• The group reached consensus on two HS outcome measures for use in clinical practice: the HS Investigator Global Assessment (HS-IGA) score, a clinician-reported outcome measure selected by the HS experts, and the HS Quality of Life (HiSQOL) score, a patient-reported outcome measure selected by patients. (medscape.com)
  • The randomized trial will compare outcomes in IVH patients randomized to receive standard treatment with an external ventricular drain (EVD) or an EVD plus tPA. (medscape.com)
  • In order to be a candidate for treatment, patients had to have 2 consecutive computed tomography (CT) scans demonstrating that the bleeding had stopped and the clot had stabilized within 6 hours after catheter placement. (medscape.com)
  • A new drug has been found superior to current treatments in slowing the growth of advanced kidney cancer in patients who became resistant to the first-line therapies that had kept it in check, according to results from a clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Moreover, the early results show a "strong trend indicating that survival may be improved in patients receiving cabozantinib compared to standard therapy," said Toni K. Choueiri, MD, clinical director of the Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the first author of the report. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We therefore aimed to analyze the outcome of IIP patients with LC under different treatment modalities. (nih.gov)
  • Significant treatment-related toxicities occurred in 55% IPF, 20% NSIP und 0% COP patients. (nih.gov)
  • A new study has found that neither the use of hormone erythropoietin nor maintaining higher hemoglobin concentration could improve outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury. (medindia.net)
  • For patients with neurological injury, anemia is a potential cause of secondary injury, which may worsen neurological outcomes. (medindia.net)
  • In the placebo group, 34 patients (38.2 percent) recovered to a favorable outcome (defined as good recovery and moderate disability, as measured by a functional assessment inventory) compared with 17 patients (48.6 percent) in the erythropoietin 1 group (first dosing regimen) and 17 patients (29.8 percent) in the erythropoietin 2 group (second dosing regimen). (medindia.net)
  • Thirty-seven patients (42.5 percent) assigned to the transfusion threshold of 7 g/dL recovered to a favorable outcome compared with 31 patients (33.0 percent) assigned to the transfusion threshold of 10 g/dL. (medindia.net)
  • Among patients with closed head injury, neither the administration of erythropoietin nor maintaining hemoglobin concentration of at least 10 g/dL resulted in improved neurological outcome at 6 months. (medindia.net)
  • However, the sample size was small, more than half of the subjects discontinued treatment, and patients with severe illness were excluded from the study. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Patients were asked to complete the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, Migraine-Specific Quality of Life, and Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaires before treatment and at 12- and 60-month postoperative follow-up. (lww.com)
  • Eighty-nine of 100 patients in the treatment group underwent surgery, and 79 were followed for 5 years. (lww.com)
  • The final outcome with or without inclusion of these 10 patients was not statistically different. (lww.com)
  • Some 57.4% of patients who correctly identified the symptoms of myocardial infarction received treatment to open the arteries and restore blood flow within two hours, compared to just 47.2% of those who did not recognize the symptoms. (news-medical.net)
  • In our study, patients who knew the symptoms of a heart attack were more likely to receive treatment quickly and subsequently survive. (news-medical.net)
  • While minimally invasive coil treatments for those with a ruptured brain aneurysm have proved to be a more effective technique than traditional surgical operation in selected patients, the superior procedure is drastically more expensive, according to new research from the Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center at University of Minnesota Medical School. (scienceblog.com)
  • The minimally invasive treatment is better tolerated in selected critically ill patients with ruptured brain aneurysms. (scienceblog.com)
  • It should be noted that despite additional treatments, patients treated with endovascular treatment continued have lower rates of death and disability than those treated with open surgery. (scienceblog.com)
  • Knowledge of the incidence of these fractures, as well as their treatment, outcome and mortality rate, will improve knowledge and decision-making processes for this fragile group of patients. (dissertations.se)
  • These organizations collectively represent a national footprint of over 6,274,268 direct treatment hours served last year, 24 states, 16,000 patients, and over 1 million data points. (businesswire.com)
  • NADR will contribute to the efforts of creating standardized national benchmarks for outcomes by helping patients, scientists and the broader community better understand improvement in autism symptomatology over time and the ability to detect meaningful change based on evidence-based treatment such as ABA. (businesswire.com)
  • To report the treatment outcomes of patients with sinonasal neuroendocrine tumors who were treated with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. (cancernetwork.com)
  • The centers will enroll patients with early inflammatory arthritis thought to be RA to compile information on outcomes and determine best practices. (hcplive.com)
  • There is an urgent need for HIV care providers to recognize and treat depression among their patients or to refer their patients to mental health specialists for diagnosis and treatment when necessary," Tsai said. (harvard.edu)
