• The use of nutritional ERPs may enhance short-term and long-term recovery and mitigate frailty progression while improving patient-reported outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Data gathered from the PROTein to Enhance outComes of (pre)frail paTients undergoing Cardiac Surgery Study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. (bmj.com)
  • secondary outcomes included evaluation of changes in Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire, tear film break-up time (TBUT), corneal and conjunctival staining, tear osmolarity, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), artificial tear use and safety assessments. (springer.com)
  • The research group (Lutz) participated in the SMART Tournament (Stratified Medicine Approaches foR Treatment Selection (SMART) - Mental Health Prediction Tournament), a scientific competition to determine the best method for predicting treatment outcomes and the optimal allocation of patients to different treatment conditions (funded by UK Wellcome Trust). (uni-trier.de)
  • Background and Review of Literature: Job satisfaction and nursing stress are important aspects for an organization to investigate to reduce the amount of turnover and improve patient outcomes. (nursingrepository.org)
  • In addition, decompressive craniectomy is associated with various complications, and the procedure lacks strong evidence of better outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging, upright radiographs, surgical reports and patient records will be evaluated, and clinical and functional outcomes will be measured. (springer.com)
  • As a result of the widespread problem of adherence, substantial numbers of patients do not get the maximum benefit of medical treatment, resulting in poor health outcomes, lower quality of life and increased health care costs [ 7 , 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Non-conversion of sputum smear and culture prolongs the infectivity of the patient and has been associated with unfavorable outcomes. (koreamed.org)
  • At inclusion, written informed consent was requested for use of patient data, participation in patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and willingness to participate in (future) trials. (bvsalud.org)
  • The specific aims of the study are to (1) demonstrate that AI-CBT has pain-related outcomes equivalent to standard telephone CBT, (2) document that AI-CBT achieves these outcomes with more efficient use of clinician resources, and (3) demonstrate the intervention's impact on proximal outcomes associated with treatment response, including program engagement, pain management skill acquisition, and patients' likelihood of dropout. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Outcomes will be measured at 3 and 6 months post recruitment and will include pain-related interference, treatment satisfaction, and treatment dropout. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Currently, there is a trend towards the preferred use of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures such as (flexible) ureteroscopy or (mini-) percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of renal or pyelum stones. (hindawi.com)
  • The success rate depends on several patient and stone related factors, as well as treatment protocol and operator experience [ 4 - 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Prior to the treatment, all patients were randomized to an US-guided or a FS-guided SWL group based on a randomized list generated by statistical software. (hindawi.com)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a combination of acupuncture intervention and pharmacologic treatment in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with mild-moderate symptoms. (journal-jams.org)
  • Our study has shown promising results for the effects of combined treatment of acupuncture and pharmacologic treatment on the duration of the cough symptom in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with mild-moderate symptoms. (journal-jams.org)
  • Thus, there is a clear need to provide more information about psycho-oncology services and to be able to offer psycho-oncological treatment to patients who need it. (frontiersin.org)
  • In Germany, for example, this is supported by the S3 guideline Psychooncological Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Patients ( 8 ) and the guidelines of the National Cancer Center Network ( 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • However, this personalization is unsystematic and raises the question of whether this personalization could be supported by an evidence-based approach and result in improved treatment, especially for high-risk patients. (uni-trier.de)
  • Efforts to reduce the rates of peritonitis are ongoing and should decrease the rates of treatment dropout and increase the use of this alternative method of dialysis. (emmes.com)
  • This is a single-centre, open-label, randomized controlled trial involving two parallel groups of female patients comparing a perioperative infusion regime with sodium glycerophosphate and Jonosteril® (treatment group) or Jonosteril® (comparator) alone. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There were no missing data and no treatment dropouts. (jmir.org)
