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Vertebral body fractures in older adults mostly affect the thoracolumbar junction and are challenging to treat due to osteoporosis and other comorbidities. Treatment options range from conservative approaches to minimally invasive procedures like vertebroplasty or balloon kyphopl…

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a behavioural intervention designed to reduce exposure to environmental chemical pollutants among adults in Spain.

HA therapy typically consists of several intra-articular injections administered at weekly intervals. A single-dose IA-HA treatment offers patients and physicians a treatment option that involves both lower costs and fewer clinic visits. Furthermore, considering the administratio…

Tracheal intubation in paediatric patients is a high-risk procedure in which failure to achieve successful intubation on the first attempt is associated with an increased risk of complications, including hypoxaemia and airway trauma. Videolaryngoscopes have been increasingly adop…

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) represents a significant proportion of hemorrhagic strokes. Severe SAH in elderly patients is associated with poorer outcomes compared to younger cohorts. Better characterization of both short- and long -term prognosis in these patients is necessary …

Peribulbar block, is the favored anesthetic technique for numerous ophthalmic procedures due to its lower rate of associated complications . Retinal surgeries have many problems to the anesthesiologists as these operations are often lengthy , involve a significant risk of postop…

The goal of this interventional study is to compare the effectiveness of two surgical approaches in identifying the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during thyroidectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does each approach affect the length of hospital stay? How does…

Bladder cancer is a significant global and local health concern, and predicting how aggressive a patient's tumor will behave is critical for guiding treatment. This observational study aims to evaluate two specific microscopic features of urothelial bladder carcinoma to see if th…

The study aims to clarify if GERD, defined by results of 24 hours potential of hydrogen (pH) monitoring and abnormal DeMeester Score (DMS), in obese patients could worsen after Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) more than after RYGBP. To demonstrate this hypothesis, the investigators will s…

This study aims to address the gap by investigating the correlation between body composition and metabolism in adult and older Filipino endurance and strength athletes. It seeks to offer significant insights that can guide age- and sport-specific training programs, nutritional st…

This study is aimed at patients consulting a physiotherapist for acute low-back pain at risk of becoming chronic. The goal of this study is to compare two types of rehabilitation programs for these patients, on their functional disability at 3 months: * A multidisciplinary prog…

Emotional dysregulation (ED) is defined by difficulties in modulating the experience and expression of emotions, which are characterized by particularly marked reactivity, intensity, and duration. To improve the understanding of ED, its consequences in autistic women, and to be a…

To Evaluation of myocardial performance index in cases of fetal anemia

Osteoarthritis (OA) and sarcopenia are two highly prevalent, interconnected geriatric syndromes that often coexist, leading to a condition termed "osteosarcopenia". Globally, the pooled prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with knee OA is estimated at approximately 25.07%, signif…

The objective of this study is to conduct post-marketing clinical follow-up of four products: HMG, PHN, PHR, and TUR. This follow-up will consist of collecting clinical data in real-life conditions to confirm the tolerance, safety, and efficacy of medical devices used in the trea…

This randomized controlled trial study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a combined inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and blood flow restriction (BFR) intervention in frail older adults. Outcomes of interest include feasibility, physical function, respi…

Effect of spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine versus prilocaine on postoperative shivering after inguinal hernia repair : a prospective randomized double blind study

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two periodontal regenerative treatments in adults with Stage III or IV periodontitis and infrabony periodontal defects ≥3 mm. The study aims to determine whether hyaluronic acid and polynucleotides (Regenfast®) combined with bovine b…

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a hard occlusal splint versus conservative therapy (using topical Ibuprofen gel and counseling) in the management of patients with temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders. The study aims to determine which treatment is more …

The parasacral ischial plane block is a novel fascial plane approach targeting the sacral plexus. This technique is technically less challenging and eliminates the requirement for direct visualization of the sacral plexus. The aim of this prospective observational study is to eva…