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Patterns of olfactory dysfunctions in patients with Parkinson disease
Abstract Background Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is a well-established nonmotor manifestations (NMM) of Parkinson disease (PD) which needs objective assessment for better... -
Health-related quality of life in stroke patients questionnaire, short versio...
Abstract Background The health-related quality of life in stroke patients (HRQOLISP-40, short version) survey was developed in Nigeria and constitutes a 40-item,... -
Psychological distress in Nepalese residents during COVID-19 pandemic: a comm...
Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented health and economic impact. Psychological stress, anxiety and depression are affecting not only COVID-19 patients... -
Effect of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) education on knowledge, attitude and b...
Abstract Objectives The present study aimed to compare the effect of Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) method and routine lecture on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of... -
Content validity of patient-reported outcomes for use in lower-risk myelodysp...
Abstract Background The lower-risk (low and intermediate-1 risk based on IPSS) myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has a negative impact on patients’ health-related quality of life... -
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Internet-based selective eating disorder p...
Abstract Background The development of efficacious, cost-effective, and widely accessible programs for the prevention of eating disorders (EDs) is crucial in order to reduce the... -
Functional and quality of life outcomes after partial glossectomy: a multi-in...
Abstract Background While aggressive treatment for oral cancer may optimize survival, decrements in speech and swallowing function and quality of life often result. This... -
Pain is a common problem in patients with ILD
Abstract Background As it is less known about the prevalence and characteristics of pain in the patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), this paper aims at determining the... -
Psychosexual development and quality of life outcomes in females with congeni...
Abstract Background/Aims Outcome information regarding females with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have generally suggested poor quality of life (QoL), general... -
Can we improve cognitive function among adults with osteoarthritis by increas...
Abstract Background Preliminary evidence suggests osteoarthritis is a risk factor for cognitive decline. One potential reason is 87% of adults with osteoarthritis are inactive,... -
Assessment of subjective emotional valence and long-lasting impact of life ev...
Abstract Background Life events (LEs) are associated with future physical and mental health. They are crucial for understanding the pathways to mental disorders as well as the... -
Glucose screening within six months postpartum among Chinese mothers with a h...
Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus. The 75-g, 2-h oral glucose tolerance test is recommended for mothers with a... -
COVID-19 in Africa: care and protection for frontline healthcare workers
Abstract Medical staff caring for COVID-19 patients face mental stress, physical exhaustion, separation from families, stigma, and the pain of losing patients and colleagues.... -
The impact of depression and anxiety on quality of life in Chinese cancer pat...
Abstract Background Cancer and its treatment can result in psychological distress in both adults with cancer and in their family caregivers. This psychological distress acts as... -
Longitudinal studies that use data collected as part of usual care risk repor...
Abstract Background Longitudinal studies using data collected as part of usual care risk providing biased results if visit times are related to the outcome of interest.... -
Effects of a brief, pedometer-based behavioral intervention for individuals w...
Abstract Background Pulmonary rehabilitation programs often fail to substantially enhance long-term physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... -
Characteristics of perinatal depression in rural central, India: a cross-sect...
Abstract Background Perinatal depression is associated with negative effects on child behavioural, cognitive and emotional development, birth outcomes, and physical growth. In... -
Recommendations from the European Working Group for Value Assessment and Fund...
Abstract Rare diseases are an important public health issue with high unmet need. The introduction of the EU Regulation on orphan medicinal products (OMP) has been successful in... -
Associations between combined overweight and obesity, lifestyle behavioural r...
Abstract Introduction Health related quality of life is a multi-dimensional construct of particular interest in determining the consequences of illness and disease. This study... -
The impact of residential status on cognitive decline among older adults in C...
Abstract Background Residential status has been linked to numerous determinants of health and well-being. However, the influence of residential status on cognitive decline...
