In Vivo and Impression Cytology Study on the Effect of Compatible Solutes Eye Drops on the Ocular Surface Epithelial Cell Quality in Dry Eye Patients by Manuela Lanzini, Claudia Curcio, Rossella Annamaria Colabelli-Gisoldi, Alessandra Mastropasqua, Roberta Calienno, Luca Agnifili, Mario Nubile, Leonardo Mastropasqua

“…Forty-eight eyes of 24 patients suffering from dry eye have been recruited. All patients received Optive (compatible solutes) eye drops in one randomly selected eye and Hylogel (sodium hyaluronate 0,2%) in the other. …”
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Effects of ultrasound‑guided pericapsular nerve group block in combination with laryngeal mask airway on anesthesia, postoperative analgesia, and recovery of elderly patients with... by Rongen Qiu, Yunping Lan, Gang Liu, Ruifeng Zeng

“…Aim: We aimed to assess the effects of ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group block (PENGB) coupled with laryngeal mask airway (LMA) general anesthesia on anesthetic efficacy in elderly patients suffering from FNF undergoing closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF), as well as their postoperative analgesia and rapid recovery. …”
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Analysis of intracranial lesions in patients with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis by Wei Song, Li Liu, Tangkai Qi, Zhenyan Wang, Yang Tang, Jianjun Sun, Shuibao Xu, Junyang Yang, Jiangrong Wang, Jun Chen, Renfang Zhang, Yinzhong Shen

“…BackgroundIntracranial imaging abnormalities are commonly observed in patients suffering from HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis, both before and during the treatment period. …”
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Bilosomal Co-Encapsulated Tamoxifen and Propranolol for Potentiated Anti-Breast Cancer Efficacy: In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation by Toka T. Elebyary, Amal A. Sultan, Sally E. Abu-Risha, Gamal M. El Maghraby, Manna Amin

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Tamoxifen (TAM) is an anti-breast cancer drug suffering from acquired resistance development, prompting cancer relapse. …”
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Comparison of 8 Weeks of Selected TRX Training and Weight Training on Improving Motor Function and Chronic Nonspecific Back Pain in Women Aged 35 to 55 by Fatemeh Rezaei

“…Additionally, by applying theories that emphasize strengthening the core muscles and mobilizing the limbs, it can be concluded that participation in these exercises improves the performance of women suffering from musculoskeletal pain.…”
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Breathing time: a longue-durée multidisciplinary study of respiratory illnesses and airborne diseases in Switzerland (16th–21st century CE) by Tobias Hofstetter, Aude Fauvel, Silke Grabherr, Negahnaz Moghaddam

“…Through this approach, this research endeavors to answer the following questions: 1) what are the social and environmental factors guiding the risk or not of suffering from RIAD, 2) do these factors appear to be constant on a territorial scale and through time, 3) can the evolution of RIAD occurrences be correlated to the local history of a particular region? …”
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Shepherding parents to prepare for end-of-life decision-making: a critical phenomenological study of the communication approach of paediatricians caring for children with life-limi... by Katrina Williams, Lynn Gillam, Jenny Hynson, Sidharth Vemuri, Jenny O'Neill

“…Paediatricians use a variety of shepherding strategies to influence the pace, content and framing of discussions, which may help prepare parents to make the best end-of-life treatment decisions when the time comes.Conclusions Shepherding is a newly identified, subtle process intended to influence parents by guiding their understanding of their child’s health and potential suffering in advance of decision-making. Shepherding does not fit within current descriptions of physicians’ decision-making influence. …”
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Modeling Survival Time to Death among Stroke Patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Bikiltu Wakuma Negasa, Teramaj Wongel Wotale, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho, Legesse Kassa Debusho, Kibrealem Sisay, Wubishet Gezimu

“…Every year, about 15 million people worldwide suffer from a stroke, with five million of them suffering from some form of permanent physical disability. …”
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Hypnotics' association with mortality or cancer: a matched cohort study by Daniel F Kripke, Lawrence E Kline, Robert D Langer

“…Results were robust within groups suffering each comorbidity, indicating that the death and cancer hazards associated with hypnotic drugs were not attributable to pre-existing disease.Conclusions Receiving hypnotic prescriptions was associated with greater than threefold increased hazards of death even when prescribed &lt;18 pills/year. …”
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Cystic Fibrosis and Reproductive Outcomes: The Latest Insights into Fertility and Pregnancy by Weronika Małagocka, Karol Zagórski, Mateusz Kozik, Nina Skalska-Dziobek, Karolina Chybowska, Maria Naruszewicz, Przemysław Cetnarowski

