Further prospective studies are required to elucidate the comparative importance of nutritional status, level of activity, medication usage, and other factors in the pathways that correlate age and gender specified illnesses to BMD. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Probiotic Therapy on Bowel-Related Symptoms in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis during Endoscopic Remission: An Observational Study by Jin Lee, Su Bum Park, Hyung Wook Kim, Hong Sub Lee, Sam Ryong Jee, Jong Hun Lee, Tae Oh Kim

“…This study showed that probiotic administration improved bowel-related symptoms and quality of life in patients with UC whose IBS-like symptoms persisted during endoscopic remission. …”
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Unravelling pain in diabetic neuropathy patients: Exploring the relationship between perceived pain severity, lifestyle, and coping strategies mediated by self-focused attention an... by Fatemeh Hosseini, Amirhossein Yavari, Arya Haddadi

“…This research has the potential to advance the understanding of diabetic neuropathy's underlying mechanisms and enhance treatment approaches, ultimately playing a significant role in improving the quality of life for these patients.…”
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Occipital Nerve Blockade for the Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia-Like Acute Postcraniotomy Headache: A Retrospective Study by Shaoheng Wang, Xueye Han, Chunmei Zhao, Fang Luo

“…The long-lasting neuralgic pain significantly impairs postoperative recovery and quality of life. However, little is known regarding ON-APCH and its management. …”
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Effects of Comprehensive Noise Reduction Management Combined with Reality Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Hospitalised Patients with Breast Cancer by Jie Dong, Juan Guo

“…Patients’ anxiety and depression, quality of life and satisfaction degree in the three groups were compared. …”
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Cross-Platform Analysis of Mammography Narratives: A Comparative Study on Social Media Engagement by Thomas Stirrat, Jonathan Garner, Parth Tailor, Daniel Weitz, Muhammad Umair, Yusuf T. Akpolat

“…Key themes identified included raising awareness (1,735 posts), spreading positivity (1,675 posts), and discussing clinical aspects, such as diagnosis (1,197 posts) and quality of life (1,011 posts). Posts often highlighted concerns about discomfort (701 posts) and anxiety (835 posts) related to mammography, while also emphasizing the importance of early detection and the support found within online communities. …”
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The Impact of Breast Clinic on the Mastectomy and Axillary Clearance Rates at a Tertiary Hospital in an Eastern Caribbean Nation: A Comparative Study by Shariful Islam, Imran Aziz, Jitendra Shah, Jacob Oba, Patrick Harnarayan, Arlene Jammie Rampersad, Vijay Naraynsingh

“…This is often associated with significant morbidity and a poor cosmetic outcome with both negatively impacting the patients quality of life. The aim of our study was to assess the mastectomy and axillary clearance rate before and after the introduction of a specialty breast clinic in September 2012. …”
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Patient Experience of Living With Hemophilia A: A Conceptual Model of Humanistic and Symptomatic Experience in Adolescents, Adults, and Children by Zalmai Hakimi, Rakhee Ghelani, Linda Bystrická, Nana Kragh, Patrick Marquis, Jameel Nazir, Nadine McGale

“…**Objectives:** The aim of this qualitative study was to address the question: What is the humanistic and symptomatic experience of adolescents, adults, and children living with hemophilia A and what is the impact of hemophilia A on their quality of life? **Methods:** Participants, identified through patient associations in the UK, were male PwHA and caregivers of male PwHA receiving prophylactic treatment. …”
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