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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical functional results of the Triathlon All-Polyethylene Tibia Knee Device.

The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is significantly elevated in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Notably, women with CKD commonly experience menstrual disturbances induced by CKD, which may contribute to impaired vascular function and elevated CVD risk. However, …

Background: Acute dyspnoea is a common symptom in prehospital emergency medicine. As ultrasound gained in importance for diagnosis in patients with acute respiratory distress, it plays even a role in the prehospital setting. However, prehospital emergency ultrasound (PEU) remains…

* The study will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted in University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. A sample size of 84 will be randomly allocated into two experimental groups, (42 participants in each group), by lottery method. The participan…

The purpose of this study is to analyze facial pigmentation and skin microbiome changes after topical almond oil application, compared to the use of topical hydroquinone.

Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury is an identified risk factor for anal incontinence. The mechanisms and the risk factors for anal incontinence in Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury women are not well known. Anal incontinence in such women is not well documented and probably unde…

The purpose of this trial is to collect clinical outcomes including radiographic and CT outcomes in patients who undergo spinal fusion using the Keos Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device.

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the effects of GB34 acupuncture, performed as adjuvant to standard medical treatment, on clinical response and laboratory parameters of patients with a diagnosis of acute cholecystitis.

50 million patients undergo surgery each year in the United States. Postoperative mortality is considered the third leading cause of death worldwide. Hypotension during surgery have been linked to increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Episodes of hypotension during sur…

This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the ability of postoperative plain radiographs to detect syndesmotic reduction accuracy in patients with ankle fractures requiring syndesmotic fixation. All included patients have acceptable postoperative radiographs ac…

A cohort study on patients with type 2 diabetes to investigate possible biomarkers as predictors of chronic heart failure.

This a clinical study to improve medication adherence among patients with hypertension in Switzerland. Adult men and women who suffer from high blood pressure and have been prescribed a therapy consisting of at least 4 tablets per day can participate in this study. The investiga…

Approximately 40 million people in the US are served by private, and frequently untreated, wells. Our best estimate is that 1.3 million cases of gastrointestinal illnesses (GI) per year are attributed to consuming water from untreated private wells in the US, but in reality, ther…

A repository of biospecimens and detailed phenotypic information collected longitudinally from adults with congenital heart disease and related conditions, with an aim to facilitate future research on biologic mechanisms of underlying disease, compensation and deterioration; biol…

The purpose of this research is to study a Chinese herbal Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) product for the temporary relief of pain and itching after radiotherapy (RT). This is an over-the-counter product with 1% menthol as an active ingredient.

The primary aim of the proposed project is to investigate the prevalence of insomnia in patients with psychiatric disorders treated as inpatients in psychiatric hospitals in two study sites in Switzerland and nine study sites in Germany. The secondary aim is to investigate whethe…

African Americans (AAs) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. AAs are also more likely to eat foods that contain cholesterol oxides/oxysterols. Dietary oxysterols can harm the cells that produce insulin and decrease insulin production. Th…

The placement of mega knee prosthesis is a necessity after a large tumor resection and oncological. These mega knee prostheses implanted in the context of oncological surgery have been very few evaluated in the literature. Active knee extension is essential in order to walk prop…

Between 39-67% of the 294,000 Americans who have a SCI suffer from long-term debilitating neuropathic pain, interfering with rehabilitation, general activity, mobility, mood, sleep, and quality of life. Pain can hinder any potential for functional improvement that could be obtain…

GYNECO-IMM\&Co is a prospective clinical and biological cohort ; this study aims to identify immune surveillance and escape mechanisms and also predictive biomarkers for survival patients who suffer from ovarian and breast carcinoma.