  • SD = 2.8) who were examined for outcomes were among the 28 patients who matched the inclusion criteria and were included in the intent-to-treat analysis. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The majority of patients (87.0%) showed improvement in the outcome data, and the majority (73.9%) had all of their symptoms completely disappear. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • One to 22 visits (M=4.8, SD=5.4) were required to complete the course of treatment, and 21.7% of patients had to be admitted or receive supplemental nourishment, which considerably increased the treatment's variability. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Most patients who got CBT-R had favorable treatment outcomes, with the majority showing complete symptom relief, making it a preferable outpatient treatment choice for some pediatric patients. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Patients participated in daily physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological treatment and received nursing and medical care as necessary. (nih.gov)
  • For patients who are experiencing visual loss from bleeding due to PDR, these strategies are both excellent treatments and can improve and then preserve visual acuity over six months to two years," said Sun. "But there are some subtleties to this study that will help clinicians tailor their treatment plans for an individual patient. (nih.gov)
  • Authors Johannes Harmann, M.D., and Stephan Heres, M.D., concluded that "caregiver involvement might improve clinical decision making and health outcomes for both patients and caregivers. (psychiatry.org)
  • Beginning treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) early can have long-term benefits for patients who have mild symptoms and disability, according to a pooled analysis of two clinical studies. (ucb.com)
  • As a result, these results suggest there may have been a potential increase of up to 2 years longer sustained efficacy in some patients with early PD when treatment was started 6 months earlier. (ucb.com)
  • Prof. Timmermann says the goal of the investigation was to explore whether time of treatment initiation impacts the outcome of patients living with PD. (ucb.com)
  • By waiting longer to start treatment, the scope for improving symptoms can be reduced, leaving patients with a loss of functional ability that cannot be regained. (ucb.com)
  • This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages collaborative applications that will contribute to the identification and characterization of patients at risk of developing cancer treatment-related cardiotoxicity. (nih.gov)
  • The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate collaborative applications that will contribute to the identification and characterization of patients at risk of developing cancer treatment-related cardiotoxicity with the primary intent to mitigate cardiovascular dysfunction while optimizing cancer outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • The peri-operative course of the Heller myotomy patients is not influenced by pre-operative endoscopic treatments with therapeutic intent. (sages.org)
  • The cure rates and survival outcomes for patients with ALL have improved over the past few decades. (schoolandyouth.org)
  • Treatment results and outcomes vary among patients. (schoolandyouth.org)
  • A team of researchers from across five disciplines at MD Anderson recently published the largest prospective study on breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), shedding light on the best treatment for patients with this uncommon cancer. (mdanderson.org)
  • The PREMIER registry will assess health-related quality of life, acute and long-term side effects in patients, and cancer-related outcomes. (biospace.com)
  • Our hope is that collecting this rich repository of information before, during, and after treatment will enable our clinical partners to investigate and identify the factors that best determine cancer outcomes, which may then arm patients with the information they need to make better decisions around their care. (biospace.com)
  • The single-cell functional precision medicine treatment, an artificial intelligence strategy helps to create therapies for patients with hematologic cancers. (cancernetwork.com)
  • The study evaluated 76 patients, 56 of whom received treatment according to scFPM and 20 were treated according to physician's choice. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Patients had a median age of 64 years, and the median number of treatment lines prior to enrollment was 3. (cancernetwork.com)
  • After 12 months on treatment, 23% of patients were progression free compared with 5% on the previous treatment. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Patients had an objective response rate of 55% among those whose treatment was guided with scFPM as well as 60% for the lymphoid subgroup and 41% for myeloid neoplasms. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Surgery is the mainstay of treatment in canine mammary tumors and can be curative in patients with benign tumors, low grade histology or early stage disease (small tumors). (vin.com)
  • Due to the recent increased focus on providing patient-centered healthcare, use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have become an essential component of assessing whether the services provided improved patients' health and sense of well-being. (audiologyonline.com)
  • After this course learners will be able to define PROMs and state why they are an essential component for assessing treatment efficacy, patients' health, and sense of well-being. (audiologyonline.com)
  • Material and methods: Data on tumors, treatment and outcomes in patients with BOTSCC treated between 2008 and 2014 were validated through medical records and updated as needed. (lu.se)
  • Results: Treatment was EBRT, EBRT + CT, EBRT + BT or EBRT + CT + BT in 151, 145, 82 and 167 patients respectively (n = 545). (lu.se)
  • An increase in OS was found with the addition of CT to EBRT for patients with p16+ tumors, stages II-III, but for patients with tumor stage I, p16+ (UICC 8) none of the treatment strategies was superior to EBRT alone. (lu.se)
  • An increase in survival was found for EBRT + CT compared to EBRT alone in patients with advanced cases, stages II and III (UICC 8), but none of the regimes was significantly superior to EBRT as a single treatment modality for stage I (UICC 8), provided there was p16 positivity in the tumor. (lu.se)
  • In the small group of patients with p16− tumors, a poorer prognosis was found, but the small sample size did not allow any comparisons between different treatment strategies. (lu.se)
