• A total of 18 participants completed the intervention, and 16 participants in each group participated in the 12-month follow-up. (jmir.org)
  • All study participants provided written informed consent. (cdc.gov)
  • 3 - 7 Most participants in these studies were relatively young and not affected by additional health problems. (haematologica.org)
  • All IG-participants (N = 178) received part (a) of the intervention, nine participants (all positively screened, 6%) followed an EMH intervention to at least some extent. (plos.org)
  • After six months, 36% of positively screened IG-participants (18/50) had a relevant WF improvement compared to baseline, versus 28% (32/115) of positively screened CG-participants (non-significant difference). (plos.org)
  • This study aimed to assess the feasibility of recruiting and following up an e-cohort of adults born preterm worldwide and provide estimations of participation, characteristics of participants, the acceptability of questions, and the quality of data collected. (jmir.org)
  • A total of 333 participants initiated the baseline questionnaire. (jmir.org)
  • All participants were invited to follow-up, and 35.7% (119/333) consented to participate, of whom 97.5% (116/119) initiated the follow-up questionnaire. (jmir.org)
  • The population-based study included 296,415 UK Biobank participants who had not been previously diagnosed with valvular heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • During the follow-up period, participants choose the health promotion activities they personally prefer. (eur.nl)
  • Participants are then followed over time to observe the incidence rate of the disease or outcome in question. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bias can also be mitigated in a cohort study when selecting participants for the cohort. (wikipedia.org)
  • 620 participants completed baseline and follow-up interviews. (cdc.gov)
  • All participants received physical examinations and provided blood, urine, and saliva samples when they enrolled in the study from 2006 to 2010. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Setting Participants in the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, United States. (bmj.com)
  • MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Air pollution exposure was estimated by land use regression models at the baseline residential addresses of study participants and traffic-proximity variables were derived from geographical databases following a standardized procedure within the ESCAPE study. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • Thirty-seven participants (MIND group = 22 and control group = 15) completed the study. (nature.com)
  • A longitudinal cross-sectional study in over 2000 middle-aged adults revealed that overweight and obese people recall fewer words and took a long time to complete the cognitive tests compared to normal-weight participants 8 . (nature.com)
  • Participants were assessed at baseline and 12 months. (confex.com)
  • On average, study participants were age 74.8 years (±6.8) and reported having 2.9 (±1.6) chronic conditions at baseline. (confex.com)
  • Identify personal characteristics and health indicators of the National Study of Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) participants aged 65 years or older. (confex.com)
  • In the present study, researchers recruited participants from various institutions, including a teaching hospital, military treatment facility, urban veterans' administration hospital, and private practice. (news-medical.net)
  • Seven primary trials where follow-up of participants occurred were identified by a systematic literature search within the International Weight Management in Pregnancy (i-WIP) Collaborative Group collaboration, with six providing individual participant data. (springer.com)
  • Participants were recruited from the Post-hospitalisation COVID-19 study (PHOSP-COVID). (imperial.ac.uk)
  • A ) Neutralizing antibody levels measured at 2 and 4 weeks after the first dose was administered to 554 study participants. (ajtmh.org)
  • A ) Association between age and the probabilities of having detectable neutralizing antibodies at 2 and 4 weeks after the first does was administered to 554 study participants. (ajtmh.org)
  • Over 10 years of follow-up, 518 participants developed dementia. (medscape.com)
  • DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Patients in cohort C of the phase 1b/2 KEYNOTE-365 study, who received ≥4 wk of treatment with abiraterone acetate in the prechemotherapy mCRPC state and experienced treatment failure or became drug-intolerant, were included. (bvsalud.org)
  • To identify those patient-level baseline characteristics that predict a comparable treatment effectiveness of CBASP and SP and those that moderate the differential effectiveness of CBASP compared to SP. (frontiersin.org)
  • To assess the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) and the association of CMD with sociodemographic characteristics in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) cohort. (scielo.br)
