Paget’s disease of the breast: a contemporary perspective by O. O. Yemelyanova, A. D. Zikiryakhodzhaev, N. N. Volchenko, V. V. Efanov

“…Determining clear indications for organ‑p reserving operations is the main opportunity to improve the quality of life of patients and their further rehabilitation.…”
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Voices of Wisdom: Geriatric Interviews on Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in the United States—A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis by David F. Lo, Ahmed Gawash, Kunal P. Shah, Jasmine Emanuel, Brandon Goodwin, Don D. Shamilov, Gaurav Kumar, Nathan Jean, Christian P. White

“…By embracing cultural diversity, understanding barriers, and respecting individual values, healthcare professionals and policymakers can improve the quality of life for the geriatric population living with diabetes.…”
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Recovery process of patients with iliac vein compression syndrome after stenting: a grounded theory study by Yi-Yun Zeng, Wen-Ling Chen, Jimmy Wei Hwa Tan, Shih-Chun Lin, Kuan-Yi Yen, Fan-Hao Chou, Peta-Anne Zimmerman

“…These symptoms significantly degrade quality of life. Although iliac vein stenting provides symptomatic relief, the recovery process is protracted and fraught with challenges such as in-stent restenosis and psychological distress. …”
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Clinically probable RBD is an early predictor of malignant non-motor Parkinson’s disease phenotypes by Alfonso Enrique Martinez-Nunez, Hunter Hutchinson, Patricia Coutinho, Filipe Pereira Sarmento, Venkat Srikar Lavu, Qingqi Yuan, Jagan Mohan Reddy Dwarampudi, Aysegul Gunduz, Gregory M. Pontone, Michael S. Okun, Joshua K. Wong

“…Abstract Non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) significantly impact quality of life, especially in later stages. REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) affects approximately 42% of all PD patients and frequently precedes motor PD symptoms. …”
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Comparison of Manual, Automatic, and Voice Control in Wheelchair Navigation Simulation in Virtual Environments: Performance Evaluation of User and Motion Sickness by Enrique Antonio Pedroza-Santiago, José Emilio Quiroz-Ibarra, Erik René Bojorges-Valdez, Miguel Ángel Padilla-Castañeda

“…Mobility is essential for individuals with physical disabilities, and wheelchairs significantly enhance their quality of life. Recent advancements focus on developing sophisticated control systems for effective and efficient interaction. …”
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The Influence of Depression and Anxiety on Neurological Disability in Multiple Sclerosis Patients by Vitalie Văcăraș, Veronica Văcăraș, Cristina Nistor, Daniela Văcăraș, Adrian Nicolae Opre, Petronela Blaga, Dafin F. Mureșanu

“…A proper identification of these risk factors may improve the quality of life for these patients.…”
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Effects of a Distributed Form of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Clinical Application: The Keys Treatment Protocol by Sarah dos Anjos, Mary Bowman, David Morris

“…Conclusions: The Keys protocol effectively improves UE use, motor function, mood, and quality of life, with the greatest gains observed mid-intervention. …”
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Quality of Sleep in an HIV Population on Antiretroviral Therapy at an Urban Tertiary Centre in Lagos, Nigeria by Olajumoke Oshinaike, Akinsegun Akinbami, Olaitan Ojelabi, Akinola Dada, Adedoyin Dosunmu, Sarah John Olabode

“…Early recognition via routine assessment and effective treatments could prevent the resultant complications and improve quality of life.…”
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Pengukuran Sumbatan Hidung pada Deviasi Septum Nasi by Bestari J Budiman, Ade Asyari

“…Abstract Background: Although nasal obstruction is not a severe symptom of the disease, it can decrease the quality of life and activity of the patient. The etiology of nasal obstruction could be varied from any diseases and anatomical abnormalities. …”
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Patient Perspectives on Engagement in Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study by Joanie Sims-Gould, Sarah Stott-Eveneshen, Lena Fleig, Megan McAllister, Maureen C. Ashe

“…Encouraging engagement in rehabilitative exercises and addressing expectations prior to hospital discharge may improve patients’ adherence to rehabilitation programs, functional outcomes, and postoperative quality of life. Implications for rehabilitation include the necessity for early and ongoing engagement of rehabilitation professionals.…”
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Deep Temporal Clustering of Pathological Gait Patterns in Post-Stroke Patients Using Joint Angle Trajectories: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gyeongmin Kim, Hyungtai Kim, Yun-Hee Kim, Seung-Jong Kim, Mun-Taek Choi

