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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive disease that affects different areas of human behavior at the cognitive, social, physical and metabolic levels. The benefits of a High-Intensity Interval Exercise Program (HIIT) has been proven not only in healthy older adults, but also in different pathologies, such as cerebrovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. However, there are no studies to date that examine the impact of HIIT in people with AD. The aim of this study was to ascertain the effectiveness of a HIIT program versus a cognitive and motor dual task balance program on parameters related to functional capacity and cognitive function in people with AD.

A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of benralizumab administered subcutaneously in patients ≥ 6 to < 18 years of age with severe eosinophilic asthma, including a well-documented history of asthma exacerbations and uncontrolled asthma receiving high-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) plus at least one additional controller medication.

Objective: To verify the efficacy and safety of denosumab in the prevention and treatment of CKD-MBD in CKD patients with high risk of fracture. Methods: A cohort of CKD patients with high risk of fracture was established and followed up for long periods (≥24 months). Patients with CKD3b-5D stage and fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) scores at high risk or very high risk of fracture were enrolled. A multicenter, prospective, open-label, randomised controlled, interventional study was conducted. The patients were divided into two groups. The patients in the denosumab group received subcutaneous injection of denosumab 60mg once every 6 months, and the patients in the non-denosumab group received conventional treatment. Bone metabolic markers (serum calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, alkaline phosphatase, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b, osteocalcin, total N-terminal propeptide of type I collagen, etc.), bone mineral density (dual-energy X-ray, quantitative CT), and vascular calcification score were regularly monitored. All adverse events (all-cause death, cardiovascular death, cardiac events, fracture, hospitalization, emergency department visits, etc.) were recorded during the follow-up period. Bone mineral density and clinical parameters were compared between the two groups.

Insulin resistance is a key feature of postoperative metabolism, leading to decreased glucose absorption in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, with an increased glucose release due to hepatic gluconeogenesis and hyperglycemia. Development of insulin resistance is associated with increased length of hospital stay (LOS), morbidity, and mortality. One of the strategies employed to reduce the postoperative stress response and perioperative insulin resistance includes the reduction of the preoperative fasting time via preoperative carbohydrate oral (CHO) drink. Preoperative carbohydrate intake is an integral part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol and previous studies have shown that preoperative carbohydrate loading can increase patient comfort. Although ERAS protocols are increasingly used and implemented in bariatric surgery centres specific components of these protocols, such as preoperative oral carbohydrate nutrition, have not yet been rigorously analyzed. The aim of this prospective study is to compare the differences in patient outcomes between preoperative CHO loading and a conventional fasting protocol. The secondary aim is to perform a subgroup analysis of Roux-en-Y bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

This is a phase II randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial that aims at evaluating the safety and tolerability of oral encapsulated fecal microbial transplantation therapy (MTT) in peanut allergic patients. In this research the investigators would like to learn more about ways to treat peanut allergies. The primary objective is to evaluate whether MTT with antibiotic pretreatment can increase the threshold of peanut reactivity during a double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge from <=100 mg peanut protein to 300 mg after 28 days of MTT /placebo therapy and 4 months post therapy initiation.

Morton s neuroma is an irritation of the nerves that affect the feet. People with this condition may have burning or shooting pain in the balls of their feet. They may also have numbness in adjacent areas. These symptoms may become more frequent and severe over time. The pain may become permanent. Current treatments tend to be short-lived, and they do not work in all people. Better treatments are needed. Objective: To test a study drug, resiniferatoxin (RTX), in people with Morton s neuroma. Eligibility: Healthy people aged 18 and older who have Morton s neuroma and have tried other standard treatments that did not ease their pain. Design: Participants will be involved in the study up to 4 months. They will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. They will have a test of their heart function. They will have X-rays of their affected feet. They will have tests to assess their pain and how their feet react to touch and changes in temperature. They will complete questionnaires about their pain. RTX is injected into the foot at the site of the nerve pain. Participants will receive a shot to numb the area before the RTX is administered. They will be monitored in the clinic for 4 hours after they receive the RTX. Participants will receive up to 5 follow-up phone calls per week. Each call will take 5 to 10 minutes. They will be asked about their foot pain and whether they have had any side effects from the RTX. Participants will return to the clinic 4 weeks after the treatment. Previous tests will be repeated.

Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of OTX-TKI in Subjects with Moderately Severe to Severe Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a psychotherapy (non-medication) treatment, Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention, in reducing suicide ideation and attempts for people with physical disabilities.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Levita Dual Robotic Arm Accessory (DRAA) used with the Levita Magnetic Surgical System (MSS)

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of ruxolitinib cream on sleep disturbances with participants with Atopic Dermatitis.