“…Most people with CF are suffering because of reduced fertility, however the number of pregnant CF patients rises. …”
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Efficacy of Kolofort in Combined Functional Gastroenterological Pathology: an Open Study by Yu. P. Uspenskiy, O. S. Mirzoev, Yu. A. Fominykh, A. A. Gnutov, S. V. Polyushkin

“…The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Kolofort administration in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD), as well as the prevalence of somatic and polymorbid psychomental disorders (distress, depression, anxiety and somatisation) in these patient groups using questionnaires “7×7” and “4DSQ”.Materials and methods. …”
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Abuse and misuse of tramadol in patients with non-oncologic pain in a region of Southern Europe by M. Perelló, K. Rio-Aigé, G. Cereza, P. Rius, F. J. Pérez-Cano, M. Rabanal

“…These results indicate that there is non-therapeutic use among patients who visit community pharmacies for information on two profiles.Conclusion This study shows that being an aged woman and suffering from chronic pain seems to involve a risk of generating dependence on tramadol. …”
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Assessment of willingness to pay for improved air quality using contingent valuation method by S. Akhtar, W. Saleem, V.M. Nadeem, I. Shahid, A. Ikram

“…One of the factor which effected the positivity of willingness to pay is that, a quite large number of people were suffering from pollution related respiratory disorders like asthma, chronic bronchitis, wheezing, cough, and chest congestion. …”
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Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelets, Severe Fetal Growth Restriction, Postpartum Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Craniotomy: A Rare Case Report and Systematic Review by Shadi Rezai, Justin Faye, Alexander Hughes, Mon-Lai Cheung, Joel R. Cohen, Judy A. Kaia, Paul N. Fuller, Cassandra E. Henderson

“…The infant was delivered in stable condition suffering no permanent neurological deficit. Conclusion. …”
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Continuity and volume of bone cement and anti osteoporosis treatment were guarantee of good clinical outcomes for percutaneous vertebroplasty: a multicenter study by Zhen Cheng, Guangzong Ren, Ziyi Li, Xianda Gao, Di Zhang, Guiyue Chen

“…However, there were still part patients suffering from residual or unrelieved pain after the surgery. …”
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Zinc Monotherapy as an Alternative Treatment Option for Decompensated Liver Disease due to Wilson Disease? by Hansa Haftu, Mohammed Mustefa, Teklu Gebrehiwot

“…The use of zinc monotherapy in patients suffering from a severe liver disease was not well studied. …”
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What are healthcare providers’ understandings and experiences of compassion? The healthcare compassion model: a grounded theory study of healthcare providers in Canada by Aynharan Sinnarajah, Shane Sinclair, Thomas F Hack, Shelley Raffin-Bouchal, Susan McClement, Kelli Stajduhar, Pavneet Singh, Neil A Hagen, Harvey Max Chochinov

“…Compassion was conceptualised as—a virtuous and intentional response to know a person, to discern their needs and ameliorate their suffering through relational understanding and action.Conclusions An empirical foundation of healthcare providers’ perspectives on providing compassionate care was generated. …”
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Emotional impact on healthcare providers involved in medical assistance in dying (MAiD): a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis by Alexander Simpson, Alireza Bagheri, Saumil Yogendra Dholakia

“…Legislation allowing MAiD for terminal illness only influences the emotional impact: MAiD practitioners under this essential criterion experience more polarised emotions, whereas those practising in jurisdictions with greater emphasis on allaying intolerable suffering experience more reflective emotions. MAiD practitioner’s professional values and their degree of engagement influence the emotional impact, which may help structure future support networks. …”
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Cardiac Rehabilitation in Women and Men after an Acute Myocardial Infarction by Elizabeth Sellén Sanchén, Vivian Gil García, Nordan Pedroso Almarales, Yunior Rodríguez López, Joaquín Sellén Crombet

“…<strong>Background:</strong> cardiovascular rehabilitation favors the recovery of patients suffering from acute myocardial infarc-tion. <br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to characterize cardiovascular rehabilitation in women and men with a first uncomplicated acute myo-cardial infarction with ST-segment elevation.…”
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Therapeutic Adherence of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Four Health Areas of the Country by Addys María Díaz Piñera, Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Fernando Jesús Achiong Estupiñán, Dania Lidia Cardona Garbey, Geominia Maldonado Cantillo, Esteban Augusto Londoño Agudelo, Patrick Van der Stuyft

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> adherence was 70.7 %, statistically related to white skin color, high level of education, control of glycated hemoglobin according to age and value less than 7 %, as well as not suffering from comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, dyslipidemia, no consumption of alcoholic or sugary beverages. …”
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