Eficacia y seguridad del tratamiento con la combinación fija a dosis bajas de cinarizina 20 mg y dimenhidrinato 40 mg en el vértigo de origen diverso en la práctica clínica en Espa... by Rafael Hijano-Esqué, Jesús Ignacio González Orodea, Javier Imaz Fandos, Natividad Pacheco Rubio, Gonzalo Daniel Alzuarte, Manuel Ruiz Cuetos, Amelia Rodríguez Mariblanca, Eva García Aguilar

“…Results: A total of 181 patients were analyzed, showing significant improvement in vertigo symptoms and quality of life in those treated with the drug combination compared to both pre-treatment and control groups. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy of multi-incision and tube-dragging therapy combined with laser closure for high horseshoe-shaped anal fistula: Protocol of a prospective, randomized, contr... by Min Yang, Zubing Mei, Qingming Wang, Ye Han, De Zheng

“…The primary endpoint is the wound healing time, while secondary endpoints include postoperative anal pain at 1, 3, and 5 days (measured with visual analogue scale), fecal incontinence score within 30 days after operation (measured with Cleveland Clinic Florida incontinence score), and the occurrence of postoperative complications within 1 month after surgery, and quality of life up to six months postoperatively (evaluated by The Quality of Life in patients with Anal Fistula Questionnaire Score).…”
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A retrospective study assessing RefluxStop surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Clinical outcomes in 79 patients from Germany by Thorsten Lehmann, MD, Mantas Šimkus, MD, Christoph Oehler, MD

“…The primary outcome was GERD Health-Related Quality-of-Life (GERD-HRQL) score and improvement from baseline. …”
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Prospective Multicenter Open-Label One-Arm Trial Investigating a Pumpkin Seed, Isoflavonoids, and Cranberry Mix in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pilo... by Elie Nemr, Elie El Helou, Georges Mjaess, Albert Semaan, Josselin Abi Chebel

“…Treating mild to moderate LUTS/BPH patients with Novex® might therefore relieve symptoms, improve the quality of life, and have a mild beneficial effect on erectile function.…”
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Clinical outcomes of asynchronous telerehabilitation through a mobile app are equivalent to synchronous telerehabilitation in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized control study by Eren Timurtaş, İrem Hüzmeli, İlkşan Demirbüken, Mine Gülden Polat

“…Conclusion The study suggests that asynchronous telerehabilitation is comparable to synchronous methods in addressing pain, quality of life, and other factors in FMS patients. The asynchronous approach may offer advantages in reducing the burden on healthcare professionals and being cost-effective. …”
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Determination of Probiotics Prescription Indications in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Materials of the Expert Council and Literature Review) by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Maev, O. P. Alekseeva, S. A. Alekseenko, N. V. Korochanskaya, E. A. Poluektova, V. I. Simanenkov, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. B. Khlynov, V. V. Tsukanov, O. S. Shifrin, T. L. Lapina, R. V. Maslennikov, A. I. Ulyanin

“…Prescription of certain probiotics in IBS is advisable to normalize the frequency and consistency of stools, relieve abdominal pain and bloating, as well as improve patients’ quality of life.…”
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Oral health status, behavior and impact profile among naval personnel in the Malaysian naval armed forces by Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Raja Noreihan Raja Abdullah, Mohamad Nur Adzmi Mohamad Ayub, Badiah Baharin

“…The assessment of oral health-related quality of life using the OHIP-14 revealed low scores among some participants, with a mean of 13.47 and a maximum score of 42. …”
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Strategies to promote the provision of sexual health services during menopause: a qualitative study from the perspective of menopausal women and healthcare providers in Isfahan cit... by Maryam Moradi, Mahnaz Noroozi, Firoozeh Mostafavi, Marjan Beigi

“…Abstract Background It is important to care for the sexual function of women during menopause as it can affect their quality of life. However, the services related to this area have been neglected in the health system and are not provided at the desired level. …”
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Inhalation of Protium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand (BREU-BRANCO) essential oil as an analgesic and anxiolytic in fibromyalgia. Case reports by Tauany Milan Ribeiro-Lacerda, Luciana Kazue Otutumi, Cristiane Mengue Feniman Moritz, Daniela de Cassia Faglioni Boleta-Ceranto, Ezilda Jacomassi

“…However, there was evidence of benefits in relation to improvements in quality of life, such as an increase in disposition, improvement in mood, restorative sleep and a reduction in anxiety in 46.78% (p<0.01), as demonstrated by the score obtained on the FIQ. …”
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A specific role of village doctors in reducing disparities: a quantile regression analysis of end-of-life medical care by Yuan Fang, Shih-Ting Huang, Chengrui Xiao

