Estimation of Health State Utility Values in Fabry Disease Using Vignette Development and Valuation by Derralynn Hughes, Andrew Lenny, Koonal Shah, Louise Longworth, Giovanna Devercelli, Olulade Ayodele

“…**Background:** Health state utilities are measures of health-related quality of life that reflect the value placed on improvements in patients’ health status and are necessary for estimation of quality-adjusted life-years. …”
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Effect of chronic kidney diseases-associated pruritus on patients’ sleep quality, well-being and its management by Inayat Ur Rehman, Tahir Mehmood Khan

“…This condition (CKD-aP) significantly impacts the quality of life (QOL), triggering sleep disturbance, mood changes, and uncontrollable scratching. …”
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Gratitude mediates the effects of power on prosociality by Wei Cai, Ying Yang

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Focal Cryoablation of Prostate: A Review by Duke K. Bahn, Paul D. Silverman

“…Radical therapy is usually associated with significant adverse effects that might jeopardize a man's quality of life. Some observers believe that PSA screening has resulted in the over diagnosis and over treatment of prostate cancer. …”
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HIV and Malnutrition: Effects on Immune System by Shalini Duggal, Tulsi Das Chugh, Ashish Kumar Duggal

“…The focus has also been on improving the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS through education, counselling, and nutritional support. …”
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Lanreotide Autogel in the Treatment of Persistent Diarrhea following a Total Colectomy by Patrick Schoeters, Karl De Pooter

“…The patient’s stool transit was markedly improved (type 4 or type 5 according to the Bristol Stool Chart compared to type 7 before the treatment), positively affecting the patient’s quality of life (mean score of 2.1 on the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life questionnaire compared to 3.9 before the treatment). …”
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Evaluation of a peer support group programme for vulnerable host population and refugees living with diabetes and/or hypertension in Lebanon: a before-after study by Leah Anku Sanga, Carla Njeim, Éimhín Ansbro, Rima Kighsro Naimi, Ali Ibrahim, Benjamin Schmid, Jasmin Lilian Diab, Jytte Roswall, Tim Clayton, Lars Bruun Larsen, Pablo Perel

“…We found some statistical evidence that PSG improved certain PROMs, including potentially clinical meaningful improvements in overall quality of life (wave 1), physical quality of life (wave 1), social quality of life (wave 2), environmental quality of life (wave 1), adherence (wave 2), patient centeredness (wave 1), and exercise (wave 1). …”
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Comparison of Sexual Dysfunction Using the Female Sexual Function Index following Surgical Treatments for Uterine Fibroids by Allison Ryann Louie, Jennifer Alice Armstrong, Laura Katherine Findeiss, Scott Craig Goodwin

“…Statistics showing 20–50% of fibroids produce symptoms and consequently patients seek surgical intervention to improve their quality of life. Treatments for fibroids are typically successful in controlling the fibroid disease, yet sexual function following invasive surgical treatments for fibroids can be jeopardized. …”
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Schwannoma at an Unusual Site: Case Report and Surgical Technique Discussion for Nasal Dorsum by Sultan K. Kadasah, Abdulrazaq M. Alshammari, Nader S. Alharbi, Ibtihal S. Alshehri, Raghad Y. Alasiri, Saud A. Aldhabaan, Ghalib X. Alsayed, Adnan Q. Almalki

“…Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNSTs), while uncommon, can have a significant impact on appearance and quality of life, especially when they form in prominent areas such as the nose dorsum. …”
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Combining transcranial direct current stimulation and robotic-assisted training to address upper extremity deficits in acute disseminated encephalomyelitis: a case report by Maureen Ahiatsi, Matthieu Vincenot, Christian Bocti, Guillaume Léonard, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…Clinical indicators such as range of motion, motor function of the affected arm, fatigue, pain, spasticity, and quality of life were assessed pre/post-intervention. The results demonstrated clinical benefits post- intervention, with an improvement in range of motion and affected arm motor function, fatigue, and quality of life of the patient. …”
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A Worksite Nutrition Intervention is Effective at Improving Employee Well-Being: A Pilot Study by Jay T. Sutliffe, Mary Jo Carnot, Joel H. Fuhrman, Chloe A. Sutliffe, Julia C. Scheid

