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This study compares two treatments for people whose colorectal cancer spread to the liver and became removable after chemotherapy. Half will get a liver transplant, half will have surgery to remove the tumors. The goal is to see which approach helps people live longer. About 70 a…

This study looks at whether a nerve block called a serratus plane block can help people with multiple broken ribs breathe better and feel less pain. 72 adults with at least two broken ribs on one side will be split into three groups: standard painkillers alone, standard painkille…

This study tests a new home monitoring system called AVATAR-SC that uses a digital avatar to collect voice recordings and symptom questionnaires from heart failure patients. The goal is to see if changes in voice can serve as early warning signs of worsening heart failure. Sixty …

This study looks at whether mentorship, coaching, and in-surgery advice can improve the mental health of early-career surgeons. Researchers will follow 340 surgeons and their patients across multiple hospitals. The goal is to see if these support measures reduce burnout and impro…

This study compares how two weight-loss surgeries—gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy—affect acid reflux in 128 obese patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one surgery, and their reflux will be measured before and after using a 24-hour pH test. The goal is to see …