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Infectious Complications After Esophagectomy
Infectious complications represent the most common postoperative adverse events following esophagectomy for cancer, such as pneumonia (15% of cases). These complications increase immediate risks, lengthen hospital stays, and worsen patient quality of life. The population includes patients admitted to intensive care after esophagectomy for cancer between January 1, 2017, and …
Health Impact of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Pulmonary Disease (NTM-PD)
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental organisms found in soil and water. The majority do not cause human disease. When they do, this is mostly as a chronic lung infection in people with long-term lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, or cystic fibrosis. The number of people …
Vascular Complications in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Revascularization and Taking SGLT-2 Inhibitors
The study is observational and involves patients (pts) with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) who have undergone lower limb revascularization procedures. Patients who are at least one year post-procedure will be contacted by phone and asked whether any cardiovascular complications occurred during that period, specifically major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) …
The Impact of Fasting Duration on Quality of Recovery After Cesarean Section
This study will evaluate the effect of fasting duration and elective c-section start time on the overall quality of recovery. Patients will be seen 24 hours after surgery to answer 11 questions on their overall recovery after surgery. Several factors will be tracked to determine their effect on recovery, with …
Food Quantification Using a Novel, User Friendly Plate Imaging System
This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility of implementing a plate imaging system for dietary assessment in a stroke rehabilitation ward at University Hospital Southampton. The duration of the study is 12 weeks with an estimated sample size of 50 patients. This is a single centre study.
Sensory Anesthesia Achieved Through Different Paravertebral Block Approaches for Post-Op Pain Management After VATS Lung Resection
Video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical approach frequently used in the treatment of lung cancers. The most commonly used analgesic technique for this surgery is the paravertebral block with a single peroperative injection of local anesthetic. However, a recent study conducted at our institution revealed that …
Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging Study (ALOHA)
The Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging (ALOHA) Study is a community-based research project led by the Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging (MCOA). The study is designed to help older adults in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area maintain independence, mobility, wellbeing and brain health as they age. …
Evaluation of Right Ventricular Function to Predict Weaning Success in the Intensive Care Unit
The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate whether right ventricular (RV) function parameters assessed via transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) can predict weaning success in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients who are mechanically ventilated. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can the TAPSE (Tricuspid Annular Plane …
Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Turkish Version of The PASTUL Questionnaire
The Patient Self-Assessment of Skin Thickness in Upper Limb (PASTUL) questionnaire was developed to enable patients to assess skin thickness in systemic sclerosis (SSc) physically and has been validated for reliability and validity, as it correlates with the modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS), which rheumatologists assess. Thus, it has been …
The Effect of Eyeliner on Tear Composition, Tear Secretion and Tear Film Stability.
Eyeliner is one of the most common eye cosmetics. The main ingredients are titanium oxide, pigment, grease and preservative. The user will apply the eyeliner to the eyelid and eyelash. With the blinking again and again, the components of the eyeliner may enter the tear film and continue to act …