  • Background: The ideal treatment for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) is still controversial, especially in older patients. (researchgate.net)
  • Purpose: To compare the clinical outcomes of MSC injection and arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment with those of arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment alone for the treatment of OLTs in older patients. (researchgate.net)
  • Patients were divided into 2 groups: 35 patients (37 ankles) treated with arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment alone (group A) and 30 patients (31 ankles) who underwent MSC injection along with arthroscopic marrow stimulation treatment (group B). Clinical outcomes were evaluated according to the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale, and the Roles and Maudsley score. (researchgate.net)
  • These correlations were not observed in group B. Conclusion: Injection of MSCs with marrow stimulation treatment was encouraging in patients older than 50 years compared with patients treated with marrow stimulation treatment alone, especially when the lesion size was larger than 109 mm(2) or a subchondral cyst existed. (researchgate.net)
  • Although still in the early stages of application, MSCs may have great potential in the treatment of OLTs in patients older than 50 years, and more evaluations of its effect should be performed. (researchgate.net)
  • However, not all patients experience improvement, and although predictors of treatment outcome have been identified, few are consistent over time and across studies. (frontiersin.org)
  • The results suggest that measuring treatment self-efficacy may be a valuable tool to identify patients at risk of dropping out, and that treatment self-efficacy could be a predictor and moderator of symptom reduction in guided Internet-delivered therapy. (frontiersin.org)
  • This calls for ways in which more patients can receive treatment for their disorder. (frontiersin.org)
  • The objective of the study was to investigate psychological profile changes of patients from a TC, who were assessed in the beginning and in the end of treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • The outcomes paradox (otherwise known as the "better prognosis hypothesis") is the observation that patients with schizophrenia in developing countries benefit much more from therapy than those in developed countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • The schizophrenic patients' therapy outcomes were measured using three indicators - the percentage of time with psychosis symptoms, the degree of social impairment and the type of remission after each episode. (wikipedia.org)
  • By the end of this study, India had the most success as 42% of patients reported 'best outcomes', followed by Nigeria with 33% of patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, the developed countries did not demonstrate such positive results as the 'best outcomes' were observed in only 17% of US patients and fewer than 10% in the other developed countries researched. (wikipedia.org)
  • The DOSMeD study researched the outcome of therapy for schizophrenia, in 1379 patients, across ten countries (Ireland and the IPSS countries). (wikipedia.org)
  • The family milieu theory of developing countries suggests that the better outcome among these patients is attributable to sociocultural factors such as higher levels of family tolerance and a greater dependence on family members for care and support.Expressed emotion is a significant characteristic of the family milieu, and it refers to a caregiver's attitude towards the schizophrenic patient. (wikipedia.org)
  • For all forms of TB, 19% of patients were lost to follow-up from treatment. (who.int)
  • Eight patients were treated by extraction, orthodontic treatment and space closure or prosthetic replacement with a mean treatment time of 2.83 ± 2.66 years. (bvsalud.org)
  • Thirteen patients completed treatment by orthodontic alignment with mean alignment time of 1.4 ± 1.5 years and treatment time of 3.6 ± 2.5 years. (bvsalud.org)
  • The predictors of clinical outcome in early-onset first-episode psychosis were evaluated by Parellada and colleagues. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Large lesion size (≥109 mm(2)) and the existence of subchondral cysts were significant predictors of unsatisfactory clinical outcomes in group A (P = .04 and .03, respectively). (researchgate.net)
  • Analysing medical predictors for the outcome of infertility treatment: a 5-year follow-up survey. (bvsalud.org)
  • Significant medical predictors for the outcome of infertility treatment have yet to be fully identified. (bvsalud.org)
  • The results confirm that maternal age has an effect on infertility treatment , whereas the relevance of other possible medical predictors remains unclear. (bvsalud.org)
  • Title : More on Treatment Outcomes in Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Personal Author(s) : Brust, James C.M.;Shah, N. Sarita;Gandhi, Neel R. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary intent is to mitigate cardiovascular dysfunction while optimizing cancer outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Improved health outcomes, with WHO meeting the expectations of its Member States and partners in addressing agreed global health priorities, focused on the actions and areas where the Organization has a unique function or comparative advantage, and financed in a way that facilitates this focus. (who.int)
  • The current study explored whether changes in pain acceptance in the very early treatment phase of an interdisciplinary cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based treatment program for chronic pain predict pain outcomes. (mdpi.com)
  • Asked by Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery to comment on the study, Cheryl Bushnell, MD, an assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest University Health Sciences, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, said the findings offer hope for better patient outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • This study suggests preliminary support for the potential use of omega-3 fatty acids and inositol for the treatment of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorders. (psychiatrist.com)
