Epidemiological Study of Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Neonatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome(ARDS)Neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) is a rare but often severe respiratory disorder. The incidence remains unclear and mortality is about 30%-60%. It is characterized by acute, refractory hypoxemia, persistent respiratory distress and decreased lung compliance. Evaluation and comparison of various clinical studies conducted were hindered by a lack of uniformity in diagnostic criteria.
NoL Index Variations Before and After a Stellate Ganglion Block
Chronic Pain SyndromeTo evaluate and compare the NoL index variations after a painful physiotherapy exercise in patients with upper limb CRPS, before and after a stellate ganglion block.
Prevalence of Lysosomal Hydrolase Alpha-glagtosidase Deficiency in Patients With Antiphospholipid...
Antiphospholipid SyndromeFabry disease, an X-linked disorder of glycosphingolipids that is caused by mutations of the GLA gene that codes for α-galactosidase A, leads to dysfunction of many cell types and includes a systemic vasculopathy. As a result, patients have a markedly increased risk of developing ischemic stroke, small-fiber peripheral neuropathy, cardiac dysfunction and chronic kidney disease. Because this disease is a rare disease most of the time it is misdiagnosed, so in this study we will check out the Prevalence of lysosomal hydrolase alpha-glagtosidase deficiency ( Fabry disease) in patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Mapping the Phenotype in Adults With Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
Phelan-McDermid SyndromeAutism Spectrum Disorder1 moreThe protocol aims to comprehensively define the phenotype of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and to identify potential genetic factors, which may play a role in the variability of the disease's outcomes. The first aim involves a physical exam, a neurological exam, collection of medical history information, a clinical genetic evaluation, blood work and neuropsychological assessments. If clinically indicated, the protocol collects information from medical tests. These medical tests may include electrocardiography, echocardiography, renal ultrasonography, and renal ultrasound.
A Longitudinal Study of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Pulmonary Fibrosis
Hermansky Pudlak SyndromeHermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) is a rare genetic disease that is associated with oculocutaneous albinism, bleeding, granulomatous colitis, and pulmonary fibrosis in some subtypes, including HPS-1, HPS-2, and HPS-4. Pulmonary fibrosis causes shortness of breath and progressive decline in lung function. In HPS patients with at-risk subtypes, almost all adults eventually develop fatal pulmonary fibrosis unless they undergo lung transplantation. The purpose of this study is to identify the earliest measurable pulmonary disease activity in individuals at-risk for HPS pulmonary fibrosis. The study also aims to develop biomarkers that will aid in understanding of the causes of HPS pulmonary fibrosis and facilitate more rapid conduct of therapeutic trials in HPS patients with mild pulmonary disease in the future.
Immature Platelet Fraction as a Promising Biomarker in Prediction Outcome of HELLP Syndrome
Pre-EclampsiaSevere2 moreImmature platelet fraction is a non-invasive test of real time thrombopoiesis. High IPF% has been suggested as an indicator of thrombocytopenia due to rapid platelet consumption. IPF% is able to discriminate between patients with TTP/HUS or SPE/HELLP
Comparison Of Efficacy and Safety Between Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel In Chinese
Acute Coronary SyndromeThis is a prospective, single-center study to assess the long- and short-term outcomes of ticagrelor vs clopidogrel in Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients will undergo face-to-face interviews, phone calls, or/and chart reviews at 7 days, 1 month, 6 months and 12 months. When 4500 patients have completed the follow-up, an interim analysis will be performed.
Diagnostic Test of Choice for HELPS Syndrome
HELPS SyndromeOur team recently described a new medical condition called HELPS (Hemi-Laryngo-Pharyngeal-Spasm) syndrome(1). HELPS syndrome is a condition caused by a blood vessel pinching the nerve rootlets of the Vagus nerve (Xth cranial nerve). It is similar to the well recognized hemifacial spasm syndrome but the nerve involved is the Vagus instead of the Facial nerve. As a result, the symptoms are episodic throat contractions and cough. The throat contractions become stronger and more frequent over the years and can lead to a terrifying inability to breath. Patients may end up intubated in the Emergency Department or with a tracheostomy because of inability to breath during a severe episode. Some but not all of our patients can tell which side of their throat (left or right) contracts during a choking episode. In between these choking episodes, patients feel normal. A surgical cure for these patients is Microvascular Decompression of the Xth nerve.
Case-control Study on Individual Risk Factors of CTS
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeThis study is conducted to observe the characteristics of the risk factors of CTS in Chinese population.
Prospective Maternal Surveillance of SSA (Sjögren Syndrome A) Positive Pregnancies Using a Hand-held...
Sjogren's SyndromeNeonatal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus1 moreThe purpose of the research study "Heart Sounds at Home" is for pregnant SSA or SSA/SSB (Sjögren syndrome B) antibody positive mothers to use a Doppler fetal heart rate monitor to detect abnormal heart rates and rhythms in their babies before they are born.