• Conclusions - Patients undergoing sublobar/lobar resections had higher survival rate. (ices.on.ca)
  • Conclusions: The results indicated that occupational noise exposure contributed minimally to asymmetry, whereas sex and binaural average thresholds significantly affected audiometric asymmetry. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, all subjects underwent PET imaging. (cryonet.org)
  • All subjects underwent 45 minutes of conventional physical therapy twice a week for 2 weeks. (eurekamag.com)
  • Results: Baseline HRQoL was not significantly different between patients treated conservatively and undergoing minor amputation. (lu.se)
  • In patients who healed 6 to 12 months after the first visit, HRQoL on the anxiety/depression subscale even appeared to improve more in those who underwent minor amputation. (lu.se)
  • Approximately one in five patients (22%) underwent a high-level (above-the-foot) amputation. (japmaonline.org)
  • Lung protective mechanical ventilation significantly improved intraoperative pulmonary oxygenation function and pulmonary compliance in patients experiencing various abdominal laparoscopic surgeries, but it could not ameliorate early postoperative atelectasis and oxygenation function on the first day after surgery. (springer.com)
  • Ninety-one patients were performed laparoscopic surgery, 157 patients underwent open surgery. (sages.org)
  • A recent study looking at the rates of open versus vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomies from 2000 to 2005 at teaching and nonteaching hospitals in Illinois revealed that teaching hospitals were significantly less likely to perform abdominal hysterectomies (OR 0.69) after adjusting for confounding variables, but the overall rates of abdominal hysterectomies at teaching and nonteaching hospitals were still 82% and 77%, respectively [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The clinical courses and surgical outcomes of patients with locally recurrent HCC after local therapy (LR-HCC), who underwent laparoscopic liver resection for this recurrent tumor were analyzed and compared to those of primary HCC treated with laparoscopic surgery. (sages.org)
  • Fourteen patients underwent laparoscopic liver resection for LR-HCC (Lap-LR) (post AT: n = 5, post TACE: n = 9), while thirty-five patients underwent laparoscopic liver resection for primary HCC. (sages.org)
  • After being decimated by the 2020 pandemic, the group has undergone a radical internal transformation to narrowly avoid bankruptcy. (fool.co.uk)
  • Adult COVID-19 patients (≥ 18 years old) admitted to Southend University Hospital (UK) between the 1st of March 2020 and the 30th of April 2020 that underwent CPAP treatment in the Acute Respiratory Care Unit (ARCU) were included in the study. (medrxiv.org)
  • Compared with total thyroidectomy alone, CND significantly increases the rate of postoperative hypocalcemia, which can be prevented by routine postoperative supplementation with oral calcium and vitamin D. (nih.gov)
  • The primary endpoints were the changes in the ratio of PaO 2 to FiO 2 (P/F). The secondary endpoints were the differences between the two groups in PaO 2 , alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient (A-aO 2 ), intraoperative pulmonary mechanics and the incidence of atelectasis detected on chest x-ray on the first postoperative day. (springer.com)
  • Postoperative complication rate(>GradeIII) was 6.4% in OS and 12.7% in LS(N.S.). Anastomotic leakage rate was not significantly different in both groups. (sages.org)
  • The groups were comparable regarding intraoperative analgesic requirements, recovery times and postoperative pain scores. (bvsalud.org)
  • The study found that certain ethnic groups have significantly lower chances of live births using fertility treatments than other groups. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • and is the largest to date to look at individual sub-ethnic groups as an independent factor on the success rates of fertility treatment. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • No differences in circumcision rates were noted between racial or ethnic groups. (cirp.org)
  • In the United States, the risk for acquiring bacteremia is lower among white persons than among persons in other racial/ethnic groups (i.e., blacks, Alaskan Natives, and American Indians). (cdc.gov)
  • Some forms of the practice have also been reported from other countries, including among certain ethnic groups in Central and South America. (who.int)
  • For most age, gender and race/ethnic groups, obesity has not changed significantly over the past decade. (cdc.gov)
  • Forty adult patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists grade I-II undergoing upper abdominal surgery were randomly allocated into two groups to receive 50 µg fentanyl or 50 µg dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to 10 ml 0.125% bupivacaine via thoracic epidural. (bvsalud.org)
