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Filter by:Down Syndrome (DS) is characterized by an additional copy of chromosome 21, which also increases risk of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The investigators' lab found a non-invasive way to remove toxic proteins from the brain in AD mouse models. Remarkably, treated mice also have improved memory on behavioral testing. The investigators then translated this non-invasive method, which uses light and sound to stimulate the brain, to be used in mild Alzheimer's patients and cognitively normal adults. The investigators have also translated this research into a vibrating speaker device to study tactile vibration to stimulate the brain as well. For the present study, 30 participants with Down Syndrome and 30 cognitively normal adult controls will be recruited, and the investigators will assess their brain waves with electroencephalogram (EEG) during light, sound, and tactile stimulation. The investigators will also test for safety, feasibility, and cognitive performance before and after a 30-60 minute session of light and sound stimulation to optimize the stimulation devices for use in the DS population.
Multi-center, prospective open-label extension study of noninvasive peripheral nerve stimulation (NPNS) with the NTX100 Neuromodulation System for patients with medication-refractory moderate- severe primary RLS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in reproductive-aged women, affecting 6-21% (depending on the applied diagnostic criteria) of this population worldwide. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism and/or chronic anovulation which can manifest with a range of symptoms (e.g., hirsutism, acne, oligomenorrhea, and infertility) and is associated with increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance (IR), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Moreover, PCOS is linked to increased psychological morbidity (e.g., increased risk of stress, depression, low self-esteem, and poor body image). The exact PCOS etiology is unknown, but increased adiposity is considered pivotal. Indeed, almost 90% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese, and even moderate weight loss may result in clinically meaningful improvements in hyperandrogenism and menstrual regularity. Also, women with PCOS often have more severe IR than weight-matched women without PCOS, whilst their increased susceptibility to obesity may further exacerbate IR and the accompanying metabolic and reproductive dysfunctions. As such, women with PCOS exhibit an increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance and T2DM regardless of weight and age. Management of overweight/obese women with PCOS focuses on weight loss through regular exercise and diet, aiming to alleviate its clinical manifestations and lower the related risk of T2DM and cardiovascular disease. Fasting-induced negative energy also potently affects the hormones such as estradiol, testosterone, and leptin, and complex interactions exist between metabolic signals and ovarian steroids. However, fasting is difficult to implement. It is of great interest to develop feasible and efficacious fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) to alleviate the burden of fasting while preserving the beneficial effects of fasting. In a case study, the investigators observed that a 23-year-old female diagnosed with PCOS had her persistent cystic acne resolved after just 3 cycles of self-administered fasting-mimicking dieting. In addition, FDM induces a reduction in insulin levels, fasting glucose, BMI, decreased adiposity, and inflammation rates. The investigators hypothesize that a specially designed FMD will induce physiological changes similar to prolonged fasting and will decrease risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome and alleviate symptoms of PCOS.
Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) is a viral disease leading to respiratory dysfunction, but it may also affect the brain and result in the development of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This may be the result of the COVID-19 virus infecting regions of the brain responsible for respiratory control. The symptoms of COVID-19 long haulers and ME/CFS may be lessened via an 8-week inspiratory muscle training protocol which is a simple and easy training protocol which can be done at a patient's home. Thus, this project will investigate changes in the breathing and cardiovascular responses to stimuli in three groups of participants: 1) healthy control individuals; 2) patients diagnosed with ME/CFS (mild to moderate symptoms); and 3) individuals with previous COVID-19 infection with long-haul symptoms lasting for at least 3 months. Participants will 1) breathe hypoxic gas (10% O2) for 5 minutes; 2) breath hypercapnic gas (5% CO2) for 5 minutes; 3) breathe at a rate of 6 breaths per minute for a total of 8 breaths (paced deep breathing); and 4) complete 10 minutes upright tilt (70 degrees head up on a tilt-table). Patients will also complete 2 questionnaires concerning their symptoms and a 15 minute cognitive function test on a lab laptop. This will allow for the assessment of the brain's control over blood pressure and breathing. Participants will also complete a 6-minute walking exercise test at their own speed as a measure of their aerobic fitness. We hypothesize that COVID-19 survivors will have a worse cardiovascular and autonomic response and lower fitness, similar to ME/CFS patients, compared to healthy participants.Further, this will be improved after 8-weeks of inspiratory muscle training. These results may help clinicians recognize ME/CFS symptoms in patients recovering from COVID-19.
The present study is a 2-arm pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT) in which 310 patients who suffer from post-Covid syndrome are randomised to either a short-time outpatient-based rehabilitation program (the intervention) or care as usual in a 1:1 ratio. Assessments will take place immediately before randomisation (T0), after intervention or care as usual (T1), and 6 months after T1 (T2). Patients will be recruited from General Practitioners (GP's) as well as social media and self-referral to the involved institutions.
Retrospective monocentric registry to evaluate the efficacy and safety of different anticoagulants in patients with thromboembolic antiphospholipid syndrome
Few data are available on the management of critically ill pregnant women with pneumonia related to SARS-CoV-2. In the absence of clear recommendations for the management of delivery, clinicians are faced with the risk of pregnancy continuation against the risk of premature birth. In these multicenter retrospective study, the investigators want to describe clinicians attitude on delivery management in pregnant women requiring invasive mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome related to SARS-CoV-2. Two strategies will be compared on maternal, obstetric and neonatal outcomes: - Wait strategy defined by no extraction within 24 hours of invasive venting - Early strategy defined by extraction within 24 hours of invasive ventin
The aim of the present study is to compare the efficiency of low FODMAP and SSRD to reduce symptoms in IBS, and to study the mechanisms and consequences of the two diets.
Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are detected in 40-60% of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and increase the risk of developmental delay in the presence of syndromes. The aim of the study was to compare cardiopulmonary parameters, gross motor development and hand grip strength in DS children with and without CHD. Demographic variables, cardiopulmonary parameters and echocardiographic values were recorded. Gross motor development was evaluated with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88). Hand grip strength was measured with the Baseline Pneumatic Bulb Dynamometer.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a disorder characterized by emotional, physical and behavioral symptoms that increase the severity of the menstrual cycle in women of reproductive age during the luteal phase and disappear spontaneously a few days after the onset of menstruation. Nonpharmacological applications are often preferred to reduce premenstrual symptoms. It has been stated that with the meditation practices of mindfulness, individuals experience less anxiety, depression, anger and lower levels of psychological distress, including anxiety. . It is thought that the mindfulness stress reduction program can reduce the symptoms of PMS by regulating the stress level and emotional balance of women.