Bloom : engagement kit designed to encourage social interaction between people with young-onset Alzheimer's by Komari, Amira

“…It helps improve the quality of life, and fulfils the need to be recognised, accepted and valued as an individual. …”
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Collective reflective equilibrium, algorithmic bioethics and complex ethics by Savulescu, J

“…Secondly, Harris famously advanced the egalitarian position in response to utilitarian approaches to allocation (such as maximizing Quality Adjusted Life Years [QALYs]) that what people want is the greatest chance of the longest, best quality life for themselves, and justice requires treating these claims equally. …”

Effect of body weight on memory function among undergraduate students in health campus Universiti Sains Malaysia by Pereira, Angela Sharlyn

“…A good memory function according to a healthy body weight is crucial to enhance the quality of life. Thus, a cross-sectional study was carried out to detect the association between body weight on memory function among undergraduate students in USM. …”
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Adaptive motion video coding for low bit rate video conferencing by Das Sanjib Kumar

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Channel modelling using 5G for accurate positioning by Teo, Si Cheng

“…This technology, it has improved the quality of life of people as it is being used as a first choice for navigational purposes daily. …”
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Augmented reality rehabilitation environment by Teo, Choon Yap.

“…This is usually in the form of physical therapy which involves exercising and manipulating the body, helping the patients improving their quality of life. Augmented Reality (AR) has the ability to create any environments and conditions within the comfort of the user’s home and many situations can be easily recreated. …”
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Texture analysis of muscle in lower extremities MRI for detection of sarcopenia by Lew, Si Kang

“…Sarcopenia is an age dependent syndrome that is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, function and performance in conjunction with increased fat mass, increasing the risk of adverse outcomes such as physical disability, poor quality of life and higher mortality rate. Some of the causes of sarcopenia include lack of physical activity, neuromuscular loss, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, inflammation, chronic diseases and high muscular fat content. …”
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Environmental data collection from sensor infrastructure for smart nation project by Tan, Wen Hui

“…These solutions allow for the monitoring of environmental deprivations, which in turn, improve the quality of life and services for the citizens. It is crucial to monitor the surroundings to protect the natural environment from the negative impact of industrialization alongside continuous development of the nation. …”
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Rationale and concerns for using JAK inhibitors in axial spondyloarthritis by Ahmed, S, Yesudian, R, Ubaide, H, Coates, LC

“…Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a lifelong disease that has a significant impact on quality of life. It is initially manifested by inflammatory back pain and can be associated with inflammation in other body parts, such as the eyes, bowel and skin. …”

A randomized waitlist-controlled trial of an intergenerational arts and heritage-based intervention in Singapore: project ARTISAN by Ho, Andy Hau Yan, Ma, Stephanie Hilary Xinyi, Tan, Michael Koon Boon, Bajpai, Ram Chandra

“…Participants were assessed on standardized self-reported psychometric measures including loneliness, resilience, quality of life, social support, life satisfaction and national identity at three time points. …”
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Looking Glass by Nur Mariyah Muhamad Afandi

“…Mental health has now taken precedence as one of the most important qualities in determining one’s quality of life. Fast-paced societies and the vision of end-products without considerations of the in-between have led people to disregard our mental health and in turn, develop mental health conditions. …”
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A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on choice of central venous access device for delivery of chemotherapy by Yeow, Marcus, Soh, Shauna, Yap, Ryan, Tay, Desiree, Low, Yi Fen, Goh, Serene Si Ning, Yeo, Charleen Shanwen, Lo, Joseph Zhiwen

“…A systematic review and network meta-analysis was conducted to compare the safety, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness of different types of central venous access devices (CVADs) for patients receiving chemotherapy.…”
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Functional and mortality outcomes with medical and surgical therapy in malignant posterior circulation infarcts: a systematic review by Lim, Nicole-Ann, Lin, Hong-Yi, Tan, Choon Han, Ho, Andrew F. W., Yeo, Tseng Tsai, Nga, Vincent Diong Weng, Tan, Benjamin Y. Q., Lim, Mervyn J. R., Yeo, Leonard L. L.

“…While guidelines recommend neurosurgery for malignant cerebellar infarcts that are refractory to medical therapy, concerns exist about the functional outcome and quality of life after decompressive surgery.…”
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Design and implementation of web application for aphasia training by Lim, Bing Hong

“…It presents a substantial challenge to effective communication and quality of life. Current issues with aphasia therapy include the high cost of sessions, a shortage of available therapists, and the inconvenience associated with traveling to therapy appointments. …”
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Modelling futility in the setting of fertility treatment by Polyakov, A, Gyngel, C, Savulescu, J

“…We draw on the commonly used metric, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), to attach a monetary value to new lives created through IVF. …”

Predicting future fallers in Parkinson’s disease using kinematic data over a period of 5 years by Sotirakis, C, Brzezicki, MA, Patel, S, Conway, N, FitzGerald, JJ, Antoniades, CA

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) increases fall risk, leading to injuries and reduced quality of life. Accurate fall risk assessment is crucial for effective care planning. …”

PETRINA : personalizing and analyzing spatiotemporal traffic information by Yan, Wye Huong

“…People are always moving, and intelligent transportation systems can enhance travel experiences and improve the quality of life for the people. In this project, PETRINA, known as “Personalized Traffic Information Analytics”, a system that provides traffic-related incident monitoring, mapping analytics services, is developed. …”
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Image processing and analysis of muscle of frail elderly using MRI by Lip, Kenny Kang Ming

“…Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterised by progressive and generalised loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, possibly resulting in a variety of adverse outcomes such as physical disability and poorer quality of life. Sarcopenia has always been highly associated to decreased muscle mass. …”
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Breast cancer prediction and detection: comparison of the latest machine learning techniques by Nya Yanga, Ornella Kelly, Homayounvala, Elaheh

“…Extensive research has enhanced our understanding of the disease and led to better patient survival rates and quality of life. However, breast cancer remains a significant global health challenge, requiring ongoing research and innovation. …”
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Infrastructure decision preferences and the influence of social justice education by Van-Hein Sackey, C, Cao, C, Nock, D, Armanios, D, Davis, A

“…As an example, access to electricity will be crucial to the development of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by powering essential sectors and services that would yield economic growth and an improved quality of life. Since infrastructure investments are often allocated to urban areas, it is important for stakeholders to equally prioritize rural electrification in their efforts to achieve universal electrification. …”