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Several risk factors for chronic postoperative pain have been identified. A series of studies have shown that administrating intraoperatively a high dose of Remifentanil is associated with an increased incidence of CPSP. These findings highlight a risk factor for CPSP that the an…

This mixed methods study evaluates the effectiveness of an organizational intervention to enhance implementation of strategies to increase breast cancer survivorship symptom and risk management.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among Veterans and effective evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) for PTSD have been implemented within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). However, retention in PTSD EBPs is poor. Premature dropout is associated with worse…

This study evaluates the effectiveness of robotic biopsies in providing information about hereditary or cancer specific genetic variants that may have a role in diagnosis of cancer and to develop genetic results and medical record databank for future studies.

Tissue perfusion has been identified as an early prognosis factor in patients admitted to intensive care. However, little is known about the effects of different hemodynamic interventions performed in clinical routine on peripheral tissue perfusion. The aim of this work is to st…

This study aims to evaluate the effects of short-term Rhodiola rosea supplementation on simulated game performance, perceived fatigue, and aerobic capacity in basketball players. The participants will include 48 professional male basketball players aged 18-25 years, all from Beij…

The goal of this observational study is to assess the incidence of successful ventilation using an ETT inserted orally above the vocal cords in pediatric patients undergoing surgeries. The main question it aims to answer are: Is the use of an endotracheal tube (ETT), positioned …

The goal of this observational study is to examine the impact of an online peer support group in Children's Mercy teens with Type 1 Diabetes. The main objectives are to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Diabetes Link's online social platform Discord among youth wi…

Prosthetic joint infection is a devastating complication of shoulder arthroplasty. A relatively novel method of preventing PJI has been with the use of a wound protection device. There is minimal investigative research on the use of a wound protector in shoulder arthroplasty, spe…

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of NMES combination applied in addition to bicycle ergometry on mobility, functional status, muscle strength and hemodynamic responses in ICU patients. Participants will: * Exercise training will be performed using the bicycl…

Masters level cyclists are a population above the age of 35 years who frequently participate in prolonged as well as heavy-volume training. Like most endurance-trained athletes, a greater recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein of 1.2-1.4 g/kg/bw is suggested. Dietary pr…

In recent years, rapidly advancing virtual reality (VR) technology has been widely used in many fields, from education to health and from entertainment to therapeutic applications, by creating interactive and highly immersive digital environments. However, the increasing use of V…

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most commonly diagnosed non-cutaneous cancer of men in the world. In 2023 alone, it is estimated that 288,300 US men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 34,700 will die from the disease despite the approval of multiple systemic agents. Due to a…

The goal of this clinical study is to learn the impact of two Akashic Records sessions on mental health symptoms in adults. We want to see how sessions are linked to stress, anxiety, and depression, and to resilience (ability to bounce back) and feelings of connectedness (to self…

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a novel decision support tool called PRIME (Preference Reporting to Improve Management and Experience), which combines values-elicitation with tailored feedback to patients and providers, improves patient-reported values-concordanc…

Infections of the pleural space are common, and patients require antibiotics and chest drain placement to evacuate the chest from the infected fluid. Chest drains can get blocked by the drainage fluid and material. For this reason, it is thought that flushing the chest drain with…

This study explores the use of novel, highly sensitive quantum-based magnetometers for creating a contactless human-machine interface for consumer applications. These sensors can detect extremely weak biomagnetic fields, such as those from the brain's neural activity (magnetoence…

This case-control study involving fertile and subfertile couples aims to identify male factors related to pregnancy likelihood, create a fertility index measure combining male and female factors to predict pregnancy likelihood, and examine how male factors relate to the semen phy…

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the MEX-CD1 hemodialysis medical device in patients suffering from ACLF. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the device safe when used according to the instructions for use? * Does the device work as expected by removing the …

Teleconsultation, or the use of video telecommunications technology to deliver expert recommendations for care remotely, has been used to improve the safety and quality of emergency care for children in hospital-based acute care settings by providing real-time access to remote pe…