  • The objective is to describe the design and baseline characteristics of the PerfectFit study, which is being conducted among employees with high cardiovascular risk in the military workforce, the police organization and an academic hospital. (eur.nl)
  • The study is controlled by including other common characteristics of the cohort in the statistical analysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this study, we documented (1) how WhatsApp is used to transmit COVID-19 content, (2) the characteristics of WhatsApp users based on their usage patterns, and (3) how usage patterns link to COVID-19 concerns. (jmir.org)
  • The data of baseline characteristics, change of aneurysm size, retreatment rate, stroke occurrence, and alteration of the mRS score were obtained from retrospective chart review. (ajnr.org)
  • Among the baseline characteristics, serous pigment epithelial detachment (B = - 2.580, P = 0.032) and thick-choroid (B = 1.980, P = 0.019) were significantly associated with recurrence. (plos.org)
  • A recent longitudinal study found that the reduction in parents' working hours is highest 2 months after the child's diagnosis and then almost restored 1 year after end of treatment. (jmir.org)
  • A cohort study is a particular form of longitudinal study that samples a cohort (a group of people who share a defining characteristic, typically those who experienced a common event in a selected period, such as birth or graduation), performing a cross-section at intervals through time. (wikipedia.org)
  • Funding sources: Funding for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is provided by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) under grant reference: LSA 94473 and the Canada Foundation for Innovation, as well as the following provinces, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia. (lww.com)
  • Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. (lww.com)
  • Longitudinal secondary data analyses were performed using Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. (lww.com)
  • Results from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) showed that higher intake of UPF was significantly associated with a faster rate of decline in both executive and global cognitive function. (medscape.com)
  • Outcomes were assessed pre- and postintervention and at 12-month follow-up. (jmir.org)
  • The present study found that the posttreatment NLR ≥3.1 was independently linked with a higher risk of DM and subsequent degraded survival outcomes in unresectable LAPAC patients managed with exclusive CCRT. (hindawi.com)
  • The purpose of the study was to examine how the National Study of CDSMP (National Study) improves healthcare and health-related outcomes among adults aged 65 years or older (n=687). (confex.com)
  • Describe two ways the National Study improved health care and health outcomes among older adults. (confex.com)
  • The primary and secondary outcomes were baseline and follow-up prevalence of comorbid mental disorders. (nature.com)
  • Data from all clients registered to receive HAART in ten study health facilities, from 2005 to 2014, were used to study clinical and treatment outcomes up to 60 months or study end. (researchgate.net)
  • We designed the CardioRenal and Metabolic disease (CaReMe) HF study to estimate the prevalence, key clinical adverse outcomes and costs of HF across 11 countries. (bmj.com)
  • In the present study, the clinical and radiologic outcomes of unruptured intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with brain stem compression based on different treatment modalities were evaluated. (ajnr.org)
  • This study hypothesized that this patch could improve treatment outcomes for mechanical neck pain. (news-medical.net)
  • Starting ART early, followed by continuous lifetime treatment, most effectively achieves durable virologic suppression and restoration of immune function that can improve clinical outcomes and prevent transmission to partners who are seronegative. (aafp.org)
  • Though the association between uric acid (UA) and arterial stiffness has been investigated previously in patients with basic diseases, the predictive value of baseline UA level for arterial stiffness has not been conducted. (nih.gov)
  • 19. This study aims to evaluate the value of baseline radiographs in COVID-19-infected patients. (who.int)
  • However, educated hypotheses based on prior research and background knowledge are used to select variables to be included in the regression model for cohort studies, and statistical methods can be used to identify and account for potential confounders from these variables. (wikipedia.org)
  • Objectives To present methods and baseline results for an online screening tool to identify increased risk for Parkinson's disease (PD) in the UK population. (bmj.com)
