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To examine the efficacy of a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)-based intervention in improving weight management behaviors. 1. To identify if the student age, body mass index (BMI) and socioeconomic status can predict WMB. 2. To investigate the difference in students' WMB between gro…

Failure of eruption of primary and/or permanent teeth is a rare condition caused by four possible causes. The first is ankylosis of the tooth roots, which, in the absence, even partial, of the alveolar ligament, join the surrounding bone. The second possible cause is failure of e…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous lung disease characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough, sputum production, and/or exacerbations) due to persistent, often progressive airflow obstruction resulting from abnormalities in the airway…

To help people with high-risk cancer variants to follow cancer surveillance guidelines and lower their risk of developing the disease.

This multicenter prospective quasi-experimental study aims to compare the effectiveness of day hospitalization versus full-time hospitalization for adolescents with severe obesity. The primary outcome is the change in BMI z-score measured six months after the end of treatment.

The project will investigate the efficacy of a Veteran-peer-navigator-led decision coaching (PDC) program to promote Shared Decision Making (SDM) for prostate cancer screening among Veterans at the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Prostate cancer is commonly screen detected u…

This research study is investigating a new topical medication called LUT017, which is being developed to help heal chronic skin wounds, particularly those known as venous leg ulcers (VLUs). VLUs are open sores that commonly occur on the lower legs due to poor blood flow in the ve…

Biliary atresia (BA) is a neonatal liver disease characterized by impaired bile flow and is the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation. BA can be treated with the Kasai portoenterostomy (KP), a procedure that attempts to restore bile flow and slow disease prog…

Treatment Arms for Randomization 1. Restrictive treatment: Immobilization in a cast or VACOped boot (lower leg boot with ankle immobilzation) for 6 weeks. * Advantage: Provides stable conditions for fracture healing. * Disadvantage: Risk of muscle atrophy and ankle joint …

the effect of missed hemodialysis sessions on the occurrence of short-term cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis.

Takhzyro is an approved treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE) in South Korea. HAE is a rare condition which causes sudden swelling under the skin and inside the body, like in the belly, throat, or genitals. The main aim of this study is to check how safe Takhzyro is in teenag…

This study aims to analyze the relationship between social media use, body image disorders, sexuality, sleep quality, and physical activity during the postpartum period. For this purpose, we will recruit 85 postpartum women through midwives from the Zamora Health Area. Following …

Computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) for colonoscopy aims to enhance optical diagnosis but often underperforms when used alongside humans due to under-reliance on AI. Psychological interventions like cognitive forcing, such as delaying CADx suggestions, may improve human-AI interactio…

Background and Rationale: The current study is based on the knowledge about the widespread impact of intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) on the functioning of children and adolescents and the lack of evidence-based intervention programs for this population. There is pre…

Acute dyspnea is a common cause of emergency department admissions among elderly patients. Acute respiratory failure is often multifactorial and requires rapid and reliable evaluation. Currently, management relies on clinical, biological, and radiological assessments, but diaphra…

This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Juläine™ (poly-L-lactic acid) injections for the treatment of buttock skin laxity. Participants will be randomized to an immediate-treatment group or a delayed-treatment group. The immediate-treatment group will receive…

The purpose of this study is to test whether a tailored mindfulness program, called the Mindful Awareness Practice (MAP) or a Health Education Program (HEP) can reduce stress and improve memory, mood, and well-being in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and elevate…

Each year, around 1500 Veterans join the 623,000 Americans who live with a lower limb amputation. Many of these Veterans choose the arduous path of rehabilitation to remain ambulatory, a process that includes the prescription of a lower limb prosthesis. Much relies on the goodnes…

Although there are published guidelines for the management of shock in general and septic shock in particular, the extent to which these guidelines are adhered to or achievable is unknown. Our study aims to describe, in a large population of critical care patients, the management…

This study aims to investigate the extent to which vegan or plant-based, omnivorous, and carnivore dietary patterns affect LDL aggregation susceptibility (the affinity for LDL cholesterol particles to clump together in the blood), which may promote plaque build-up in arteries. Us…