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.

Rural areas in South Carolina have higher rates of cancer and cancer-related deaths than cities, largely due to higher rates of smoking in these areas. Young adults (ages 21-29) living in rural areas are especially at risk, as they tend to smoke more, are more dependent on nicotine, have fewer resources to help them quit, and are less likely to successfully quit smoking. At the same time, newer products like nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes are becoming more common. These products provide nicotine without tobacco and may help reduce smoking because they are more accessible and easier to use. Quitting smoking before age 30 can greatly lower the risk of developing cancer, making it especially important to understand whether these products can help young adults cut back or quit. In this virtual study, the DREAM Lab will work with 60 young adults living in rural South Carolina who smoke cigarettes. We will: 1) conduct interviews to learn more about their experiences with quitting smoking and their perspectives on using these products for quitting, and 2) examine how these products affect tobacco withdrawal symptoms. Findings will help guide future policies and programs aimed at reducing smoking and cancer risk in rural communities.

This study will examine the factors that contribute to changes in swallowing as people age. Over the next ten years, researchers will follow healthy adults (age 18 and older) to see if swallowing becomes more difficult with age. They will also look at whether changes in the brain, thinking skills, and body chemistry are connected to swallowing problems. The information from this study may help doctors find ways to address problems such as choking or aspiration pneumonia in older adults.

Participants can change their mind and stop participating at any time, for any reason. Leaving the study will not affect any benefits or care they are entitled to.

If you would like to learn more, please contact the study team.

This study looks at how teens with trauma-related symptoms respond to stress and strong emotions. We will measure brain activity, body responses, and behavior during activities that involve reacting to possible threats, managing emotions, and imagining parts of their own stressful or traumatic experiences more than once.

The goal of this research is to better understand how repeating these imagining activities affects teens. We also want to learn whether a teen's reaction to stress and their ability to manage emotions are connected to how they respond to imagining stressful events.

What we learn may help improve treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and help identify which teens are most likely to benefit from these treatments, based on brain, body, and behavior responses.

This study is seeking subjects who have been diagnosed with and may be receiving medical treatment for mitral valve disease. The purpose of this registry is to collect data to better understand the progression of mitral valve disease and the effects of different treatments on the disease and patient health. If you agree to participate in this registry, your medical data will be collected including your medical history, certain background information, and certain test images/results. This registry will also collect information about current and future treatments for your mitral valve disease and data from future disease-related follow-up visits. Data will be collected for up to 24 months. There are no additional visits or any additional testing required for this registry.

This research study aims to improve care coordination in the context of cancer survivorship care by understanding how primary care providers and cancer specialists share responsibilities. Researchers want to understand how technology can help these teams communicate more clearly and effectively to coordinate care for survivors. The study team will use surveys and conduct interviews and focus groups for interested and eligible participants as methods of data collection to inform the research. Oncologists, primary care physicians, and survivors of breast, prostate, lung, colon and rectal cancer that meet the eligibility criteria will complete surveys and engage in interviews to understand barriers and identify strategies to improve care. Using this information, the team will create an intervention plan called ACT that addresses common barriers, using focus group discussions to refine the intervention. The ultimate goal is to help patients receive better and more coordinated follow‑up care.

The purpose of the study is to find out if mosliciguat, the investigational drug that is being studied, with treprostinil, is safe and effective in treating adults who live with PH-ILD. Approximately 20 participants diagnosed with PH-ILD who are currently on a stable dose of inhaled treprostinil who meet all inclusion and no exclusion criteria will be enrolled. Part 1 of the study will take about 5 ½ months. Part 2 of the study is optional if you choose to participate in the extension period. Part 2 does not have a set end date and your participation in Part 2 will end if you or your study doctor decide to stop your participation or the Sponsor ends the study.

Quantitative survey of certain substances of abuse in the adolescent and young adult population of SC. Survey study will be focused on substances of abuse that are easily accessible at a gas station due to little to no regulations or excessive amounts available in various forms such as Kratom, 7-OH, Tia, nicotine pouches, THC, etc.

This observational, multi-country cohort study examines the long-term safety of Filsuvez in real-world clinical practice. Researchers will collect both primary data and use existing patient registry data to gather information on Filsuvez exposure, skin malignancies, medical history, and other clinical characteristics. The study will include patients with confirmed diagnoses of DEB and JEB, regardless of whether they use Filsuvez, as long as they meet the approved indication. Patients previously exposed to Filsuvez through clinical trials, early access programs, or compassionate use programs may also participate. The study does not require any protocol-mandated visits or procedures, and the frequency of patient visits will follow local standard practice and individual patient needs.

This study is designed to improve how body image distress is identified among adult survivors of head and neck cancer during routine clinic visits. Participants will complete questionnaires about body image concerns either on paper or electronically (in clinic or remotely through a secure link). The study will evaluate how well a brief screening questionnaire (IMAGE-HN SF) identifies patients experiencing meaningful body image distress compared with the longer, full IMAGE-HN survey. In addition to assessing how accurately the short form performs, we will ask patients how they prefer the screening to be delivered, including the timing, format, and method of completion in routine care. A subset of participants will be invited to complete a short interview to share additional thoughts about how this type of screening should be implemented. Findings from this study will help guide the use of efficient and patient-centered body image screening in head and neck cancer clinics.