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In this study investigators propose to address the following hypotheses: 1) Reduction in dietary sodium will decrease inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 2) Reduction in dietary sodium will decrease blood pressure in patients with RA. 3) Reduction in dietary …

African American women who are 50 years of age and older with depressive symptoms, pain and difficulty with mobility will participate in the DAPPER intervention study that includes 8 nurse visits in participants' homes to help participants with participants' pain and mood.

Pilot study to evaluate the performance of a lead below 2 French with specific distal shape to deliver efficient LV pacing

Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars is a common procedure that may be associated with postoperative pain, swelling, limited mouth opening, and delayed bone healing. Various regenerative techniques are used to improve healing outcomes after tooth extraction. This…

Catatonia is a severe form of psychomotor disturbance with a heterogenous presentation. It affects approximately 10% of acute psychiatric inpatients. According to the fifth edition of DSM-5 the diagnosis of catatonia can be made when three or more symptoms from the twelve followi…

Bronchiectasis is a heterogeneous condition with diverse etiologies and clinical manifestations. Its progression involves a vicious cycle of airway inflammation, recurrent infection, and structural damage, leading to persistent symptoms and declining lung function. Current manage…

This randomized controlled trial assessed whether intravenous ondansetron is more effective than low dose ketamine in preventing shivering after spinal anesthesia in adults undergoing elective surgery. Post spinal shivering is a frequent and uncomfortable complication of spinal a…

Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare but potentially life-threatening infections involving the skin and underlying tissues such as fat, fascia, and sometimes muscle. They can progress rapidly and, despite modern antibiotics, surgery, and intensive care, are still a…

From January 2020 to December 2024, Crohn's disease(CD) patients and gender- and age-matched normal controls were collected from the Department of Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. The aim of this research is to explore the associatio…

Surgery is still the main treatment for esophageal cancer, however, the complication and mortality rate of open esophagectomy is high. As a result, the thoracoscopic- laparoscopic minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) was developed. The MIE mainly comprised two surgical approach…

This study examined whether different types of exercise performed during hemodialysis sessions affect patients' health and quality of life. Patients receiving regular hemodialysis were assigned to resistance exercise, flexibility exercise, or usual care during dialysis. Changes i…

This retrospective single-center observational study compared perioperative and early postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery after orthodontic preparation with either conventional fixed brackets or clear aligners. The objective was to assess whether al…

The aim of this study is to evaluate whether standardizing intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) with the "Tübingen Ultrasound Ruler" reduces R1 resection rates in breast-conserving surgery.

This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of "Dolphin 3D" software for prediction of soft tissue changes in management of patients seeking orthognathic surgery to treat their mandibular deformities and collecting their feedback regarding aesthetic satisfaction.

This is a multicenter, non-interventional, retrospective study using data captured in the EHRs (Electronic Health Records) of the participating hospital sites to determine factors that predict disease prognosis and outcomes in COVID-19 patients, specifically: Hospitalization/Off-…

Examine the association of chronic liver diseases (including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma) with other systemic diseases by retrospectively analyzing the data from the Hospital Database of Buddhist Tz…

the investigators conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study of hospitalized patients with IBD from three tertiary referral centers in China to characterize the clinical features, treatment patterns, and outcomes of refractory IBD and to identify factors associated with r…

This study uses techniques from an area of research known as neuroeconomics, which integrates concepts and methods from psychology, neuroscience, and economics to better understand how people make decisions and how these decisions are supported by the brain. One neuroeconomic con…

Historically, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been performed to restore knee range of motion and relieve pain, with postoperative rehabilitation focused on helping patients regain mobility and function. This study evaluates whether providing patients with photographic evidence …

A multicentre retrospective cohort study was conducted within the Department of Orthopaedics at the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University. This study reviewed 1,296 patients who underwent internal fixation treatment with ITF at the institution between 2020 and 20…