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Objective:
To use sulodexide in patients that have early onset of COVID-19 symptoms to mitigate the progression of the disease process that can allow them to recover at home, and limit the need for hospital care and the more severe manifestation which includes fulminant respiratory failure, acute
The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is currently performed at this institution as a non-arthroplasty option to treat developmental hip dysplasia in symptomatic adolescents and young adults. Extensive orthopedic surgical procedures of the hip such as this are associated with severe
Subjects will be randomized into one of the four treatment arms: A) Diclectin (combination of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, 2 tablets/day at bedtime) + active acupuncture(30min once every other day); B) Diclectin (2 tablets/day at bedtime) + sham acupuncture (30min once every
When a subject with an eligible distal forearm fracture is identified, the subject will be approached for enrollment and consent. Fracture hematoma size will then be estimated using bedside ultrasound operated by trained pediatric emergency faculty or fellows. Ultrasound measurement of the
The study will be divided into two phases, each with different variables to evaluate, as described below:
The primary objective of the first phase (proof-of-concept) will be to evaluate the effect of pyridostigmine on the serum level of interleukin (IL)-6 as an indicator of severe inflammation, as
POPULATION OF INTEREST
Participants will be recruited from electronic dance music (EDM) festivals in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta. This population was chosen because festival participants often present to event medical staff with a complaint of nausea, in a setting where the availability of medical
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Emerging evidence exists supporting the use of nasally inhaled isopropyl alcohol swabs as anti-emetic therapy. Multiple studies report isopropyl alcohol inhalation as an effective treatment for post-operative nausea and vomiting, with no reported adverse events. This
AIMS OF STUDY The aim of this study is to investigate whether ingestion of curcumin will prevent hepatic insulin resistance (assessed by homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)) induced by short-term oral glucocorticoid (prednisolone) administration in overweight and obese
Coffee is the most consumed drink worldwide, sometimes needed to boost energy and other times to entertain social connectivity. It is known also to cause addiction and thus be a cause for withdrawal symptoms such as headache and irritability. Coffee is not contra-indicated in patients with chronic
At least one in three patients is affected by atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery, with most episodes occurring in the first five postoperative days. AF occurrence is associated with increased morbidity, short and long-term mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay and cost
Rationale:
21,2% of the Dutch population is suffering from chronic low-back pain. 90% of these patients suffers from chronic low-back pain not attributable to a recognisable, specific pathology (non-specific low-back pain). 30-40% of all patients suffering from chronic pain visit their GP for
All patients will be assessed clinically and investigated for Pulmonary function test and Echocardiography. Laboratory work needed will be: Complete blood count (CBC); prothrombin time and concentration (PT& PC); partial thromboplastin time (PTT); bleeding time (BT); clotting time (CT) and liver
This will be a single-blind, randomized, controlled, single center clinical trial assessing the efficacy of spinal chloroprocaine on resolution of motor block and associated patient flow through the post-anesthesia care unit . Fifty patients will be equally randomized to receive either spinal
Long Chain-Polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) are needed to support normal physiological functions: Unlike saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, synthesis of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 omega-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 omega-3) from its omega-3 PUFA precursor,