  • About 60% to 70% who underwent randomization were infected with influenza A (H1N1pdm09). (medpagetoday.com)
  • 3 ) In cases refractory to oxygen therapy, the view that such patients should undergo early invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) without the option for less invasive treatments such as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation NIPPV has been suggested. (medrxiv.org)
  • There were no differences in the mean distal resection margin for each group (22.9 vs. 21.3mm). (sages.org)
  • There was no patient having positive circumferential resection margins in both groups. (sages.org)
  • All the patients who underwent liver resection for HCC between 2004 and 2015 were enrolled in the study. (sages.org)
  • Twelve patients underwent open liver resection for LR-HCC (Open-LR) during this period. (sages.org)
  • Therefore, we divided in 3 groups, 1) metastatic lesion resection group with primary lesion resection (n = 52 in the Met/Prim lesion group), 2) primary lesion resection without metastatic lesion resection (n = 38 in the Primary lesion group) and 3) palliative operation (n = 24 in the Palliative group). (scirp.org)
  • This patient series included those who underwent primary tumor resection, a bypass or a proctostomy and those who underwent the simultaneous resection of metastases with curative intent. (scirp.org)
  • A fourth of all patients underwent stem-cell transplantation, and the rate did not differ significantly by treatment. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Brain Function Mean baseline subjective and objective cognitive measures did not differ significantly between the 2 groups. (cryonet.org)
  • Cancer-specific survival in the ERAS group did not differ significantly from that in the conservative group (49 vs. 58%, p = 0.725). (uni-muenchen.de)
  • In this study, we extended the prognostic analysis to CRC patients with metastasis who underwent surgery in order to select the predictive factors from these available and inexpensive laboratory data. (scirp.org)
  • 0.001) in comparison to both groups of treated grafts, without evidence of significant macroscopic damage. (thieme-connect.de)
  • 0.001), with no significant differences between groups regarding major adverse events. (springer.com)
  • 0.001) on the uninvolved limb during landing when compared with the involved limb and the control group. (lww.com)
  • We observed more than 20% increase in five-year survival rates for all surgical groups over time. (ices.on.ca)
  • We were able to demonstrate that throughout the course of 10 years, those who received primary conservative treatment had significantly higher survival rates than those who underwent surgery. (eurekalert.org)
  • The results of those suffering from MDD and of the control group are significantly different. (wepapers.com)
  • Objective: To evaluate long-term follow-up results of ERAS concepts in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. (uni-muenchen.de)
  • For both groups we assessed key areas related to hearing aid fitting through the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA) questionnaire, in addition to evaluating the results of Speech Recognition Index (SRI) 3 and 9 months after fitting. (scielo.br)
  • RESULTS: Both groups had the same improvement related to the speech recognition after nine months of AASI use, and the IOI-HA didn't show any statically significant difference on three and nine months. (scielo.br)
  • Results Circumcised boys under 3 years of age were significantly more likely to have a partially or completely covered glans, a reddened meatus, balanitis, or trapped epithelial debris, and less likely to have a fully exposed glans than were circumcised boys of 3 years or older. (cirp.org)
  • The results of a WHO study in six African countries on the obstetric sequelae of female genital mutilation1 showed that deliveries among women who had undergone the practice (compared with deliveries among women who had not) were significantly more likely to be complicated by caesarean section, post-partum haemorrhage, episiotomies and prolonged stay in hospital. (who.int)
  • For patients undergoing radical cystectomy, prospective data are still rare. (uni-muenchen.de)
  • A novel kind of supramolecular free radical with significantly improved free radical yield and enhanced near-infrared (NIR) photothermal conversion has been fabricated. (rsc.org)
  • Perylene diimide (PDI) can undergo chemical reduction to generate PDI radical anions. (rsc.org)
  • Cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]), a bulky hydrophilic head, was utilized to encapsulate the two end groups of the PDI derivative via host-guest interactions, thus hindering its aggregation and suppressing the dimerization and quenching of PDI radical anions in aqueous solution. (rsc.org)
  • Due to the increased concentration of radical anions and their absorption above 800 nm, the efficiency of NIR photothermal conversion was significantly improved. (rsc.org)
  • Hypocalcemic symptoms, serum calcium, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels were compared among the groups. (nih.gov)
  • The patient underwent right femoral-anterior tibial bypass with ischemic symptoms in the right lower extremity. (medscape.com)
  • During those 5 years, 26 (46%) of the patients in the original nonoperative group underwent surgery because of severe symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • In addition to a significantly shorter median time to alleviation of symptoms compared with placebo, baloxavir was linked with significantly greater reduction of viral load 1 day after initiation compared with oseltamivir and placebo groups. (medpagetoday.com)
  • 0.05) from those of constrictors in groups 4, 5, and 6, and the mean lumen area for constrictors in group 4 differed significantly from the mean lumen areas for constrictors in groups 5 and 6. (avma.org)
  • Although there was no significant difference in infection prevalence in patients undergoing maggot therapy versus controls (80% versus 60%), there were significantly more antibiotic-free days during follow-up in patients who received maggot therapy (126.8 ± 30.3 versus 81.9 ± 42.1 days). (japmaonline.org)
  • Although no prevalence data are available, there is evidence of increasing numbers of girls and women living outside their place of origin, including in North America and western Europe, who have undergone or may undergo female genital mutilation in their host country. (who.int)
  • Advocacy at the international level has created a momentum suggesting that it is possible to significantly reduce the prevalence of female genital mutilation within one generation. (who.int)
  • Phytobezoars (4 of 6 cases) were observed more frequently than diospyrobezoars (0 of 11) in the group that underwent complete dissolution (P = 0.006). (discovermagazine.com)
  • Of patients who healed, time to healing was significantly shorter in the maggot therapy than in the control group (18.5 ± 4.8 versus 22.4 ± 4.4 weeks). (japmaonline.org)
  • The hyperCVAD group was older (median age 27 vs 23), but otherwise the two groups were comparable, said Shahin. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Duration from hospital arrival to extracorporeal circulation start was almost the same in both groups (median, 17.0 min vs. 17.0 min, p = 0.92). (medscape.com)
  • The patient had undergone left femoral-popliteal bypass grafting. (medscape.com)
  • There were no differences in the incidence of atelectasis on day one after surgery between the two groups. (springer.com)
  • In doing so, we aimed to (i) assess the general association between HRV and EEG grade of HIE (ii) assess the nature of this association by comparing HRV within each EEG grade of HIE (mild-moderate, mild-severe, and moderate-severe) to identify where differences are most pronounced (iii) compare HRV between pre-TH and TH groups for mild, moderate, and severe EEG grade of HIE. (nature.com)
  • The outcome differences between children and AYAs have led to evaluations of PIPs in the age group. (medpagetoday.com)
  • There were no significant differences in the preoperative status between the two groups except their medical history. (sages.org)
  • No significant differences in the background status between the Lap-LR and Open-LR groups were observed. (sages.org)
  • Besides the fact that the Lap-LR group showed significantly lower estimated blood loss, there were no significant intergroup differences in surgical outcomes. (sages.org)
  • We hypothesized that females following ACLR would demonstrate side-to-side differences in landing and jumping kinetics after their return to sport (2+ years) that would not be observed in a group of healthy female controls. (lww.com)
  • chi]2 and t tests were used to examine the differences between the asymmetric and symmetric hearing loss groups. (cdc.gov)
  • An analytical, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted using prospectively collected databases of individuals who underwent BS and liver biopsy at either a public tertiary university hospital (with pre-operative WL) or a private clinic (without pre-operative WL). (bvsalud.org)
  • 65.3% men) underwent clinical evaluations. (cdc.gov)
  • The B-TACE procedures ( n = 96 patients) were compared with a control group of non-B-TACE treatments ( n = 434 pts), performed with conventional (cTACE) or drug-eluting microspheres TACE (DEM-TACE). (springer.com)
