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BACKGROUND AND CURRENT STATUS Sleep is a complex vital process in which we spend a third of our lives. Insomnia is related to discontent with quality, length or continuity in that sleep, usually seen as problems to fall sleep, waking up frequently or a sleep that doesn't leave us rested. Progressive

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor originates from colorectal mucosa epithelium. It is one of the most common malignant tumors in the world. Incidence rate of lung cancer is second only to lung cancer and breast cancer worldwide. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of people's

2. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 2.1. Study rationale and aim An excellent bowel preparation is crucial to perform a high-quality colonoscopy and essential to visualize the entire colonic mucosa and to increase the safety of therapeutic maneuvers. Prior studies revealed that inpatient setting was

Fabry disease screening study in patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disease, i.e. with the diagnosis of non-infectious inflammatory bowel disease, functional dyspepsia or irritable bowel syndrome in particular, is a project designed as a pilot study of Centre for Fabry disease,

Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most prevalent neurological disability, is an autoimmune-mediated disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS) and often leads to severe physical or cognitive incapacitation as well as neurological problems in young adults . Multifocal zones of inflammation due

Depression is common and associated with considerable health disability. Traditional antidepressants mainly work by modulating monoamine levels in the synaptic cleft; however, the evidence that depression is caused by impaired serotonin or noradrenaline activity is weak and inconsistent, and indeed

STUDY DESIGN AND DURATION Project 1 and 2: This multi-site open-label exploratory clinical trial (phase IIb) on examination of the effects of non-invasive transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation will take place at the University of Calgary and, UBC, Canada. In a pseudo-randomized controlled 2×2

The study will be conducted in Makassed General Hospital (MGH) including all admitted patients receiving colonoscopy for the different indications. All patients will receive low volume 2L alpha peg split preps given 8 hours apart at a rate of 1 cup q 30 minutes with addition of 1 L of pure water

Introduction: Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is defined by the International Continence Society as urinary urgency, with or without urgency incontinence, usually with increased daytime frequency and nocturia in the absence of proven infection or any other pathology. Epidemiological data suggest

Primary Investigate the presence of hypotonic anal sphincter after anorectal dilatation and HiFU procedure Secondary 1. Detect the presence of fecal incontinence 2. Demonstrate the absence of alterations in the fecal pattern 3. Detect alterations in rectal filling sensation and e evacuation

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disabling condition that mostly affects young women in their reproductive age. It is characterized by chronic (>6 months) orthostatic intolerance symptoms (palpitation, lightheadedness, blurred vision and mental clouding) triggered by assuming an upright

Background Mitochondrial diseases are an important group of inherited neurometabolic disorders that invariably exhibit multi-organ involvement, are relentlessly progressive, and result in significant morbidity and mortality. They may manifest as discrete clinical syndromes such as mitochondrial

Experimental research design with two-group repeated-measure design. The investigators estimate there are recruit fifty patients from related rehabilitation hospital of a medical center in Taichung, central Taiwan, using randomization put patients in experimental group and control group.

Procedures All volunteers received clarifications with regard to the procedures and were informed that the procedures would not affect their health. The volunteers were assured that all information would be confidential and their privacy would remain protected. All volunteers who agreed to