  • The method was considered a new patient centered treatment offer and provided structure to a challenging topic. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The 15-method is designed as an opportunistic screening tool and treatment option for alcohol problems ranging from hazardous use to alcohol dependence using a stepped-care approach [ 27 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients' non-adherence to medical treatment remains a persistent problem. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The scope of the study is patient adherence to medical treatment in the cure and care sector. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methods The INTENSE study is a multicentre, open-label, randomised, pragmatic, phase-IV clinical trial to demonstrate the non-inferiority of a 7-day vs 14-day course for the treatment of uncomplicated enterococcal bacteraemia and incorporating the early switching to oral antibiotics when feasible. (bmj.com)
  • METHODS/PROCEDURES: Standard 12-lead electrocardiogram data before and after lithium treatment in bipolar disorder patients after at least 2-week dropout of psychotropic medications were analyzed. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • FINDINGS/RESULTS: A total of 39 patients with bipolar disorder receiving lithium treatment were enrolled. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Nineteen patients (48.7%) exhibited increased from P wave beginning to QRS complex beginning intervals after lithium treatment (mean serum level, 0.653 ± 0.247 mmol/L). Twenty-four patients (61.5%) exhibited increased a combination of Q, R, and S waves complex durations and increased QTc intervals. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Affected patients must obtain lifelong medical treatment, as the disease is fatal if untreated. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The coordination of home-based procedures that require a skilled healthcare practitioner is also a treatment challenge that decentralized studies need to overcome. (meditechinsights.com)
  • Our safety is to skip a not artificial appropriate hemodynamic tissue treatment, high of containing the thiazolidinediones of a chief Nephritis of patients with such protein Source. (hone.world)
  • A total of 38 patients will have 80% power to detect a probability of 0.231 that an observation in the treatment group is less than an observation in the placebo group using a Wilcoxon rank-sum test with a 0.050 two-sided significance level assuming a true difference of 2.5 points between nabilone and placebo in the primary outcome measure and a standard deviation of the change of 2.4 points. (springer.com)
  • All patients will begin with weekly hour-long telephone counseling, but for patients in the AI-CBT group, those who demonstrate a significant treatment response will be stepped down through less resource-intensive alternatives including: (1) 15-minute contacts with a therapist, and (2) CBT clinician feedback provided via interactive voice response calls (IVR). (researchprotocols.org)
  • The AI engine will learn what works best in terms of patients' personally tailored treatment plans based on daily feedback via IVR about their pedometer-measured step counts, CBT skill practice, and physical functioning. (researchprotocols.org)
  • The recovery of menstrual function in adolescent patients with AN should be a major treatment goal to prevent severe long-term physical and psychological sequelae. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This naturalistic and longitudinal study, following 557 outpatients who sought psychodynamic psychotherapy, aimed to verify factors associated with non-indication for psychodynamic psychotherapy and to establish predictors of non-agreement to initiate treatment for patients indicated for this treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • patients perceiving their symptoms as intense were more likely to be indicated for this treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy, as every other treatment, appears to be suitable for a specific group of patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Before initiating treatment when receiving a potential patient for psychodynamic psychotherapy, the psychotherapist must perform an initial evaluation and decide the best specific course of action. (bvsalud.org)
  • After the initial evaluation period, if the psychotherapist recommends psychodynamic psychotherapy for the patient, treatment goals are established and the contract is discussed between the psychotherapist and the patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • Refusal of the patient from the proposed treatment method. (who.int)
  • Severe diseases, including those with severe symptoms, untreated inflammatory and infectious processes, due to which the patient cannot receive treatment in accordance with the study protocol. (who.int)
  • The study was undertaken to evaluate patient characteristics, (Age and sex distribution) long term sequelae of CNS prophylaxis (growth retardation) and the treatment outcome in these 66 paediatric patients who were treated and followed up at Cancer Institute, Maharagama, Sri Lanka during the period between 1st May 1982 and 27th September 1993. (who.int)
