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The success of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is more correlated to fulfillment of patients' expectations, than merely improvement of motor status1. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to inform the DBS candidates as good as possible to set realistic expectations. Currently, the …

For children, adequate perioperative pain management is a right according to the UN convention on the rights of the child, a law in Sweden since 2020. Despite this, children are still under-treated in many cases. In addition to great suffering, this can lead to missing school and…

The patient in the surgical treatment and care process has difficulty in meeting the need for sleep in the hospital, and accordingly, their habits, attitudes and behaviors regarding sleep and rest change. Studies have shown that hospitalized patients experience sleep deprivatio.T…

The investigators will pilot test (N=100 caregivers of children ages 3-4 years) the effects of a caregiver supervision intervention on caregivers' supervision and children's injury frequency using a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design. The control group will receive Services…

One-third of stroke survivors experience post-stroke depression, but there are currently no official guidelines for supporting them. Researchers aim to investigate whether the wisdom enhancement timeline technique can reduce depression in stroke survivors. The investigators also …

Regression analysis in a recent systematic review showed significantly greater mRC and CRC values when modifications are done to the TUN procedure to achieve more coronal advancement of the flap, coronal advancement also helps in covering the underlying graft for better recession…

Older adults have psychological strengths that promote psychological well-being and reduce distress (depression or anxiety) and loneliness, enhancing their quality of life (QoL). These strengths can play a key role in a psychological intervention programme to promote QoL. Ageing…

The purpose of this study is to improve treatment outcomes for patients with chronic anal fissure.

Is It So Hard To Predict Complicated Diverticulitis? Objective: Acute diverticulitis (AD) is a frequent cause of abdominal pain leading to emergency department visits. Many biomarkers have been identified to predict the risk of developing complicated diverticulitis. In our study…

The purpose of this study is to develop and psychometrically validate the Shoulder Problems Assessment Scale (SPAS), a culturally grounded patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess shoulder-related functional limitations in Turkish adults using a hierarchical stepwise y…

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is characterized by early and significant involvement of facial muscles; however, objective imaging data focusing on facial muscles are limited. Facial ultrasound can serve as a sensitive imaging biomarker and outcome measure by captu…

Primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by overactive parathyroid glands, leading to elevated calcium levels in the blood. The standard preoperative imaging includes both a radiation-based imaging modality and conventional ultrasound. However, ultrasound alone is a faster, safer, a…

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of psychological aspects, selected blood parameters, pain, central sensitization, and muscle electromyography activity in patients with chronic masticatory muscle pain.

Introduction: The physician-patient relationship (PPR) is a core element of clinical practice. It affects both patients (e.g., satisfaction, treatment adherence) and healthcare professionals (e.g., reduced conflict, improved well-being). Training in communication skills helps pre…

* The aim of this interventional study is to investigate the dimensional changes in buccolingual alveolar ridge width in socket preservation using sticky dentin vs dentin graft alone * The main question: is dentin graft mixed with autologous fibrin glue has better dimensional cha…

The objective of the project is to analyze the clinical effectiveness of a gamifield mHealth application (iGAME) and developed in the context of lifestyle modification, but with the approach of the Behaviour Change Technique, through a randomized clinical trial that affects secon…

This pilot randomized controlled trial will test the effectiveness of Eatable Alphabet cards, a child friendly nutrition education tool, on child weight and related behaviors in a clinical sample of 2 to 10-year-old children with overweight/obesity, referred to a pediatric weight…

in clinical practice has been curbed by issues related to the variability in use of these tools for decision-making, and universally poor completion rates over time. Patients may not see the relevance of responding to questions about their health, and the results may not be revie…

This study aims to pilot test a culturally tailored behavioral intervention called "WECARE" to enhance caregiving mastery and improve psychosocial wellbeing of Chinese American family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia.

This is an unblinded pilot study of an environmental exposure to secondhand cannabis smoke in one group of healthy nonsmokers.