Active clinical trials for "Communicable Diseases"

DESIGN: Randomized, open-label and parallel clinical trial, assigned to early, mid, or late withdrawal of urinary catheter with a 1: 1: 1 allocation ratio. POPULATION: Patients undergoing anterior rectal resection, low rectal resection, or abdominoperineal amputation for any reason. OBJECTIVES: The main objective is to compare the incidence of acute urine retention after removal of the urinary catheter in the postoperative period of rectal resection. Secondary objectives are: Incidence of urinary tract infection after urinary catheter removal. Incidence of specific postoperative complications (Surgical wound infection, Respiratory infection, Anastomotic dehiscence, ileus). Incidence of postoperative complications assessed according to the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) scale. DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERVENTION: In all patients, a Rectal Resection (anterior rectal resection, posterior pelvic exenteration or abdominoperineal amputation) will be performed. In group 1A, the urinary catheter will be removed on the 1st postoperative day. In group 1B patients, the urinary catheter will be removed on the 3rd postoperative day. In group 1C patients, the urinary catheter will be removed on the 5th postoperative day. All patients will have a urine culture taken at the time of withdrawal.

This study involves surveying two matched groups of patients that underwent dermatologic surgery at our department. One group had a documented surgical site infection and the other didn't. All patients will be asked to complete a questionnaire in which they assess the physical appearance of their scars and its psychosocial impact. Results will be compared between the groups.

The study will be carried out in Surgical Unit-III, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore for one year . . Patients undergoing surgery for Ileostomy will be randomly divided into two groups, Group-A (Purse-string closure) and Group-B (Conventional primary closure). All the patients will be called for follow up checkup on 14th days after operation and after one month. Both of the groups will be checked and recorded for SSI after operation and hospital stay.

This study seeks to identify and test host RNA expression profiles in context to protein biomarkers in dried blood spot samples as novel diagnostic markers of neonatal herpes simplex virus infection and to improve the understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease.

The Sternoclavicular joints (SCJ) represents an important factor in stability of shoulder joint. Its influence and its function is important for the functionality of the shoulder. SCJ infection is a rare condition and remains often mistreated and potentially life threatening. This study is to assess the cases treated at the University Hospital Basel with a surgical approach of extended resection of the SCJ. One prospective follow-up visit inclusive one physical examination per patient will be performed to evaluate the long-term functional results of arm, shoulder, hand function with the QuickDASH questionnaire.

To evaluate host-immune biomarkers including TRAIL, IP-10, CRP and their computational integration for predicting COVID-19 and disease severity in patients with PCR-confirmed COVID-19.

Numerous epidemiological studies have investigated the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with various conflicting results. The main objective of this study is to further explore the possible association between H. pylori infection and IBD and its impact on disease course. The investigators sought to conduct a prospective observational study and enroll a total of 182 IBD patients who were screened for H. pylori infection. All the participants will be clinically evaluated at the initial visit and bimonthly for 3 months. Several factors will be explored such are diet, physical activity, life style and considering specific environmental exposures that impact the development of disease or its relapse.

2.1. Study Objectives Primary Objective(s) Identify the incidence and risk of CDI within one year after kidney, liver, and/or pancreas transplant Secondary Objective(s) Identify the risk factors for recurrent CDI post-transplant in patients who were diagnosed with a CDI within one year prior to Solid Organ Transplant Evaluate the impact of CDI on graft survival following Solid Organ Transplant

The aim of this diagnostic accuracy study is to develop a clinical prediction rule based on signs, symptoms, patient characteristics and blood tests, to be used in ambulatory care to help physicians safely rule out a serious infection in an older patient. It will be performed in general practices and emergency care departments across Flanders (Belgium).

Surgical site infection is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery. The wound closure is done at the end of the procedure when the attention of the entire team may be affected because of tiredness and reduced attention of the surgical team. With this study, the investigators aim to test if an exchange of the surgical team by a specialised wound closure team may reduce the impact of surgical site infection.