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This study aims to make breast cancer diagnosis faster in rural Rwanda by training non-radiologist clinicians to perform breast ultrasound. Currently, only specialists at city hospitals can do these scans, causing delays. The project will compare two support strategies—live remot…

This study compares two types of IV catheters in 104 newborns with congenital syphilis who need 10 days of antibiotics. One group gets a standard short IV placed by a nurse; the other gets a longer IV placed using ultrasound by a specialist team. The goal is to see which type las…

This study tests a special hands-on therapy (fascial mobilization) for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Researchers will measure pain, movement, and shoulder tissue changes using ultrasound. The goal is to see if this therapy can improve symptoms and function in…

This study looks at whether exercise training can reduce pain, improve range of motion, and help daily function in people with adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder structure using ultrasound and track pain and movement i…

This study looks at whether an ultrasound of the neck can help doctors predict if an obese patient will have a difficult time with a breathing tube during surgery. About 52 adults who are overweight or obese and having planned surgery will get both standard checks and an ultrasou…

This study looks at whether a simple, painless ultrasound can predict the risk of dangerous bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus (varices) in people with liver cirrhosis. Researchers will measure spleen size and a key vein's width on ultrasound and compare those results …

This study aims to understand if placing a catheter in a major neck vein temporarily changes pressure inside the skull. Researchers will observe 61 adult patients who are already having this procedure during surgery. They will use a simple, non-invasive ultrasound scan on the eye…