“…Significant improvements in sleep quality, quality of life, and depressive symptoms were found. Conclusions. …”
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Relationship between circadian rhythm characteristics and chronotypes with multiple sclerosis: literature review by Ieva Jonušaitė, Eglė Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė, Rūta Mameniškienė, R. Kizlaitienė

“…Circadian rhythm disorders affect not only person’s working capacity during the day but also may reduce quality of life. The term chronotype refers to a specific circadian rhythm manifestation – person’s preference to sleep and to be awake at some point of 24-hour period. …”
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Design and Construction of a Smart Medicine and Water Dispenser with an SMS Reminder. by Bazanye, Sadat Kamuli

“…'The smart Medicine and water dispenser' seeks to bridge this gap, enhancing the quality of life and survival rates for individuals grappling with chronic diseases in Uganda. …”
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Lived experiences of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) management: a qualitative phenomenological study in Southwest China by Li Ma, Ping Chen, Cheng Yi, Wanting Hou, Changlin Li, Qingyue Liang, Xiumei Zhao

“…However, the impact of PROs management on the overall quality of life of patients remains complex and individualised. …”
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The Influence of Self-Perception on Manipulative Dexterity in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis by Rosa M. Martínez-Piédrola, Cristina García-Bravo, Elisabet Huertas-Hoyas, Patricia Sánchez-Herrera Baeza, Jorge Pérez-Corrales, Carlos Sánchez-Camarero, Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres

“…This study examined the relationship (correlational or associations/predictive) between self-perceived quality of life and performance of manipulative dexterity. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of the Floodlight MS app in Austria. Unlocking the mystery of costs and outcomes of a digital health application for patients with multiple sclerosis by Evelyn Walter, Matthäus Traunfellner, Franz Meyer, Christian Enzinger, Michael Guger, Christian Bsteh, Patrick Altmann, Harald Hegen, Christoph Goger, Veronika Mikl

“…These patients experienced fewer relapses and slower disability progression, translating to a quality-of-life improvement of 4.5 months in perfect health and an incremental-cost-effectiveness-ratio (ICER) of 7,071 €. …”
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Efficacy of preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation in lung cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yalun Guo, Mengdie Pan, Meidi Xiong, Miao Liu, Na Zhu, Haoxu Dong, Chunhua Zhang

“…Preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with lung cancer can significantly improve their postoperative quality of life and reduce postoperative complications, but factors such as intervention time and intervention method may affect the rehabilitation effect.…”
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Motivational interviewing intervention for the management of hypertension: a meta-analysis by Ju Xu, Xiaoyan Gu, Jiaying Gu, Lijuan Zhao, Mianxian Li, Cheng Hong

“…No significant publication bias across the synthesized outcomes were found by Egger regression analyses (all P > 0.05).ConclusionsMotivational interviewing has been shown to effectively reduce blood pressure in the short term among individuals with hypertension, while simultaneously enhancing their self-efficacy, quality of life, and adherence to medication regimens.…”
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Comparison of citrate dialysate in pre- and post-dilution online hemodiafiltration: effect on clot formation and adequacy of dialysis in hemodialysis patients by Pasu Nakornchai, Arisara Jitraree, Monpinya Charttong Homjan, Thanachit Laykhram, Thananda Trakarnvanich

“…Therefore, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of citrate anticoagulation for oL-HDF and the metabolic changes and quality of life of patients on hemodialysis treated using both modesMethod Eight dialysis patients were treated with CD containing 0.8 mmol of citric acid for 4 weeks in each phase. …”
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Effectiveness of the Electromagnetic Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Cellulite by Débora Apª O. Modena, Caroline Nogueira da Silva, Talita C. P. Delinocente, Tatiane Bianca de Araújo, Tania Maria de Carvalho, Clovis Grecco, Renata Gomes Moreira, Gisele Campos, José Ricardo de Souza, Renata Michelini Guidi

“…The results presented demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of ESWT in the treatment of cellulite and in the decrease of the degrees, improvement of the aspect of the skin, and reestablishment of quality of life. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials: NCT03275259.…”
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