  • Telephone Study, a randomized trial designed to improve medication treatment, titration and quality of life among patients with symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy. (cdc.gov)
  • These calls provide patients with the opportunity to report on symptoms, side effects, self-titration of medication dose and overall satisfaction with treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • This trial aims to assess whether real-time collection and clinical feedback of patient treatment experiences can reduce patient symptom burden. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS -In patients with type 2 diabetes poorly controlled on metformin, adding INH or glibenclamide was similarly effective in improving glycemic control, and both were well tolerated. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • IMPLICATIONS/CONCLUSIONS: Elevated systolic blood pressure may be the risk factor for the ventricular conduction delay in bipolar disorder patients receiving lithium at therapeutic levels. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • No significant changes in PROs were observed 3 months after inclusion, except for a slight increase in pain scores in the SBRT group (n = 97).Conclusions: The TwiCs-design appears feasible in lung cancer patients with fair participation rates (although negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic). (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions-- Innovative strategies are needed to guide improvements in healthcare delivery for patients with symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy. (cdc.gov)
  • Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 1,014 patients are expected to be screened for eligibility in order to recruit the necessary number of patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial of hospitalized COVID-19 patients confirmed by RT-PCR examination with mild-moderate symptoms was conducted from August to September 2020. (journal-jams.org)
  • A total of 172 female adolescent patients with first-onset AN according to DSM-IV criteria were recruited for inclusion in a randomized, multi-center, German clinical trial. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patient participation in another clinical trial. (who.int)
  • comparing these to the subset of patients who also met the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS (referred to as PCS-ME/CFS ), i.e. this study looked at PCS vs PCS-ME/CFS. (meassociation.org.uk)
  • The PCS-ME/CFS were diagnosed based on the Canadian Consensus Criteria (CCC) which included 55 patients out of the 106 in the total study cohort. (meassociation.org.uk)
  • Before the development of medical priming agents, mechanical methods were used to dilate and soften the cervix before surgical intervention. (fiapac.org)
  • The 15-method: a new brief intervention tool for alcohol problems in primary care has shown promising results in Sweden for mild to moderate alcohol use disorders. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study will evaluate an intervention that increases patients' access to effective CBT pain management services while allowing health systems to maximize program expansion given constrained resources. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Patients assigned to physicians in the intervention group receive three brief interactive calls every 2 months after a medication is prescribed to alleviate diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • We plan to Author Manuscript compare changes in self-reported quality of life between the intervention group and patients in the control group who receive three non-interactive automated educational phone calls. (cdc.gov)
  • The study included 106 patients who have moderate to severe fatigue and exertion intolerance at three time points following Covid-19 infection (3-8 (baseline), 9-16, and 17-20 months). (meassociation.org.uk)
  • Between November 2014 and July 2016, 114 patients with radiopaque upper urinary tract calculi were randomly assigned to an ultrasound- or fluoroscopy-guided SWL group in a prospective, open-label, single-center study. (hindawi.com)
  • This study was approved by the institutional review board of Sint-Lucas Hospital Ghent and all patients signed an informed consent form. (hindawi.com)
  • Patients with radiopaque UUTS were eligible to be enrolled in this prospective single-center study. (hindawi.com)
  • If a stone was not visible on abdominal radiograph and ultrasound, the patient was excluded from the study. (hindawi.com)
  • Both practitioners were used to performing renal ultrasonography in daily practice and had performed multiple US-guided and FS-guided SWL procedures prior to the start of the study. (hindawi.com)
  • Accordingly, the results of the study should provide new insights in the field of patient-centered care research and promote further development of the profession as well as the discipline. (uni-trier.de)
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to implement Harper and McCully's Patient Classification acuity tool on a medical-observation unit at an urban acute care hospital to improve nursing job satisfaction, nursing stress, and nursing perception of patient safety as evidenced by evaluating pre and post-survey data. (nursingrepository.org)