  • however, CR at 1-6 months was significantly higher for B-TACE (59.3% vs. 41.8%, p = 0.026). (springer.com)
  • Patients treated with B-TACE had a significantly lower retreatment rate during the first 6 months (9.9%% vs. 22.0%, p = 0.041). (springer.com)
  • Patients undergoing B-TACE had a significantly lower retreatment rate within the first 6 months but higher PES rates. (springer.com)
  • The frequency of observing complications with a Clavien-Dindo classification of grade 3a or higher tend to be higher in Lap-LR patients (p = 0.08), although other surgical outcomes, including length of hospital stay, were not significantly different. (sages.org)
  • There is debate and conflicting literature regarding the optimal management of this difficult group, whether it be non-operative or surgical, and if surgical, which surgery. (scielo.org.za)
  • It included 886 patients who underwent ECG-triggered coronary CTA with a padding duration of either 0, 1-99, or 100-150 milliseconds. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Patients undergoing combined modality therapy had significantly decreased length of hospitalization, duration of external drainage and number of computed tomography scans. (eurekalert.org)
  • Gender, symptom duration, size of bezoar and method of cola administration were not significantly different between the two groups. (discovermagazine.com)
  • We put people on a 2-week healthy-lifestyle program and compared them with a control group told to maintain their normal routine. (cryonet.org)
  • In a very brief time we observed highly significant changes in brain function as measured by positron emission tomography [PET] in the intervention group, but no change in the control group," the study's principal investigator, Gary Small, MD, from the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles, told Medscape. (cryonet.org)
  • The control group was simply instructed to maintain their normal routine. (cryonet.org)
  • We recruited a cohort prospectively and compared it to a historical control group. (japmaonline.org)
  • ulcerative colitis (UC) (n = 20), Crohn's disease (CD) (n = 10) were prospectively assessed in addition to 20 non-IBD participants representing the control group. (scirp.org)
  • Overall, the cohort had a 2-year EFS of 65.8%, and 2-year RFS of 75.6% but both outcomes were significantly improved with PIPs ( P =0.004, P =0.0001, respectively). (medpagetoday.com)
  • Analysis of secondary outcomes showed that patients in the hyperCVAD group had a significantly higher rate of leukemic relapse (38.6% vs 5.6%, P =0.005). (medpagetoday.com)
  • S tudies of outcomes for unruptured aneurysms treated in the United States between 1996 and 2000 demonstrated that patients treated by high-volume hospitals and physicians had significantly lower morbidity and modestly lower mortality than those treated by low-volume hospitals and physicians. (ajnr.org)
  • All participants underwent the full colonoscopy in addition to real time and color Doppler ultrasonography. (scirp.org)
  • METHOD: We conducted a prospective longitudinal study with 174 participants randomly assigned to two groups: SUS Group and Streamline Group. (scielo.br)
  • In comparison to CV group, the intraoperative P/F and PaO 2 in LPV group were significantly higher while the intraoperative A-aO 2 was clearly lower. (springer.com)
  • While these new technologies have enhanced the output of drug discovery groups, the quality of NCEs, as measured by their success in preclinical and clinical development, has not improved significantly. (the-scientist.com)
  • After adjusting for certain factors including age of patient at time of treatment, cause of female or male infertility, and type of treatment (ICSI vs IVF), the study found that White Irish, South Asian Indian, South Asian Bangladeshi, South Asian Pakistani, Black African, and Other Asian women had a significantly lower odds of a live birth than White British women. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • The study also found that some groups of women including South Asian Bangladeshi, Black African, Middle Eastern, have a significantly lower number of eggs collected than White British women. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • The mean intra-operative blood loss was significantly lower in LS(277ml) compared with OS(546ml)(p=0.036). (sages.org)
  • And what's emerged is a far leaner operation with lower debt and significantly higher profit margins. (fool.co.uk)
  • Pre-operative WL was significantly associated with lower frequencies of macro- and mi- crovesicular steatosis, portal inflammation , and lower glycemia, indicating an association between the recent trajectory of body weight and histological aspects of NAFLD . (bvsalud.org)
