
Predicitve Use of Spot Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratios in Preeclampsia
PreeclampsiaThe investigators intend to perform a large prospective study looking at the predictability of the random urine protein-to-creatinine ratio compared to the gold standard 24-hour urine protein collection. Furthermore, the investigators plan to investigate whether analysis of proteinuria at shorter time intervals (4 and 8 hours) within the overall 24-hour collection period is predictive of the 24-hour sample. Lastly, the investigators plan to determine whether a combination of the random test with a shorter collection interval is comparable to the 24-hour collection.

Sexual Behavior in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Oropharyngeal CancerHead and Neck Cancer1 moreThe goal of this behavioral research study is to learn if certain sexual behaviors increase the risk for developing head and neck cancers associated with a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV-16). Knowing this information could help doctors better teach patients about avoiding certain risk factors, which may help to prevent the disease.

The Influence of Different Factors on Workers' Disability Due to Low Back Pain
Low Back PainThe purpose of this study is to determine, in Spanish workers, the influence of different factors (personal, psychological, work related and clinical) on the risk of being on sick leave during the 18 months after baseline assessment, and on the duration of that sick leave.

A Real Life Evaluation of the Performance of a Large Volume Nebulizer
AsthmaContinuous albuterol has become the standard of care for patients in status asthmaticus. We have previously performed an in-vitro study comparing 4 different brands of continuous nebulizers. We now want to compare the in-vitro with the in-vivo performance of the brand we use. we hypothesize that there will be no difference between in-vivo and in-vitro results.

Observational Study of the Sleuth Implantable ECG Monitoring System
SyncopePresyncope2 moreThe purpose of this study is to obtain information on real-world device performance clinical assessments and clinical outcomes of patients receiving the Sleuth Implantable ECG Monitoring System.

Sperm Capacitation Assay as a Tool to Predict Sperm Potential to Fertilize in IVF Treatment
Sperm CapacitationOur aim is to evaluate the potential of a new laboratory method that measure sperm capacitation to predict fertilization of oocytes in patients that undergo IVF treatments

Pharmacogenetic Study for Topiramate-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive DysfunctionTopiramate (TPM) is an antiepileptic drug with a unique mode of action that is often useful in patients refractory to other drugs. However its use is restricted by the high incidence of cognitive adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that are associated with TPM exposure. TPM has been shown to cause particular cognitive ADRs, characterized by verbal fluency, attention, working memory and language deficits, at a much higher rate than other antiepileptic drugs. There do not appear to be obvious differences between patients that do or do not experience cognitive ADRs when on TPM (e.g. age, sex, concomitant medications, diagnosis), which suggests a genetic contributor.

Pain and Emotional Expression in Children With Autism or Mental Retardation
AutismMental RetardationThe purpose of this study is to describe facial, behavioral and physiologic (heart rate) reactivity of children with autism aged 3 to 6 years old, during a painful stimulation (venepuncture). Children will be videotaped before, during and after a venepuncture. Each recording will be rated with the FACS (Facial Action Coding System) and the NCCPC (Non Communicating Children's Pain Checklist).

Scholar Performance and Praxis Assessment in Children With Rolandic Epilepsy
Rolandic EpilepsyApraxiaRolandic Epilepsy is the most common form of childhood epilepsy. It is classified as idiopathic, age-related epilepsy syndrome with benign evolution. The absence of neuropsychological impairment is part of the criteria of benignity of this epilepsy syndrome. However recently have been suggested several deficits related to attention and language. The purpose of this study was assess school performance and to investigate problems of praxis in patients with rolandic epilepsy as compared to a control group composed of normal children with age, gender and educational level equivalents.

Chung-ju Metabolic Disease Cohort (CMC) Study
Metabolic DiseasesThis is an observational study on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and osteoporosis in a rural area of Korea.