quality of life

Unexpected Effect on Quality of Life

by

Antidepressant use is not associated with significant improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with depression, new research suggests. Researchers who conducted the study admit this finding was unexpected, and outside experts say no firm conclusions can be drawn from the research. “Of course we were surprised by the results,” first author Omar … Read more

Kids and Teens With Food Allergies Face Quality-Of-Life Issues

by

Children and adolescents with food allergies to fare worse visually, appear socially, and emotionally, and have poorer overall-related quality of life (HRQL) than their food-allergy-free peers, a new systematic review suggests. “Findings from the current review suggest that food allergy has a negative impact on the HRQL of children and teens, particularly older children and … Read more