Dutch Validation of the Self-Evaluation of Negative Symptoms Scale (SNS) by Tim van Brouwershaven, Anika Poppe, Gerdina Hendrika Maria Pijnenborg, André Aleman, Nynke Boonstra, Shiral Gangadin, Sonia Dollfus, Wim Veling, Stynke Castelein, Jan Alexander de Vos, Edith Liemburg, PHAMOUS-researchers, Lisette van der Meer

“…Background/objectives: Negative symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders are related to impaired social functioning and lower quality of life, making accurate assessment important. …”
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Relationship between subjective masticatory performance assessed by food acceptance questionnaire and comprehensively assessed oral function in older outpatients at a dental hospit... by Ryota Futatsuya, Yohei Hama, Mitsuzumi Okada, Mayuko Matsuzaki, Linjing Xiong, Kohei Yamaguchi, Kanako Noritake, Yoshiyuki Sasaki, Manabu Kanazawa

“…Age, sex, number of functional teeth, geriatric depression, cognitive function, and oral health-related quality of life were assessed. Variables for which normality was rejected were transformed into tertile values. …”
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Unmet Medical Needs in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis: Results of an Italian Delphi Consensus by Marco Daperno, Alessandro Armuzzi, Silvio Danese, Walter Fries, Giuseppina Liguori, Ambrogio Orlando, Claudio Papi, Mariabeatrice Principi, Fernando Rizzello, Angelo Viscido, Paolo Gionchetti

“…The lifelong and remitting nature of ulcerative colitis results in considerable disability and a substantial negative impact on quality of life. The major goal of the therapy of ulcerative colitis is considered to be the modification of the course of the disease, so that the patient’s quality of life can be improved while minimising disease-related disability. …”
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Prolonged Survival following Repetitive Stereotactic Radiosurgery in a Patient with Intracranial Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma by Ethan A. Ferrel, Andrew T. Roehrig, Wayne T. Lamoreaux, Alexander R. Mackay, Robert K. Fairbanks, Jason A. Call, Jonathan D. Carlson, Benjamin C. Ling, John J. Demakas, Barton S. Cooke, Aaron Wagner, Christopher M. Lee

“…This case shows that repeated GKRS treatments, with minimal surgical intervention, can effectively treat multiple intracranial lesions in select patients, prolonging survival and avoiding iatrogenic neurocognitive decline while maintaining a high quality of life.…”
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Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy: A Review by Gerasimos Alivizatos, Andreas Skolarikos

“…General and cancer-specific health-related quality of life is not being affected after radical prostatectomy. …”
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Apprehension-Based Training: A Novel Treatment Concept for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation – A Case Report by Alon Rabin, Livneh Noyman, Noa Yaakobi, Efi Kazum

“… # Outcomes Following treatment, clinically meaningful gains in quality of life (WOSI) and shoulder function (PSFS) were noted. …”
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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Clinical Aspects by Grechi Elena, Cammarata Bruna, Mariani Benedetta, Di Candia Stefania, Chiumello Giuseppe

“…During infancy many PW child display a range of behavioural problems that become more noticeable in adolescence and adulthood and interfere mostly with quality of life. Early diagnosis of PWS is important for effective long-term management, and a precocious multidisciplinary approach is fundamental to improve quality of life, prevent complications, and prolong life expectancy.…”
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Co-targeting of metabolism using dietary and pharmacologic approaches reduces breast cancer metastatic burden by Qianying Zuo, Jin Young Yoo, Erik R. Nelson, Matthew J. Sikora, Rebecca B. Riggins, Zeynep Madak-Erdogan

“…Abstract Patients with metastatic breast cancer face reduced quality of life and increased mortality rates, necessitating more effective anti-cancer strategies. …”
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A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in... by Glynis Ablon

“…MPS use also resulted in significantly less hair shedding (P=0.002) and higher total Self-Assessment (P=0.006) and Quality of Life Questionnaires scores (P=0.035). There were no reported adverse events. …”
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Adult-Onset Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia by Shameer Rafee, Mahmood Al-Hinai, Michael Hutchinson