  • METHODS: Data from 16 ongoing cohort studies from Europe were used. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • METHODS AND RESULTS: Factor V Leiden, prothrombin G20210A and protein-coding variants in the PROC (protein C), PROS1 (protein S), and SERPINC1 (antithrombin) anticoagulant genes were determined in 29 387 subjects (born 1923-1950, 60% women) who participated in the Malmö Diet and Cancer study (1991-1996). (lu.se)
  • Methods In this study we describe treatment interruption patterns over time among clients who interrupt and subsequently resume HAART, and those who are continuously engaged in treatment, and determine clinical factors associated with loss to engagement.An observational, longitudinal, retrospective cohort design was engaged, using secondary treatment program data. (researchgate.net)
  • Methods Individual level data from a contemporary cohort of 6 29 624 patients with diagnosed HF was obtained from digital healthcare systems in participating countries using a prespecified, common study plan, and summarised using a random effects meta-analysis. (bmj.com)
  • Primary outcome was impaired WF (Nurses Work Functioning Questionnaire), assessed at baseline and after three and six months. (plos.org)
  • We provided descriptive statistics regarding participation in the e-cohort, namely, the number of persons who registered on the platform, signed the consent form, initiated and completed the baseline questionnaire, and initiated and completed the follow-up questionnaire. (jmir.org)
  • They then completed a baseline questionnaire about their tea drinking habits. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A poor response to both therapies was predicted by higher baseline levels of clinician-rated depression, elevated suicidality, comorbid anxiety, lower social functioning, higher social inhibition, moderate-to-severe early emotional or sexual abuse, no preference for psychotherapy, and the history of at least one previous inpatient treatment. (frontiersin.org)
  • P = 0.046].A higher baseline level of UA is closely related to arterial stiffness and is an independent predictor of arterial stiffening. (nih.gov)
  • Higher baseline prevalence of alcohol use disorder/schizotypal personality disorder was negatively associated with baseline functioning (beta from −0.40 to −0.15), while dysthymic disorder/generalized anxiety disorder with higher functioning (beta 0.59 to 1.49). (nature.com)
  • Higher baseline prevalence of any mood disorder/generalized anxiety disorder/agoraphobia (beta from −2.39 to −0.27) was negatively associated with transition to psychosis. (nature.com)
  • Baseline IGF-I plasma levels were measured in 77 patients (66 males, median age 65.5 ± 10.6 years), diagnosed with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and were correlated with serum albumin and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, weight loss history, treatment response and overall survival. (karger.com)
  • This study investigated the impact of comorbidity in 555 patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia enrolled in two trials of the German Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Study Group on first-line treatment with fludarabine plus cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, or chlorambucil. (haematologica.org)
  • To better understand the modes of interaction between comorbidity and CLL therapy, we assessed the comorbidity burden in patients enrolled in the CLL4 and CLL5 trials of the German Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Study Group (GCLLSG) 11 , 12 and investigated its impact on treatment outcome in detail. (haematologica.org)
  • A three-arm prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of the oral and topical CA extract in 159 T2DM patients with dry skin. (hindawi.com)
  • 3 ] found that 74% of T2DM patients had one or more skin problems, with the highest amount being dry skin (47%), followed by infection (10%), diabetic foot (5%), hair loss, and diabetic dermopathy (4%), respectively. (hindawi.com)
  • An observational retrospective study, 1-year follow-up, on 104 patients with OA (nodular osteoarthritis of the hand, erosive osteoarthritis of the hand, EOA, osteoarthritis of the knee or hip) who were treated with GC or glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and collagen type II (GCC). (springer.com)
  • Numerous studies have shown that chondrocytes also have tissue-specific antigens, which induce the introduction of antibodies in patients with cartilage grafts, as well as those with osteoarthritis (OA) [ 1 ]. (springer.com)
  • Patients were followed up from baseline until. (lu.se)
  • Patients were followed up from baseline until the first event of venous thromboembolism (VTE), death, or Dec 31, 2018. (lu.se)
  • Baseline chest x-ray of all patients who have confirmed COVID-19 infection was reviewed and analyzed. (who.int)
  • Result: The study included 355 patients, 224 (63.1%) were male and 131 (36.9%) were female. (who.int)
  • Conclusion: Even if chest radiographs are important in the workup of patients with COVID-19 infection, the use of baseline radiographs in COVID-19 infection should not be a routine practice. (who.int)
