Found 1429 clinical trials
Antibiotic Dosing in Geriatric Patients at the Emergency Department
In this pilot study, we will investigate whether - with the current dosing regimens, used in the Ghent University Hospital - pharmacodynamic targets regarding beta-lactam antibiotics (more specific Amoxicilline-Clavulanate, Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Temocillin) are attained in frail patients admitted to the geriatric department.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Evaluation of Eosinophil Phenotype in COPD Patients
This is a pilot non pharmacological observational study. Aim of the study is to analyze the immunophenotype of circulating eosinophils in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, and to correlate results with clinical status of patients (stable versus exacerbated patients, response to therapy). In about 30% of COPD patients there …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Humoral Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2 in Liver Transplanted Patients After COVID-19 in Comparison With Immunocompetent Patients
This is a prospective study analyzing the development of humoral immune response against SARS-Cov-2 in patients with previous Covid19: the aim is to compare the incidence, titration and evolution of IgG an IgM in a prospective cohort of liver transplant patients surviving to the first wave of Covid19, in comparison …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Bronchial Asthma and Diabetes: Impact on Bronchial Inflammation and Exercise Capacity
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and according to several studies, even lung can represent another target of the diabetic disease. Asthmatic patients often show comorbidities and obesity is one of the main.Several studies in literature suggest that patients with higher Body Mass Index (i.e. overweight …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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One-Year Quality of Life and Functional Prognosis of COVID-19 Patients in Post-ICU Setting
The COVID-19 disease has been subject to numerous publications since its emergence. Almost 20% of people suffering from COVID-19 develop severe to critical symptoms and require hospitalization, often in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Respiratory failure is the main reason for admission in ICU of these patients. Therapeutic strategies implemented for …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Early Detection of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Children
Heterozigous FH is an underdiagnosed disease in the paediatric population. Its early detection, would allow us to initiate lifestyle therapeutical changes and early pharmacological therapy if necessary. This is a key fact to reduce atherosclerosis progression and cardiovascular risk in adulthood. Moreover, it will allow, detecting the first and second …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Shock Index Modified Shock Index and Age-related Shock Index for Predicting Post-spinal Hypotension in Elderly Patients
Aim of this prospective observational study is to investigate whether shock index(SI), modified shock index(MSI) and age related shock index(ASI) have any predictive value in predicting post-spinal hypotension which may develop in patients over 65 years of age, who are planned to undergo transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Biomarkers in Polyradiculoneuropathies
The nodes of Ranvier contain ion channels that enable the rapid propagation of the nerve impulse. Cell adhesion molecules and glycolipids play an important role in the formation of the nodes of Ranvier. Antibodies against glycolipids are detected in half of patients with Guillain-Barr syndrome, an acute inflammatory neuropathy affecting …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Sequelae of Sars-CoV-2 Infections
By the end of 2019 a new coronavirus, named SARS-CoV-2, was discovered in patients with pneumonia in Wuhan, China. In the following weeks and months the virus spread globally, having a tremendous impact on global health and economy. To date, no vaccine or therapy is available. Severe courses of the …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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