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Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease clinically characterized by recurrent pulmonary exacerbations, chronic cough, and sputum production, and is associated with an increase in the airway-artery ratio and permanent airway dilatation. It is recognized as the third most c…

The goal of this study is to compare the proportion of compensatory hyperhidrosis patients after sympathectomy at T3 level and sympathectomy at T3-4 level. The main question it aims to answer is: can sympathectomyv at one level decrease the incidence of compensatory hyperhidrosi…

To compare the effectiveness of electrical dry needling combined with therapeutic exercise versus therapeutic exercise alone in patients with nonspecific chronic mechanical neck pain.

In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, the demand for specialty care referrals has increased sharply with the adoption of the electronic regulatory system, especially in rural areas. In 2023 alone, over 79,000 referrals were submitted monthly, totaling 1.7 million annual gatekeeping decis…

Individuals with Huntington's Disease have impaired social cognition, which is the domain of cognition that allows individuals to understand others' perspectives so that they can navigate interpersonal actions successfully (e.g., understanding someone may be sad based of their fa…

The primary objective of this study was to examine the effects of regular exercise on sleep quality in older adults. The study will assess changes in sleep quality resulting from a structured exercise program using objective and subjective measurement tools.

A cohort study designed to detect bleeding disorders diagnosed in women who experienced severe postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery

The investigators propose a randomized, triple-blinded (patients, investigators, outcomes assessors), placebo-controlled pilot feasibility trial (Methadone to End Narcotic Dependence, MEND trial) to assess the feasibility and safety of postoperative oral methadone in patients und…

This retrospective observational study aims to describe the use and analyze the effectiveness of various analgesic interventions in patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) at the Pain Management Center of Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR) between January 20…

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. The ma…

Guided by the process model of emotion regulation, integrative affect-regulation framework for resilience, and the reciprocal dynamics of emotion, affect, and resilience in the family system, researchers will develop a parallel intervention to incorporate two key members in Mainl…

Currently, there are no multicenter studies on platelet transfusion for SAT patients, and the benefits and risks of platelet transfusion still require further validation based on large-sample data. In summary, investigating the correlation between platelet transfusion during ICU …

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the clinical effects of using Ringer's Lactate and Sterofundin/ Plasmalyte as maintenance fluids in adult patients who have undergone abdominal surgery and are septic. The primary outcome will be the change in serum lactate levels. S…

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if posture training can improve back pain and posture in middle school students. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can posture training reduce back pain in middle school students? * Can posture training improve body pos…

This is a retrospective study to assess outcomes of micro-TESE performed 24 or 48 hours before oocyte retrieval and ICSI.

This study aims to characterize the epidemiology, clinicopathologic features, and survival outcomes of Chinese patients with PTCL; to develop and validate prognostic models to this population; to compare the real-world effectiveness and safety of alternative therapeutic strategie…

Increased availability of high-energy dense foods has contributed to a pediatric obesity epidemic, with 23% of United States children currently presenting with the disease. How children eat contributes to both overconsumption and greater adiposity. However, it is unclear if labor…

Recently, two works have proposed the application of Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of trigger finger. Yildirim and colleagues (2016) compared shock waves with corticosteroid infiltration. both methods proved effective at 6 months. The authors suggeste…

Analgesic management in thoracic surgery presents a particular challenge for the anesthesiologist, given the intensity of postoperative pain associated with thoracotomy, a surgical procedure that can impact respiratory function and the patient's subsequent recovery. Epidural anal…

The goal of this observational study is to learn whether warming patients before surgery, called "prewarming," affects blood lactate levels (a marker of how well tissues are getting oxygen) and recovery in adults having planned (elective) kidney removal surgery (nephrectomy). Th…