To evaluate the ability of EQ-5D-5L instrument to detect variations in HRQoL across different stages pregnancy and postpartum period. In a national cross-sectional study, we collected EQ-VAS measures from 1,181 pregnant 741 individuals (EQ Fast Track Funding #260-2020RA). We derived gestational age at time survey months since delivery (for participants), using information on last menstrual peri...

Abstract Background Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS) is a useful tool to measure headache-related disability. Modified MIDAS with 4-week recall period reduces bias and improves accuracy of the results. This study aimed at validating mMIDAS in Portuguese. Methods Studied population consisted adult migraine patients attending headache outpatient clinic. Reliability was assessed by int...

Background/Aim. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) causes inflammatory changes in the tissue of pancreas, resulting irreversible damage. Pain, endocrine, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency develop, thereby reducing quality life (QoL) patients. The aim study was to determine significance surgical treatment improving QoL patients with CP. Methods. assessment 50 diagnosed CP per-formed using a certified...