  • One hundred twenty-three adolescents and young adults (mean age = 20.4 years) who were part of the Course and Outcome of Bipolar Youth (COBY) study participated. (psychiatrist.com)
  • The authors recommend further study of PIMs for clinical outcomes such as illness course and treatment selection. (psychiatrist.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: This study operationalized and measured the external validity, or generalizability, of studies on mental health treatment and outcomes published in four journals between 1981 and 1996. (rand.org)
  • However, their comment that the low use of coronary stents, glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition and thienopyridines is likely to have influenced the outcome of our study, and hence our conclusion, is not substantiated by either our. (bmj.com)
  • However, their comment that the low use of coronary stents, glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition and thienopyridines is likely to have influenced the outcome of our study, and hence our conclusion, is not substantiated by either our own data [1] or by data from other contemporary trials of infarct angioplasty. (bmj.com)
  • Firstly, plain balloon angioplasty (without stent implantation) was not associated with hospital mortality in our study and neither was lack of treatment with a thienopyridine (both of these variables of course describe the same patient group). (bmj.com)
  • It has been demonstrated, and our present study has confirmed, that after antibiotic treatment the bacterial composition in the gut never returns to its initial composition," said Trinchieri. (nih.gov)
  • The study found that certain ethnic groups have significantly lower chances of live births using fertility treatments than other groups. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • The study analysed fertility outcomes such as number of eggs retrieved, number fertilised, number of embryos created, implantation rate and live birth rate, which was the main outcome measure in the study. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • 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)
  • This interesting study looking at maternal ethnicity provides useful data based on a large number of women undergoing fertility treatment. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Dr Patrick Chien, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Deputy Editor in Chief of BJOG said: "This study will be helpful for future treatment and could aid tailored treatment for women to maximise success rates. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • This study investigated the association between symptom recognition, time to treatment and clinical outcomes. (news-medical.net)
  • With accrual of additional years with better outcome status, the cost-effectiveness of endovascular coiling would most likely progressively improve and eventually reverse direction, said Alberto Maud, M.D., principal investigator of the study. (scienceblog.com)
  • The KANON-study, a randomized controlled clinical trial comparing surgical and non-surgical treatment after acute ACL injury, was initiated and some results are included in this thesis. (dissertations.se)
  • Our findings represent the first study to present evidence that BMI should be considered among the modifiable risk factors for poor RA outcomes,' said Goodman. (hcplive.com)
  • Our study shows that treatment with antidepressant medication can improve HIV antiretroviral therapy adherence and virologic outcomes. (harvard.edu)
  • Surgical and injectable drug approaches are equally effective for treatment of bleeding inside the eye from proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), according to a National Eye Institute (NEI)-supported clinical study from the DRCR Retina Network ( DRCR.net ). (nih.gov)
  • This latest DRCR Retina Network study lets us understand how outcomes in the modern era of retinal surgery compare to treatment with intraocular anti-VEGF injections for vitreous hemorrhage from PDR. (nih.gov)
  • In this new clinical study, the DRCR Retina Network team compared these two standard treatments to see if either was more effective in improving visual acuity over two years. (nih.gov)
  • About a third of our study participants ended up needing both treatments," said Glassman, "so we think it's critical that people continue to follow up with their clinicians after starting treatment for PDR, because they may need to adjust their treatment along the way to get the best outcome. (nih.gov)
  • For example, a 2014 study involving more than 200 veterans with serious mental illness found that increased family participation improved patient outcomes, including reduced symptoms and increased recovery. (psychiatry.org)
  • Note that netmeta accounts for multiple comparisons between groups with a study, however, it does not handle multivariate outcomes. (ethz.ch)
  • Ideally, the final result would be a single forest plot with individual study estimates and across study estimate grouped by outcome. (ethz.ch)
  • I then tried to calculate the correct values using metafor and following the tutorial at https://www.metafor-project.org/doku.php/analyses:gleser2009#multiple-treatment_studies, but it seems like the individual studies are not correctly identified in the output (the ids are all unique instead of matching the study variable I had created). (ethz.ch)
  • This study underscores the critical importance of a standard treatment approach with a multi-team evaluation," says Mark Clemens, M.D. , the senior author of the study, which published in the Annals of Surgery . (mdanderson.org)
  • This study also demonstrated that with early diagnosis, better outcomes could be achieved. (mdanderson.org)
  • Because of selective reporting bias and the heterogeneity of study outcomes, it is not possible to combine similar studies in a meta-analysis. (hindawi.com)
  • This study examines five groups of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act eligible clients who participated in chemical dependency treatment and/or vocational services and compares them against similarly matched groups who were eligible for chemical dependency treatment, but did not receive the services. (wa.gov)
