Epilogue

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Geismer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Equality Of Opportunity ◽  
Demographic Changes ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Route 128

This concluding chapter examines the recent trends in Massachusetts' effort to confront its image as out of touch with the rest of the country, turning to the themes of equality of opportunity and meritocratic individualism and how these had come to define liberalism. It shows that, in recent years, the Route 128 area had experienced a series of demographic changes which has since helped to lessen the pronounced whiteness in the Route 128 suburbs—but not the patterns of economic exclusivity. The chapter notes the improvements to the quality of life for Route 128's residents of color, noting however that such trends have yet to provide the solution to metropolitan, class, and racial inequities.

Recent trends in disease severity and quality of life instruments for patients with atopic dermatitis: A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 906-917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary K. Hill ◽  
Azin Kheirandish Pishkenari ◽  
Taylor L. Braunberger ◽  
April W. Armstrong ◽  
Cory A. Dunnick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

Recent Trends in Management of Allergic Rhinitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajalaxmi Panigrahi ◽  
Sudhir K Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Dust Mite ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Ige Mediated

ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory, immunoglobulin E (IgE)- mediated disease, characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and sneezing with or without nasal itching. It can significantly interfere with patient's quality of life. The goals of treatment are to provide the patient with symptomatic relief and improve the quality of life with minimal adverse effects. Prevention has been a large focus in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, but few interventions have proven effective. Although dust mite allergies are more common. How to cite this article Panigrahi R, Acharya SK. Recent Trends in Management of Allergic Rhinitis. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2016;9(3):130-136.

scholarly journals Quality of life assessment of the older population at the substantiation of active longevity strategies in the context of structural demographic changes

2019 ◽  
pp. 5-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. A. Burtseva ◽  
S. N. Gagarina ◽  
N. Yu. Chausov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The State ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Demographic Changes ◽  
Demographic Aging ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Rule Making

Demographic aging is an evolutionary process, that requires the development and implementation of the state policy of active longevity in order to improve the quality of life of the population and sustainable development of the state. The results of studies to assess the quality of life, the rule-making activities of international organizations to ensure active longevity have been summarized in the article. Based on the results of the analysis of structural demographic changes in the Russian Federation, the significance of the task to improve the quality of life of the elderly population has been substantiated. Methodological approaches to the quality of citizens` life assessment for justification of the state strategies for active longevity have been offered.

Grappling with Growth

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Geismer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Social Inequality ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Route 128

This chapter looks at how the issues of open space and environmental protection revealed the tension between the structural processes of growth that had produced Route 128 and its suburbs and the ideology of historical and liberal distinctiveness of many of the residents along its ring. The area was considered “unique and special”—an outlook which propelled a genuine concern about the environmental degradation advanced by postwar suburbanization. Yet the localist measures that residents took to protect their communities elevated both a sense of their own distinctiveness and a focus on their own individual standard of living and quality of life, further obscuring an acknowledgment of their role in perpetuating many of the problems of environmental and social inequality.

scholarly journals Nanotechnology in Oral Cavity Carcinoma: Recent Trends and Treatment Opportunities

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca De Felice ◽  
Costanza Cavallini ◽  
Alberta Barlattani ◽  
Mario Tombolini ◽  
Orlando Brugnoletti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cervical Lymph Nodes ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node Procedure ◽  
Oral Cavity Carcinoma ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Recent Trends

Oral cavity carcinoma (OCC) remains an ongoing public health problem. Emerging nanotechnology provides alternative treatment approaches. This review covers the up-to-date literature in the human OCC treatment field. We explored the growing body of evidence to reveal novel and highly promising diagnostic and therapeutic applications of nanotechnology in this field. Various types of nanoparticles have been tested for applications in OCC. Imaging modalities in addition to nanocarriers are discussed. The encouraging contribution of lymphotropic nanoparticles contrast in the diagnosis of metastatic cervical lymph nodes needs to be confirmed. The development of the sentinel lymph node procedure and photodynamic therapy may lead to breakthrough therapies in order improve clinical outcomes and quality of life. In this perspective, cancer nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of OCC patients.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document