“…Rehabilitation of gait function in post-stroke hemiplegic patients is critical for improving mobility and quality of life, requiring a comprehensive understanding of individual gait patterns. …”
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Blinded by the Mind: Exploring the Hidden Psychiatric Burden in Glaucoma Patients by Jeniffer Jesus, João Ambrósio, Dália Meira, Ignácio Rodriguez-Uña, João Melo Beirão

“…Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss worldwide and has a profound impact on patients’ quality of life. Vision impairment is strongly associated with several psychiatric disorders, like depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. …”
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Cognition Deficits in Parkinson’s Disease: Mechanisms and Treatment by Congcong Fang, Longqin Lv, Shanping Mao, Huimin Dong, Baohui Liu

“…Of note, a patient with PD who suffers from cognitive impairment may harbour a statistically significantly higher risk of progressing toward dementia, which negatively affects their life expectancy and daily functioning and overall lowers the global quality of life. Furthermore, it is a widely held view that cognitive dysfunction does not just occur in the late stage of PD. …”
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SleepNow – A combined cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and physical exercise intervention in men with metastatic prostate cancer: results from a feasibility randomized con... by Beverley Lim Høeg, Katrine Bjerre Løppenthin, Josée Savard, Christoffer Johansen, Jesper Frank Christensen, Mads Nordahl Svendsen, Niels Holländer, Pernille Envold Bidstrup

“…The intervention group showed improvements in insomnia, sleep quality, fatigue, anxiety, depression and health-related quality-of-life but between-group differences were not statistically significant. …”
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The Lived Experience of Suffering by Nigerian Female Breast Cancer Survivors: A Phenomenological Perspective by Chinomso Ugochukwu Nwozichi PhD, RN, CMSRN, OCN, FAAN, Margaret Olutosin Ojewale PhD, RN, Omolabake Salako BSN, RN, Deliverance Brotobor MSc, RN, Elizabeth Olaogun MSc, RN

“…These challenges are often exacerbated in low-resource settings like Nigeria, where limited access to quality healthcare, socioeconomic disparities, and cultural stigma surrounding cancer can significantly impact the quality of life for survivors. This study aims to explore the suffering perceived by long-term breast cancer survivors in Nigeria, focusing on their lived experiences during and after treatment. …”
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Learning interventions and training methods in health emergencies: A scoping review. by Heini Utunen, Giselle Balaciano, Elham Arabi, Anna Tokar, Aphaluck Bhatiasevi, Jane Noyes

“…Learning during health emergencies appeared to improve knowledge, general management of the situation, quality of life of both trainers and affected population, satisfaction and clinical outcomes.…”
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Prevalence and associated factors of anxiety and depression among patients with hypothyroidism in Southern Iran by Tania Dehesh, Mohammad Amin Mosleh-Shirazi, Paria Dehesh

“…Controlling some metabolic variables may decrease the prevalence and severity of these disorders, help patients with better treatment, and improve their quality of life.…”
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Cognitive Planning Improved After Cycling Exercise in Older Adults with Down Syndrome by Shannon D. R. Ringenbach, Nathaniel E. Arnold, Forouzan Rafiei Rezvani, Chih-Chia Chen

“…Our results are discussed with respect to upregulation of neurotrophic factors that increase functioning in the prefrontal cortex that accompanies exercise and leads to improvements in cognitive planning which is essential to many activities of daily living and quality of life for older adults with DS.…”
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Assessing the rates of false-positive ovarian cancer screenings and surgical interventions associated with screening tools: a systematic review by Sierra M Silverwood, Grant Backer, Annie Galloway, Katrina Reid, Anna Jeter, Margo Harrison

“…No studies examined the effect these interventions had on patients’ quality of life or directly reported the associated costs of these interventions.Conclusion This review highlights the significant variability in ovarian cancer screening results, which lead to unnecessary and invasive surgical procedures causing complications such as perforation, blood loss and bowel injury.…”
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The Persian Version of the "Participation Measure-3 Domains, 4 Dimensions": Translation, Cultural Adaptation, Face and Content Validity by Diba Sharifi, Laleh Lajevardi, Ghorban Taghizadeh, Akram Azad

“…Background and Objectives: Investigating the impact of occupational therapy interventions on the participation levels of adults with stroke is crucial due to its significant influence on their satisfaction and quality of life (QOL). Therefore, it is essential to provide a more comprehensive understanding and an accurate assessment of individual participation, while ensuring the affordability of evaluation tools. …”
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