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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and technical feasibility of the Piccolo Medical SmartPICC System, indicated for guidance and positioning of commercially available central venous catheters, for PICC placement in adults.
The vaginal wall consists of epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis and adventitia (1). The decrease in postmenopausal estrogen levels causes thinning of the vaginal wall thickness and the development of genitourinary menopause syndrome (GSM), which is characterized by vaginal dryness, burning, pruritus, urinary complaints and sexual discomfort (2). In the treatment of GSM symptomatology, there are many different non-hormonal treatment options such as vaginal topical agents and energy-based devices, as well as estrogen-based hormonal therapies (3). The main problem with non-hormonal treatments is the short-term resolution of vaginal atrophy and the lack of long-term results, while contraindications such as breast cancer history and unwillingness of the women to use hormones are problematic for estrogen-based treatments. Considering all these issues, there is a search for new therapeutic agents with long and high efficiency and safety profile in the treatment of GSM. Hyaluronic acid (HA) which is one of the main components of the extracellular matrix and has water-binding property that provides moisturizing and lubricating effect (4). Besides, it is also reported as the key to the process of tissue regeneration through inflammation, cellular migration and angiogenesis (5). For these reasons, it seems to be a promising treatment of GSM symptomatology. HA has many routes of administration, such as vaginal gels, ovules, and suppositories, and studies have shown that locally applied HA preparations have a short-term therapeutic effect on GSM symptoms (6). However, there is no consensus regarding HA efficacy due to heterogeneity of studies. Since it is an endogenous molecule, it can be thought that it will be more effective if it is injected directly into the epithelium rather than locally applied. The injectable form of multifractional intercalated cross-linked HA (MIC-HA) (Armonia®, Regenyal, Italy) is designed for the reinforcement of the extracellular matrix in the female genital area. We intend to investigate and objectively evaluate the efficacy of MIC-HA injection on GSM symptoms and sexual functions in postmenopausal women.
In the study, 84 midwives and nurses working in hospital delivery and puerperal services and family health centers in Adiyaman province constituted the experimental group, and the control group of 84 midwives and nurses working in the delivery room and postpartum services of hospital Child and Gynecology Hospital in Malatya and family health centers', determined by randomization in the study. While the training program for the prevention of obstetric violence consisting of 16 sessions was applied by the researcher to the midwives and nurses in the experimental group, no intervention was applied to the midwives and nurses in the control group. The second phase of the study was conducted with women who received care from the hospital delivery and postpartum services and family health centers in Adiyaman province before and after the training program applied to the midwives and nurses in the experimental group (158 women before the training, 158 after the training). Data were collected with Introductory Information Forms, Caring Behaviors Inventory-30, Communication Skills Scale and Care Satisfaction Evaluation Form.
The aim of this interventional study is to assess the effect of the single high dose of vitamin D on its serum metabolites in elderly. The main questions it attempts to answer is: 1. what is the effect of a single, high, oral dose of vitamin D3 (120,000 IU) on serum 25(OH)D3, 25(OH)D2, 24,25(OH)2D3, 3-epi-25(OH)D3, 1,25(OH)2D3, 24,25(OH)2D3/25(OH)D3 ratio, and 25(OH)D3/3-epi-25(OH)D3 ratio concentration at baseline, 3 days and 7 days after administration, compared to control group. 2. what is the influence of percentage of fat tissue on serum metabolites of vitamin D and their changes after bolus dose, compared to control group.
Due to some deficiencies in the classification defined by Armitage in 1999, a new periodontal classification was published in 2018. New periodontitis A staging and grading system was used for classification. Staging depends largely on the severity of the disease, while grading is based on the rate of disease progression to the past. It provides additional information on a risk-based analysis and assessment of risk.The aim of this study is to reveal the differences between the old periodontal classification and the new periodontal disease classification published in 2018. Periodontitis in the literature review. The two classifications were compared in patients. However, a study on gingival recession not done. Anamnesis, routine periodontal indices, routine radiographs of 300 patients, first of all According to the 1999 Periodontal Disease Classification, after it will be classified according to the New Periodontal Disease Classification developed in 2018. Thus, two different Periodontal Disease Classifications, old and new, comparison will be made.
The goal of this comparative blinded assessment study is to compare ratings of crowd workers and expert ratings in simulated robot-assisted radical prostatectomies The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - to examine the use of crowdsourced assessment for assessing the performance of robot-assisted rad-ical prostatectomy (RARP) compared with using experienced surgeons - to explore if some CW are better than others. Participants will assess edited videos of simulated robot assisted radical prostatecotmies using a standardized assessment tool. The laypersons will be asked to answer yes/no to the question: 'Would you trust this doctor to perform robot-assisted surgery on you?' after each surgery. All participants were blinded to the identity of the surgeon performing the videos of the robot-assisted radical prostatectomy Researchers will compare laypersons with expert raters to see if any difference between their ratings
Radius distal end fractures are common orthopedic injuries. Many methods have been described in the treatment of distal radius fractures. The fixation of radius distal end fracture with volar plate was first applied by Ellis in 1965. Over the years, ideas have been put forward on the materials used for plates and the radiolucent carbon fiber plates has been used. These plates cause less artifact in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance examinations (MRI), allow a better evaluation of the fracture, exhibit biomechanical characteristics close to the cortical bone, and do not cause a coldwedding in patients.
The goal of this [type of study: exercise intervention study] is to test in describe participant health conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: - [Whether physical exercise improves executive function of male heroin addicts] - [Whether physical exercise improves negative thinking/affect psychological experience of male heroin addicts] Participants will be randomly selected for medium-intensity strength training (resistance exercise,n=30), 30 will be selected for 1-hour long balloon volleyball sessions (aerobic exercise) at 60-70% volume of oxygen uptake during peak exercise, weekly 5 times for 12 weeks; and 30 will be assigned to the no-exercise control group, Participants will perform Executive function tests and the Symptom Checklist-90 Revised questionnaire at pre and post intervention. Researchers will compare resistance exercise group,aerobic exercise group and no-exercise control group to see if effects of exercise on executive function and negative thinking/affect psychological experience of male heroin addicts.
In this study, investigators analyzed whether the isokinetic knee muscle strength of patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a predictor for surgery. Patients and Methods: In total, 29 unilateral TKA candidates (58 knees; mean age = 66.69 ± 7.42 years; mean symptom duration = 10 ± 5.40 years) were enrolled. The knees of patients with bilateral advanced knee osteoarthritis (stage 3 or 4), according to the Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L scale), that were scheduled for unilateral TKA were divided into surgical and non-surgical groups. An isokinetic testing system was used to assess knee flexor and extensor muscle strength (peak torque) at angular velocities of 60°/s and 180°/s (five cycles per velocity). The radiological (X-ray-based K-L scale and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based quadriceps angle) and clinical findings (isokinetic test and visual analog scale pain scores) in both groups were compared. The isokinetic test results correlated with the radiological findings of the surgery group.
This observational study aims to test the level of parathyroid hormone in pregnant women. The main question it aims to answer is: n Pregnant women, are the levels of serum PTH, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus & albumin similar in both preterm and term births?