  • The relationship between treatment outcome and location of cryptococcal infection, gender, magnitude of pretreatment cryptococcal antigen titers, results of feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) serology, and serial changes in antigen titers during and after treatment were evaluated in a prospective and nonrandomized study of 35 cats with cryptococcosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • A retrospective analysis of data was made to study 6 different public-private mix models for TB control in Pakistan and estimate the contribution of the various private providers to TB case notification and treatment outcome. (who.int)
  • With four different treatment strategies in Sweden, a retrospective study based on the population-based Swedish Head and Neck Cancer Register (SweHNCR) was initiated. (lu.se)
  • Conclusion: In the present retrospective population-based study of BOTSCC brachytherapy was found to be of no beneficial value in curatively intended treatment. (lu.se)
  • The current study aimed to examine whether treatment self-efficacy (self-efficacy regarding the mastery of obstacles during treatment) in guided Internet-delivered therapy for anxiety disorders in adults could be a predictor of lower dropout rates and greater symptom reduction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Clinical epidemiology : the study of the outcome of illness / Noel S. Weiss. (who.int)
  • To produce data that could later be subject to theory construction, the World Health Organisation launched two supporting international studies: the International Pilot Study of Schizophrenia (IPSS) and the Determinants of Outcomes of Severe Mental Disorders (DOSMeD). (wikipedia.org)
  • The group identified clinician- and patient-reported HS outcome measures in the literature, then participated in an online item reduction survey, followed by an electronic Delphi survey to reach consensus on which measures should be used in clinical practice. (medscape.com)
  • The intent of these recommendations is to provide an objective framework with both clinician and patient input that can facilitate bidirectional discussion, trust building, and decision-making on the current treatment strategy and the need to adjust or escalate treatment in an appropriate time frame," the authors wrote. (medscape.com)
  • Successful completion of TB treatment for persons with TB disease is important to cure the patient of TB disease, prevent the development of drug resistance to TB treatments, and minimize the risk of spreading TB to others. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC collects information on the date and reason the patient stopped TB treatment (e.g., the patient completed treatment or the patient died). (cdc.gov)
  • The researchers compared patient characteristics, time to life-saving treatment and survival between the two groups after adjusting for age 70 years and above, sex, education, living with a spouse, previous registration in KRAMI RCC, cancer, dyslipidemia, cardiogenic shock and presence of acute decompensated heart failure. (news-medical.net)
  • Treatment is often complicated due to osteoporosis and patient comorbidity. (dissertations.se)
  • More than just data collection, NADR is a comprehensive network of ABA care providers committed to ensuring evidence-based care, improving patient outcomes, and lowering healthcare costs. (businesswire.com)
  • Although insufficient evidence exists to demonstrate that the use of conventional drugs adversely affects patient outcomes, long-term use can cause arrhythmia, systemic hypotension, acid-base balance disorders, and other toxic side-effects [ 8 , 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Our prospective registry will capture and organize an unprecedented level of data including patient, demographic, tumor, biomarker, imaging and treatment information for all stages of cancer," said Sean Shirvani , M.D., MPH, chief medical officer at RefleXion. (biospace.com)
  • Prospective registries define specific information and characteristics in advance, before data collection or the impacts of a treatment are known, including the check-in interval for patient follow-up. (biospace.com)
  • The platform utilizes AI technology to perform a single cell, high content analysis of individual patient tissue samples in order to garner clinically important insights upon which treatments can be based. (cancernetwork.com)
  • This course will discuss the role of PROMs in healthcare and how using these measures in clinical practice can enhance treatment efficacy, improve patient-clinician communication, and assist clinicians in providing better person-centered care. (audiologyonline.com)
  • After this course learners will be able to state how PROMs can be used to facilitate patient-clinician communication and enhance patient-centered care and treatment efficacy. (audiologyonline.com)
  • This is surprising because the reverse holds for most diseases: "the richer and more developed the country, the better the patient outcome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dental trauma guidelines provide specific recommendations and protocols to ensure the best positive patient outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • The primary outcome variables were global functioning, functional improvement, and presence of primary negative symptoms. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Rumination syndrome (RS), a functional gastrointestinal disorder with little research on treatments, is becoming more well known. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Often, replantation at these levels can achieve good functional outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experts collaborated to reach consensus on a core set of outcome measures, with the intent of improving the management of HS in clinical practice. (medscape.com)
  • Other critical objectives in the treatment of amputations are early return to work and fitting with a prosthesis, when possible. (medscape.com)
  • The registry will expand to include BgRT procedures, a new radiotherapy treatment modality that uses signals detected from positron emission tomography (PET) to guide radiotherapy. (biospace.com)
  • Surgery represents the most important treatment modality in canine mammary tumors. (vin.com)
