The Effect of Social Isolation and Loneliness on the Welfare of the Elderly: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Kyarikunda, Jennifer

“…The main results of this study From the study findings the demographic characteristics of respondents conclude that old age increases with age and the majority of the elderly respondents involved in the study are females due to their life expectancy. Factors leading to social isolation and loneliness among the elderly in Kabale Municipality included; living alone, being unmarried, having inadequate family relations or support, having lower income and assets, and having poorer physical and mental health. having lower educational attainment, socioeconomic status, social environmental factors (limited access to transportation, housing situation living in private residence, and others. …”
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A Multimodal Approach to Analgesia in Anorectal Surgery by T. N. Garmanova, D. R. Markaryan, E. A. Kazachenko, A. M. Lukianov, M. A. Kazachenko, M. A. Agapov

“…Most anorectal diseases are benign and do not affect life expectancy, meanwhile about 40 % of the population suffer from it. …”
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Options of dyslipidemia treatment at non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova

“…In large clinical trials it was demonstrated that the dyslipidemia significantly increases cardiovascular risks and worsens life expectancy in these patients. In the present overview treatment options of several therapeutic agents for dyslipidemia treatment at NAFLD are discussed: phenofibrate, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3-PUFAs) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). …”
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Economic Evaluation of Boceprevir for the Treatment of Patients with Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Hungary by Raymond Odhiambo, Jagpreet Chhatwal, Shannon Allen Ferrante, Antoine El Khoury, Elamin Elbasha

“…**Results:** Compared to dual therapy, triple therapy was projected to increase the life expectancy by 0.98 and 2.42 life years and increase the quality-adjusted life years (QALY) by 0.59 and 1.13 in treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients, respectively. …”
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Caroli Disease (Clinical Observation) by I. G. Nikitin, A. A. Karabinenko, A. E. Nikitin, E. I. Dedov, D. G. Zhukova, E. D. Presnova, S. A. Korvyakov, R. H. Azimov, E. V. Reznik

“…An early diagnosis of Caroli disease is important for preventing complications, improving the quality of life and increasing the life expectancy of patients suffering from this rare disease.…”
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Nano-XRF of lung fibrotic tissue reveals unexplored Ca, Zn, S and Fe metabolism: a novel approach to chronic lung diseases by Bryan Falcones, Maik Kahnt, Ulf Johansson, Barbora Svobodová, Karin A. von Wachenfelt, Charlott Brunmark, Göran Dellgren, Linda Elowsson, Karina Thånell, Gunilla Westergren-Thorsson

“…In the context of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a debilitating lung condition associated with respiratory complications and reduced life expectancy, nano-XRF presents a promising avenue for understanding the disease’s intricate pathology. …”
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PROMETHEUS: Long-Term Exacerbation and Mortality Benefits of Implementing Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy in the US COPD Population by Gerard Criner, Fernando Martinez, Hitesh Gandhi, Norbert Feigler, Bruce Pyenson, Matthew Emery, Umang Gupta, Muthiah Vaduganathan

“…Applying mean improvements reported in ETHOS for SITT would extend average patient life expectancy 2.2 years for ETHOS-Eligible patients and 1.7 years for Expanded ETHOS-Eligible patients. …”
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The natural course of cystic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours in MEN1 by Eline N M van Vliembergen, Carolina R C Pieterman, Annenienke C van de Ven, Arthur J A T Braat, Gerlof D Valk, Joanne M de Laat

“…Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PanNETs) significantly impact life expectancy in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). …”
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Prevalence of root caries in relation to various risk factors in a sample of subjects aged (25-64) years in Erbil city: A cross sectional study by Tara Kamal Talib, Vian Omer Majeed

“… Backgrounds: Root surface caries is a significant oral public health problem among humans' due to improvements in health care, long life expectancy, and increasing demand to maintain oral health. …”
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Can Table Tennis Extend Lifespan? An Analysis of Its Impact on Physical Health, Brain Function, and Mental Well-being by Patrycja Marta, Agata Ossolińska, Filip Huzarski, Gabriela Ferfecka, Klaudia Pawełek, Lucyna Stolarska, Magdalena Rosa-Bończak, Natalia Morawiecka, Olivier Carlton, Weronika Kłosowicz

