Prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) is a frequent laboratory finding that may reflect a broad spectrum of underlying conditions, ranging from benign laboratory abnormalities to clinically relevant hemostatic disorders. Clot waveform analysis (CWA), automatically generated during routine APTT testing by optical coagulation analyzers, provides additional quantitative and qualitative information …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a global health concern, associated with structural lung abnormalities causing persistent airflow limitation (AL) and often result from cigarette smoking. In Turkey, COPD was ranked the third among the mortality causes and the eighth among disability causes, with 9.1% to 19.1% prevalence rate. In …
A new method is being tested to assist individuals in Ukraine with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including veterans and civilians affected by war. The study is a collaboration among Ukrainian healthcare institutions and the Charité Berlin. What is PTSD? PTSD can occur after a distressing or traumatic experience, such as …
The Comparison of Outcomes of Management of Bowel Obstruction (COMBO) trial is a patient-level randomized trial of a short course of dexamethasone + supportive care vs supportive care alone for patients with adhesion-related small bowel obstruction (aSBO). The goal of the COMBO trial is to answer the question: Can Dexamethasone …
The goal of this observational study is to understand whether vascular and structural changes in the eyes caused by diabetes can help predict which people are more likely to experience worsening diabetic retinopathy (a diabetes-related eye disease) and how these eye changes are related to cardiovascular complications. The study will …
This platform trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different messaging strategies within a MyChart messaging program for research recruitment. MyChart is a patient portal system within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and messages can be sent directly to patients about research opportunities.
The goal of this study is to assess the performance of an artificial intelligence software (Osteo Signal) in detecting osteoporosis risk in adults 50 years and older. The main question it aims to answer is: What is the accuracy of the software in detecting osteoporosis risk on chest x-ray images …
Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a frequent condition in neurosurgery, leading to fluid accumulation between the meninges, brain compression, neurological dysfunction, and potentially herniation. The efficacy of treatments and their long-term outcomes remain uncertain, with no established standard. Notably, neuroendoscopy-assisted hematoma evacuation, in contrast to burr-hole drainage, enables direct visualization …
This study is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled clinical trial. The investigators will apply albumin to the reperfusion treatment of patients with acute ischemic stroke in the anterior circulation. This study aims to verify the efficacy and safety of albumin combined with endovascular treatment in patients with anterior circulation …
Every year, many Canadians sustain a fracture that requires surgical treatment and results in a long recovery period. During this recovery period, patients may experience new or worsening mental health issues including depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, patients may experience new or worsening social and financial problems, such …
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