  • The study sample was recruited from in-patients at one of four hospitals in central and inner London (Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, Paterson Centre, St Charles' Hospital and St Clement's Hospital). (cambridge.org)
  • This study included 28 patients with unruptured intracranial vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms with brain stem compression treated from January 2009 to December 2017. (ajnr.org)
  • The results of the study showed that out of the 76 patients recruited in this study, 60 completed both the lidocaine and placebo patch phases, while 12 completed only one phase (seven in the placebo patch group and five in the lidocaine patch group). (news-medical.net)
  • This retrospective, interventional study investigated the medical records of 45 eyes of 44 patients with CSC who underwent IBVIs and completed at least 2-year follow-up period. (plos.org)
  • Experts set national targets to improve prescribing-essential to protecting patients and slowing the rise of antibiotic resistance On March 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a new study in JAMA Network Open showing that in 2015, more than half of antibiotics prescribed in U.S hospitals did not follow recommended prescribing practices. (cdc.gov)
  • citation needed] Double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are generally considered superior methodology in the hierarchy of evidence in treatment, because they allow for the most control over other variables that could affect the outcome, and the randomization and blinding processes reduce bias in the study design. (wikipedia.org)
  • Study selection Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials were peer reviewed using the following eligibility criteria: children and adolescents who were admitted to hospital for acute conditions or chronic disorders, studies comparing use of hospital clowns with standard care, and studies evaluating the effect of hospital clowns on symptom management of inpatient children and adolescents as a primary outcome. (bmj.com)
  • Five studies used biomarkers, mainly cortisol, to assess stress or fatigue outcome following hospital clowns. (bmj.com)
  • At the end of follow-up, the hazard of unfavorable treatment outcome (dead, lost, stopped HAART) for clients who restarted treatment at months 6, 12, 18 and 24 was higher by a factor of 1.9, 2.4, 2.6 and 2.4, as compared to those who never discontinued treatment at those times. (researchgate.net)
  • There were no significant differences in demographics or baseline outcome measures between the two treatment groups. (news-medical.net)
  • Our study was one of the largest prospective cohort studies that demonstrated the positive association between increased serum phosphate levels and increased risk of incidental AS. (medscape.com)
  • Cohort studies represent one of the fundamental designs of epidemiology which are used in research in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, social science, and in any field reliant on 'difficult to reach' answers that are based on evidence (statistics). (wikipedia.org)
  • Rather, cohort studies are largely about the life histories of segments of populations and the individual people who constitute these segments. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cohort studies can be retrospective (looking back in time, thus using existing data such as medical records or claims database) or prospective (requiring the collection of new data). (wikipedia.org)
  • Retrospective cohort studies restrict the investigators' ability to reduce confounding and bias because collected information is restricted to data that already exists. (wikipedia.org)
  • RATIONALE: Prospective cohort studies have shown that chronic exposure to particulate matter and traffic-related air pollution is associated with reduced survival. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • Conclusions PREDICT-PD is the first study to systematically combine risk factors for PD in the general population. (bmj.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: In this study of 16 cohorts, there was no association between air pollution exposure and nonmalignant respiratory mortality. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The measurement tools studied were feasible, acceptable, and meaningful to companies in the SafeWell study. (cdc.gov)
  • The CDC study was one of the largest assessments of the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in hospitals to date. (cdc.gov)
  • Feedback and recommended actions were presented following assessments at baseline and 1-year follow-up. (cdc.gov)
  • Diagnosis of SAH usually depends on a high index of clinical suspicion combined with radiologic confirmation via urgent noncontrast CT, followed by lumbar puncture or CT angiography of the brain. (medscape.com)
