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In order to determine if Intralipid 20% can be used to reverse the effects of local anesthetics, the investigators will recruit 18 volunteers who will be asked to come to HSS for two study visits. Small amounts of local anesthetics will be injected into the volunteers' thighs dur…

This trial studies how well increasing the dose of survivorship care planning improves care and outcomes in prostate cancer survivors receiving radiation therapy and androgen deprivation therapy. There is a need for coordinated care between the cancer care team with the primary c…

This National Cancer Institute (NCI)-NRG ALK Protocol phase II trial studies how well a combination of different biomarker/ALK inhibitors work in treating patients with stage IV ALK positive non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. Lorlatinib, ceritinib, alectinib, brigatinib, en…

Prospective, monocentric study aiming to evaluate the PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography) scanner performances to detect infra-centimetric lesions in two groups of patients with cancer and of different BMI (Body Mass Index) classes (BMI ≤ 25 and BMI \> 25)…

The investigator retrospectively analyzed consecutive young (\<60 years) cryptogenic stroke patients with Patient Foramen Ovale (PFO) recruited between January 2016 and May 2019 in our center, and compared these patients with sex- and age-matched controls with cryptogenic stroke …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of chronic heart rhythm disease worldwide, with significant associated co-morbidities. Although there have been advances in understanding the mechanisms of AF, the underlying cause of AF and factors which perpetuate it remain incom…

The Purpose of the study is to test the hypothesis that administration of an S-nitrosylating (SNO) agent can improve tissue oxygenation during transfusion of packed red blood cells (RBCs).

To determine if Carevive software, which monitors treatment-related toxicities and then generates self-care management plans for these symptoms, will be feasible to implement among patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Additionally for collection of preliminary dat…

Public health disasters have disproportionate impacts on low income communities, through pathways that add to those of poverty and associated stressors, and act over extended periods. Very young children are highly vulnerable to long-term impacts on development and mental health …

The overarching goal of this study is to develop a direct-to-patient screening approach that will improve early Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) detection in patients with psoriasis. Previously developed screening questionnaires were intended for use in the setting of a doctor's office …

Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) affect up to 60% of individuals with bipolar disorder during their lifetime-a rate 3 to 5 times higher than what occurs in the general population. The mechanisms that contribute to elevated rates of comorbidity are not known. Early identification in i…

Currently, topical antihistamines and corticosteroids are mainly used for itching relief. However, the over the counter antihistamines are not effective on all itch conditions. Acetaminophen is a popular and widely used OTC drug for pain relief. Although its mode of action is sti…

Background: The immune system helps the body fight infections. Primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs) are diseases that make it easier for people to get sick. Many PIDs are inherited. This means parents can pass them on to their children. Knowing what causes a person s PID is…

It is currently not allowed for patients with prolonged aplasia, following intensive chemotherapy, to brush teeth due to the risk of damaging the oral mucosa with risk of haemorrhage and infectious entrance door. Mouthwash is currently prescribed to prevent these complications. M…

This is an observational study aiming to prospectively define the rate of occurrence, natural history and progression of cardiac dysfunction in adults, and to identify the patients at high risk of developing cardiovascular events. The study enrolls patients prior to infusion with…

Investigators want to learn the role of indoor environmental exposures on respiratory symptoms, and, separately, on lung function deficits in school-aged children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

In modern medicine, doctors attempt to monitor all physiological variables to assess their evolution and to decide, based on their changes, the therapeutic attitudes to adopt. Furthermore, this helps to establish a forecast of the evolution to be expected. The measurement of Int…

The objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Evolve device utilizing the Ti10 and Tone applicators for abdominal non-invasive circumference reduction and skin tightening

The purpose of this study is to compare once-daily tacrolimus extended-release (Envarsus XR®) to twice-daily immediate release tacrolimus to find out if people taking tacrolimus extended release (Envarsus XR®) report fewer side effects, increased medication compliance and higher …

This is a feasibility study of electronic devices in order to reduce neuro-psychological disorders and suffering in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. A first step study is necessary to define which device is effective and safe to reduce symptom intensities, among music therapy,…