"Quality of Life" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral, social environment as well as health and disease.
| Descriptor ID |
D011788
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I01.800 K01.752.400.750 N06.850.505.400.425.837
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Quality of Life" by people in this website by year, and whether "Quality of Life" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2003 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| 2005 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| 2006 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 2007 | 15 | 18 | 33 |
| 2008 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2009 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| 2010 | 8 | 23 | 31 |
| 2011 | 19 | 27 | 46 |
| 2012 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 2013 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 2014 | 29 | 37 | 66 |
| 2015 | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| 2016 | 37 | 47 | 84 |
| 2017 | 37 | 47 | 84 |
| 2018 | 48 | 43 | 91 |
| 2019 | 23 | 55 | 78 |
| 2020 | 37 | 67 | 104 |
| 2021 | 31 | 70 | 101 |
| 2022 | 27 | 86 | 113 |
| 2023 | 27 | 72 | 99 |
| 2024 | 29 | 52 | 81 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Quality of Life" by people in Profiles.
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Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy vs Sorafenib Alone in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The NRG Oncology/RTOG 1112 Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2025 Feb 01; 11(2):136-144.
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The National Cancer Institute clinical trials planning meeting to address gaps in observational and intervention trials for cancer-related cognitive impairment. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2025 Feb 01; 117(2):217-228.
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Young, Empowered & strong (YES): a study protocol paper for a randomized controlled trial of an mHealth symptom monitoring and self-management intervention for adolescent and young adult (AYA) breast cancer survivors. BMC Public Health. 2025 01 11; 25(1):126.
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The increasing global burden of cancer: implications for anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Anaesthesia. 2025 Feb; 80 Suppl 2:3-11.
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Feasibility and acceptability of an online expressive writing intervention for rural breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2025 Feb; 74:102790.
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Physical Activity and Dexamethasone for Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Preliminary Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2025 01 07; 23(1).
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Imagine, Discover, Inspire: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of the Trisomy 21 Research Society. Neuromolecular Med. 2025 Jan 05; 27(1):5.
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Global consensus on optimal exercise recommendations for enhancing healthy longevity in older adults (ICFSR). J Nutr Health Aging. 2025 Jan; 29(1):100401.
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Exercise and Nutrition to Improve Cancer Treatment-Related Outcomes (ENICTO). J Natl Cancer Inst. 2025 Jan 01; 117(1):9-19.
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Quality-of-life outcomes from NRG Oncology NSABP B-39/RTOG 0413: whole-breast irradiation vs accelerated partial-breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2025 Jan 01; 117(1):103-111.