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Filter by:The objective of the study is the provide proof of high correlation between somatic and germline mismatch repair instability. This correlation is specifically researched in an area where patients have less access to cancer education and genetic testing for various reasons such as lack of insurance and general accessibility. The study concentrates on early diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. Lynch syndrome is usually diagnosed from a blood test resulting in a mutation of one of the mismatch repair genes. Those are MLH1, MSH2, MSH 6, PMS2. A mutation in one of these genes creates a mismatch repair instability,hence higher incidence of cancers in specific organ groups. Amongst these organs are the Uterus, Ovaries, Upper genitourinary system, Pancreas and GI system. The most common endometrial carcinoma which is found in Lynch syndrome is of endometrioid histology. Most patients with known germline mismatch repair instability, have the same somatic mutation. Our study is looking into correlating somatic mutation to germline mutation. By doing so, patients diagnosed with somatic mismatch repair instability will be also diagnosed with lynch syndrome without germline genetic testing. Screening programs will be utilized earlier and preventive procedures offered. Due to less access to educational programs, genetic counseling and testing in underserved areas, patients are sometimes lost to follow up. Our study seeks to prove high correlation between somatic and germline mutations and by doing so, patient will be diagnosed with Lynch syndrome straight after endometrial cancer staging. As a result, increased compliance will be expected and patients will be offered the recommended preventative surgeries and screening protocols.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of a nerve called the median nerve as it travels through a narrow tunnel within the wrist on its way to the hand. Compression of the median nerve causes numbness, tingling, pain and weakness of the hand and fingers. CTS is usually treated with rest or a change in the activity level. It can also be treated with a splint that limits bending of the hand and wrist. Other treatments include a steroid injection near the median nerve. Surgery can be performed if the symptoms are severe or persistent. Compression of the median nerve can cause swelling that may be observed with ultrasound of the wrist. Ultrasound can also be used to help guide the needle to inject the steroid solution in close proximity to the median nerve while avoiding injury to the nerve. The investigators plan to compare the effectiveness of a splint and an ultrasound-guided steroid injection in the treatment of mild to moderate CTS. Individuals with CTS who agree to participate, will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will be treated with a splint and the other with a steroid injection performed under ultrasound guidance. The severity of CTS symptoms will be determined prior to beginning the study and also at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year following each of the two treatment interventions. The median nerve size (diameter) will be measured in all participants prior to beginning the study and also following both treatment interventions at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. At the conclusion of the study, the investigators will determine which of the two treatments, splint or steroid injection, is more effective in alleviating CTS symptoms. The investigators will also determine if either or both treatments result in a change in swelling of the median nerve as measured by ultrasound.
Recent investigations have demonstrated that DNMT gene polymorphisms can contribute to the inter-individual variants in DNMT expression. Accordingly, we hypothesized that the DNMT and HDAC genes SNPs could predict the outcomes of decitabine therapy for myelodysplastic syndrome. Prospective collection of DNA from peripheral blood will be performed in the patients with MDS before commencement of decitabine therapy. We will evaluate the efficacy decitabine therapy according to the DNMT or HDAC gene SNPs in terms of following parameters: 1) hematolotic response (HR) or improvement (HI), or requirement of decitabine dose to achieve HR or HI, 2) complete (CR) or partial response (PR), or requirement of decitabine dose to achieve CR or PR, and 3) time to relapse or progression of MDS. The objective of this study is 1) to determine genotypes from DNA samples from MDS patients receiving Decitabine therapy, 2) to determine the association of clinical outcomes (HR, HI, CR, PR or time to progression to leukemia) following decitabine therapy with DNMT or HDAC genotypes, and 3) to analyze the impact of cytogenetic risk on the response or leukemic evolution following decitabine therapy for MDS.
This is a pilot study of the Emerald device in Rett syndrome patients diagnosed with a confirmed MECP2 mutation. MC10 BioStamp nPoint patches will also be assessed with the goal to develop Rett-specific breathing algorithms
PRG-PRO-001 is a Phase I, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Study including a food interaction study, followed by a Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic Profile of Progerinin in Healthy Volunteers. This is a first-in-human study. The study aims to determine the safety and tolerability of Progerinin after single and multiple doses in healthy volunteers and to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of Progerinin after single and multiple dose administrations in healthy volunteers.
H. Pylori is frequently observed in patients with irritable bowel syndrome(IBS). However, the effect of H. pylori eradication on IBS is not clear.
The article presents the results of a randomized, placebo-controlled study of the conservative treatment with Daflon (Detralex) in female patients with Pelvic congestion syndrome .
This study is an international multicenter, pilot randomized, assessor-blind, controlled trial, which is aimed to preliminarily investigate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on oligomenorrhea due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The purpose of this research study is to learn how cancer care providers can help their patients communicate the need for genetic testing in families with inherited cancer syndromes.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, with a prevalence of 5% to 15% in premenopausal women. Patients with PCOS presents as abnormal menstruation, ovulation disorders and/or hyperandrogenemia, and often accompanied by insulin resistance and other metabolic abnormalities. Sleeve gastrectomy was an effective threapy for severe obesity patients. This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of sleeve gastrectomy for obese patients with PCOS. Mealwhile, the specific mechanism of sleeve gastrectomy for improving obese patients with PCOS will be explored through multi-group analysis.