We are doing a survey to learn about swallowing problems, like trouble swallowing food or drinks, in college students. The survey asks questions to see how often these problems happen and what students do to manage them. This will help us understand more about these issues and raise awareness so students can get help if needed.
To evaluate the differences in outcomes after laser, open and staple diverticulotomy to determined the long term durability of these surgical interventions for patients with swallowing difficulty from Zenker's Diverticulum.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using the OTODRIVE System for powered electrode insertion in cochlear implant surgery. Multiple sites are involved in this study.
We want to develop a registry of patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis who attend the UNC Department of Ophthalmolgy,
To examine the characteristics of nursing faculty onboarding programs, the barriers and facilitators to implementation, and the value of those programs in achieving key outcomes.
How can integrating structured collective reflection, informed by context-specific cultural ethos, enhance and evidence student learning and transformation in STSA programs? The purpose is to improve short term study abroad facilitators' limited understanding of how transformative experiences are facilitated and how their impact can be effectively assessed.
The research team from the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute is conducting a study on the implementation of IYCF-E in Western North Carolina (WNC) after Hurricane Helene. This research aims to share lessons learned and improve the quality of future relief efforts through: 1) sharing lived experiences; 2) assessing effectiveness of training; and 3) informing the state- and national-level policy recommendations for incorporating Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) evidence-based practices.
To compare the prevalence, severity, and timing of chronic health conditions (CHC) in a cohort of patients with DS-AL (Down Syndrome Acute Leukemia) with age-comparable DS individuals that have no cancer history. Our secondary objectives will compare NP (Neuro-Psychological) and health-related quality of life outcomes in survivors of DS-AL compared with age-comparable DS individuals with no cancer history, and will identify risk determinants of CHC and NP late effects among survivors of DS-AL.
Hunter Syndrome or Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II) is a rare genetic disorder caused by decreased levels of a specific enzyme, iduronate-2-sulfatase. Lack of this enzyme causes buildup of large sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). The build up of GAGs causes significant damage to the body and brain. This extension study is evaluating the long-term safety and efficacy of JR-141, an enzyme replacement therapy, to provide the missing enzyme to the body. This allows for break down of the stored GAGs. JR-141 uses specific technology to cross the blood brain barrier so that the enzyme can get into the brain. JR-141 is expected to help both the cognitive (brain) and body effects of MPS II.
To explore people with lived and living experience (PWLLE) of opioid use and/or taking methadone on the feasibility of and interest in pharmacy-centered methadone access at rural community pharmacies. The model for which we will elicit PWLLE perspectives parallels several similar successful programs that exist outside of the US and several successful small-scale pilots that have been conducted in urban areas of the US, including NC.