  • Univariate analysis showed that the complication incidence of the exposure group was significantly lower than that of the comparison group (8.7 vs. 36.0%, p = 0.022). (medscape.com)
  • It is estimated that between 100 million and 140 million girls and women worldwide1 have been subjected to type I, II or III procedures,2 and that about three million girls and women are at risk of undergoing one of these types every year in Africa. (who.int)
  • The authors also noted that all three baloxavir dose groups had significantly greater reductions in influenza virus titers on days 2 and 3 versus the placebo group. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In the phase III trial, adverse events were reported in about 21% of the baloxavir group versus 24.6% of the placebo group and 24.8% of the oseltamivir group. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Mortality rate was 0% in both groups. (sages.org)
  • The practice causes severe pain and has several immediate and long-term health consequences, including an increased risk of maternal morbidity and an increased perinatal mortality rate among babies born to women who have undergone the practice. (who.int)
  • There was no difference in the length of hospital stay or 30-day readmission rate between the groups. (japmaonline.org)
  • Methods: We identified the cases of 114 consecutive patients who underwent the surgery at our Hospital between January 2006 and December 2012 by using the multivariate analysis, the Cox proportional-hazard regression model. (scirp.org)
  • The total consumption of rescue analgesia was significantly less in the dexmedetomidine group as compared with the fentanyl group (p = 0.049). (bvsalud.org)
  • Adverse events in the phase II trial were reported in about a quarter of patients in the three baloxavir dose groups and 29.0% of patients in the placebo group. (medpagetoday.com)
  • There were two serious adverse events in the baloxavir group (incarcerated inguinal hernia and aseptic meningitis), but they were unrelated to the trial regimen. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Pulmonary function was not significantly reduced in the pleurectomy/decortication group postoperatively. (nih.gov)
  • The highest incidence rates for any U.S. population have been reported among specific American Indian groups (e.g. (cdc.gov)
  • The reasons behind the variation need to be looked at in more detail but in the future could potentially help improve success rates amongst all groups of women. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • rates for meningitis and bacteremic pneumonia are eightfold to tenfold higher for Alaskan Natives of all ages than for other U.S. population groups (13). (cdc.gov)
  • We assessed two groups of infants with HIE who were (i) monitored prior to the introduction of TH in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) (pre-TH group) and (ii) monitored following the introduction of TH in our NICU, where all infants with moderate and severe HIE received TH (TH group). (nature.com)
  • Shahin said patients in both groups were treated to complete remission (CR), at which time they were eligible for allogeneic transplant. (medpagetoday.com)
  • This interesting study looking at maternal ethnicity provides useful data based on a large number of women undergoing fertility treatment. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • For a 2013 Harvard study, a group of volunteers either read literary fiction (such as ' Corrie ' by Alice Munro), popular fiction (such as ' Space Jockey ' by Robert Heinlein), nonfiction (such as 'How the Potato Changed the World' by Charles Mann), or nothing. (mentalfloss.com)
  • This observational study compares HRV features in infants recruited from 2003 to 2007, prior to the introduction of TH in the NICU (pre-TH group) ( 14 ) and infants recruited from 2009 to 2014, after the implementation of TH in our NICU (TH group). (nature.com)
  • Of this population, influenza A(H3N2) accounted for about 85% to 88% of infections in the three groups and over three-quarters of patients were enrolled in the study in Japan. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Study design: Parallel-group intervention with repeated measures. (researchgate.net)
  • Discussion: This study demonstrated that a daily home stretching protocol significantly decreases pain and improves function in subjects with shoulder pain. (researchgate.net)
  • This study recruited 36 young adults and randomly assigned them to POL, HIIT, THR, or control (CG) groups to undergo an 8-week training intervention. (jssm.org)
