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To investigate if the inflammatory protein, high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), along with other inflammatory mediators, is elevated in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and pulmonary hypertension as compared to those with CHD alone, or with healthy controls.

The burden of anaemia remains unacceptably high during pregnancy. Over a third of women are anaemic by their third trimester of pregnancy. The most common cause is iron deficiency. One key factor is rising iron requirements throughout pregnancy. There are risks associated with an…

This is a research study to evaluate the quality of life and amount of dry mouth experienced as a result of radiotherapy in subjects who have squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HN-SQCC). This study will compare the side effects experienced based on the method to plan r…

This study is a multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, non-controlled post-market clinical follow-up study. The primary objective of this study is to confirm the safety and performance of the A.L.P.S. Proximal Humerus Plating System applied in proximal humerus fracture treatme…

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that mucous fistula refeeding between enterostomy creation and enterostomy closure reduces the time to full enteral feeds after enterostomy closure compared to standard of care.

This is a prospective, non-interventional, observational study. The purpose of this study is to collect data and bio-specimens that will support future research

In recent years the concept of organ sparing treatment in rectal cancer was introduced for selected good responders after neo-adjuvant treatment. In these patients replacement of the standard of care total mesorectal excision (TME) by transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) or om…

23 implants with socket shield were followed for 18 months. buccal bone thickness and survival rates registered.

The sinuplasty balloon offers a more physiological first of the sinuses which minimizes risks associated to traditional surgery. Its atraumatic characteristic also helps to reduce the risk of bleeding (so any use of Pack), limit scarring ransom, reduce the post-operative pain, en…

This prospective cohort study will investigate the physiology and progression of autonomous aldosterone secretion.

Pulp re-vascularization/regeneration is a procedure performed to allow pulpal stem cells to survive and/or differentiate to allow immature tooth root structures to grow to full maturity. Currently, the procedure includes disinfection of the necrotic root canal space and induction…

As few is known about the oral health of bariatric patients, this study aimed to analyze the prevalence and severity of erosive tooth wear, dental caries and periodontal diseases of obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery in comparison to obese patients without bariatric p…

Background: Herpes virus can cause sores on the body. It can cause flu-like symptoms like fever and muscle aches, and even a type of cancer. Many people with HIV also have infections with herpes virus. When these people start taking HIV medicines, their herpes virus symptoms can…

The main objective of this trial is to search for biomarkers associated with the success of adalimumab treatment in order to generate an algorithm to predict the response to this treatment at 6 months in spondyloarthritis and to define its metrological properties on this cohort. …

Chemotherapy with platinum salts is very emetic. The aim of this study is to evaluate the benefits of foot reflexology in nausea and vomiting induced by platinum salts-based chemotherapy in patients with thoracic or digestive tumors.

This is a post-marketing surveillance on Medacta Shoulder System

This research trial studies the financial burden in patients with stage I-III colon or rectal cancer who are undergoing treatment. Collecting data from patients about their cost and quality of life may help doctors to better understand the impact of cancer treatment on a patient?…

The prevalence of thyroid cancer has increased in recent decades. Patients with thyroid cancer need to choose between Thyrogen® injection and Eltroxin® withdrawal before radioiodine therapy or scan. This is a prospective, observational study, aiming to observe the difference of m…

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a light-up shoe that creates visual stimuli on balance, walking and fall risk in geriatric individuals. Methods: Fifty-two geriatric individuals who agreed to participate in this study were assessed under four co…

Type 2 diabetes is common, increases in prevalence with age, and patients with diabetes have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A relatively new cardiovascular medication currently used for the treatment of heart failure in the United States inhibits an enzyme that brea…