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Researchers in numerical cognition usually think that the greatest and most common difficulty in children suffering from dyscalculia is retrieval of arithmetic facts from long-term memory. However, we have recently shown that retrieval might not be the optimum strategy in mental …

The main aim of this study is to assess the expression of innate lymphoid cells in the esophageal mucosa of children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and in control subjects

The links between systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in pre-clinical models make it an interesting potential therapeutic target, but there are no data describing SRE during severe inflammation in humans . For an approach to the s…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a worldwide chronic inflammatory disease of the airways linked to environmental exposure. The chronic course of COPD is often interrupted by acute exacerbations which have a major impact on the morbidity and mortality of COPD patien…

This study investigates how individuals feel about a dietary mobile application. Information collected from focus groups and interviews may help doctors and mobile application developers to determine preferences and participant feedback about the appeal and usefulness of a mobile…

The use of lasers in medicine in general, and diagnosis and treatment in ophthalmology in particular, increased significantly. Making retinal surgery using lasers have become increasingly common. The goal: to diagnose eye diseases safely

The overall objective of compiling this registry is to obtain a complete collection of data, in a dedicated database, on all patients who have undergone transplantation at our Center in order to assess the main causes of mortality, hospitalization, and morbidity.

The objective of this prospective study is to evaluate the hemodynamic impact of cervical conization on uterine artery blood flow by focusing on the Resistance Index (RI) as a direct indicator of distal vascular resistance. The central hypothesis is predicated on the physiologica…

The Swiss Patient Registry for DMD/BMD and SMA was launched in 2008 in order to give Swiss patients access to new therapies. It was founded with the financial support of several patient organizations and research foundations. Since 2008, children, adolescents and adults with DMD,…

The increasing incidence of chronic respiratory diseases is a public health problem affecting hundreds of thousands of people around the world, including children. Directly exposed to atmospheric aerocontaminants (pollution, allergens), the respiratory tracts represent a complex …

The purpose of this single institution, pilot study is to explore the out of pocket (OOP)costs and financial toxicity of cancer care for patients during definitive treatment of head and neck cancer with radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy and surgical resection. The st…

Comparison of ablation technique of drains

The purpose of this study is to evaluate global endocrine function within type 1 and type 3c diabetic patients, helping pancreatic polypeptide measurement.

The purpose of this study is to analyze patterns in individuals with hnRNP (and other) genetic variants, including their neurological comorbidities, other medical problems and any treatment. The investigators will maintain an ongoing database of medical data that is otherwise bei…

The purpose of this study is: * To assess the effect of BIA 5 1058 400 mg on furosemide pharmacokinetics (PK). * To assess the effect of furosemide 40 mg on the PK of BIA 5 1058.

This is a protocol for prescreening of participants who would like to be in clinical studies in our Center at Stanford.

This qualitative interview-based study aim to build a tool to assess quality of life in patients (adults or children) suffering from 6 autoinflammatory diseases (FMF, TRAPS, CAPS, MKD, Still and PFAPA).

Melatonin is well known for its role in the sleep-wake cycle and is synthesised in response to low light levels from the pineal gland. In our previous study it was found that serum melatonin levels increased dramatically during pregnancy, such that levels were up to 100 fold high…

Recommendations for cardiovascular rehabilitation (CVR) encourage exercise training, primarily involving the aerobic system, to allow patients to regain independence in daily activities. However, the lactic anaerobic process is also involved during these activities (stair climbin…

The objectives of this proposal are to address the gaps in knowledge regarding the metabolic effects of consuming orange juice, the most frequently consumed fruit juice in this country, compared to sugar-sweetened beverage.