“…Aim of the study: Analyze the impact of regular table tennis play on life expectancy and physical, cognitive, and mental well-being. …”
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Intracapsular and extracapsular fracture types and inpatient mortality in failed hemiarthroplasty by Kürşat Tuğrul Okur, Koray Özdemir, Ahmet Yesevi Sarıaslan, Fırat Ozan

“…Abstract Background Increasing life expectancy has led to a rise in hip fractures and an associated increase in hemiarthroplasty procedures aimed at restoring mobility and preventing muscle loss. …”
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Trends in breast cancer among elderly women: Development in estrogen and HER2 subtypes in the last ten years by Frederik K. Palshof, Lina S. Mørch, Maj-Britt R. Jensen, Hans H. Storm, Niels Kroman, Tove H.F. Tvedskov

“…Background: Increasing life expectancy increases breast cancer (BC) rates in elderly, where better health allows for improved tolerance of treatments. …”
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Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of prosthetic rehabilitation for partially edentulous teeth in India: A comparative study of Clasp-Retained RPDs, Thermoplastic Resin RPDs, and Ca... by Subhash V, Aswini Kumar K, Vineetha Karuveettil

“…Background: With rising life expectancy, partial edentulism has increased, particularly in developing nations where economic constraints, limited awareness, and inadequate dental care exacerbate the burden on aging populations. …”
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Development of a psychological frailty index: results from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Jinlong Zhao, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Daniel Fernández, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas, Stefanos Tyrovolas

“…Psychological frailty was significantly associated with lower life expectancy (odds ratio [OR] 1.98, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.71–2.29), higher outpatient treatments (1.25, 1.03–1.51), and increased hospitalization (1.45, 1.22–1.74).ConclusionThe PFI could be a reliable instrument for identifying psychological frailty. …”
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Semi-vertebral column resection with preservation of posterior ligament complex for Kümmell’s disease: a case report by Tong-Hao Wang, Zhi Liu, Yong-Gang Tian, Guo-Yue Yang, Li-Qiang Han

“…Abstract Background Kümmell’s disease is characterized by ischemic osteonecrosis and nonunion after osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, leading to intractable low back pain, pseudoarthrosis, kyphosis, and neurological dysfunction, which can seriously affect the quality of life and life expectancy of patients. Although many surgical methods have been reported, uniform standard procedures for Kümmell’s disease are still lacking. …”
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Factors associated with in-hospital mortality in octogenarians managed by geriatric service in a referral hospital in Colombia by Carlos Mario Cortes Bahamon, Jenny Rodríguez Ángel, Jennifer Katherine Ballesteros Tapias, Diego Andrés Chavarro-Carvajal, Oscar Mauricio Muñoz

“…It is important because Colombia has multiple ethnic races, with different types of longevity, and we have a history of social violence that affects our life expectancy. The aim of this study is to define which risk factors are associated with in-hospital mortality in octogenarians, and how frequent they are and quantify the weight of each of these factors in the outcomes. …”
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The effect of bacterial overgrowth syndrome and bacterial translocation on the course of liver cirrhosis by M. S. Zharkova, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To determine the effect of bacterial overgrowth syndrome and translocation of bacterial DNA in ascitic fluid on morbidity in liver cirrhosis (LC) and long-term life expectancy.Material and methods. Overall 42 LC patients were included to original study (Child-Pugh class A – 15 patients, class B – 10, class C – 17). …”
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Implementasi Self Organizing Maps untuk Pengelompokan Kabupaten/Kota Berdasarkan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia by Dwi Marisa Midyanti, Syamsul Bahri

“…In 2022, the four HDI indicators changed to Life Expectancy at Birth (UHH), Years of School Expectation (HLS), Average Years of Schooling (RLS), and Annual Capita Spending. …”
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Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016) by M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa

“…We recommend the use of disability-adjusted life expectancy in SA to measure population health and introduce robust data sets that can better inform policy. …”
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Survey of medication history of patients with stroke after discharge from an acute hospital ward: a case series study by Yuko Fukuda, Risa Ito, Misaki Kakihana, Tsutomu Takahashi, Tetsuji Kanemoto, Toshiyuki Sahara, Masahiko Tsujikawa, Mitsuko Onda

“…Abstract Background Stroke is a leading cause of death, reducing disability-free life expectancy. After acute treatment, patients require rehabilitation to prevent recurrence. …”
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