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The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in nursing students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and to determine the outcome of a standardised spine ex…

Since July 2024, the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has been implementing a pilot Hospital-at-Home (HAH) Acute Care Program to curb hospital admissions. Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) is considered the most promising imaging tool for this model. Replicating the…

The objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether a school-based intervention involving alternative sports can improve physical fitness, motor skills, and psychological well-being in elementary school students. The main question to be answered is: Can participating in…

Literature and a pilot study performed in 2019 indicate room for enhancing openness to discuss ethical sensitive issues within and between teams, and improving goal-oriented care and decision-making for the benefit of the patient at end-of-life, worldwide and more specifically in…

This study aims to compare the accuracy of two different blood sampling methods from a central venous catheter (CVC) for measuring anti-Xa activity in children receiving unfractionated heparin (UFH) from this CVC. The results will be compared to a "gold standard" sample taken fro…

In predominantly medication-naïve schizophrenic patients, those exhibiting partial metabolic disorders have significantly worse sleep quality and sleep onset time; poor sleep predicted metabolic dysregulation even after controlling for confounding factors. Mental health, sleep, a…

The aim of this observational, retrospective study is to evaluate, comparatively, procedural outcomes of APs (Accessory pathway) ablation according to the conduction properties (i.e., manifest vs. concealed) and to assess both short- and long-term outcomes of RFA (RF ablation).

The goal of the Reset trial is to learn about the optimal combination of dietary behavior strategies in a fully digital weight loss intervention. The intervention is designed for adults with overweight or obesity. The investigators will examine the impact on weight loss of four d…

1. Detection of expression level of mexB efflux pump gene in multidrug resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by real time PCR(QRT-PCR). 2. Phenotypic detection of efflux pump activity in multidrug resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 3. Phenotypi…

Rationale: Of all individuals with diabetes, 19-34% develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and nearly 25% of these ulcers result in amputation. Ulcer prevention is often addressed by prescribing orthopedic shoes (OS). However, the effectiveness of OS is highly dependent on the i…

Assessing the impact of a new atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation energy on left atrial structure and function is of crucial importance. The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of pulsed-field ablation of atrial fibrillation on left atrial structure.

Fabry's disease is an X-linked disorder that manifests differently in men and women, leading to differences in healthcare pathways. In women, the disease is sometimes diagnosed through family screening despite the presence of symptoms (symptoms appear later than in men, and the p…

The goal of this feasibility study is to determine the feasibility of a patient self-management app (MinUrinsyregikt) for patients with gout. The primary objectives of the study are: 1. To determine the feasibility of a patient self-management app for patients with gout receivin…

This prospective study evaluates the role of ultrasound in assessing bony union during Ilizarov bone transport. Ultrasound findings will be compared with radiographic and clinical outcomes to determine its accuracy in detecting early bone healing and predicting mechanical stabili…

The Hugo RAS Colorectal Collaborative (HRCC) is an international, multicenter dataset of patients undergoing colorectal surgery using the Hugo RAS system. The registry aims to analyze short and long-term outcomes to provide real-world evidence on the safety and effectiveness of t…

This study will examine a novel stakeholder-informed intervention to identify vaccine-eligible children and promote evidence-based clinician vaccine communication with families with the goal of increasing vaccine uptake during hospitalization.

In adults, the prevalence of preoperative anxiety related to surgery or anesthesia ranges from 60 to 80%, and context plays an important role. Patients with significant preoperative anxiety experience reduced sleep quality. In addition, high preoperative anxiety is linked to more…

The goal of this study is to explore the barriers and facilitators to adopting a reduced dietary salt and increased potassium intake among adults with essential hypertension in Singapore, and to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a newly developed education…

The effect of kinesiotaping on pain and functionality in isolated meniscus injuries.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease associated with pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and impaired quality of life. In addition to physical symptoms, individuals with ankylosing spondylitis frequently experience depression, anxiety, stress, and sle…