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The purpose of this study is to develop a technique that automates the 3-D arterial construction of anatomical geometry of the diseased carotid arteries based on duplex ultrasound B-mode images from cine loops
Determine differences in international practice patterns of neonatal and infant continuous kidney replacement therapy prescriptions and the relationship between dose and major adverse kidney events
Objectives: To 1) determine performance characteristics of ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and genetic testing (GT) in the prenatal diagnosis of aqueductal stenosis; 2) determine the gestational age that the diagnosis can be accurately made, and 3) to determine pediatric outcomes at 2 years in a contemporarily managed cohort …
This study investigates a device designed to monitor pressure inside the skull of neonates and infants who are at risk of developing hydrocephalus, which is a condition where there is a build-up of fluid and pressure in the brain. The device measures changes in the anterior fontanelle, also known as …
What is this study about?Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) tissues contain distinctive cell populations, and comprehensive analysis of these cells will provide understanding of cell abnormalities that are driving CoA. We want to define these types of cells that are abnormally located in the diseased aortic tissues of neonates with …
Placental chorangioma is a rare pregnancy complication but with significant maternal and fetal consequences. Chorangioma is a benign tumor of the placenta. As it grows, it can cause pregnancy complications. Little is known about the natural history of placental chorangioma or its response to in-utero intervention. The aim of this …
WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE?The main reason for this research study is to understand what happens with patients who are treated for giant omphaloceles (GO) using a non-invasive staged closure technique that uses a hydrocolloid (Duoderm CGF) silo. Omphaloceles are a rare (birth) defect where infants are born with …
What is the purpose of this study?The brain is protected from any toxic or inflammatory molecule by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This physical barrier is located at the level of the blood vessel walls. Because of these barrier properties, the blood vessels are also impermeable to the passage of therapeutic …
Diagnosis of cleft lip and/or cleft palate (CLP) can be made using ultrasound. This diagnosis can be a shock for both parents, especially the expecting mother, and can cause spiritual distress. We are asking parents who are expecting a baby with cleft diagnosis to complete a survey about spiritual distress …
WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE?Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is liver inflammation that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks liver cells. It is caused by an overactive immune system, and it is unknown why this happens. The Autoimmune Hepatitis Association (AIHA) is a not-for-profit organization seeking to develop a patient …