This research study is being conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The purpose of this study is to better understand injury to the small nerves that run between the ribs following rib fractures, and to learn what normal sensation and muscle appearance of the abdominal wall (muscles of the stomach area) look like in healthy adults. This information will help doctors better recognize and diagnose nerve injuries in patients who have had trauma, surgery, or other conditions affecting the abdominal wall.

Researchers will use simple sensory testing of the skin of the abdomen and ultrasound imaging to measure abdominal muscle structure. The sensory testing, called two-point discrimination, measures how well participants can tell the difference between two nearby points touching the skin using a small measuring tool that lightly touches the skin of the abdomen. Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body and will be used to measure the thickness and appearance of the abdominal muscles. This study includes two groups of participants: healthy volunteers and individuals with rib fractures.

Healthy volunteers will complete a single study visit lasting about 45 minutes, during which participants will undergo sensory testing, ultrasound imaging, and a short questionnaire. Participants with rib fractures will complete research procedures during their scheduled clinical follow-up visits, which include a baseline visit and three follow-up visits over approximately 12 weeks; research activities, including ultrasound imaging, will add about 30 minutes to each visit.

This will be a retrospective chart and imaging review of the patients who have undergone this procedure since its inception. From the patient charts, we will collect demographic and surgical information. From their imaging, we will collect pre- and postoperative radiographic measures to assess whether adequate distalization has been achieved. Patients that have received this surgery and are willing to provide patient reported outcomes will be contacted and asked about post-operative pain, functionality, and satisfaction.

This is a post approval study for those being implanted with the WiSE System. Data will be collected from your medical records including medical history, medications, the implant procedure, and device check as well as routine follow up visits, and you will be asked to complete a questionnaire at 3 visits. Participation in this post approval registry will last about 5 years. There is a risk of loss of confidentiality.

This Phase III trial aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of survodutide (BI 456906) once weekly versus placebo on defined as resolution of steatohepatitis, reduction of liver fibrosis in liver biopsy and long-term improvement in clinical liver outcomes observed in trial participants with MASH and fibrosis stage F2-F3.

This study compares two common laser treatments used to lower eye pressure in participants with glaucoma or high eye pressure. Both procedures, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT), are established standard-of-care medical treatments. Participants are randomly assigned by a computer to receive one of these two lasers to compare efficacy and safety. To maintain clinical consistency, both eyes of each participant receive the same assigned laser treatment during a single visit. There are no additional research-only appointments required beyond standard clinical care. The study team reviews medical records from the participants' standard 3, 6, and 12-month clinical follow-up visits. This research aims to help clinicians understand which treatment is more effective or efficient for future use. Participation is entirely voluntary and does not impact the quality of medical care provided at the institution.

This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, or adenosquamous cervical cancer. This study is testing an investigational drug called pembrolizumab. "Investigational" means it has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A computer will be used to assign you to one of the study groups. This process is called "randomization." Like flipping a coin, everyone has an equal chance of being placed in any group. The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether induction immunotherapy (IO) and chemotherapy prior to concurrent chemoradiotherapy plus immunotherapy (CCRT+IO) improves progression-free survival (PFS) compared to CCRT+IO alone. The study drug is given by infusion. Participants in this study can expect to be on the study for 7 years.

This is an open-label, long-term study assessing the safety and efficacy of abrocitinib in participants aged 2 years and older with moderate-to-severe AD. It includes an extension cohort and a de novo cohort to meet regulatory requirements for a minimum of 300 participants exposed to 52 weeks of abrocitinib. Extension cohort participants must have completed 16 weeks of treatment in parent studies B7451023 or B7451030 and remain eligible. De novo cohort participants must be aged 6 to under 12 years at enrollment and not have participated in previous abrocitinib studies. Enrollment for the de novo cohort will begin after enrollment in Study B7451023 is complete. The study will have two periods lasting up to 2 years or until commercial availability, whichever comes first. All participants will receive abrocitinib oral suspension.

The main reason for this research study is for researchers to evaluate the relationship between congenital heart disease and development. Currently, there is not enough long-term information available to researchers to predict a child's development if they have been diagnosed with Ductal Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow (DDPBF), a type of congenital heart disease.

This trial examines colorectal cancer incidence in participants with 1 to 2 non-advanced adenomas randomized to surveillance colonoscopy at 10 years compared to participants randomized to surveillance colonoscopy at 5 and 10 years.

The purpose of this study is to understand how exposure to harmful substances during military service may affect the health of Veterans with or without lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems.

We believe that Veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service may develop more harmful antibodies that attack the lining of their blood vessels. These antibodies may contribute to poorer blood vessel and heart health, and could contribute to the development of lupus.

This study aims to improve our understanding of how toxic military exposures may increase the risk of blood vessel complications in Veterans with and without lupus. Ultimately, this research may help identify new ways to better prevent, monitor, or treat cardiovascular disease in this population.

Research procedures for this study will include:

1. The study team will check subject medical records to gather information about medical history and medications being taking. The study team may continue to follow updates in the medical record.
2. Subjects will be given a survey to assess military and occupational toxic inhalant exposures.
3. Subjects will have a brief physical examination during which vitals will be recorded (height, weight, heart rate, respiration, temperature). Women of childbearing ages will be asked for the date of their last menstrual cycle within the past 2 months.
4. Subjects will have blood pressure taken three times three minutes apart.
5. Subjects will then provide a urine sample. Urine collection will occur in a private restroom using a sterile container provided by the study team. For women of childbearing ages, a pregnancy dipstick test will be undertaken on urine to confirm subjects are not pregnant.
6. Subjects will undergo a blood draw where approximately 4 teaspoons of blood will be drawn.