  • In this analysis of a 48-week multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing CBASP to SP in adult antidepressant-free outpatients with early-onset PDD, we evaluated baseline variables from the following domains as potential predictors and moderators of treatment effectiveness: socio-demography, clinical status, psychosocial and global functioning, life quality, interpersonal problems, childhood trauma, treatment history, preference for psychotherapy, and treatment expectancy. (frontiersin.org)
  • The SATURN project had as aim to study the impact of antibiotic exposure on AMR with a multidisciplinary approach that bridges molecular, epidemiological, clinical and pharmacological research. (europa.eu)
  • Johanna is co-supervising one PhD student studying air pollution effects and one investigating sub-clinical viral infections in racing trotters including gamma herpes virus. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • OBJECTIVES: We have investigated the relationship of long-term exposure to air pollution and nonmalignant respiratory mortality in 16 cohorts with individual level data within the multicenter European Study of Cohorts for Air Pollution Effects (ESCAPE). (surrey.ac.uk)
  • Primary shift work (SW) variables were derived at baseline: ever exposed to SW, SW exposure in longest job, and SW exposure in current job. (lww.com)
  • A total of 58 parents of children on cancer treatment (median months since diagnosis=3) were included in the study (intervention n=31 and control n=27). (jmir.org)
  • The median follow-up duration was 14.7 months (range: 2.4-94.5). (hindawi.com)
  • They were then followed up for a median of 11.2 years. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • During a median follow-up of 8 years, UPF intake in quartiles 2, 3, and 4 (vs quartile 1) was associated with a significant decline in global cognition ( P = .003) and executive function ( P = .015). (medscape.com)
  • Median follow-up was 51 mo (interquartile range 37-56). (bvsalud.org)
  • Three observational studies were conducted to rigorously study issues surrounding the effect of antibiotic use on AMR that are not easily assessable through randomised trials. (europa.eu)
  • We conducted a PRISMA/MOOSE-compliant systematic meta-analysis, searching PubMed/PsycInfo up to June 21st, 2021 for observational studies/randomized controlled trials reporting on comorbid DSM/ICD-mental disorders in CHR-P subjects ( protocol ). (nature.com)
  • The study objective was to assess the influence of education on airway responsiveness, asthma symptoms, patient quality of life, and environmental control. (cdc.gov)
  • The study was approved by the The main objective of the statistical analysis was to Committee on Human Studies of the University of Hawaii. (cdc.gov)
  • OBJECTIVE: The SUGAR trial is the first phase 2, randomised, controlled, multicentre, noncommercial, open-label study investigating single-agent perioperative darolutamide compared with the standard of care (ie, upfront RP, without neoadjuvant ADT). (bvsalud.org)
  • We analyzed data from the cross-sectional baseline assessment of the ELSA-Brasil, a cohort study of 15,105 civil servants from six Brazilian cities. (scielo.br)
  • These data establish a method and baseline to help measure the impact of antibiotic stewardship programs going forward. (cdc.gov)
  • The funders had no role in the study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. (plos.org)
  • This study examines marine debris in the Caribbean country of Belize using geographic information systems (GIS) to develop (1) a detailed data library for use on handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) units and tablets with mobile mapping applications for deployment in the field and (2) a freely available, online mapping portal to share data with Belizeans to encourage future citizen science efforts. (researchgate.net)
  • Fieldwork was conducted over 1 month, during which data points were collected in 50-m surveys followed by debris cleanup and removal. (researchgate.net)
  • There are advantages to this design, however, as retrospective studies are much cheaper and faster because the data has already been collected and stored. (wikipedia.org)
  • Data extraction and synthesis Two investigators independently screened studies, extracted data, and appraised the risk of bias. (bmj.com)
  • Results 24 studies (n=1612) met the inclusion criteria for data extraction and analysis. (bmj.com)
  • However, the effects on nonmalignant respiratory mortality are less studied, and the data reported are less consistent. (surrey.ac.uk)
  • The Wave 2 data files, questionnaires, and codebooks were added to the study collection. (umich.edu)
  • These 45,971 individuals constitute the first (baseline) annual wave of data collected by this longitudinal cohort study. (umich.edu)
  • To address this question, we performed an individual patient data meta-analysis (IPDMA) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in which women with overweight or obesity were provided with a dietary and lifestyle intervention during pregnancy and where follow-up of children had occurred to determine the longer-term effects of antenatal dietary and lifestyle intervention during pregnancy on the woman and their children at 3-5 years of age. (springer.com)
