Min Zeng¹, Fan Yang¹, Jie Huang², Zhongkai Liao², Sheng Liu³, Xu Wang^1,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 581-589, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.070100 - 30 November 2025

Abstract Background: Psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QoL) are strongly associated with outcomes in pediatric heart transplant recipients. The data in pediatric transplantation, however, is limited. This study aims to investigate the associations of perioperative anxiety and depression with postoperative complications, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Methods: This observational, analytical, longitudinal study included 42 pediatric participants aged 8 to 16 years old. Preoperative psychological assessments were completed by 36 children, the remaining 6 were unable to participate due to invasive ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and physical debilitation. Postoperatively, all 42 subjects completed the psychosocial evaluations. Data… More >

Joshua Winograd^1,#, Rebecca Kindler^2,#, Cassidy Lleras², Alia Codelia-Anjum³, Naeem Bhojani⁴, Dean Elterman⁵, Michael A. Diefenbach³, Daniel Ufearo², Katharine Kechejian², Siri Drangsholt², Bilal Chughtai^3,*

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.3, pp. 219-227, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064404 - 27 June 2025

Abstract Introduction: Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common condition affecting men later in life, significantly impacting quality of life (QOL). Surgical intervention is often pursued when medical management fails, but patient satisfaction with outcomes varies. Decisional regret can affect perceived success and patient satisfaction post-surgery. This study evaluates the relationship between post-surgical symptoms and decisional regret across BPH procedures. Methods: A prospective, multicenter cohort study included 54 patients undergoing BPH surgery between March 2023 and February 2024. Patients completed the International Prostate Symptom Score-QOL (IPSS-QOL) scale preoperatively and at least three months postoperatively, along with… More >

Ran Ma^1,#, Chunyang Zhang^2,#, Wei Xu^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 469-483, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060351 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Maintaining optimal quality of life (QoL) is a pivotal for “successful aging”. Understanding how the QoL of the elderly develops and what role psychological factors play in its development will help improve QoL from a psychological perspective. Embedded within the lifespan theory of control, this longitudinal study aimed to (1) map the temporal trajectory of QoL among Chinese older adults, (2) examine differential effects of tripartite negative emotions (stress, anxiety, depression), and (3) test the moderating role of control strategies (goal engagement, goal disengagement, self-protection) in emotion-QoL dynamics. Method: A prospective cohort of 345 community-dwelling… More >

Ioana Fugaru¹, David Bouhadana¹, Gautier Marcq^2,3, Joseph Moryousef⁴, Alexis Rompré-Brodeur¹, Andrew Meng⁴, Oleg Loutochin¹, George Loutochin¹, Maurice Anidjar¹, Frank Bladou⁵, Rafael Sanchez-Salas¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.1, pp. 11784-11793, 2024

Abstract Introduction: Partial gland ablation (PGA) using high intensity focal ultrasound (HIFU) is an alternative to active surveillance for low to intermediate risk localized prostate cancer. This pilot study assessed quality of life (QoL) outcomes during the implementation of PGA HIFU at our institution.
Materials and methods: We prospectively enrolled 25 men with a diagnosis of localized low/intermediate risk prostate cancer who elected to undergo PGA-HIFU in a pilot study at our institution between 2013 and 2016. Patients underwent pre-treatment mpMRI and transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsies. The primary endpoints were impact on patient-reported functional outcomes (erectile, urinary function, QoL)… More >

Leslie M. Peard¹, Belinda Li¹, Stacy Dorris², Shilin Zhao³, Cyrus Adams¹, Douglass B. Clayton¹, John C. Thomas¹, John C. Pope IV¹, Mark C. Adams¹, John W. Brock III¹, Abby S. Taylor¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 11840-11846, 2024

Abstract Introduction: There are multiple historic reports linking lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in children with food allergies (FA), but contemporary studies are sparse. The objective of this study was to evaluate a potential link between FA and LUTS in the pediatric population. We hypothesized that children with FAs are more likely to have LUTS.
Materials and methods: After local IRB approval, pediatric patients (6-17 years [y]) with FAs proven by positive skin prick and/or serum IgE testing were invited to participate. A control group of pediatric patients without FAs was also recruited. All families/legal guardians signed informed… More >

Bassem Toeama¹, Nathan Perlis², Paul Grootendorst¹, William Orovan³, Emmanuel Papadimitropoulos^1,4

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.4, pp. 11963-11970, 2024

Abstract Introduction: Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer among Canadian men. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a novel approach for primary treatment of localized prostate cancer. Little is known, however, about its costs. We aimed to collect the direct costs and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data of HIFU in primary treatment of localized low and intermediate risk prostate cancer in Ontario.
Materials and methods: We collected direct costs and HRQoL data of 20 patients with localized low or intermediate risk prostate cancer who received whole gland HIFU at a privately owned… More >

Gabrielle R. Yankelevich¹, Kale Moreland², Makayla M. Swancutt², Robert L. Grubb¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.6, pp. 12035-12044, 2024

Abstract Introduction: We report the first scoping review of the clinical urologic literature for photodynamic therapy (PDT) among multiple urologic malignancies.
Materials and methods: A scoping review using Medline and Embase was performed for treatment of urologic malignancies with PDT.
Results: There were 84 papers included with the majority involving bladder and prostate cancer. Upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) only comprised three publications and there was no clinical data for renal or testicular cancer. Utilizing PDT in prostate cancer led to a negative biopsy rate of 30%-100%. Bladder cancer treatment with PDT had a 3-month complete response rate of More >

Jing Li¹, Minghui Li^2,*, Guanghuan Xie³

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 249-255, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.056994 - 04 December 2024

Abstract This study reviews the historical development, current applications, and multifaceted impacts of religious psychological coping on the physical and mental health of cancer patients. As a method for coping with life’s pressures through religious beliefs or activities, religious psychological coping has been proven to alleviate the negative emotions of cancer patients and enhance their spiritual well-being and quality of life (QOL). Research indicates that religious faith can alleviate the physical symptoms of cancer patients, extend survival time, reduce the fear of death, assist in coping with treatment side effects, and improve self-efficacy and overall quality More >

Ahmad M. Rayani^*

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 271-280, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.056045 - 04 December 2024

Abstract In recent years, significant focus has been placed on resilience, with ongoing studies aiming to identify strategies for reducing the negative effects of job stress and protecting nurses from negative psychosocial outcomes. Nevertheless, as far as this topic is concerned, no research has yet been conducted in the context of Saudi psychiatric nurses. The aim of this research, therefore, is to determine how Saudi Arabian psychiatric nurses’ professional quality of life and psychological resilience relate to one another. To this aim, a cross-sectional study has been performed in Saudi Arabia incorporating a population of 167… More >

Yu-Feng Ren, Dong-Li Ji^*, Yu Wu, Ru-Qin Ben, Hai-Xia Wei

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.18, No.4, pp. 329-336, 2024, DOI:10.32604/po.2024.053098 - 04 December 2024

Abstract Background: The constructing PERMA model in psychological intervention was applied to patients with chronic cancer pain to provide data reference for reducing pain, fear of cancer recurrence, and improving the level of psychological capital. Aim: To explore the clinical effects of constructing PERMA model in psychological intervention for patients with chronic cancer pain. Methods: A total of 98 patients with chronic cancer pain admitted to our hospital from March 2021 to March 2023 were randomly divided into two groups, 49 cases in each group. The control group received routine intervention, while the research group constructed PERMA… More >