  • The therapeutic community (TC) is a treatment modality for substance abusers applied in Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • The HiSQOL, a disease-specific quality-of-life measure for adults with HS, is designed to capture unique features of HS, including symptoms (such as pain, itch, odor, and drainage) and psychosocial outcomes and activities that may be affected by the disease. (medscape.com)
  • The group who received combination treatment had a significantly greater reduction of manic symptoms as assessed by the percentage of subjects who had decreases in Young Mania Rating Scale score of 30% (defined as response ) and 50% from baseline to endpoint. (psychiatrist.com)
  • In analyses that controlled for differences in comorbidity and treatment, IL-6 was significantly associated with percentage of weeks with subthreshold mood symptoms, whereas high hsCRP was associated with severity of depressive symptoms. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Recognizing and acting on heart attack symptoms is linked with faster life-saving treatment, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023. (news-medical.net)
  • This question was of interest because treatment is often delayed until symptoms begin to limit the patient's ability to function. (ucb.com)
  • However, conventional treatments cannot reduce the recurrence of symptoms, the patient's quality of life remains poor, and the course of the disease does not become substantially shorter [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • December 9, 2010 - A team of researchers led by a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) postdoctoral research fellow and a Massachusetts General Hospital physician report for the first time that using antidepressant medication to treat depression among HIV-positive individuals not only alleviates suffering from depression but improves adherence to HIV antiretroviral medication and virologic outcomes. (harvard.edu)
  • This book aims to bring the readers up to date about all aspects of gastric cancer - from basic science research about animal models of gastric cancer, to pathophysiology, staging systems, different adjuvant therapies and surgical treatment options for gastric cancer. (novapublishers.com)
  • To examine clinical outcomes of an interdisciplinary day-hospital treatment program (comprised of physical, occupational, and cognitive-behavioral therapies with medical and nursing services) for pediatric complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). (nih.gov)
  • Research applications should focus on mitigation/management of adverse effects associated with anti-cancer treatments including: cytotoxic chemotherapies, targeted agents, immunomodulatory therapies and radiation (that occur during cancer treatment and/or long-term survivorship) as defined by cardiac and/or vascular specific common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE). (nih.gov)
  • Newer treatment therapies, progress in stem cell transplantation, better supportive care and studies of new drugs in clinical trials are all contributing to improved outcomes and quality of life for people diagnosed with blood cancers. (schoolandyouth.org)
  • A day-hospital interdisciplinary rehabilitation approach seems effective in reducing disability and improving physical and emotional functioning and occupational performance among children and adolescents with CRPSs that have failed to improve with outpatient treatment. (nih.gov)
  • This emphasizes that a good prognosis is dependent on appropriate diagnosis and a standardized multi-team treatment approach. (mdanderson.org)
  • As part of our mission to eliminate cancer, MD Anderson researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials to test new treatments for both common and rare cancers. (mdanderson.org)
  • RefleXion is a privately-held company developing the first biology-guided radiotherapy system, a significant change in strategy from single tumor therapy to the ability to one day treat multiple tumors in the same treatment session in cancers that have metastasized. (biospace.com)
  • The paper explores the possible reasons behind the variation and states that while genetic background could be a potential determinant of egg and sperm quality, variation in environmental exposures relating to lifestyle, dietary factors, socio-economic and cultural factors could be influencing egg and sperm quality, accessibility of fertility treatment and behaviour towards seeking medical care and consequently reproductive outcomes. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • and (2) To examine the relationship between the reported adverse outcomes and prenatal enalapril exposure, taking timing and duration of exposure into account, as well as several other factors that could confound any observed association between exposure and outcome. (epa.gov)
  • Although all of these factors have been scrutinized at length with relation to MDD, how age of onset affects antidepressant outcome has been overlooked. (goodtherapy.org)
  • When looking at other contributing factors, the researchers found that early use of methotrexate, nonsmoker status and responding to treatment within the first six months increased the chances of achieving a sustained remission, independent of BMI. (hcplive.com)
  • Binary logistic regressions , parametric and non-parametric methods were used for our sample to determine the relevance of biological ( infertility diagnoses , maternal and paternal age ) and lifestyle factors ( smoking , drinking , over- and underweight ) on the outcome of infertility treatment (clinical pregnancy , live birth , miscarriage , dropout rate). (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, chi-square tests were used to examine differences in the outcome depending on the number of risk factors being present. (bvsalud.org)
  • A correlation between the number of risk factors and the outcome of infertility treatment could not be excluded. (bvsalud.org)
  • The importance of treatment guidelines is to provide guidance on what to expect, what the expected outcomes are based on the injury, the different factors related to that injury, along with a clear recommendation about the immediate treatment specifically to the type of injury. (bvsalud.org)
  • Depression also is recognized as strong predictor of non-adherence to medical treatment plans. (harvard.edu)
