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Surgery
Dina M. Filiberto, Brian F. Jimenez, Emily K. Lenart, Dih Dih Huang, Marion E. Hare, Elizabeth A. Tolley, Louis J. Magnotti
Summary: Traumatic spine fractures have long-term effects on patients' functional outcomes. Age, thoracic fractures, lower extremity fractures, discharge location, and time to operative fixation are associated with poor functional outcomes.
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Rehabilitation
Bhasker Amatya, Michael Dickinson, Fary Khan
Summary: This study assessed the long-term outcomes in terms of function, psychosocial well-being, and participation in a cohort of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) survivors in Australia. The findings showed that despite good functional recovery and adjustment in the community, survivors reported ongoing physical and cognitive issues, highlighting the need for long-term rehabilitation-inclusive management.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Joseph R. Davidson, Kristiina Kyrklund, Simon Eaton, Mikko P. Pakarinen, David S. Thompson, Kate Cross, Simon C. Blackburn, Paolo De Coppi, Joe Curry
Summary: The study explores the complex relationships between long-term functional outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Hirschsprung's Disease (HSCR). As patients age, bowel function improves but urinary incontinence is more common in females. Poor functional outcomes strongly correlate with impaired HRQoL, highlighting the need for early recognition and long-term support for these patients.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Attila Ovari, Lisa Huehnlein, David Nguyen-Dalinger, Daniel Fabian Strueder, Christoph Kuelkens, Oliver Niclaus, Jens Eduard Meyer
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the functional results and quality of life (QoL) after cochlear implantation in patients with long-term deafness. The results showed that cochlear implantation provides a benefit in hearing-related QoL, even in patients with low postoperative speech intelligibility results.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Ivo Bozovic, Jelena Ilic Zivojinovic, Stojan Peric, Marko Kostic, Vukan Ivanovic, Dragana Lavrnic, Ivana Basta
Summary: Although a significant number of MG patients were in remission after 10 years, their QoL was still reduced. Factors such as depression and poor disease acceptance may impact the level of QoL in patients.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Joseph R. Davidson, Kristiina Kyrklund, Simon Eaton, Mikko P. Pakarinen, David Thompson, Simon C. Blackburn, Kate Cross, Paolo De Coppi, Joe Curry
Summary: Patients with Hirschsprung's disease and associated learning disability or neurodevelopmental delay have lower survival rates and significantly worse functional outcomes compared to cognitively normal patients. However, their health-related quality of life is similar to other HSCR patients, with only minimal impact from the associated disabilities.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Surgery
Justin C. McCarty, Juan P. Herrera-Escobar, Shekhar K. Gadkaree, Mohamad El Moheb, Haytham M. A. Kaafarani, George Velmahos, Ali Salim, Deepika Nehra, Edward J. Caterson
Summary: The study revealed that patients with facial trauma suffer long-term consequences on physical, mental, and social well-being, including functional limitations and post-traumatic stress disorder. A significant proportion of patients needed re-hospitalization after discharge and struggled emotionally with their injuries.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Giovanni Caocci, Olga Mulas, Susanna Barella, Valeria Orecchia, Brunella Mola, Alessandro Costa, Fabio Efficace, Giorgio La Nasa
Summary: This study examined the long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult patients with transfusion-dependent Beta-Thalassemia Major (b-TM) treated with splenectomy or medical therapy. The results showed that there was no significant difference in HRQoL between patients who underwent splenectomy and those who did not. Splenectomy reduced the frequency of blood transfusions but increased the risk of cardiovascular complications and diabetes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Susan P. Y. Wong, Tamara Rubenzik, Leila Zelnick, Sara N. Davison, Diana Louden, Taryn Oestreich, Ann L. Jennerich
Summary: This study evaluated the outcomes of patients with advanced kidney disease who chose not to receive dialysis treatment. The findings showed that many patients who forgo dialysis survived for several years and maintained a good quality of life until late in the illness course. However, the use of acute care services was common, and the intensity of end-of-life care varied across different patient cohorts.
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Clinical Neurology
Francesco Bove, Delia Mulas, Francesco Cavallieri, Anna Castrioto, Stephan Chabardes, Sara Meoni, Emmanuelle Schmitt, Amelie Bichon, Enrico Di Stasio, Andrea Kistner, Pierre Pelissier, Eric Chevrier, Eric Seigneuret, Paul Krack, Valerie Fraix, Elena Moro
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) on motor complications in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) beyond 15 years after surgery. Results showed significant improvements in motor complications, reduction in dopaminergic drugs, and improvement in quality of life, indicating long-term effectiveness of STN-DBS treatment for PD.
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Oncology
Susanne I. Scott, Anne Kathrine O. Madsen, Niclas Rubek, Birgitte W. Charabi, Irene Wessel, Sara Fredslund Hadju, Claus V. Jensen, Sarah Stephen, Joanne M. Patterson, Jeppe Friborg, Kathrine A. Hutcheson, Henrik Kehlet, Christian von Buchwald
Summary: A longitudinal comparison of functional and quality of life outcomes in patients treated for OPSCC revealed persistent impairment in swallowing function in both groups, with only the TORS group showing worse scores in one QoL subscale (sticky saliva) at 12-month follow-up.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
J. Alvarez-Hernandez, P. Matia-Martin, E. Cancer-Minchot
Summary: This study examines the one-year evolution of COVID-19 survivors after ICU discharge, focusing on their nutritional and functional status, as well as their health-related quality of life. The findings suggest that patients gradually improve over the course of the year; however, there is a need for early strategies to optimize the nutritional and functional recovery of COVID-19 patients.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jin-Ling Li, Fan Xiao, Hong-Ting Liu, Hui-Ting Li, Qin-Hua Zhao, Chun-Yan Sun, Yan Zhu, Lei Yan, Wen-Yue Wang, Hui Luo, Su-Gang Gong, Rong Jiang, Jin-Ming Liu, Rui Zhang, Lan Wang
Summary: This study assessed the long-term physical and mental outcomes of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) using health-related quality of life measurement. The results showed that patients with PH experienced severe impairments in both physical and emotional domains. While the physical status seemed to be stable over time, the mental state continuously worsened. Certain factors during long-term follow-up were associated with an increased risk of mortality.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brenda S. Bauer, Amaya Azcoaga-Lorenzo, Utkarsh Agrawal, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Colin Mccowan
Summary: The treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism may be beneficial for certain patient groups in the long term, but the available evidence is relatively sparse and of poor quality.
Review
Pediatrics
Adam Simpson, Deborah Long, Carolin Fleischmann-Struzek, Jessicah Minogue, Balasubramanian Venkatesh, Naomi E. Hammond, David H. Tian, Luregn J. Schlapbach
Summary: The study aims to systematically review the long-term functional and quality of life outcomes after sepsis in children and adults to understand the impact on survivors. The data will inform decisions for patients, clinicians, and stakeholders, and guide further research and resource management.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)