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Sputum culture has been the best approach to detect harmful bacteria in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). With the widespread use of new CF therapies (like Trikafta and Alyftrak), it is more difficult for people with CF to produce sputum even though they still have h…

This is a prospective, interventional, evaluator-blinded, multi-center clinical study designed to assess the safety and performance of the Epicare fractional nano-thulium (Tm:YAP 1938 nm) laser system for the treatment of moderate to severe periorbital wrinkles in adults aged 25-…

Unplanned pregnancy affects up to 65% of women in some regions of Brazil, contributing to unsafe abortions and maternal mortality. The copper IUD is an effective long-term contraceptive but is underused, with only 4.4% of women of reproductive age using it. One barrier is the pai…

Hypertension is a major risk factor for a variety of cardiovascular diseases. When hypertension results from increased vascular resistance due to a narrowing of the descending aorta, it can be effectively treated with stenting. More recently, evidence suggest that stenting in mor…

The therapeutic cornerstone for mild to moderate forms of atopic dermatitis (AD) relies on the combination of topical corticosteroids and emollients. However, the daily application of emollients can be burdensome, leading to poor adherence, treatment fatigue, and therapeutic fail…

This study focuses on patients diagnosed with Grade II hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition characterized by pain, reduced range of motion, muscle weakness, and functional limitations. Hip osteoarthritis is commonly assessed using the Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classifi…

The proposed study will evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated group postpartum and well-child care model, compared to individual (usual) postnatal and well-child care, on maternal and child health outcomes. Results will provide clinical evidence for improved maternal and in…

This clinical trial aims to compare the immediate tissue response in postpartum women with and without rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) after undergoing radiofrequency diathermy (RFD) treatment. The main question it seeks to answer is: Do postpartum women with and without RAD exh…

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of individualized oral hygiene education using the Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) method compared with conventional oral hygiene instruction using model demonstration and video-based educat…

Retrospective observational cohort study to compare medication adherence at 12 months between patients in Japan with dyslipidemia and/or hypercholesterolemia (familial and non-familial hypercholesterolemia) who newly initiate inclisiran versus those who newly initiate evolocumab.

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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a common revascularization procedure for patients with coronary artery disease. Patients undergoing PCI are often required to remain in a supine position for several hours after the procedure to prevent complications at the vascular acc…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the associations of self-compassion and self-efficacy levels with symptom severity, functional status, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease.

The purpose of this study is to learn more about a tool called Transit-Time Flow Measurement (TTFM). TTFM uses sound waves during surgery to check how well blood is flowing through blood vessels. This helps doctors see if the blood flow is good during coronary artery bypass graft…

This study aims to investigate randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether reducing sedentary behavior improves recovery in post-cardiac surgery patients. Participants are assigned to either a behavioral intervention that substitutes sitting with light activity or to usual ca…

Aim: To evaluate the effects of three different irrigation activation techniques-conventional syringe irrigation (CSI), ultrasonic irrigation (UI), and SWEEPS (Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming)-on the levels of proinflammatory cytokines (Tumor Necrosis Factor …

This is a randomized, double-blind, active drug- and placebo-controlled, dose-escalation clinical study conducted in patients scheduled to undergo abdominal surgery. It aims to evaluate the tolerability, safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of SYH9089 Injection for postoperativ…

The goal of this prospective study is to describe the pharmacokinetic characteristics of liposomal amphotericin B during plasma exchange therapy for severe invasive fungal infections in Chinese patients, preliminarily explore the influencing factors of in vivo exposure variabilit…

Retrospective Single-center Analysis of Patients Presenting With Acute Neurological Symptoms, Aiming to Characterize the Frequency, Clinical Features, Diagnostic Pathways, and Healthcare Utilization of Patients with Functional Neurological Diseases

This study aims to compare the effects of hip-based and knee-based exercise interventions on medial longitudinal arch height, dynamic balance, and lower limb muscle strength in individuals with flexible flat feet. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receivin…