“…It is crucial for governments to improve the village doctors’ system, so that older residents in rural China can obtain high-quality EOL medical care services in their own communities and have a better quality of life before death.…”
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Effectiveness of Anti-Gravity Treadmill Exercise After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Elina Jääskeläinen, Mikko Manninen, Heikki Hurri, Mikko Rantasalo, Yun Zhou, Hannu Kautiainen, Leena Ristolainen

“…We hypothesized that AlterG training would lead to faster rehabilitation, better walking quality, improved quality of life, improved physical activity, and improved overall functioning. …”
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Tracheal Resection for Critical Airway Obstruction in Morquio A Syndrome by Claire Frauenfelder, Elizabeth Maughan, Johnny Kenth, Reema Nandi, Simon Jones, Robert Walker, Bill Walsh, Nagarajan Muthialu, Iain Bruce, Richard Hewitt, Colin Butler

“…An urgent need has developed to consider alternatives to palliation of progressive tracheal obstruction to preserve and maintain these patients’ hard-won good quality of life, as well as to facilitate spinal and other required surgery. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Treatment of Physical Health Problems Without a Known Cause, Exemplified by Hypertension and Tinnitus by Søren Ventegodt, Mohammed Morad, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick

“…The toolbox of holistic medicine makes it possible to work on everybody because there is always something related to the patients quality of life that can be improved: his love, his purpose of life, and the way he uses his talents, his mind, his feelings, his body, and his sexuality. …”
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Reliability of an Inertial Measurement System Applied to the Technical Assessment of Forehand and Serve in Amateur Tennis Players by Lucio Caprioli, Cristian Romagnoli, Francesca Campoli, Saeid Edriss, Elvira Padua, Vincenzo Bonaiuto, Giuseppe Annino

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Mindfulness-based retreat for mothers of paediatric heart transplant recipients: protocol for a pilot intervention study by Sara Ahola Kohut, Joanna Mitchell, Samantha J Anthony, Taylor Robertson, Heather Telfer, Mirna Seifert-Hansen

“…Mindfulness-based programmes are proposed as one intervention that may enhance quality of life, improve distress tolerance and coping and reduce social isolation in caregiving populations. …”
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Achieving Hepatitis C Micro-Elimination in Chinese Injecting Drug Users: A Dynamic Network Modeling Study by Ying Chen, Yun Bao, Mengxia Yan, Huajie Jin, Kaijie Yao, Chi Zhang, Wen Li, Bin Wu

“…Compared to no intervention, this approach significantly reduces costs by − $85,873.38 (95% CI  − $94,311.16 to  − $77,435.59) and adds 24.66 (95% CI 23.68 to – 25.64) quality-adjusted life years. The intervention is dominant, with a cost-effectiveness ratio of − $3482.29 (95% CI  − $3982.73 to  − $3020.11) per quality-adjusted life year. …”
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Feasibility of Bariatric Surgery as a Strategy for Secondary Prevention in Cardiovascular Disease: A Report from the Swedish Obese Subjects Trial by Lotta Delling, Kristjan Karason, Torsten Olbers, David Sjöström, Björn Wahlstrand, Björn Carlsson, Lena Carlsson, Kristina Narbro, Jan Karlsson, Carl Johan Behre, Lars Sjöström, Kaj Stenlöf

“…Bariatric surgery appears to be a safe and feasible treatment to achieve long-term weight loss and improvement in cardiovascular risk factors, symptoms, and quality of life in obese subjects with IHD.…”
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The Effect of Nutritional Mobile Apps on Populations With Cancer: Systematic Review by Krystal Lu Shin Ng, Murallitharan Munisamy, Joanne Bee Yin Lim, Mustafa Alshagga

“…Data on anthropometry and body composition (7/13, 54%; 387 participants), nutritional status (3/13, 23%; 249 participants), dietary intake (7/13, 54%; 352 participants), and quality of life (6/13, 46%; 384 participants) were gathered. …”
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Changes of Cell Adhesion Molecules and T Cell Subset Populations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Undergoing Intravenous Administration of Cytarabine Supplemented with Idarubicin by Jinhua Piao, Didi Wang, Siying Pei, Tangdong Ge, Jing Li, Pengxia Zhang

“…Clinical response, incidence of adverse reactions, and quality of life 3 months after therapy were evaluated. …”
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Integrated Insights into Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Improving Life Quality and Reducing Mortality in Obesity by Ruxandra-Cristina Marin, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Paul Andrei Negru, Ada Radu, Denisa Negru, Raluca Anca Corb Aron, Teodora Maria Bodog, Ruxandra Florina Bodog, Paula Bianca Maghiar, Roxana Brata

“…MBS has shown significant potential for improving quality of life and metabolic health outcomes in individuals with obesity, yet it carries inherent risks. …”
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