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There is a strong link between obesity and reduced quality of life as well as serious sequelae of diseases. Step by step is a treatment model that has been developed at the Obesity Unit, Orebro County Region and includes six group meetings over 6-8 months. The aim is to increase …

Identify the prevalence and predictors of reactance, self-exemption, disbelief, source derogation in reaction to evidence about mammography benefits and harms, and consequences for decision-making and trust.

This project is a randomized controlled non-inferiority study that aims to cover knowledge gaps about the composition and development of plasma proteins, inflammation markers and mental health in Norwegian, voluntary, and unpaid blood donors who donate plasma and blood. We will i…

The proposed research project provides a novel approach to screening, early assessment, and preventive interventions for high-risk youth in racial/ethnic/linguistically (REL)-diverse communities. * The investigators assess a health promotion intervention as a way of reducing tre…

Pain, swelling, and trismus are common sequalae of surgical removal of impacted third molars. The aim of this study is to evaluate effect of local administration of betamethasone, into the pterygomandibular space, on these sequalae

The aim of this study is to observe or not a reduction in the consumption of morphine within 72 hours of the realization of an erector spinae plane block when preparing for a lumbar spinal fusion.

This investigator-initiated randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated changes in peri-implant soft tissue thickness in the aesthetic zone following soft tissue augmentation. Adult patients requiring single-tooth implant therapy in the aesthetic zone were randomly assigned to…

Recently, many office workers and young people have postural abnormalities, including forward head posture (FHP) and rounded shoulder posture (RSP). Most of these patients often complain of pain in the entire scapular area, including the trapezius muscle. Few studies examined the…

The investigators aim to study the use of blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) to augment routine post-operative physical therapy in elderly patients (age \>= 65) after recovering from surgical treatment of hip fractures.

Forty-six consecutive patients undergoing elective primary coronary artery bypass grafting were enrolled. After the left IMA was harvested, free flow was measured under controlled hemodynamic conditions before any intervention (flow 1) and at a mean of 12.5 minutes after the topi…

This study aims to investigate the effects of daily consumption for 4 weeks of a probiotic durum wheat pasta vs a conventional durum wheat pasta without probiotics on fasting metabolic parameters and inflammatory status, on gut permeability and functionality, on daily energy inta…

When preparing an ICU patient for percutaneous dilational tracheostomy, correct positioning of the endotracheal tube is important. During the procedure, it is possible to puncture the cuff. Tracheal tube cuff puncture can lead to failure of ventilation, loss of positive end-expir…

DETERMINATION OF URINARY SODIUM EXCRETION AND DIETARY SODIUM INTAKE IN ADULTS BY DEVELOPING A FOOD FREQUENCY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ADDED-SALT FOODS Dear Participant, A doctoral thesis study titled "Determination of Urinary Sodium Excretion and Dietary Sodium Intake in Adults by Devel…

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to identify adult patients who underwent liver resection between 2022 and 2023. Primary outcomes included 30-day mortality, sepsis, sep…

The goal of this study is to determine the impact of neuromodulation to the cerebellum on social and executive functions in neurotypical young adults and young adults with autism.

Empyema is a problem that thoracic surgeons deal in everyday practice. The main goal of treatment is evacuating the pus and fibrin deposits in the thoracic cavity for complete lung expansion. This study aims to report a detailed microbiological profile of patients operated for em…

This study will collect information on pregnant women diagnosed with constipation from the two large health care insurance claims records. It will include the following groups: * Those who took prucalopride. * Those who took other medicines for constipation. * Those who did not…

This study was planned and will conducted to determine the effect of hot foot bath on pain, anxiety, sleep and comfort levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Research hypotheses H1: A hot foot bath reduces postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscop…

To compare and contrast the clinical, gait and parent-reported outcomes following either non-operative (casting) or operative treatment for children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW) and determine whether there are specific genes associated with ITW.

A taurolidine-based antimicrobial solution, was evaluated for its safety and efficacy in preventing infections associated with prosthetic materials, such as joint replacements, plates, nails, and screws. This prospective observational study compared Taurolidine to infection rates…