Transgender and non-binary (TGNB) individuals face documented disparities in healthcare access, provider bias, and surgical outcomes across multiple specialties. In general surgery, and specifically hernia repair, data on the clinical characteristics, surgical approach, and outcomes in TGNB populations remain scarce. This study seeks to address a significant gap in surgical literature by characterizing the care of TGNB individuals undergoing hernia repair.
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the relationship between sleep brain wave patterns and peripheral glucose (sugar) levels in individuals with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participants will undergo continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) using a CGM device for up to two weeks before an in-laboratory sleep study which is part of routine medical care at UNC to examine how sugar levels fluctuate during sleep and how these fluctuations relate to brain wave activity
The main objective is to glean stakeholders' perspectives about implementing and disseminating an intervention for Black women with breast cancer and their female support people into clinical care.
The purpose of this study is to learn about middle-aged and older women's experiences with dance, especially in relation to body image, mood, and self-concept.
This study is to test a prototype for a jupyter widget that can be used to compare two sets of health records data to help detect selection bias.
This study will investigate how mechanical properties of breast tissue, such as stiffness, viscosity, and anisotropy, are related to breast tumor malignancy and response to chemotherapy. The study uses ultrasound imaging to measure these mechanical properties non-invasively in human subjects.
Purpose: To evaluate current best practices for identifying hearing loss in primary care settings for older adults ages 65 and up. To assess the current screening practices for hearing loss among resident and faculty physicians in North Carolina affiliated with family medicine residency programs. To develop and implement strategies to improve physician awareness and treatment plans for hearing loss in older adults.
This project aims to develop and implement a brief educational intervention that improves third-year medical students' confidence and ability to teach in the clinical environment. Specifically, it introduces a structured "Mini Chalk Talk" (MCT) curriculum during the OB-GYN clerkship to equip students with foundational teaching skills.
The purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of emphatic sounds in Jordanian Arabic.
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of DNTH103 for patients who have MMN (multifocal motor neuropathy)