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The aim of this retrospective observational single-center cohort study is to investigate the factors associated with palliative care (PC) referral, examine intensive care unit (ICU) involvement before, during, or after the referral, and evaluate patient outcomes such as mortality…

This study involves the prospective quantification and classification of waste produced during interventional cardiology procedures. For each included case, the total waste generated will be measured in kilograms immediately after completion of the procedure. Waste will be physic…

The purpose of this study is to determinate the safety profile, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary antineoplastic activity of S095033 in combination with paclitaxel in participants with advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)

Peripheral venous catheter insertion has a slow learning curve, and is rarely performed by medical students. Most medical interns do not master this procedure independently at the start of their residency. It's a painful procedure for the patients, and therefore unsuitable for "…

This study aims to understand how people use a mobile app that helps them record their symptoms before going to the doctor. Patients use the app on a tablet or other digital device. The app guides patients through a series of structured questions tailored to their symptoms. The d…

The ESCAPE 10 study is a multinational, retrospective, observational cohort study that aims to investigate the epidemiology and outcome determinants of severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP) in elderly patients (≥65 years). Conducted across multiple European countries, the st…

This study aims to evaluate how intubation performed with two different brands of videolaryngoscope and the Macintosh laryngoscope during surgeries in obese patients requiring general anesthesia affects the VIDIAC score, hemodynamic response, and early postoperative complications…

Routine radiographs are commonly obtained after spinal fusion surgery to monitor postoperative evolution and detect complications. However, the actual contribution of these radiographs to clinical decision-making remains unclear. This retrospective cohort study evaluates the freq…

This was a prospective cross-sectional observational study conducted among 152 patients, admitted to Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), who required supplemental oxygen during hospital stay. The ABG analysis was done, and pulse oximeter reading was recorded simultaneously. The g…

This retrospective single-center case-control study evaluates whether the Modified EASIX score (LDH × CRP / Platelets), calculated from routine blood tests, predicts severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) as measured by the IIEF-5 questionnaire. Medical records from January 1, 202…

This prospective, single-center case-control study aimed to investigate the association between pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PES) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using biochemical markers. A total of 159 participants aged 50-80 years were categorized into PES, CTS, and control gr…

This study aims to investigate the structural architectural changes of the Tibialis Anterior muscle in patients with subacute and chronic stroke using ultrasonography. The study will compare the morphological parameters (pennation angle, fascicle length, and muscle thickness) of …

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR)-based instruction compared with traditional face-to-face teaching for delivering the Bobath concept in physiotherapy education. Third-year physiotherapy students were randomly assigned …

Today, nursing education is not only about the transfer of theoretical information, but also includes the acquisition of multidimensional skills such as clinical decision making, critical thinking and teamwork. In this context, educational escape room games stand out as an effect…

Therapeutic delivery of additional Oxygen to blood stream via hyperbaric and extracorporeal oxygenation that raises blood Oxygen saturation level, apart from oxygenation in the lungs, is known to induce tissue repair, restore normal body functions and improve survival. Despite th…

This study evaluates patient-reported experiences of radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a rather long examination (around 2 hours), involving an injection of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), which requires the patient to rest for 1 hour between the injection and the start of imaging. Some hospitals allow the patient to sit, read or…

This is an observational study to learn more about vasomotor symptoms (VSM) burden and treatment patterns in menopausal women before and after participating in OASIS studies. In this study, data from women with VMS associated with menopause who took part in any of the three OASI…

Study Title Spiritual Care Education in Nursing Students: A Comparison of Lecture-Based and Jigsaw (Collaborative Learning) Methods Why was this study conducted? In nursing, "holistic care" involves recognizing and supporting not only physical but also emotional and spiritual …

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of cotton as a dampener for vibratory anesthetic devices (VADs) for dermatologic patients. It will compare patient preferences for VAD use with and without cotton across different anatomical sites and identify factors, such as chronic…