Clinical Research Directory

Evaluation of Renal Pretransplant Serology for BK Virus on the Risk of Post-transplant Viral Reactivation

Due to the increasing importance of BKV infection on the survival of kidney transplants, a better knowledge, in the pretransplant phase, of the risk factors leading to viral reactivation could allow the follow-up physician to be more vigilant and better prevent this pathology. There are no commercial tests for BKV serology. In the virology laboratory, the investigators have developed the technique for producing "Virus-like particles" (VLP) that mimics the antigenic structure of the BK virus. The investigators plan to evaluate seroreactivity to the five BK virus serotypes in the recipient of a kidney transplant as a pretransplant and to compare this data with the detection or not of viral reactivation in the recipient during the first post-transplant year.

Study of Risk Factors for Developing Inhalation Pneumonia After Inhalation

Inhalation pneumonia (PI) is common in clinical practice but is rarely studied. For example, there are no data on the incidence of pneumonia after inhalation and risk factors or protective factors to develop one since it is known that anyone who inhaled does not necessarily develop an IP. There is no data on the benefit of treating inhalation by antibiotic therapy pre-emptively although this practice is common. In this context, this observational study wishes to take stock of the situation on the subject in order to determine what actions to implement to prevent IP.

Identification of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer in Korean Population: A Prospective Cohort Study

Cancer and cardiovascular disease are the global leading causes of death. These two disease entities are multifactorial disease that are caused by several factors. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to investigate the status of risk factors profiles and health related behavior in Korean population, and to discover novel risk factors associated with the occurrence of endpoint events.

A Predictive Model for Early Metastasis in Cervical Cancer Patients After Radiotherapy

This study aims to help to screen out appropriate cases for consolidation therapy and more intensive follow up.