  • Follow-up data were collected at two timepoints: an early time point 2-7 months after hospital discharge and a later time point 10-14 months after hospital discharge. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • We also explored the association of comorbid mental disorders compared with CHR-P versus psychotic/non-psychotic control groups, their impact on baseline functioning and transition to psychosis. (nature.com)
  • In conclusion, over three-quarters of CHR-P subjects have comorbid mental disorders, which modulate baseline functionig and transition to psychosis. (nature.com)
  • Middle-aged obesity has been consistently recognized in epidemiological studies as a risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) 6 . (nature.com)
  • This study aimed to determine the thrombotic risk of classic thrombophilias in a cohort of middle-aged and older adults. (lu.se)
  • Many results drawn from previous studies of the effect of antibiotic use on emergence, selection and spread of AMR have lacked a holistic view combining all aspects into one study. (europa.eu)
  • Results Over the study period, 723 cases of newly diagnosed COPD occurred in women and 167 in men. (bmj.com)
  • Furthermore, the results showed a decrease in the cerebellum-white matter and cerebellum-cortex in two groups of study. (nature.com)
  • National treatment guidelines include ART options that can be offered immediately after diagnosis, even before the results of baseline HIV drug-resistance testing are available. (aafp.org)
  • RESULTS: The approach and measurement tools generated actionable recommendations and documented changes in the physical (eg, safety hazards) and psychosocial (eg, health and safety culture) work environment between baseline and 1-year follow-up. (cdc.gov)
  • Most neoplastic tissues contain an inflammatory component in their microenvironment, and epidemiological studies have demonstrated that persistent inflammation predisposes to many malignancies [ 9 , 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Measurements: At baseline predonation and at 6 months after donation, medical history, vital signs, measured (iohexol) glomerular filtration rate, and other measurements were collected. (elsevierpure.com)
  • All of the measurements were administered at baseline and 3 months follow-up. (nature.com)
  • The purpose of the present study was to determine relationship between disease activity, systemic markers of cartilage degradation, urinary C-terminal cross-linking telopeptides of type II collagen (uCTX-II), and bone degradation, urinary C-terminal cross-linking telopeptides of type I collagen (uCTX-I), structural progression of osteoarthritis (OA) and potential therapeutic efficacy of type II collagen (COLLII) in combination with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (GC). (springer.com)
  • [ 5 ] which is usually caused by normal variants of renal pelvic anatomy without obstruction, prolonged follow-up is not necessary if there is no progression of hydronephrosis. (medscape.com)
  • This study characterizes low-level smokers and identifies risk factors in a California farm worker population. (cdc.gov)
  • Heavy tea drinkers in the study were more likely to be smokers, have poorer general health and eat more red and processed meat, which may increase mortality. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Multinomial regression models were constructed to evaluate the association between SW and frailty at 3 years of follow-up. (lww.com)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of Internet-based guided self-help for parents of children on cancer treatment. (jmir.org)
  • HPV) in 25 heterosexual, monogamous couples (25 men, Cervical cancer remains a major source of illness and death among women globally, and infection with on- 25 women), followed up over an average of 7.5 months. (cdc.gov)
  • The study examined four major categories of prescribing that account for the most common antibiotic uses in the United States, including treatments for two types of common infections (community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and urinary tract infection, or UTI) and two types of antibiotics (fluoroquinolones and IV vancomycin). (cdc.gov)
  • Extensive experimental disease that is based on repeated annual infection studies carried out by our group mass drug administration (MDA) of single- revealed that the main filariasis vector mos- dose combination drug regimens, albenda- quito in Egypt, Culex pipiens , readily in- zole with either diethylcarbamazine or gests and develops MF from low-density ivermectin, to endemic populations [ 4 ]. (who.int)
  • Alternative projections of mortality and disability by cause 1990-2020: Global Burden of Disease Study. (scielo.br)
  • Global burden of disease attributable to mental and substance use disorders: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. (scielo.br)