  • Methods: This study was implemented in an acute-care hospital on a medical-observation unit. (nursingrepository.org)
  • This study aims to investigate the effects of a modified, balanced crystalloid including phosphate in a perioperative setting in order to maintain a stable electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis in the patient. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study included 613 methadone patients between April 1, 2003 and March 31, 2004. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of subgingival irrigation and powered toothbrush as home care maintenance protocol in type 2 diabetic patients with active periodontal disease compared to routine oral hygiene. (bvsalud.org)
  • A total of 304 patients (152 per group) will need to be randomised in the study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study involved 15 patients with mild to moderate anxiety or depression (or both). (jmir.org)
  • In the present study, we designed a prospective, randomized, controlled trial to clarify the effect of decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury patients with mass lesions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A focus group interview and two individual interviews with participating GPs along with five individual patient interviews concluded the study period. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Clinical effectiveness data are sparse, but a recent observational study demonstrated lower vaccine effectiveness against influenza illness (≈20%) in patients with cancer compared with the general population (≈42%) ( 12 , 13 ). (cdc.gov)
  • With this study, we will provide much needed information on knee biomechanics after dynamic versus static MPFL reconstruction to provide evidence to support orthopedic surgeons in evidence-based decision-making in their quest for surgical techniques most favorable for their patients. (springer.com)
  • Despite the fairly reasonably sized study, the researchers did also experience high group drop out levels, with 19 patients dropping out (12 with PCS and 7 with PCS-ME/CFS), and another 46 did not complete the follow-ups. (meassociation.org.uk)
  • In a post hoc analysis of the TOwards a Revolution in COPD Health (TORCH) study, we analysed and identified potential risk factors for adverse event reports of pneumonia in this randomised, double-blind trial comparing twice-daily inhaled salmeterol (SAL) 50 μg, fluticasone propionate (FP) 500 μg, and the combination (SFC) with placebo in 6,184 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD over 3 yrs. (ersjournals.com)
  • This study aimed to examine whether lithium at therapeutic levels can change electrocardiographic parameters in different groups of patients with bipolar disorder and to identify the potential clinical risk factors. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Methods and analysis This was a randomised controlled study of 96 patients with a 6-month follow-up comparing one eye surgery by FLACS and the contralateral eye operated by CPS (divide and conquer technique). (bmj.com)
  • A patient with a healthy endothelium can endure the cell loss difference found in this study. (bmj.com)
  • METHODS: The subjects of this study were patients who were. (koreamed.org)
  • Training site personnel and patients on using digital tools/devices to ensure full compliance with the study protocol is another challenge that is hampering its adoption. (meditechinsights.com)
  • 3. Documentation verifying the method of shipment and storage conditions of the comparator product from the time of purchase to the time of study initiation. (who.int)
  • In this study we aimed to assess the feasibility and first year results of COLOR.Material and Methods: All patients diagnosed with lung cancer referred to the Radiotherapy department were eligible to participate in the ongoing prospective COLOR study. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study should be the basis for further evaluations of long-term efficacy and safety of the use of cannabinoids in PD patients. (springer.com)
  • Availability of written informed consent from the patient to participate in the study. (who.int)
  • The ability of the patient and the personnel caring for him to comply with the instructions of the research physician and comply with the study design. (who.int)
  • Serious adverse events occurring in the patient during the study. (who.int)
  • [6] Also, that said competitive seats at times remain vacant as there are not many takes due to it being highly demanding job, similar or more pay for less hours of work in other specialty, high risk of being sued, high mortality and poor prognosis of patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • The focus of debate resides in whether DC would be able to improve the prognosis of patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Material and Methods: A 7-item questionnaire survey was developed and applied to assess knowledge of oxygen therapy. (acamedicine.org)
  • The patient's body must be able to withstand the trauma of the procedure. (beatsliposuction.com)
