Factors affecting quality of life in women post mastectomy for breast cancer in Baheya Foundation (Egypt): ‘A retrospective cohort study’ by Salsabil Mohammed Abdelrahman, Maher Hassan Ibraheem, Hemat Allam, Vikash Sewram

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Early sST2 Liberation after Implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure by Philipp Opfermann, Elisabeth Simader, Alessia Felli, Michele Bevilacqua, Caroline Holaubek, Martin Dworschak, Mohamed Mouhieddine, Daniel Zimpfer, Jan Hendrik Ankersmit, Barbara Steinlechner

“…Background. The use of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has increased considerably over the past decade; however, there is limited literature to assist in patient selection and monitoring. …”
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Daily activity, mood, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients with chemotherapy‐induced peripheral neuropathy: A mediation effect analysis by Ling‐Chun Lu, Shiow‐Luan Tsay, Sou‐Yi Chang, Chung‐Ming Chen, Chieh‐Yu Liu

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Differential effects of left DLPFC anodal and cathodal tDCS interventions on the brain in children with autism: A randomized controlled trial by Jiannan Kang, Juanmei Wu, Xinping Huang, Wenqin Mao, Xiaoli Li

“…In recent years, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been applied in interventions for ASD, often targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). However, studies investigating anodal and cathodal tDCS interventions have reported differing outcomes. …”
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Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study by Runze Zhu, Wenxian Wang, Yan Gao, Junchuan Liu, Bowen Li, Rongxue Shan, Runjie Xue, Xianshun Yuan, Xi‐Ming Wang

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Prevalence and impact of pelvic floor dysfunctions on quality of life in women 5–10 years after their first vaginal or caesarian delivery by Alba González-Timoneda, Nerea Valles-Murcia, Paula Muñoz Esteban, María Sol Torres López, Elisa Turrión Martínez, Patxi Errandonea Garcia, Lola Serrano Raya, Francisco Nohales Alfonso

“…Background: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in women is a health problem with repercussions on quality of life. The literature agrees that PFD prevention strategies begin with identifying women who are most at risk of developing PFD in the future. …”
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Ética não-humana e o habitar do ensinar e do aprender no paradigma da educação OnLIFE by Eliane Schlemmer, Massimo Di Felice

“…Perspectivas inovadoras, como o Paradigma da Educação OnLIFE, apresentam-se como alternativas que incorporam a conectividade digital e a hibridização dos espaços, tempos, tecnologias, presenças, linguagens e modalidades educacionais, na composição de novos espaços a serem habitados pelo ensinar e pelo aprender. …”
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Pain Associated with Endometriosis. A Review of Quality of Life. Psychological Aspects, Career Development, Sexual Health, and Intimate Partner Relationships by Marlena Zubiak, Martyna Byrska, Hanna Barska-Kobylińska, Sara Langner, Ewa Katarzyna Malaka, Marta Janura, Jagoda Elias, Wiktor Biesiada, Sara Szydłowska, Krzysztof Błaszków

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Moments that matter: childhood pain treatment shapes pain for life—we can do better every time in every child by Rebeccah Slater, Suellen Walker, Christopher Eccleston, Carlo Bellieni, Tanvi Hirekodi, Ricardo Carbajal, Lucinda Smart, William Laughey, Maria M. Cobo, Stefan Friedrichsdorf

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Sequence Analysis of How Disability Influenced Life Trajectories in a Past Population from the Nineteenth-Century Sundsvall Region, Sweden by Lotta Vikström, Helena Haage, Erling Häggström Lundevaller

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What are the impacts of oral complications from cancer therapy on the quality of life of children? A protocol to update a scoping review. by Nona Attaran, Apoorva Sharma, Martin Morris, Olawale Dudubo, Mary Ellen Macdonald

“…These effects can have profound impacts on children's quality of life. Building on a previous review published in 2012, this scoping review aims to identify and map the current evidence base underpinning the oral health-related impacts of cancer treatment on the quality of life of children with cancer.…”
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Transient Ischemic Attack and Ischemic Stroke in Danon Disease with Formation of Left Ventricular Apical Thrombus despite Normal Systolic Function by Takeshi Tsuda, Amanda J. Shillingford, Jane Vetter, Vinay Kandula, Badal Jain, Joel Temple

“…Here, we present a 17-year-old female adolescent with Danon disease and severe concentric hypertrophy with normal left ventricular (LV) systolic function, who has been complaining of intermittent headache and weakness for about 3 years, initially diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine. …”
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Evaluation of the longitudinal deformation of left ventricle and its changes in myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease with obstructive coronary artery lesions by N.V. Tytarenko, M.P. Kopytsya, I.V. Rodionova, A.V. Kobets

“…The value of measuring GLS in coronary heart disease is the quantitative detection of wall motion abnormalities, when left ventricular ejection fraction is within normal values and visual assessment does not detect violations of regional contractility. …”
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Sleep patterns and smartphone use among left-behind children: a latent class analysis and its association with depressive symptoms by Xue Han, Cheng-Han Li, Heng Miao, Su Xu, Wen-Jing Yan, Juan Chen, Juan Chen

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Treatment of Mucous Retention Cyst in Association with Sinus Lift and Implant Placement: A Case Report with 1-Year Follow-Up by Antoine Berberi, Georges Aad, Sara Kebbe, Rebecca El Hachem, Nabih Nader

“…Sinus lift augmentation techniques, lateral or crestal approaches, have been well documented, with bone substitute graft, or without bone material, with immediate or delayed implant placement as a treatment option for the atrophic maxilla in the posterior area. …”
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Sequence Analysis of How Disability Influenced Life Trajectories in a Past Population from the Nineteenth-Century Sundsvall Region, Sweden by Lotta Vikström, Helena Haage, Erling Häggström Lundevaller

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Care intertwined with anxiety and helplessness: the experiences of ICU nurses from COVID-19 disease’s end of life—a qualitative study by Neda Asadi, Zahra Royani, Sirous Pourkhajoei

“…Objective During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for end-of-life care has increased. This type of care is different for patients with COVID-19 compared with other patients. …”
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Unusual Case of Life-Threatening Gastro Intestinal Bleed from a Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm: Case Report and Review of Literature by Puneet Menaria, Venkata Muddana

“…Large upper gastro intestinal (GI) bleeding can be life-threatening. Splenic artery pseudoaenurysm (SAP) is rare but can cause massive upper GI bleeding. …”
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Clinical efficacy and safety of first‐line nilotinib or imatinib therapy in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia—Nationwide real life data by Petra Belohlavkova, Daniela Zackova, Hana Klamova, Edgar Faber, Michal Karas, Lukas Stejskal, Eduard Cmunt, Olga Cerna, Ivana Jeziskova, Katerina Machova Polakova, Pavel Zak, Tereza Jurkova, Marika Chrapava, Jiri Mayer

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Successful Perioperative Management of a Patient with the Left Ventricular Assist Device for Brain Tumor Resection: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Rashmi Vandse, Thomas J. Papadimos

“…Here we present the first successful resection of a brain tumor in a left ventricular device- (LVAD-) dependent patient with increased intracranial pressure and address pertinent perioperative anesthetic considerations and management.…”
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