  • According to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease Study, neck and back pain were the leading causes of disability, with neck pain accounting for 44% of cases. (news-medical.net)
  • A limited number of cross-sectional and case-control transmission from the penis to the cervix was 4.9/100 per- studies have evaluated genotype-specifi c HPV concor- son-months, which was substantially lower than that from dance in male-female couples ( 3-7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • After 6 months and 1 year of treatment VAS, uCTX-I and uCTX-II mean values were significantly lower than the baseline. (springer.com)
  • In the randomized PROTECT trial , the incidence of erectile dysfunction decreased from 67% at baseline to 21% at 36 months. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The primary endpoint was improvement in IIEF scores from baseline to 6 months. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The mean follow-up period was 35.1 ± 11.5 months. (plos.org)
  • The intervention consisted of two parts: (a) online screening and personalised feedback on impaired WF and MH, followed by (b) a tailored offer of self-help EMH interventions. (plos.org)
  • Therefore, we developed the PerfectFit health promotion intervention with a "blended care"-approach, which consists of a web-based health risk assessment (HRA) including tailored and personalized advice, followed by motivational interviewing (MI). (eur.nl)
  • Previous studies suggested adherence to recently developed Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) associated with cognitive performance. (nature.com)
  • The study findings declare for the first time that the MIND diet intervention can reverse the destructive effects of obesity on cognition and brain structure, which could be strengthened by a modest calorie restriction. (nature.com)
  • Methodological appraisal was assessed by two investigators independently using the Jadad scale, the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomised controlled trials (RoB 2), and the risk of bias in non-randomised studies (ROBINS-I) tool for non-randomised controlled trials. (bmj.com)
  • Most studies were randomised controlled trials (n=13). (bmj.com)
  • Needed are prospective controlled studies to better understand the effects of a mild reduction in kidney function from kidney donation in otherwise healthy individuals. (elsevierpure.com)
  • It is a type of panel study where the individuals in the panel share a common characteristic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Information for individuals who withdrew from the study is denoted in the datasets by the special missing value -97777. (umich.edu)
  • Individuals aged 45 to 85 years were included at baseline (N = 47,740). (lww.com)
  • Both exposure/treatment and control variables are measured at baseline. (wikipedia.org)
  • The pharmacodynamic study modelled the relationships between antibiotic exposure and AMR emergence over time for various classes of agents. (europa.eu)
  • Thus, the main global objectives of SATURN were to study the impact of antibiotic exposure on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to define strategies to improve knowledge on antibiotic selection pressure and judicious antibiotic use. (europa.eu)
  • A 2021 study found that UPFs were associated with a 22% increased risk for future depression, which took 2-10 years to develop. (medscape.com)
  • Parents of children on cancer treatment were invited by health care personnel at pediatric oncology centers, and parents meeting the modified symptom criteria on the PCL-C were included in the study. (jmir.org)
  • The targets were established based on CDC's study, with input from CDC and a panel of infectious disease and public health experts from around the country to better assess improvements in prescribing that have taken place since 2015. (cdc.gov)
  • The e-mental health interventions used in this study are stand-alone interventions which were developed by the Trimbos Institute at an earlier stage. (plos.org)
  • A study by Gärtner and colleagues found that impaired mental health in nurses and allied health professionals affects several aspects of their work functioning, including cognitive aspects (e.g. staying alert) and causing incidents at work [4] . (plos.org)
  • Researchers have long studied the health benefits of different teas. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • As misinformation can jeopardize public health strategies, these findings underscore the need for infodemiological studies that document how COVID-19 content spreads through WhatsApp. (jmir.org)
  • The Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study began originally surveying 45,971 adult and youth respondents. (umich.edu)
  • The PATH Study is a collaboration between the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (umich.edu)
  • We aimed at identifying the predictive role of UA for arterial stiffness prospectively.A longitudinal follow-up study in a routine health check-up population was performed with an average follow-up of 4.8 years. (nih.gov)
