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A prospective cohort study reveals that patients with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer experience similar quality of life outcomes at three years whether they choose active surveillance or immediate surgery, though those who crossover to s
A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that a 3-month standardized neck and orofacial rehabilitation program significantly improves swallowing-related quality of life and functional recovery in post-thyroidectomy patients, effectively a
A secondary analysis of the GAP70+ trial reveals that while 71.7% of older adults with advanced cancer prioritize quality of life, their clinical outcomes—including survival and toxicity—remain unchanged compared to those prioritizing survi
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates 15 HS-specific PROMs using the COSMIN framework, identifying 7 recommended instruments and highlighting the superior psychometric performance of HiSQOL-17 while uncovering significant gaps
The NURSECAT-AF trial demonstrates that structured nurse-led care significantly improves quality of life and reduces arrhythmia recurrence and emergency visits by 80% in patients undergoing their first catheter ablation for atrial fibrillat
A Phase 3 randomized trial reveals that stereotactic radiation significantly outperforms hippocampal-avoidance whole brain radiation in reducing symptom severity and interference with daily living for patients with 5 to 20 brain metastases,
A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that early interactive human coaching via a mobile app improves long-term quality of life, reduces dyspnea, and eases eating restrictions in postgastrectomy patients, particularly among younger and
A 36-week observational study demonstrates that subcutaneous lidocaine-HP-β-CD significantly improves physical and mental quality of life and reduces symptom burden in patients with post-COVID condition, offering a scalable, home-based ther
Evidence suggests simple hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy may offer similar survival outcomes to radical hysterectomy in early-stage cervical cancer, with fewer adverse events and better short-term quality of life.
Randomised trials show breast surgery improves local disease control but not overall survival in de novo metastatic breast cancer.
A Bayesian network meta-analysis integrating health‑related quality of life and overall survival across first‑line trials in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma shows atezolizumab plus bevacizumab provides the most favorable combined patient‑
A large prospective Dutch cohort reports 36% five-year survival after ECMO with generally satisfactory health-related quality of life (median EQ-5D 0.82) but ongoing problems with pain, mobility, activities, and work capacity.
In the DISCHARGE randomized trial prespecified secondary analysis, CT-first and ICA-first strategies produced similar long-term quality-of-life and angina outcomes in intermediate-risk stable chest pain patients over a median 3.5 years; imp
A multinational team developed and valued the HNC-8D, an 8-dimension, head and neck cancer–specific health utility instrument derived from EORTC QLQ-C30/H&N43. Valuation in 250 participants yielded mean absolute prediction errors of 0.0
PSMAfore shows that [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 given to taxane‑naive, PSMA-positive mCRPC patients delays worsening of health-related quality of life, pain, and first symptomatic skeletal events versus switching AR pathway inhibitors.
This study highlights how long-term unmet needs and rehabilitation deficits adversely affect the quality of life among stroke survivors in South Korea, emphasizing the need for community-based support systems.
The G-oncoCOACH trial demonstrates that comprehensive geriatric assessment combined with geriatric team implementation and extensive patient coaching significantly improves quality of life in older patients with solid tumors undergoing syst
One in five UK patients with Rome IV IBS regularly use opioids, associated with worse quality of life, more psychological distress, and increased healthcare costs, highlighting a critical need for opioid stewardship in IBS management.
A recent cross-sectional study reveals that alterations in gut microbiota correlate more strongly with impaired health-related quality of life in IBD patients than clinical disease activity, suggesting novel microbial therapeutic targets be
The phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial shows sotorasib plus panitumumab improves health-related quality of life and clinical outcomes in KRASG12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer compared to standard care.
