Tag: Quality of Life
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Chan Breaks Down the Need for Dose Escalation With Somatostatin Analogs in GEP-NETs
Understanding the Debate: Dose Escalation for Somatostatin Analogs in GEP-NETs Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) present a heterogeneous landscape, with treatment aims centered on controlling tumor growth, managing symptoms, and preserving quality of life. Somatostatin analogs (SSAs), such as octreotide and lanreotide, have long been foundational therapies due to their ability to curb hormonal symptoms and…
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EACS 2025: Sleep Disorders Added to HIV Management Guidelines
Overview: A New Focus on Sleep in HIV Care The European Aids Clinical Society (EACS) 2025 guidelines introduce a new section dedicated to sleep disorders as a key component of comprehensive HIV management. Recognizing the clinical impact of poor sleep on treatment adherence, quality of life, and overall health, the guidelines now explicitly recommend that…
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Why Malaysia’s Happiness Rises Nationwide, Yet Slips in Kuala Lumpur and Labuan
Introduction: A national trend with regional twists <pRecent data suggests that Malaysia as a whole is getting happier. Yet, two distinct regions—Kuala Lumpur and Labuan—stand out for dipping happiness scores, challenging the sweeping narrative of nationwide improvement. This nuanced picture highlights how urban pressures, cost of living, and regional policies can influence well-being, even when…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How Fear of Movement Impacts Activity and Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in older adults Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement due to anticipated pain or injury, is not just a condition for athletes or injury patients. In aging populations, this fear can become a powerful barrier to maintaining an active lifestyle. As people age, chronic pain from conditions like osteoarthritis, back pain, or neuropathy can…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How Fear of Movement Reduces Activity and Diminishes Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in later life Kinesiophobia—the fear of movement due to anticipated pain or injury—has emerged as a meaningful barrier to healthy aging. While pain is a common companion of aging, the arms race between body and mind occurs when fear exaggerates potential harm from everyday activities. Recent research has begun to shine a light…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How the Fear of Movement Impacts Activity and Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in aging populations Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement stemming from the anticipation of pain or re-injury, is increasingly recognized as a barrier to healthy aging. For older adults, this fear can be especially impactful because it intersects with existing aches, chronic conditions, and natural changes in mobility. When the mind anticipates pain, even…
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Patient Preferences in Chronic Urticaria Treatments
Understanding What Matters Most to Patients with Chronic Urticaria Chronic urticaria, characterized by persistent hives, itching, and swelling, can disrupt daily life and emotional well-being. A recent systematic review of 18 studies involving more than 28,000 participants sheds light on the values and priorities that patients and caregivers bring to treatment decisions. The findings emphasize…
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Prioritizing Quality of Life in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment
Rethinking treatment goals: more than just curing cancer When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, the instinctive aim is often to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible. Yet experts understand that success should also be measured by quality of life—how patients feel day to day, maintain their identity, and continue to participate…
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Quality of Life Takes Center Stage in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care
Rethinking Goals in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care When a diagnosis arrives, the instinct is to pursue aggressive treatment and chase victory over cancer. But growing evidence and patient experiences are reshaping that mindset. For many women with early-stage breast cancer, the aim is not only to prolong life but to preserve a meaningful, active, and…
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WExercise: A Smartphone App to Boost Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors — Randomized Trial
Overview: Harnessing a smartphone app to promote physical activity in cancer survivorship Cancer survivors often face ongoing physical and psychological challenges that can hinder regular physical activity (PA). In response, researchers developed WExercise, a smartphone app rooted in the Multi-Process Action Control (M-PAC) framework to promote PA among survivors. The study reporting these findings is…