  • Subject: Two Weeks of Lifestyle Changes Improve Cognitive Function Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 13:34:43 -0700 Two Weeks of Lifestyle Changes Improve Cognitive Function Caroline Cassels July 25, 2006 Simple lifestyle changes, including memory exercises, daily exercise, relaxation techniques, and a healthy diet, significantly improve cognitive function and brain efficiency in as little as 2 weeks, a small pilot study suggests. (cryonet.org)
  • In the year 2014, our group could prove significant benefits of ERAS for these patients in a prospective randomized study compared to a conservative regimen. (uni-muenchen.de)
  • The use of LLCH alone and LLCH with IP as an adjunct to conventional physical therapy for chronic neck pain significantly improved pain attenuation and it causes greater compliance for home. (eurekamag.com)
  • Methods: We surveyed and evaluated attorneys with possible exposure and assessed a comparison group. (cdc.gov)
  • Three coronal MRI scan slices for one representative patient from the hippocampal ( a ) and MTL ( b ) patient groups are shown (arrows highlight regions of significant damage). (jneurosci.org)
  • In a recent prospective randomised control trial (PRCT) of 50 patients comparing non-operative management and locked-plate fixation for complex displaced fractures, it was reported that at 12 months the functional scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Score ASES, and Constant Score CS) were similar, and that the only significant difference was better radiographs in the operated group. (scielo.org.za)
  • 05) in the patient group at post-intervention. (researchgate.net)
  • We present our experience on the usage of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and possible indicators of its success in this patient group. (medrxiv.org)
  • Routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplementation may prevent hypocalcemic crisis, but its efficacy has not been studied in patients undergoing thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection (CND). (nih.gov)
  • The training impulse applied to all three intervention groups was identical. (jssm.org)
  • Subjects were then randomly assigned to the intervention group, which combined a healthy diet plan, relaxation exercises, cardiovascular conditioning, and mental exercise that included brainteasers and verbal memory training techniques. (cryonet.org)
  • Mental Calisthenics Subjects in the intervention group were told to take brisk daily walks and incorporate daily brief relaxation exercises into their routine. (cryonet.org)
  • Home exercise compliance in LLCH and LLCH with IP group was significantly higher than the placebo and control groups (p (eurekamag.com)
  • Random electronic matching by gender , age, and body mass index (BMI) was performed and two paired groups of 24 individuals each were selected. (bvsalud.org)
  • 05). Serum calcium levels decreased in most patients after surgery, but recovered earliest in Group A. Hypercalcemia and PTH inhibition did not occur in gs A and B. (nih.gov)
  • The aim of this research in Cyprus was to describe the value systems and the locus of control of employees who have undergone aesthetic plastic surgery. (who.int)
  • [ 2 ] At the end of 5 years, almost half the patients originally in the conservative group required surgery-a high failure rate. (medscape.com)
  • A group of 28 patients with infected pancreatitis necrosis were treated with surgery, while 52 patients in a second group were given primary conservative treatment. (eurekalert.org)
  • To analyze the effects of pre-operative WL on insulin resistance - and NAFLD -related histology in individuals undergoing bariatric surgery (BS) with or without pre-operative WL. (bvsalud.org)
  • 05) at 90° of flexion in the healthy group. (researchgate.net)
  • The average forward flexion for the various groups ranged from 106 to 123°, external rotation 34 to 43°, and internal rotation from L3 to T9. (scielo.org.za)
  • During takeoff, the involved limb showed significantly less ability to generate force ( P = 0.03) than the uninvolved limb and the control limbs. (lww.com)
  • At 5 years, the GIQLI score was significantly better in the operative group than in the nonoperative group (P = .01). (medscape.com)
  • Female athletes who have undergone ACLR and returned to sport may continue to demonstrate biomechanical limb asymmetries 2 years or more after reconstruction that can be identified during landing. (lww.com)
  • Among the 238 boys under 3 years, those circumcised were significantly more likely to have non-cosmetic problems, including coronal adhesions, trapped epithelial debris, a reddened meatus, preputial stenosis (phimosis) and balanitis than were boys with a foreskin. (cirp.org)
  • In the exposure group, cannulation was performed percutaneously using fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance. (medscape.com)
  • the comparison group included 50 cases and the exposure group included 23 cases. (medscape.com)