  • CDC stratified cases of TB disease by the indicated length of treatment, based on American Thoracic Society, CDC, and Infectious Diseases Society of America treatment guidelines in effect during the period covered, and the patient's initial drug-susceptibility test results, age, and disease site. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite mixed results, current treatment guidelines emphasized diaphragmatic breathing (DB), and the most reliable findings came from inpatient therapy models. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Rumination Syndrome (CBT-R) paradigm used in an outpatient environment was reported in this publication, along with an evaluation of early results. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Longer treatment times and less successful results were both connected to psychological issues. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The results showed that high treatment self-efficacy was a predictor of both lower dropout rates and greater symptom reduction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Results of search for 'su:{Treatment outcome. (who.int)
  • The results show improvements in psychological functioning in different degrees for two subgroups of participants in the end of treatment, in terms of their personality structure type. (bvsalud.org)
  • A low population-screening rate, a high proportion of pulmonary TB cases without sputum test results and a low treatment success rate suggest areas for improvement in the National TB Program. (who.int)
  • TNF-α was associated with psychotic symptom outcome but not mood outcome. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Significant interaction effects between time and treatment self-efficacy were found for several of the nine modules that constitutes the treatment program, suggesting that treatment self-efficacy could be a moderator of symptom reduction. (frontiersin.org)
  • The literature clearly indicates that caregiver involvement produces better outcomes, including reduced hospitalization and relapse rates," Harmann and Heres note. (psychiatry.org)
  • The surgeon must not become absorbed in the technical challenge of the replantation and neglect the other associated injuries because poorer outcomes and greater financial cost (due to lost wages and the cost of hospitalization and therapy) can result. (medscape.com)
  • Dr Kanna Jayaprakasan, Associate Professor in Reproductive Medicine, University of Nottingham and Consultant subspecialist, Derby Fertility Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, senior author of the paper said: "The data suggests that ethnicity is a major independent factor determining the chances of IVF or ICSI treatment success. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Enalapril, one of several antihypertensive drugs that act as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, is often used for treatment of hypertension in women of reproductive age. (epa.gov)
  • To accomplish this, methods that evaluate cardiovascular risk prior to treatment and integrate evidence-based cancer treatment regimens with cardiovascular screening, diagnostic, and/or management strategies are sought. (nih.gov)
  • We compared outcomes of LHM based on preoperative endoscopic procedures in order to determine risk of operative therapy. (sages.org)
  • Guided Internet-delivered therapy has shown to be an effective treatment format for anxiety disorders. (frontiersin.org)
  • Its treatment usually involves a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy and antipsychotic medication. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hence, a key cultural difference is the level of positive family involvement, which in developing countries, is associated with improved therapy outcomes due to the reduced likelihood of relapse. (wikipedia.org)
  • A psychiatrist named Vikram Patel theorised that the improved therapy outcome in developing countries is due to the less rigid nature of rural life than that of developed countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • In treatment and care, Zambia has managed to reach more than 50 % coverage of antiretroviral therapy (ART). (who.int)
  • Wozniak and colleagues examined whether high EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids and inositol were effective in the treatment of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorders. (psychiatrist.com)
  • A large controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids and inositol that includes a placebo arm is warranted in order to determine the efficacy of these dietary supplements in the treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Always seek the advice of a qualified physician for medical diagnosis and treatment. (medindia.net)
  • Along with timely diagnosis and treatment, weight control and other good practices can result in better outcomes. (hcplive.com)
  • Even those who were initially more severely disabled continued to improve months after treatment, with the majority scoring lower on disability assessments after 6 months compared with the same assessments taken at 30 days. (medscape.com)
  • The baseline clinical assessments predicted 2-year follow-up outcome better than the selected biomarkers in this sample of youth with a first episode of psychosis. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Outcome measures included assessments of physical, occupational, and psychological functioning at program admission, discharge, and at posttreatment follow-up at a median of 10 months after discharge. (nih.gov)
  • Our treatment plans and goals are based on objective assessments, including CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths), and their individual needs. (lsswis.org)
  • METHOD: MEDLINE was searched for articles on mental health treatment and outcomes that were published in four leading psychiatry and psychology journals between 1981 and 1996. (rand.org)
  • 2013). Does Early-Onset Chronic Or Recurrent Major Depression Impact Outcomes with Antidepressant Medications? (goodtherapy.org)
  • Treatment of chronic pulmonary heart disease (CPHD), a common disease, has over recent years been studied using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) due to many high-profile benefits. (hindawi.com)