  • The study failed to show a benefit of erythropoietin on erectile function, but may have been limited by small sample size and confounders, including both patient and technical factors," wrote Poone S. Shoureshi, MD, and Mark Garzotto, MD, both of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Anxiety was the most frequently analysed symptom (n=13), followed by pain (n=9), psychological and emotional responses and perceived wellbeing (n=4), stress (n=4), cancer related fatigue (n=3), and crying (n=2). (bmj.com)
  • Perioperative treatment to preserve nerve function did not significantly improve erectile function after surgery for prostate cancer, a randomized, placebo-controlled study showed. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The study employed a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover design with two treatment groups. (news-medical.net)
  • 0.001] was strongly correlated with baseline UA. (nih.gov)
  • The iodine intake per day is used to study deficiencies by urine iodine measurement. (cdc.gov)
  • The study groups follow a group of people who do not have the disease for a period of time and see who develops the disease (new incidence). (wikipedia.org)
  • Longitudinal studies assessing the association between adverse life events, stress and depression with disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease. (medscape.com)
  • Another study by Letvak and colleagues showed that depression in nurses was associated with presenteeism, which is in turn associated with patient falls, medication errors, and lower self-reported quality of care [5] . (plos.org)
  • Disease severity and timing of imaging appear to impact the rates of normal baseline imaging. (who.int)
  • In our study with a full compliance rate of 6% and substantial drop-out leading to a small and underpowered sample, we could not demonstrate that an EMH-approach to WHS is more effective to improve WF and MH than a control group. (plos.org)
  • A worsened mRS score was most common in the observation group (4/6, 66.7%), followed by stent-assisted coil embolization (3/9, 33.3%), parent artery occlusion (2/6, 33.3%), and flow diversion (0/7, 0%) groups. (ajnr.org)
  • Validity to predict risk of PD will be tested through longitudinal follow-up of incident PD diagnosis. (bmj.com)
  • Follow-ups were conducted at 4-week intervals, statistical analyses were performed, and adjustments were made due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related disruptions. (news-medical.net)
  • ConclusionHAART treatment interruption was common in the study population. (researchgate.net)
  • Appropriate imaging for a given presentation is described, followed by a brief description of common pitfalls encountered with each imaging modality. (medscape.com)
  • In a recent preprint study posted in Preprints with The Lancet , a team of researchers investigated the efficacy of lidocaine for the treatment of neck pain and assessed the need for additional research in this area. (news-medical.net)
  • A new study suggests that increased levels of serum phosphate, but not calcium or vitamin D, could be a significant risk factor for incident aortic stenosis (AS). (medscape.com)
  • Phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D levels were determined from serum samples taken at baseline. (medscape.com)
  • B ) Neutralizing antibody levels measured at time points from baseline to month 3 after the first dose was administered to the subgroups. (ajtmh.org)
  • Study Design: Prospective, controlled, observational cohort study. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The design was an individual randomized control study with parallel groups. (cdc.gov)
  • An individual randomized control study with a 1-year repeated measure design. (cdc.gov)
  • Study limitations include the single-arm design. (bvsalud.org)
  • The study appears in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • I have studied in chronic-disease self-management program many years producing quality journal articles. (confex.com)
  • Targeted interventions are required to address follow-up challenges and prevent treatment interruption. (researchgate.net)
  • A large-scale study has found that those who drink two or more cups of black tea daily have a reduced mortality risk, even when taken with milk or sugar. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There were 201 donors and 198 controls who completed both baseline and 6-month visits and form the basis of this report. (elsevierpure.com)
  • ResultsIn this study, 39% (8,759/22,647) of clients interrupted treatment for more than 1 month at least at one point during follow-up. (researchgate.net)
  • 1232 cases of AS were identified from the records over an average follow-up of 8.1 years. (medscape.com)
  • In the present study we examined whether tDCS over the contralateral motor cortex enhances learning of grip-force output in a visually guided feedback task in young and neurologically healthy volunteers. (surrey.ac.uk)