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ADVANCES IN COCHLEAR IMPLANT TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE

open access: yes
This article provides an extensive overview of recent advancements in cochlear implant (CI) technology and evaluates their influence on auditory performance, speech perception, and overall quality of life among individuals with severe to profound ...
Omonjonovich, Xoʻjamurodov Shohruhbek   +1 more
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The Depression Tendency and Quality of Life in One University in Taiwan

open access: yes, 2010
[[abstract]]The purpose of this research is an attempt to examine the relationship between depression tendency of college students and their quality of life. The present study is a cross-sectional and descriptive research.
Chia-Hui Cheng
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Upper Cervical Cord Area as a Biomarker of Conversion to Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study assessed whether upper cervical cord area (UCCA) measured on routine brain MRI can serve as a biomarker of conversion to SPMS. Methods This is a single‐center retrospective cohort study of RRMS patients with cross‐sectional and longitudinal analyses of clinical and MRI data. Future SPMS converters were matched by age, sex,
Nabil K. El Ayoubi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Practice Guideline for Evaluation and Management of Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations in Sjögren's Disease

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Sjögren's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can impact multiple organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS). PNS manifestations, which can exist concurrently, include mononeuropathies, polyneuropathies, and autonomic nervous system neuropathies.
Anahita Deboo   +88 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of life and burden in needs status for caregivers with zophrenia in the community.

open access: yes, 2009
[[abstract]]Due to its long course and tendency of becoming chronic, patients with schizophrenia are often unable to take care of themselves, and rely on institutional or community resources, as well as main caregivers, for care. The mental health system
YEH JEN HAO
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Involving children in the design of healthcare technology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Although children are potential end users of healthcare technology, very little research has investigated their role in its design. Subsequently, very little guidance and few research methods are available for designers of healthcare technology to use in
Allsop, Matthew John
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Evaluation of a Novel Electric Health Record Sidecar Application to Display Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Outcomes During Clinic Visits: Results of a Stepped‐Wedge Cluster Randomized Pragmatic Trial

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We developed a novel electronic health record sidecar application to visualize key rheumatoid arthritis (RA) outcomes, including disease activity, physical function, and pain, via a patient‐facing graphical interface designed for use during outpatient visits (“RA PRO dashboard”).
Gabriela Schmajuk   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

The quality of life and related factors toward the oral cancer patients

open access: yes, 2010
[[abstract]]The main purpose of the study is to investigate relevant factors affecting the quality of life of oral cancer patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted and the subjects were the patients hospitalized at the Division of Oral Cancer of ...
Chi,Hui-Chen
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New Onset of Fibromyalgia After Exposure to a Combat Environment: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Traumatic life events are hypothesized to be triggers for the onset of fibromyalgia. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common comorbidity of fibromyalgia. However, limited prospective data are available on the development of fibromyalgia after exposure to high‐magnitude stress.
Jay B. Higgs   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Significance of Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring for Mycophenolate in Patients With Extrarenal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Clinical response to mycophenolic acid (MPA) is highly heterogeneous; thus, therapeutic drug level monitoring (TDM) may help improve treatment efficacy. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined therapeutic ranges for MPA levels associated with better outcomes and safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
Zahraa Qamhieh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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