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Phonotraumatic vocal hyperfunction is one of the most frequently occurring conditions to affect the voice. This voice disorder often involves vocal fold injury due to repeated, excessive contact pressure between the vocal folds when they collide during voice production. In the cl…

After a patient is put to sleep, a breathing tube is often placed through the larynx (voice box) into the trachea (windpipe). To place a breathing tube requires the muscles of the jaw, voice box, and diaphragm to be relaxed. This relaxation is usually done with muscle relaxant dr…

The aim of this study was to determine the independent association of frailty with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and predictive factors in patients triggering code blue response

When a tooth is removed, the bone around it (called the alveolar ridge) naturally shrinks. This study compares two bone grafting materials to find out which one better preserves bone after molar extraction: Demineralized Dentin Matrix (DDM): A material made from the patient's ow…

The goal of this observational study is to assess the effectiveness of targeted screening for Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) infections in adults aged 18 to 50 from the Chinese community residing in Milan. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does community-base…

Polytrauma is defined as the presence of multiple traumatic injuries that may cause systemic physiological derangements and life-threatening conditions. Hypovolemia from blood loss is a major cause of death in polytrauma patients, and traditional methods of volume assessment like…

Comparative Evaluation of LigaSure Versus Conventional Bipolar Diathermy in Thyroid Surgery: Operative and Postoperative Outcome.

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) significantly impacts women's quality of life (QoL). However, despite the high prevalence of HMB, culturally adapted screening tools remain scarce in our locality. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Arabic version of SAMANTA questionnaire fo…

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of different postoperative analgesia methods used in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Analgesia techniques are determined independently by the responsible anesthesiologist a…

The aim of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of aromatherapy foot massage on neuropathic pain in patients with Type 2 diabetes. In addition, while determining the effect of aromatherapy foot massage on neuropathic pain; it was also aimed to find the source of the r…

This is a prospective observational patient registry study designed to evaluate the safety and quality of life associated with three treatment strategies for patients diagnosed with low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC): surgical resection, thermal ablation, and active…

The purpose of this study is to understand whether the decision tree for Child Life is effective in improving the professional level and working effect of Child Life Specialists. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the decision tree for Child Life enhance the profe…

This study investigates how belief and expectation influence empathic pain-the pain we feel when observing others in distress. Healthy adult participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: no-treatment control, placebo nasal spray, oxytocin-containing nasal spray. …

Exercise-induced cardiac remodeling, known as the "athlete's heart," corresponds to morphological and functional adaptations of the left ventricle in response to prolonged physical training. It is characterized in particular by physiological hypertrophy and improved myocardial fu…

This retrospective, controlled clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted biological support injection containing a hyaluronic acid and amino acid combination in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Medical records will be reviewed to c…

The purpose of this study is to determine 1) if young adults with metabolic syndrome display endothelial dysfunction of the internal carotid artery in a sex-specific fashion and 2) if this endothelial dysfunction can be acutely improved with a single bout of exercise. This will b…

This study is a single-center, open-label, exploratory clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a statics electricity generator for improving blood circulation.

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of non-invasive dynamic blood pressure monitoring in assessing left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We prospectively collected SBP waveforms and LVOT gradient data from patients with obs…

Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) is a hemogram-derived biomarker reflecting the balance between systemic inflammation and immune response. In critically ill patients, inflammatory burden at admission may play a key role in prognosis. This retrospective cohort study aims t…

Breastfeeding provides well-established and "irreplaceable" health benefits for both mothers and infants. However, breastfeeding rates in France remain among the lowest in Europe and are strongly associated with socioeconomic status. Mothers experiencing severe socioeconomic depr…