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Many people with neurological conditions will experience spasticity, a nonvolitional and uncontrollable tightening and/or spasm of muscles. This can impact the person's functioning and independence in everyday tasks and can contribute to contractures. Spasticity and contracture d…

During surgery, right after anesthesia is given, the first step to help the patient breathe is to provide breathing support with a mask. This step is very important because if there is a problem with mask ventilation, the anesthesia team must quickly use other methods to help the…

Non-nutritive sweeteners are used as a substitute for simple sugars to improve the palatability of food products without increasing their sugar and calorie content. They represent a global market of 7 billion euros, with an annual growth of 5%. Reducing their consumption therefor…

The aim of this study is to determine whether chewing gum can alleviate orthodontic treatment discomfort and improve orthodontic treatment experience. The long-term goal is to enable clinicians to decide whether prescription of chewing gum at the placement of orthodontic applianc…

Nonspecific low back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that also affects many young adults, including university students. It can negatively impact academic performance, daily life, and overall well-being. Research shows that stabilization exercises targeting the lumbar mu…

This study will observe patients with lower limb varicose veins who also have knee pain. Many patients with varicose veins experience swelling, heaviness, or aching in the legs, and some also report pain in or around the knee. Previous studies suggest that venous reflux and poor …

To assess menstraul cycle changes in adolescent girls with diabetes and to find out the various risk factors

Investigation of the correlation of CT-morphological changes of the lung compared to regional ventilation distribution on electrical impedance tomography in patients with post-acute-Covid-19 symptoms.

The goal of this observational prospective cohort study is to explore the clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and outcomes of adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) admitted to the medical intensive care unit of Asan Medical Center. The main qu…

This randomised controlled trial was designed to determine the effect of early-stage heat application and abdominal massage on patients' gastrointestinal function and mental well-being following hip fracture surgery. The study's hypotheses are as follows: H0: Heat application a…

Neuroblastic tumors (NBTs) develop from neural crest cells that give rise to the sympathetic nervous system. They include neuroblastomas, ganglioneuroblastomas, and ganglioneuromas. They represent approximately 10% of solid tumors in children under 15 years of age. In 15 to 20% o…

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose infections in patients with broken bones around joint replacements. Currently, there are no clear guidelines to help determine when an infection is present, making treatment decisions difficult. By studying how often infections are …

The main hypothesis is that even preterm infants considered "stable" receiving non-invasive ventilation may be at risk of developing BPD due to an inhomogeneous distribution of ventilation. Identifying this characteristic from the first days of life by using EIT could, in the fut…

Type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation study using a quasi-experimental, difference-in-difference (DID) design to deliver a comprehensive social needs screening and navigation program by integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) into community pharmacies across under-resour…

This study tests whether a nurse-led "4-step narrative nursing" program can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who are having a planned or non-emergency cesarean section. What is the problem? About 30-40% of Chinese cesarean mothers feel high anxiety …

This project aims to reduce child malnutrition in Pakistan by building on local strengths and practical community solutions. The project focuses on children 7-23 months of age. The investigators will aim to recruit young children between 7-15 months of age, giving the youngest ch…

To evaluate the usage of microneedling with platelet rich plasma as a gingival depigmentation method in comparison to microneedling alone for pigment intensity reduction. Pre-operative preparation phase includes ultrasonic scaling and oral hygiene instructions for all patients. …

This study aims to compare the immediate effects of two common types of exercise-moderate-intensity continuous exercise and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-on attention, alertness, and physiological responses in physically active young adults. Attention and mental alertn…

This randomised, controlled, double-blind experimental study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of a standardised manual physiotherapy protocol for treating lateral epicondylalgia of the humerus, commonly known as 'tennis elbow'. The study will compare the results for patients …

Our objectives are to determine whether the 4DSQ is valuable for Turkish-speaking patients living in Belgium who face language barriers-meaning they are not fluent in Dutch or French-and have psychological complaints, and to provide better support within the primary healthcare sy…