  • To solve these problems, the development of a core outcome set for traditional Chinese medicines for the treatment of chronic pulmonary heart disease (COS-TCM-CPHD) is required. (hindawi.com)
  • Pain acceptance was measured with the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ), pain outcomes included pain intensity (Numeric Rating Scale, NRS) as well as affective and sensory pain perception (Pain Perception Scale, SES-A and SES-S). Regression analyses controlling for the pre-treatment values of the pain outcomes, age, and gender were performed. (mdpi.com)
  • The PREMIER registry will include extensive baseline data as well as follow-up data collected at the end of treatment, and then again at three, six, nine, 12, 18 and 24 months. (biospace.com)
  • However, no systematic studies on the relationship between the adverse outcomes and enalapril gestational exposures are available. (epa.gov)
  • Therefore, prospective registries can draw closer associations between the treatment delivered and a patient's outcome. (biospace.com)
  • Adverse birth outcomes following the use of ACE inhibitors, including enalapril, during pregnancy have been reported in case histories and descriptive studies. (epa.gov)
  • The raw data has repeated measures, but we look at outcomes at the group level, so I calculated all necessary summary statistics (mean, sd, n). (ethz.ch)
  • Research into the outcomes paradox followed a bottom-up research approach whereby theories are drawn from the data collected instead of conducting research after theory construction as a means of hypothesis testing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Limited data suggest that treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, which activate the immune response to the JC virus, is sometimes helpful. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The newer treatment options of endoscopic mucosal resections and bursectomy are described in detail. (novapublishers.com)
  • partly because multiple follow-up treatments are necessary within the first year of endovascular treatments, as opposed to one major surgical operation. (scienceblog.com)
  • However, endovascular treatments have increased as the technique has improved. (scienceblog.com)
  • One hundred twenty-five volunteers were randomly assigned to the treatment ( n = 100) or control group ( n = 25) after examination by the team neurologist to ensure a diagnosis of migraine headache. (lww.com)
  • Countries in the African Region have made remarkable progress in implementing various elements of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care interventions during the last three-to-four years. (who.int)
  • This panel discussion is organized to enable country delegations to share experiences and lessons learned in scaling up some HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care interventions. (who.int)
  • With this treatment, it ends up having a 17% mortality rate, which is a substantial difference. (medscape.com)
  • Five-Year Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Migraine Headache. (lww.com)
  • There have been major advances in surgical technology and technique since the initial studies that evaluated surgical treatment of PDR. (nih.gov)
  • The overall aim of the work presented in this thesis was to evaluate the incidence, outcome and consequences within the 1st year of acute ACL injury of the knee. (dissertations.se)
  • Gastric cancer is one of the leading causes of malignancy-related deaths worldwide with differences in incidence and treatment patterns geographically. (novapublishers.com)
  • TB treatment regimens vary in the duration of the regimen, the types of anti-TB drugs prescribed, and the dose and frequency of the drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Choueiri said cabozantinib is also being studied as a potential first-line treatment and is in early trials combining cabozantinib with immune checkpoint inhibitors. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Interestingly, said Dr. Hanley, none of the time-window rules, which apply in the administration of tPA for ischemic stroke, appear to be important in the treatment of IVH. (medscape.com)
  • The researchers also compared time to treatment and outcomes between the two groups. (news-medical.net)
  • Approximately one in three participants in each group eventually received both types of treatments to help control their PDR during that time. (nih.gov)
  • From sampling to the scFPM report, the median time was 5 days, and median time to treatment was 21 days. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Characteristics that did not have an impact on PFS included age, sex, lineage, number of previous treatment lines, disease subgroup, and time from sampling to treatment. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Treatment, if even possible will be often complex, time consuming and expensive requiring multidisciplinary approaches. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is need for more enlightenment with regards to early presentation for dental problems to avoid expensive and time -consuming treatments . (bvsalud.org)
  • Our multidisciplinary team of trained counselors, therapists, advocates and teachers provides wraparound care through psychiatric, educational, clinical and milieu services that support each youth and family throughout treatment. (lsswis.org)
  • Youth in our programs enjoy strong treatment outcomes, such as stabilization and educational success, after they're discharged from Homme. (lsswis.org)
  • The primary initial goal in the treatment of traumatic amputations is to evaluate the suitability of the amputated part for replantation. (medscape.com)
  • The International Association first developed guidelines establishing protocols for treatment of traumatic dental injuries for Dental Traumatology (IADT) in 1991. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Alliance for Caregiving provides several recommendations to improve communication and participation in care including work out an agreement with your family member (the care recipient), the treatment team and yourself (the caregiver). (psychiatry.org)
  • The Strauss-Carpenter Outcome Scale was a good predictor of improvement and functioning. (psychiatrist.com)