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Related ArticlesUtility of Audiometry in the Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Dysphonia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2020 Apr;129(4):333-339 Authors: Ross J, Valentino WL, Calder A, Bigly D, Othman S, McKinnon B, Sataloff RT Abstract OBJECTIVES: Hearing loss has been implicated in dysphonia secondary to voice misuse, although the data supporting this claim are scant. Determining the prevalence of hearing loss in patients with dysphonia and correlating...
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Related ArticlesEmotion, Psychological Well-Being and Their Influence on Resilience. A Study with Semi-Professional Athletes. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 10 30;16(21): Authors: Trigueros R, Aguilar-Parra JM, Álvarez JF, González-Bernal JJ, López-Liria R Abstract The objective of the present study is to analyze the influence of coaches on emotional intelligence and on levels of anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and resilience among athletes....
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Related ArticlesMeasuring Quality of Life in Parents or Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Celiac Disease: Development and Content Validation of the Questionnaire. Nutrients. 2019 Sep 27;11(10): Authors: Abreu Paiva LM, Gandolfi L, Pratesi R, Harumi Uenishi R, Puppin Zandonadi R, Nakano EY, Pratesi CB Abstract Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten and affects approximately 1% of the global population....
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Related ArticlesPsychometric performance of the Quality of Life in Short Stature Youth (QoLISSY) questionnaire in a randomized open-label comparator trial in idiopathic short stature. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Oct 25;32(10):1089-1101 Authors: Bloemeke J, Balacano Valdez R, Mauras N, Mericq V, Ross J, Permuy J, Quitmann J, Bullinger M Abstract Background In addition to increasing linear growth, improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQOL)...
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Related ArticlesRecurrence rate of odontogenic myxoma after different treatments: a systematic review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2019 12;57(10):985-991 Authors: Saalim M, Sansare K, Karjodkar FR, Farman AG, Goyal SN, Sharma SR Abstract Our aim was to establish the recurrence rate of odontogenic myxoma after different treatments. Our search covered papers from 1972-2017 from different sources. The papers were evaluated and critically appraised by two...
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Related ArticlesKnowledge, attitude and behaviors towards patients with mental illness: Results from a national Lebanese study. PLoS One. 2019;14(9):e0222172 Authors: Abi Doumit C, Haddad C, Sacre H, Salameh P, Akel M, Obeid S, Akiki M, Mattar E, Hilal N, Hallit S, Soufia M Abstract OBJECTIVES: Patients with mental health disorders often have to endure the burdens of the condition itself and the stigma that follows. Since no study has been conducted...
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Related ArticlesBeyond heart health: Consequences of obstructive sleep apnea. Cleve Clin J Med. 2019 Sep;86(9 Suppl 1):19-25 Authors: Walia HK Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition associated with impaired quality of life, depression, drowsy driving and motor vehicle accidents, metabolic disease, and cognitive decline. The mechanisms accounting for OSA and metabolic disease include hypoxia, sleep fragmentation, and systemic inflammation....
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Related ArticlesRemovable appliances to correct anterior crossbites in the mixed dentition: a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand. 2020 Mar;78(2):118-125 Authors: Khalaf K, Mando M Abstract Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of an upper removable appliance in the treatment of an anterior crossbite in term of quality of life, effectiveness, treatment time, long term stability and cost minimization.Design: Systematic reviewData source: A search...
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Related ArticlesQuality of life, salivary cortisol and atopic diseases in young children. PLoS One. 2019;14(8):e0214040 Authors: Rolfsjord LB, Skjerven HO, Bakkeheim E, Berents TL, Carlsen KH, Carlsen KCL Abstract BACKGROUND: Children with atopic disease may have reduced health-related quality of life (QoL) and morning cortisol. Possible links between QoL, morning cortisol and atopic disease are unclear. We aimed to determine if QoL was associated...
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Related ArticlesA review of the law of consent in dentistry. Aust Dent J. 2019 09;64(3):208-212 Authors: Holden A, Stewart C Abstract The development of the law of consent has led to much discussion within the dental literature as to how these changes might impact practice. The move from a practitioner-focused standard of consent to a patient-focused standard has altered the nature of the framework required to support a patient's decision-making to...
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Related ArticlesCorrelations of clinical parameters with quality of life in patients with acromegaly: Taiwan Acromegaly Registry. J Formos Med Assoc. 2019 Nov;118(11):1488-1493 Authors: Tseng FY, Chen ST, Chen JF, Huang TS, Lin JD, Wang PW, Huey-Herng Sheu W, Chang TC, Acromegaly Registry Study Group Abstract BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the associations between clinical parameters and quality of life (QOL) of patients...
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Related ArticlesHumanism in Medicine: What Does It Mean and Why Is It More Important Than Ever? Acad Med. 2019 08;94(8):1074-1077 Authors: Thibault GE Abstract Humanism has been at the core of the medical profession since its inception, and it has been a foundation throughout modern history for political and community values. But today, countries and leaders are increasingly adopting antihumanistic policies and positions. In this Invited Commentary,...
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Related ArticlesEfficacy and potential determinants of exercise therapy in knee and hip osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2019 Sep;62(5):356-365 Authors: Goh SL, Persson MSM, Stocks J, Hou Y, Lin J, Hall MC, Doherty M, Zhang W Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise is an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the effect may vary from one patient (or study) to another. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the...
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Related ArticlesAttitudes and Habits of Highly Humanistic Surgeons: A Single-Institution, Mixed-Methods Study. Acad Med. 2019 07;94(7):1027-1032 Authors: Swendiman RA, Marcaccio CL, Han J, Hoffman DI, Weiner TM, Nance ML, Chou CM Abstract PURPOSE: Humanism in medicine is associated with increased patient satisfaction, trust of patients in their doctors, and better outcomes. The authors sought to identify attitudes, habits, and other factors that sustain...
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