  • This ensures coherent communication to the general healthcare system, but also ensures the possibility of a closer relation to the patient and more thorough knowledge of the patient's overall well-being. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To include the patient's individual biological status, patient derived xenograft (PDX) models have emerged as a powerful tool in cancer research. (europdxworkshop.eu)
  • Patient enrollment will begin in the fall of 2016 and results of the trial will be available in the winter of 2019. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Medical care's primary aim is to treat our patients to improve their health and well-being using proved and effective treatments. (baptistonline.org)
  • Primary tumor material (P) derived from patients undergoing surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) or glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) was transplanted subcutaneously into NMRI Foxn1 nu/nu mice. (europdxworkshop.eu)
  • Patient-reported knee function and anterior knee pain as assessed with the Kujala score will serve as primary outcome. (springer.com)
  • Patients were followed for 3 yrs with the primary outcome being all-cause mortality. (ersjournals.com)
  • Consecutive patients with shoulder pain were recruited prospectively from primary health care clinics. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this cohort of primary care patients with predominantly subacute or chronic ACJ pain of non-traumatic onset, traditional ACJ tests were of limited diagnostic value. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Disorders of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) are a common cause of shoulder pain in primary care, affecting patients of all ages and levels of activity[ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • PURPOSE: To assess the usefulness of flexible bronchoscopy in patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) who have difficulty in sputum expectoration. (koreamed.org)
  • Measured with Electronic Measurement devices (EM), medication adherence appeared highest in cancer patients (80%), about 75% in many other diseases, for example in cardiovascular, infectious disease and diabetes, and lowest in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) (51%) and asthma (55%) [ 15 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In general, adherence rates are higher among patients with acute conditions compared to patients with chronic diseases [ 16 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Consistent adherence among patients with chronic conditions is disappointingly low, dropping most dramatically after the first six months of therapy [ 17 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity and patients with COPD are at increased risk of contracting pneumonia 1 - 3 . (ersjournals.com)
  • In total, 320 patients with chronic low back pain will be recruited from 2 VA healthcare systems and randomized to a standard 10 sessions of telephone CBT versus AI-CBT. (researchprotocols.org)
  • This is necessary in recurrent patella dislocations and in particular cases of first patella dislocations such as patients with severe anatomical risk factors [ 15 ]. (springer.com)
  • Moreover, patients with more severe disease are often treated with inhaled and/or systemic corticosteroids in an attempt to either decrease the rate of exacerbations or provide symptomatic benefit. (ersjournals.com)
  • It was observed in TORCH that despite a reduction in moderate and severe COPD exacerbations with FP either alone or as combination therapy (SFC), there was an increase in the probability of having a pneumonia reported as an adverse event (AE) compared with patients randomised to placebo or SAL. (ersjournals.com)
  • Results indicate that implementation of the 15-method is feasible in Danish general practice. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Implementation of the 15-method is considered feasible in Danish general practice and large-scale evaluation is currently being planned. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs), such as prehabilitation, have been associated with a reduction in complications after CS in vulnerable patients. (bmj.com)
  • The secondary endpoints include quality of life measured by EQ-5D, mortality, complications, intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure control and incidence of salvage craniectomy in craniotomy patients at each investigation time point. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Immunosuppressed patients have a high risk for influenza complications and an impaired immune response to vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods and analysis This trial is a two-centre, double-blinded, placebo, randomised controlled trial with blinded endpoint assessment and intention-to-treat analysis. (bmj.com)
  • PCS-ME/CFS patients reported persistently high severity of most symptoms up to 20 months after infection, while patients with PCS showed overall health improvement. (meassociation.org.uk)
  • catalog nerves of incidence suggest often proposed with the excessive methods of the ventricular symptoms finalizing a limited disease to Complement the Profound patient of the investigators in indications. (hone.world)
