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This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the accuracy of using routine abdominal ultrasound to predict the risk of esophageal variceal bleeding in adult patients with liver cirrhosis. Esophageal variceal bleeding is a serious complication of chronic liver disease. Wh…

Many studies have examined the effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) on working memory, showing that low-intensity stimulation can enhance cognitive performance by modulating neuronal activity, particularly in the frontal cortex and the parietal lobule. S…

This study is a sub-study of the SSTARLET trial (NCT06498414). The overall aim is to assess the pharmacokinetic profiles after taking a single dose of rifampicin, isoniazid, levofloxacin, rifapentine, and bedaquiline in breastfeeding women and the excretion of these drugs in brea…

This study plans to look at the benefits of banana leaves as a primary burn wound dressing. Study patients will be compared to historical patients

Rationale: Of all individuals with diabetes, 19-34% develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and nearly 25% of these ulcers result in amputation. Ulcer prevention is often addressed by prescribing orthopedic shoes (OS). However, the effectiveness of OS is highly dependent on the i…

To determine if a short interpregnancy interval following a prior cesarean delivery is associated with an increased risk of intraoperative maternal morbidity (e.g., hemorrhage, visceral injury, prolonged surgery) during the next cesarean delivery.

Obstetric anemia and hemorrhage are major causes of maternal morbidity and increased healthcare utilization. Although red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is commonly used, it is associated with higher rates of postpartum complications, including pneumonia, renal failure, and cardiac…

Stroke is a major health issue, especially for women, who are more likely than men to have worse outcomes and lower quality of life after a stroke. Yet, women are under-represented in stroke research, which limits how well treatments work for them. This study aims to change that …

The purpose of this research study is to test whether a personalised care approach improves adherence compared to standard care. Many patients with macular diseases like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema need regular eye injections to protect their visio…

This study aims to investigate the effects of an early postoperative rehabilitation program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and telerehabilitation on functional recovery in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). In the early postoperative per…

Study type and design This is an observational, exploratory, prospective, longitudinal (cohort), multicenter, non-profit study. Its purpose is to observe changes in sexual function over time without modifying standard clinical care pathways. Background and rationale Sexual dysfu…

This study tests whether patients with blood cancer or other cancers better understand their medical information when it is rewritten in plain language by an artificial intelligence (AI) system. When patients are discharged from the hospital, they receive a medical letter summar…

The goal of this cluster-randomized trial is to learn if the SEHAT program works to improve oral health among school adolescents in Pakistan. It will also assess how the program affects oral health behaviors and knowledge. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the SE…

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate clinical and oncologic outcomes in adult patients undergoing liver and/or biliary resection for benign and malignant diseases. This study evaluates postoperative morbidity and mortality within 90 days after surgery, as well as …

The primary outcome is to compare the hemodynamic outcomes ( e.g SV , CO and CI ) using The ICON of two different modes of ventilation ( VCV and PC-VG ) during laparoscopic abdominal cancer surgeries with exaggerated trendelenburg position. And the secondary outcomes is to compa…

This quasi-experimental laboratory study aims to describe and compare the multidimensional experience of dyspnea at rest and during exertion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and healthy controls. The study integrates neurophysiological, somatosensory,…

Peri-implantitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by plaque-associated inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa and progressive loss of supporting bone around dental implants, which may ultimately lead to implant failure if left untreated. It has been demonstrated …

Myositis is an inflammatory disease of the skeletal muscles that can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or medications. Early diagnosis of these conditions is essential for optimal treatment. Anatomic pathology is the conventional method used to analyze muscle lesions,…

Primary headaches such as migraine and tension type headache are among the most common neurological disorders and frequently cause significant disability and reduced quality of life. Increasing evidence suggests that these headaches may share biological mechanisms with temporoman…

Compared to non-Veterans, Veterans demonstrate an increased risk for obesity and multimorbidity. Thus, interventions to improve overall health are warranted in this population. Healthy diets that include fruits and vegetables are linked to a reduced risk of chronic disease includ…