“…Botulinum toxin injections alone, no matter how expertly given, will not provide optimal therapy and improved health-related quality of life without an holistic approach to patient management. …”
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The Sleepy Medical Student: Exploring Sociodemographic Factors and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Iraq by Aseel Jasim Ali

“…Conclusion: It is important for medical schools to address the issue of excessive daytime sleepiness and provide support to their students to improve their academic performance and overall quality of life.   …”
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Randomized clinical trial of ICECaP (Individualized Coordination and Empowerment for Care Partners of Persons with Dementia): Primary mental health and burden outcomes. by Virginia T Gallagher, Anna Arp, Ryan Thompson, M Agustina Rossetti, James Patrie, Shannon E Reilly, Carol Manning

“…Primary efficacy outcomes were evaluated by comparing changes in care partner mental health, burden, and quality of life from baseline to 12-months between ICECaP and controls. …”
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Efficacy of Moxibustion in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease Based on Meta-Analysis under Intelligent Medical Treatment by Qianqian Niu, Weijie Xu

“…Dementia in Parkinson’s disease (PD) has become a major factor affecting the quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease. …”
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Effects of a Flexibility and Relaxation Programme, Walking, and Nordic Walking on Parkinson's Disease by I. Reuter, S. Mehnert, P. Leone, M. Kaps, M. Oechsner, M. Engelhardt

“…The present study investigated the effects of a flexibility and relaxation programme, walking, and Nordic walking (NW) on walking speed, stride length, stride length variability, Parkinson-specific disability (UPDRS), and health-related quality of life (PDQ 39). 90 PD patients were randomly allocated to the 3 treatment groups. …”
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COMBINATIONS OF PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION INTERVENTIONS FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESSES: A SCOPING REVIEW by JONNA TOLONEN, KRISTA HYLKILÄ, LIISA KIVINIEMI, KRISTIINA MOILANEN, BORIS KARPOV, ERIKA JÄÄSKELÄINEN

“…Combinations of psychiatric rehabilitation were effective in decreasing psychiatric symptoms and increasing functioning, as well as quality of life. The quality of the included studies was mediocre at best. …”
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Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia in Outpatients after COVID-19 Infection by M. S. Turchina, Yu. M. Morozov, T. I. Obolenskaya

“…Kolofort® relieves symptoms and improves the quality of life when added to the treatment regimen against functional dyspepsia in post-COVID-19 patients.…”
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The Development and Psychometric Validation of an Arabic-Language Version of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale by Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, Souha Fares, Douglas J. French

“…Catastrophizing predicted decreased quality of life, even after controlling for the contribution of gender, employment, depression, and pain interference. …”
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Off-label short-term use of thiocolchicoside (Tiyozid®) in the clinical therapy of fibromyalgia by Valentina Reshkova, Simeon Monov, Alexander Mandadjiev

“…On the 41st day, the overall impact of treatment with thiocolchicoside on quality of life showed a significant improvement (37.5 ± 11 vs. 28 ± 8, p < 0.05). …”
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Ketamine for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Comprehensive Review by Jacob E. Israel, Samantha St Pierre, Emily Ellis, Josephine S. Hanukaai, Nazir Noor, Giustino Varrassi, Markus Wells, Alan D. Kaye

“…# Background Chronic pain significantly worsens the quality of life. Unlike neuropathic, musculoskeletal, postoperative pain, and cancer pain, chronic primary pain cannot be explained by an underlying disease or condition, making its treatment arduous…”
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The application of robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery in rectal surgery by Guodong Xiao, Bin Huang, Zhengyong Liu, Chunxue Li, Weidong Tong

“…These procedures have resulted in notable improvements in surgical precision, safety, and patients' postoperative quality of life. Despite the continued presence of challenges, including prolonged operation time and high cost, the long-term benefits and positive impact on patients' quality of life have become increasingly evident. …”
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