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This observational cross-sectional study investigates the levels of mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum contact site (MERC) proteins in saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of individuals with different periodontal conditions. MERCs are specialized regions where mitochondria…

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of Dioscorea yam gruel on blood lipid levels in patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 72 eligible post-PCI patients were randomly assigned to the control group or t…

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop an pharmacist-led preoperative opioid taper intervention for patients undergoing total knee or hip replacement who are on chronic opioids before their surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the intervention feasible …

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of Bionix ShotBlocker on pain of injection of the first Hepatitis B vaccine in healthy newborns. ShotBlocker is a pain reducing tool used in babies, children, and adults for injections. Swaddling during the injection and admin…

In recent years, obesity has become one of the leading health problems worldwide. It is known that obesity can cause various diseases and negatively impact the quality of life. Therefore, many conditions believed to be affected by obesity and relevant to patients\' quality of…

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) (or Horton's disease) is a segmental and focal inflammatory arteritis affecting large and medium-sized arteries. Its incidence is estimated at 17.8/100,000 in subjects over 50 years old (and 46/100,000 in subjects over 70 years old). This disease remain…

This study evaluated psychological health in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) using an online behavioral program called the "Positive Mental Health BMI Learning Program." The program consisted of four short video units focused on interpersonal support, emotional regulation, a…

To learn if OCSCC patients can be safely given methylnaltrexone for 2 weeks before surgery.

Constipation is a common symptom among patients receiving palliative care and significantly affects their quality of life. Effective management of constipation requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Reflexology has been increasingly used as a complement…

Background: RASopathies are a group of genetic diseases that affect a child s development. They cause physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. Caring for a child with a RASopathy can be stressful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy that helps people become…

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the RADPAD in proximal operators in a contemporary cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL), during diagnostic, coronary and structural cardiac catheterization procedures, in a large prospective, randomized controlled trial. U…

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangement is a common cause of temporomandibular disorders and is often associated with pain, restricted mandibular movement, joint sounds, and functional limitations during mastication and mouth opening. Various treatment modalities have …

Here is the complete Brief Summary entry in a single paragraph, written in plain language, and excluding the study results (as requested), but maintaining academic rigor in describing the study design: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 4-week short-term ec…

Pilot randomised trial to assess recruitment for a larger trial to compare the efficacy and adverse effects of the subcutaneous and transvenous ICD in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and indication for ICD therapy, with no requirement for pacing

Dystonias represent hyperkinetic movement disorders characterized by protracted muscle contractions, such as to cause torsional movements and anomalous postures in different parts of the body. Although they occur more often in a focal form (blepharospasm, oromandibular dystonia, …

Caregivers of people living with dementia experience significant stress which can negatively affect their mental health. The goal of our study is to test a newly developed app that focuses on providing stress management strategies for caregivers of people living with dementia.

1. Assess patient-centered outcomes (PCOs) amongst stroke survivors and their caregivers in the MedStar Health system longitudinally. i. Utilize a community advisory board (CAB) of stroke survivors and their caregivers to identify the patient-centered outcome(s) that the CAB …

Pleural infection is a severe and complicated disease which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. People with pleural infection show diverse levels of neutrophil degranulation activity. The investigators examined the biological role of pleural fluid neutrophil e…

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder in the world. Long-term AUD can affect a person s sense of taste and smell. This natural history study will compare alcohol drinking behaviors and measures of taste and smell in people with and with…

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the outcomes of two standard of care group exercise regimens to increase muscle mass in women who have been treated with breast cancer.