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A computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program based on daily tasks utilising the semantic encoding strategies called Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life) has been developed for Chinese people. The aim of the E-MinD Life is to delay functional deterioration associated …

Aim: To evaluate the effects of structured education provided to the relatives of chemotherapy patients on family health, nutrition, and psychological well-being. Methods: This randomized controlled study will be conducted with a parallel-group, pretest-posttest design at a univ…

Childhood cancers are increasing globally and require long-term invasive treatments, particularly subcutaneous applications that often cause pain, swelling, and anxiety. Effective pain and anxiety management is essential, as early traumatic experiences may shape children's future…

• The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of bioflex crowns and zirconia crowns compared to stainless steel crowns when * restoring primary molars 45 participant who their ages range between 6 and 8 years participated in this study. The particip…

The goal of this observational study is to learn if PRAT thickness is a marker of visceral obesity and its influence on donors' kidney function and blood pressure in living kidney donors. Population includes male/female, 18 years and up, living kidney donors scheduled for nephrec…

This randomized, double-blind controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of thread implantation acupuncture at EX-B2 L1 in reducing postoperative pain and improving quality of life in patients undergoing laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy. Thirty-four participants wil…

Therapeutic advances in oncology have transformed the prognosis of cancer patients, placing a significant number of them either in a context of recovery or in prolonged remission close to a chronic disease. Thus, the reconquest of a life after cancer becomes possible but raises m…

This study aimed to examine the acute effects of caffeine intake through caffeinated chewing gum on the vertical jump performance of professional female volleyball players. Ten athletes from the Turkish Women's Volleyball First League voluntarily participated in this single-blind…

This study is a prospective, observational, two arm parallel group, clinical study involving patients with measurements of Lp(a) and mild to moderate aortic stenosis. A total of 1381 patients underwent measurement of Lp(a) and had a diagnosis of mild to moderate, degenerative aor…

Dislocation of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a pathologic condition in which the patient suffers non-self limiting hypermobility in the joint due to the displacement of mandibular condyle outside its position within the glenoid fossa. Although lateral and posterior dislocation…

The combined effects of obesity-related cardiac structure and function changes, comorbidities, pneumoperitoneum technique, and reverse Trendelenburg position may complicate anesthesia management by affecting intraoperative hemodynamics and cardiac function. Increased intra-abdomi…

The goal of this study is to learn if birdwatching can reduce stress in university students. It will also explore students; experiences with the intervention. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does birdwatching reduce students perceived stress levels? What are the experi…

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Kinesio Taping (KT) with postural correction exercises and suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) in managing tension-type headaches (TTH) among university students. The intervention's impact on headache intensity, frequenc…

Robotic exoskeletons are becoming increasingly accepted to provide upright mobility in individuals with neurological disorders. These devices can assist in overcoming gravitational forces and reduce energy consumption. Agilik is one such device intended for individuals with neuro…

This single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Physical Therapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital after approval from the Institute Research Ethics Board. Eligible participants will be recruited and randomly allocated into two grou…

To evaluate the Foley Balloon technique for cervical preparation before second trimester surgical abortion between 16 and 21 weeks estimated gestational age in combination with misoprostol to prepare the cervix before dilation and evacuation (D\&E) instead of osmotic dilators (La…

Serotonin is an important chemical in the brain that helps control mood, sleep, and appetite. Most antidepressant medications work by affecting serotonin to help improve symptoms. A serotonin receptor is like a "lock" on the surface of brain cells, and serotonin acts like a "key"…

Study Objective The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate if biophoton therapy, delivered by Tesla BioHealing® Biophoton Generators (Biophotonizer), can increase self-grown stem cells naturally. Study Design This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled interv…

Metabolic flexibility is the ability to switch rapidly from one substrate (i.e. fuel source) to another (e.g. fats to carbohydrates) in response to ingested foods. Worse metabolic flexibility is linked to worse metabolic outcomes, but exercise is thought to be protective against …

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia adjuvant and quadratus lumborum block on the opioid requirement and perioperative pain on patients undergoing laparoscopic kidney transplant donor.