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The COVID-19 health crisis has highlighted pre-existing challenges in patient flow management within healthcare facilities, especially in critical care units. This has sparked debate regarding the sufficiency of critical care beds in France, while drawing attention to the lack of…

The investigators propose to develop and test the effectiveness of PATH (Peer Advanced Training in Harm reduction) as an educational workforce intervention for improving peer recovery support specialists' (PRSS) harm reduction (HR) service delivery ability and quality and as a PR…

MRI scans are now considered essential for diagnosing or monitoring disease, and as a result, the number of MRI scans has increased significantly in recent years. Nevertheless, these routine examinations remain a source of apprehension and anxiety for some people. The objective…

The main objective of this intervention study was to evaluate the functionality of a multi-target preparation (rich in phloretin from apple, chromium picolinate, zinc, magnesium and cinnamon extract) on the glucose response of individuals who show factors associated with prediabe…

Background: Laparoscopic surgery has gained widespread adoption due to its minimally invasive nature, offering advantages such as reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospitalization, and faster functional recovery compared with traditional open surgery. Nevertheless, postoperati…

This study is designed as a prospective observational cohort to evaluate recovery after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). In our clinic, anesthesia for VATS is commonly provided either with target-controlled infusion (TCI) or with inhalational agents, depending on the …

The purpose of the research is to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of implementing a 8-session nutritional education program in a general internal medicine clinic. This program emphasizes a fiber-rich, whole foods diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole gr…

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of predictive model on total enteroscopy rate in double-balloon enteroscopy.

This is a multi-centre randomized controlled trial comparing mid-urethral synthetic mesh sling or tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and autologous fascia sling (AFS) in elderly patients with stress predominant urinary incontinence. The investigators aim to investigate new onset pel…

This will be a single-center randomized double blind placebo control clinical trial. In the cohort of patients undergoing hand surgery under axillary nerve block, participants are recruited from those who are willing to consent and participate in the study, and will be randomly 1…

The management of MP typically follows a conservative pathway, encompassing patient education, lifestyle modifications (e.g., avoidance of tight garments, weight loss), pharmacotherapy (such as neuropathic pain agents or corticosteroid injections), and physical therapy. However, …

This randomized controlled trial will be a curriculum-embedded weight sensitivity training program. There will be two groups. The control group will receive the standard obesity lecture (SOL) and the intervention group will receive the BRAVE Intervention (BRAVE: Building Respect …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that is commonly treated using positive airway pressure, yet 50% of patients still experience residual sleepiness after successful therapy. A potential neuromodulation strategy that can decrease residual sleepiness is transcranial…

Low back pain is a global problem that currently affects many people's participation in daily activities, and its prevalence has been increasing over the years. Exercise is among the most effective treatment approaches for reducing and preventing pain and disability related to lo…

This study will compare the effects of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation versus no stimulation on intraoperative gastric reflux in patients undergoing general anesthesia with i-gel airway device ventilation.

The goal of this observational study is to document which LV-guidewires are used during a TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedure and how their different functions perform. A TAVI procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for aortic stenosis, where a new heart…

Behçet disease (BD) is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder with a relapsing-remitting course. Pediatric-onset BD is rare and characterized by marked clinical heterogeneity, frequent incomplete presentation at disease onset, and limited availability of pediatric-specific o…

Women, Weight and Well-Being is a 12-month research study looking at how a supportive lifestyle program may help women whose weight increases their risk for heart disease. The objective is to evaluate whether taking part in the program is linked with changes in: body weight and …

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of topical paraffin oil application in preventing tourniquet-related skin lesions in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery. Pneumatic tourniquets are commonly used to provide a bloodless surgical field; how…

Polypharmacy is a growing public health concern associated with adverse drug events, drug interactions, and hospitalizations. Medication reviews (MedRev) are structured evaluations of patients' medications aiming to optimize treatment and improve outcomes. In Belgium, a reimburse…