Hepatic Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors by Eric Lee, H. Leon Pachter, Umut Sarpel

“…Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have a high predilection for metastasizing to the liver and can cause severe debilitating symptoms adversely affecting quality of life. Although surgery remains the treatment of choice, many liver metastases are inoperable at presentation. …”
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Analysis of the investments influence in environmental protection measures on the structure of ecological costs distribution on the example of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) by O. A. Bykanova

“…The emergence of additional jobs, the improvement of social infrastructure contribute to the growth of the quality of life of the population. However, the active use of natural resources as a raw material base for industry and agriculture has consequences: the depletion of resources and the violation of their structure and quality. …”
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Case Report: A case of Tatton-Brown–Rahman syndrome featuring mitral annular disjunction and mitral valve prolapse due to a novel mutation site in the DNMT3A gene by Zhong-jiao Xu, Ru-ming Shen, Wu-ming Hu, Lin-chun Lv, Zhen-hua Shi, Li Lin

“…Regular follow-ups to monitor the disease's progress and the effectiveness of treatment, along with timely adjustments to the treatment plan, can not only effectively reduce the child's symptoms and improve their quality of life but may also help prevent the potential risk of sudden death.…”
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RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF BONE RESORPTION RATES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS IN RELATION TO THE TIME OF INSERTION: IMMEDIATE VERSUS DELAYED by Cosmin Ionuț Lixandru

“…Conclusions Complex implanto-prosthetic rehabilitations must be promoted and currently constitute the ideal form of treatment for the rehabilitation of edentulous patients and, of course, increasing their quality of life.…”
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Differences in Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Treatment Programs for Fibromyalgia: A Mapping Review by Emanuele Maria Giusti, Gianluca Castelnuovo, Enrico Molinari

“…Their outcomes were usually pain intensity, quality of life, and psychological variables. We created a map of the programs based on the degree of integration of the included disciplines, which ranged from a juxtaposition of few components to a complex harmonization of different perspectives obtained through teamwork strategies. …”
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The Role of Purinergic Receptors in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain by Sarah Falk, Maria Uldall, Anne-Marie Heegaard

“…Cancer-induced bone pain severely compromises the quality of life of many patients suffering from bone metastasis, as current therapies leave some patients with inadequate pain relief. …”
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Clinical Observation of MRI Scanning Combined with Clinical Nursing for Surgical Breast Cancer Patients by Huan Zhang, Yanan Yin, Wenjing Tao, Ling Liu

“…Improving the existing cancer surgery can improve the patient’s heart rate and reduce blood cortisol so as to improve the patient’s joint function and quality of life. The difficulty of nursing patients will also be reduced, which is medically necessary.…”
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Dual Implantation of Artificial Urinary Sphincter and Inflatable Penile Prostheses for Concurrent Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction by Tariq F. Al-Shaiji

“…Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence secondary to sphincter dysfunction are common conditions affecting many men worldwide with a negative effect on quality of life. They are encountered in a number of etiologies most commonly following radical prostatectomy in which they coexist in the same patient. …”
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Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma: Long-Term Survival in the Setting of Metastatic Disease by Karim Masrouha, Iqbal Multani, Om Bhatt, Michelle Ghert

“…This clinical experience provides insight into the natural history of the disease and suggests that some patients may experience long-term survival and remain asymptomatic even without systemic intervention, thereby improving their quality of life by avoiding potentially debilitating treatments.…”
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Hotel and business in modern France and Germany by E. B. Botavina, Т. A. Kaydalova

“…Travel promotes cultural exchange and education, enhances the quality of life, strengthens health and supports the cohesion of people. …”
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Resident perceptions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: An examination of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Takatoshi Murayama, Graham Brown, Atsushi Akiike, Kohsuke Matsuoka

“…Surprisingly, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicated that perceptions on many items about community benefits significantly increased, while many concerns about quality-of-life and COVID-19 significantly decreased. …”
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Evaluation of the Stress Level of Children with Idiopathic Scoliosis in relation to the Method of Treatment and Parameters of the Deformity by Justyna Leszczewska, Dariusz Czaprowski, Paulina Pawłowska, Aleksandra Kolwicz, Tomasz Kotwicki

“…Stress level due to existing body deformity as well as to the treatment with a corrective brace is one of factors influencing the quality of life of children with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing non-surgical management. …”
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Diverse Spectrum of Presentation of Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon: A Concise Review of the Literature by Muhammad A. Chaudhry, Marcus Smith, Elias B. Hanna, Ralph Lazzara

“…It can also have severe morbidity and mortality implications and can significantly hamper the quality of life of those affected. In this paper we present two patients with CSFP highlighting the diverse spectrum of presentation. …”
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Cancer Cachexia: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications by Claire L. Donohoe, Aoife M. Ryan, John V. Reynolds

“…It is associated with poor quality of life, poor physical function, and poor prognosis in cancer patients. …”
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Abatacept in the Treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis-Associated Calcifications in a 16-Year-Old Girl by Sukesh Sukumaran, Vini Vijayan

“…It is associated with negative impact on the patients’ quality of life due to weakness, functional disability, joint contractures, muscle atrophy, skin ulcers, and secondary infections. …”
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Cavernous Nerve Injury Resulted Erectile Dysfunction and Regeneration by Nan Jiang, Cheng Wu, Xunrong Zhou, Guanghua Zhai, Jian Wu

“…Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an important cause of reduced quality of life for men and their partners. Recent studies have found that cavernous nerve injury (CNI) during prostate cancer surgery and other pelvic surgery results in medically induced CNIED in more than 80% of patients. …”
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Impaired Visual Motor Coordination in Obese Adults by David Gaul, Arimin Mat, Donal O’Shea, Johann Issartel

“…Considering that visual motor coordination is an essential component of many activities of daily living, any impairment could significantly affect quality of life.…”
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A Retrospective Evaluation of Rural Populations: Social and Economic Challenges, Expectations and Evaluation by Yuriy Hubeni, Vitalii Boiko, Petro Olishchuk

“…The aim of the project was to explore the evaluation of economic reform of rural populations in 5 areas: a) economic reform; b) quality of life and expectations; c) businesses; d) agricultural transformation; e) development of farming. …”
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Ocular neuroinflammatory response secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection-a review by Yun Zhao, Ying Tang, Qi Yao Wang, Jia Li

“…Increased awareness of neuroinflammation and future research on interventional strategies for SARS-CoV-2 infection are important for improving long-term outcomes, reducing disease burden, and improving quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this review is to focus on SARS-CoV-2 infection and intraocular neuroinflammation and to discuss current evidence and future perspectives, especially possible connections between conditions and potential treatment strategies.…”
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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in a Child with Congenital Chronic Intestinal Pseudoobstruction (CIPO) by Mohammed Zameer, Syed Ali Peeran, Syed Nahid Basheer, Syed Wali Peeran, Sameen Badiujjama Birajdar, Faisal Mohammad Alzahrani, Ali Mohammed A. Alkhayrat

“…It also elicits the availability of various contemporary treatment options and their proper selection and early intervention to manage the functional and aesthetic problems caused by enamel defects and to improve the quality of life in the patients.…”
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