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The number of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in China is approximately 32.76 million, with a prevalence rate of 2.3%. AF is associated with severe outcomes such as stroke and heart failure. Metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia) are closely linked…

The goal of this interventional study is to examine whether those patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a reduced abitility do degrade starch and sugar (lowe levels of enzymes) have lower raise in blood glucose after a meal than those with normal expression of enzymes.…

While the effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) decreases over time, patients show considerable variability in how quickly their ischemic core progresses. Quantitative net water uptake (NWU) has emerged as a biomarker indicating blood-brain barrier disruption and may be…

This study is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm, open-label, non-randomized exploratory clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of an ultrasound stimulation device (NEFRONIX G-01) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Baseline functiona…

In this study, the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (TENS + NMES) applied in addition to TENS on pain, shoulder joint range of motion and upper extremity functions will be comparatively evaluated in stroke pati…

OVERVIEW While antimicrobial mouthwashes are proven to be clinically effective for management of certain oral microbial diseases, recent studies suggest tha, in addition to targeting bacteria responsible for gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, they may harm health…

Background: Videolaryngoscopy has improved glottic visualization and facilitated tracheal intubation. However, difficulties-including failed intubation-still occur. At present, no prospectively derived classification system exists to assess the difficulty of videolaryngoscopic (…

All patients with Wolfram syndrome and recessive optic atrophy due to a mutation of the WFS1 from a single Center were included in a retrospective study. Evolution of the visual acuity since the occurrence of the optic atrophy and its last value, OCT data, genetic data and system…

A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, unicenter, parallel group study to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a multi-funtion toe nail patch in patients affected by nail fragility, nail mychosis and psoriasis 72 patients in 6 subgroups Treatment duration 3 mo…

Study aims to investigate the incidence, associations and prognostic value of CRGM and its components: chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with different phenotypes and severity of cli…

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a probiotic complex (containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis B94 and Lacticaseibacillus helveticus R0052) in maintaining gut microbiota homeostasis and supporting physiological and psychological stability among healthy Chinese…

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS) is characterized by abnormal scapular motion, including decreased upward rotation, increased internal rotation, and excessive anterior tilting, which impair shoulder and arm function. Integrated scapular rehabilitation combines Instrument-As…

This is a randomized controlled trial comparing the mean and standard deviation of postobturation pain using two different sealers: a tricalcium silicate-based sealer (CeraSeal) and a resin-based sealer (Endoplus) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis undergoing root…

Botulinum toxin type A (commonly referred to as 'Botox') injections are a treatment that dermatologists regularly use to smoothen wrinkles such as 'Crow's feet', to rejuvenate the skin surrounding the eye (the 'periorbital region'). However, botulinum toxin type A can be associat…

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health issue and human rights threat worldwide, especially for Chinese immigrant women victims in Hong Kong. Interventions that address negative physical and emotional outcomes from IPV could therefore play a crucial role in enhan…

Individuals with fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (FILD) will be recruited after providing informed consent. in addition to routine data as usually collected in the clinic, blood samples will be taken for measurement of telomeres length in peripheral blood leukocytes using bot…

The aim of the present project is to evaluate long-term oncological and functional treatment outcomes, as well as patient satisfaction, ten years after radical prostatectomy in patients initially enrolled in CPRRP study. This research builds on a previous five-year follow-up eval…

Cervical radiculopathy is a common cause of neck and arm pain resulting from compression or inflammation of a cervical nerve root. Cervical epidural steroid injection is frequently used to reduce pain and improve function in patients who do not respond to conservative treatment. …

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) has become an established, minimally invasive therapy for achalasia and esophageal motility disorders. Submucosal tunnelling is a critical phase of POEM and requires meticulous haemostasis to avoid bleeding, loss of orientation, reduced visibilit…

Systemic inflammation and intestinal hyperpermeability (disruption of the gut barrier which allows nutrient molecules and bacteria to enter the bloodstream) are triggered by consumption of high-sugar meals and are linked to future development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Prev…