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Tuberculosis is a major cause of ill health and one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Early, rapid and accurate diagnosis of all TB patients and prompt treatment with any form of drug-susceptible or drug resistant TB is fundamental. Identifying the pattern of drug resista…

Studies have shown that stabilisation devices are associated with fewer complications and lower failure rates in peripheral catheters.3,6,7 Although closed-system peripheral catheters offer potential advantages, such as reduced manipulation of components and minimised blood spill…

To characterize the safety of combined RF and EMS therapies with the BACK4 device in healthy volunteers. Subjects will receive 3 treatments of increasing intensity over a one week period.

This research project is structured in two phases: an initial observational phase and a subsequent randomized controlled trial (RCT) phase. The goal of the observational phase is to compare hospital admission and Hospital at Home (HaH). The objective of the RCT is to assess the e…

Chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (CIRD), like all chronic somatic disease, can impair self-esteem and self-image in affected individuals. Numerous studies conducted in this population have confirmed this fact. Therapeutic patient education (TPE) programs aim to help patien…

Occlusal forces are unevenly distributed among teeth during mastication, potentially predisposing certain teeth to higher functional loads. Teeth subjected to increased occlusal loading may be at greater risk of periodontal breakdown, especially in patients with pre-existing peri…

Investigators are studying how combining a stepped-care mental health counseling program with an evidence-based exercise program can help Latina cancer survivors feel better mentally and physically. The goal is to improve stress, emotions, and physical activity during and after c…

With global warming intensifying, GI endoscopy is among the top three greenhouse gas-emitting medical procedures. Colonoscopy, a cornerstone for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, significantly contributes to the carbon footprint (CF). This study quantifies CO₂ emissions in diffe…

This study will evaluate whether giving sedation before spinal anesthesia, when performed with ultrasound guidance, reduces the risk of developing back pain after surgery. Spinal anesthesia is commonly used but may cause discomfort or persistent back pain in some patients. By com…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder with complex and not yet fully elucidated pathophysiological mechanisms. Recent research suggests that gut microbiota dysbiosis, particularly small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), may play a key role in …

Intensive Care Units (ICU) stabilize and maintain vital functions in critically ill patients, optimizing their survival. However, patients with prolonged stays may develop Post-ICU syndrome , characterized by physical, cognitive and psychological dysfunctions. This syndrome consi…

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether whole blood H3.1 nucleosome levels can predict 30-day mortality in adult critically ill patients admitted to the ICU with conditions such as sepsis, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, severe trauma, post-cardiac arrest, ac…

We will test the hypothesis that increasing skin wetness, and thus evaporative cooling, will attenuate the increase in core body temperature and accompanying cardiac stress during heat wave conditions in individuals with congestive heart failure. Secondly, we propose that wearing…

This randomized control trial comparing Organizational Skills Training (OST) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) among adolescents with a pre-existing ADHD diagnosis presenting to the Duke ADHD Program. Both treatments are eight 90 minute sessions. The research component w…

The research will be conducted as a prospective, observational, and comparative study with 98 pregnant volunteers aged 18-45 at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine. Participants will be divided into a VR group and a control group. Data will be collected using STAI-I, EPDS, NRS s…

Type I interferonopathies are rare autoinflammatory disorders caused by genetic defects and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These diseases are refractory to conventional immunosuppressive therapies. They typically occur in childhood, although disease onset in…

The investigators will implement a protocol for use of the PIVO device for blood culture collection in the emergency department. This protocol utilizes the device in various scenarios to reduce needlesticks while allowing for accurate and appropriate assessment of potential patho…

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 pilot randomized crossover study will evaluate the acute effects of immersive virtual reality (IVR) on respiratory effort during submaximal exercise in healthy adults. Dyspnea and increased respiratory effort are influenced not only by mechanical and metabolic factors, but a…

This pilot study evaluated whether a propolis-based topical solution improves soft-tissue healing after tooth extraction. Thirteen patients requiring extraction of two comparable teeth on opposite sides of the mouth were enrolled in a split-mouth design, in which one extraction s…