We are interesting in how people learn language and how their ability to do so changes with age.

This study is needed because the Irish nationalist cause persists as long as Britain continues to occupy the six counties in the North of Ireland, known since partition in 1921 as 'Northern Ireland'. The sectarian division between Catholic nationalists and Protestant loyalists, and all the resulting political and social conflict, have continued in Northern Ireland despite the Good Friday Agreement, and so continued research and attention to societal challenges in the region is incredibly important to ensure the voices of Northern Irish are heard and considered in the ways we think about how sectarian divisions have evolved in recent decades. More specifically, this research will consider how Kneecap, who have emerged as a prominent cultural force only within the last few years, have changed the nature of Irish nationalism today by making the Irish language 'in vogue' and galvanizing support for decolonial movements both in Ireland and globally. Because of how

The Parenting After Loss Study looks at how grief, mental health, and parenting change over time for parents who have lost a spouse or co-parent. We hope to learn what helps parents and children adjust after loss and what kinds of support are most helpful. This follow-up study invites parents who previously took part in the Widowed Parent Study to complete a new survey and, for some, a one-time interview. The goal is to better understand families' long-term experiences and to help hospitals, counselors, and community programs provide stronger support for parents and children coping with grief. Note: Recruitment for this study is limited to prior participants of the Widowed Parent Study who consented to future contact.

The primary purpose of this work is to engage a broad group of stakeholders to implement a patient-centered approach to the de-adoption of self-monitored blood glucose among non-insulin-treated patients with Type two Diabetes Mellitus. We will evaluate the effectiveness of Rethink the Strip finalize and package it for nationwide dissemination.

This study is looking at how platelets-blood cells that help stop bleeding-are collected, processed, and used for cancer patients in Malawi. Right now, platelet supplies are limited, and some transfusions are delayed or not completed. We want to understand what happens at each step, from the blood donors who give blood, to the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service where platelets are prepared, to the hospitals where patients receive them. By reviewing donor and lab records, tracking transfusions, and talking with doctors, nurses, and lab staff, we hope to find simple, realistic ways to improve the process. The goal is to make platelet transfusions safer, faster, and more reliable for patients who need them most.

The goal of this study is to learn more about relationships, sexuality, family, work, and finances. This new information will help us understand factors that contribute to health among diverse adult populations including people who identify as straight or LGBT, as well as different races and ethnicities.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-tutoring model in enhancing Spanish language proficiency and confidence among first- and second-year medical students enrolled in the CAMPOS program at UNC School of Medicine. By using virtual OSCE-style sessions with more advanced or fluent Spanish-speaking peers, the study aims to provide meaningful, realistic language practice that supports clinical readiness.

The purpose of this study is to understand the benefit of participation in an early childhood literacy program. We anticipate that such program will help prepare children for kindergarten through the development of early language and reading skills as well as bonding between the caregiver and child. We would like to assess if there are differences in reading behaviors between families of infants enrolled in an early childhood book program and families of infants not enrolled.

This study will collect information from colorectal surgeons throughout the United States with regard to their access to pelvic exenteration surgery for their patients with rectal cancer. We will assess their personal comfort with performing the procedure as well as their perceived access to colleagues who can provide the procedure. We will also assess educational and support needs amongst colorectal surgeons with regard to pelvic exenteration.

We are collecting breastmilk samples to study the amounts and kinds of chemical contaminants in human milk to understand how infants can be exposed through breastfeeding. We are also trying to identify factors that may contribute to greater amounts of these chemicals in milk.