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April 27, 2023
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Headache-related quality of life lagged in adults with long COVID

Headache-related quality of life lagged in adults with long COVID

BOSTON — Headache-related quality of life lagged clinical improvement in headaches for individuals with long COVID at 12 to 19 months, according to a poster from the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

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April 27, 2023
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Lifestyle interventions show positive effect on CKD progression, quality of life

Lifestyle interventions show positive effect on CKD progression, quality of life

Lifestyle interventions improved measures for creatinine, 24-hour albuminuria, blood pressure and body weight among patients with chronic kidney disease, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.

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April 26, 2023
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Low-vision services improve vision, quality of life in patients with neovascular AMD

Low-vision services improve vision, quality of life in patients with neovascular AMD

NEW ORLEANS — Low-vision services can improve visual function and vision-related quality of life in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, significantly reducing their visual disability.

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April 25, 2023
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Adverse events after device implant tied to quality of life measures for end-stage HF

Adverse events after device implant tied to quality of life measures for end-stage HF

Recent adverse events soon after receiving a left ventricular assist device, such as major organ dysfunction, have the largest effect on scores measuring health-related quality of life, according to a patient registry analysis.

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April 19, 2023
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Validated IGA for atopic dermatitis strongly correlates with patient-reported outcomes

Validated IGA for atopic dermatitis strongly correlates with patient-reported outcomes

The validated IGA for atopic dermatitis tool proved to be a reliable and accurate means to assess disease severity and quality of life among adults, adolescents and pediatric patients, according to a study.

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April 19, 2023
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TRILUMINATE Pivotal

TRILUMINATE Pivotal

Assessing safety and effectiveness of a tricuspid valve repair system (TriClip, Abbott) for treating symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation.

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April 18, 2023
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Advances in AI, tech may provide ‘limitless’ possibilities for people with disabilities

Advances in AI, tech may provide ‘limitless’ possibilities for people with disabilities

At this year’s CES, the annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association, companies from around the globe showcased innovative products and technologies that have the potential to change the world.

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April 15, 2023
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IBD care updates of 2023 (so far): Promising strategies to improve patient quality of life

IBD care updates of 2023 (so far): Promising strategies to improve patient quality of life

Two of the most important goals in the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are to improve patient quality of life and increases the odds of remission.

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April 14, 2023
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Mentorship program reveals adherent patients on dialysis report better quality of life

Mentorship program reveals adherent patients on dialysis report better quality of life

AUSTIN, Texas — In this video, Ladan Golestaneh, MD, MS, discusses potentially modifiable risks among patients on dialysis identified in a mentorship program.

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April 13, 2023
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Patients with rectal cancer report ‘good’ quality of life with watch-and-wait approach

Patients with rectal cancer report ‘good’ quality of life with watch-and-wait approach

Patients with rectal cancer who were observed by a watch-and-wait approach reported “good” quality of life and less major bowel dysfunction than those requiring surgery, according to study results in JAMA Surgery.

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