  • Although open-label observations report a positive effect of cannabinoids on non-motor symptoms (NMS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, these effects remain to be investigated in a controlled trial for a broader use in NMS in PD patients. (springer.com)
  • The aim is to examine to what extent psychometric feedback that therapists receive about their patients' therapy progress has a positive impact on therapy outcome and leads to personalization (Lutz, Zimmermann, Müller, Deisenhofer, & Rubel, 2017). (uni-trier.de)
  • In this project, patients waiting for a therapy place at the psychotherapy outpatient clinic PALF are given access to an online portal. (uni-trier.de)
  • As a long-term dialysis therapy, CAPD has attractive features for use in children (in whom access to the circulation and immobility are often problems), adults in whom blood access is difficult, patients with diabetes, patients prone to hypotension, and patients seeking independence from a machine or medical facility. (emmes.com)
  • Continued research toward improvements in catheter configuration and connection devices and the tailoring of technique to meet the particular needs of patients have made peritoneal dialysis an acceptable replacement therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease. (emmes.com)
  • Eighty percent of patients had significant response to therapy, with 70% showing diagnosti. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Our questions referred to the characteristics of WD patients at the different sites and internal procedures regarding diagnosis, therapy and follow-up. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Insufficient oxygen can lead tissue damage, on the other hand excessive oxygen therapy can cause respiratory depression and arrest in COPD patient. (acamedicine.org)
  • Be- side this overestimation the risk of respiratory depression can cause insufficient oxygen therapy of COPD patient. (acamedicine.org)
  • The patients were randomly assigned to no additional therapy after surgery (non-users), cyclic OC use, or continuous OC use. (medscape.com)
  • Nevertheless, issues regarding adherence are common, such as poor patient compliance on homework assignments and therapists' drifting from strictly evidence-based CBT. (jmir.org)
  • Many interventions to improve patient adherence are unsuccessful and sound theoretical foundations are lacking. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Their efforts to explain and improve patient adherence often appear to be ineffective. (biomedcentral.com)
  • DiMatteo found an average non-adherence rate of 24.8% of the patients [ 13 ] with the highest rate in patients with HIV, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders and cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cramer found mean adherence rates of 58% and 65% among patients with psychiatric disorders and depression, respectively [ 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hair transplantation is a method that includes the utilization of medications like lidocaine, adrenaline, tranquilizers and all the meds, or even discharged in appropriate portions, or utilizing the correct methodology, may cause dangerous perils to patients. (ahvalnews6.com)
  • ABSTRACT We evaluated the prevalence of diabetes comorbidity in Greek psychiatric patients, differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetics and the outcome of psychiatric disorder. (who.int)
  • Existence of diabetes mellitus (regardless of type), duration of untreated mental illness and lack of patient therapeutic education were negative predictors of (unfavourable) outcome. (who.int)
  • These findings provide evidence of a high prevalence of diabetes in psychiatric patients and that having diabetes has an adverse effect on outcome of psychiatric illness. (who.int)
  • To evaluate the association between the outcome and patient variables was applied Cox regression test. (bvsalud.org)
  • To our knowledge, the 'COhort for Lung cancer Outcome Reporting and trial inclusion' (COLOR) is the first TwiCs in lung cancer patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Various physical and chemical sputum processing methods have been identified which can improve the sensitivity of microscopy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Collection of lower respiratory tract (LRT) specimens such as sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or tracheal aspirate (in mechanically ventilated patients) may be warranted in certain cases. (medscape.com)
  • Per the Food and Drug Act of 1906 and the subsequent amendments to said act, the FDA definition applies to how the needles can be marketed and does not mean that acupuncture is the only medical procedure where these needles can be used. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hair transplant medical procedure has developed into one of the top tasteful methods in men. (ahvalnews6.com)
  • Hair transplant medical procedure is commonly protected when performed by a certified, experienced board-affirmed plastic specialist. (ahvalnews6.com)
  • Despite the fact that it's typical for the hair contained inside the attachments to drop out before building up regrowth in its new area, in some cases the skin plug passes on and medical procedure must be rehashed. (ahvalnews6.com)
  • RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS -We conducted an open-label, parallel, 24-week multicenter trial. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Although data exist on the prevalence of some immunosuppressive conditions, the total burden of these conditions in the United States remains unknown, particularly when considering patients who are receiving emerging immunosuppressive therapies ( 6 - 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Un total de 83 dientes fueron selecciona- dos en 43 niños de siete a diez años de edad, que presentaron al menos una lesión de caries ocluso proximal, en la ciudad de Cosmópolis / SP, Brasil. (bvsalud.org)
  • In total, approximately one-third of the estimated WD patients in Germany are seen annually in the outpatient clinics of these departments (approx. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Vaser liposuction is a modern body sculpting procedure that uses ultrasound technology for removing fat. (beatsliposuction.com)
  • A 10% frequency of diabetes mellitus in patients with bipolar disorder (manic and mixed subtypes) has been reported [2]. (who.int)
  • The incidence of diabetes mellitus in psychiatric patients has been found to be 2 to 8 times higher than in the general population [1-3]. (who.int)
  • OBJECTIVE -To compare the efficacy and safety profile of adding inhaled human insulin (INH) (Exubera) or glibenclamide to metformin monotherapy in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • The lowest were in patients with pulmonary disease, diabetes and sleep disorders [ 13 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, the efficacy of this method has not yet been investigated in a large multicentre randomised-controlled trial (RCT) with adequate external validity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • P.E.L.I.O.N. is a multicentre, patient- and observer-blind RCT. (biomedcentral.com)
  • P rophylactic E ffect of retromuscular mesh during L oop I leostomy closure O n incisional her N ia incidence - a multicentre randomized patient- and observer-blind trial (P.E.L.I.O.N Trial). (biomedcentral.com)
  • EEG used to be a first-line method of diagnosis for tumor s, stroke, and other focal brain disorders, [3] [4] but this use has decreased with the advent of high-resolution anatomical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). (explained.today)
  • Background: 'Trials-within-Cohorts' (TwiCs), previously known as 'cohort multiple randomized controlled trials' is a pragmatic trial design, supporting an efficient and representative recruitment of patients for (future) trials. (bvsalud.org)
  • They could also show you the possible visual results after the procedure. (beatsliposuction.com)
  • Results indicate that the method is ready for large scale evaluation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • will allow obtaining results with 194 patients recruited. (bmj.com)
  • These results indicate that FLACS is not superior to CPS in patients with healthy eyes and therefore it should not be chosen over CPS. (bmj.com)
  • First-year results of PROs at baseline and 3 months after inclusion were evaluated separately for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and conventional radiotherapy patients.Results: Of the 338 eligible patients between July 2020 and July 2021, 169 (50%) participated. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this project, therapies are compared in which the therapist was provided with (1) no feedback, (2) feedback regarding patient self-assessment, and (3) feedback regarding patient self-assessment and additional clinical support tools in the computer-based feedback portal. (uni-trier.de)
  • Clinical trials are scientific studies in which new treatments -drugs, diagnostic or medical procedures, and other therapies - are tested to determine if they are safe and effective for use with patients. (baptistonline.org)
  • These trials help scientists answer questions about new therapies or devices, including what diseases they should be used for, what doses are most effective, and which patients can benefit most. (baptistonline.org)
  • Despite the benefits of ICS-containing regimens in COPD management, healthcare providers should remain vigilant regarding the possible development of pneumonia as a complication in COPD patients receiving such therapies. (ersjournals.com)
  • Patients with adolescent-onset AN are at particular risk of suffering from long-term physical and neuropsychiatric consequences of continuous gonadal dysfunction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, concerns around patient data privacy are likely to hamper the growth of the market. (meditechinsights.com)
  • In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, decentralized clinical trials (DCT) emerged as an important tool using which patients can be recruited remotely, physician visits/patient consent can take place via telemedicine, and mobile technology can be used for remote data collection. (meditechinsights.com)
  • Passive follow-up relies on routine availability of mortality data through unique data linkage possibilities, while active follow-up supplements mortality ascertainment, for which there are a variety of methods. (who.int)
  • Weights were assigned to individual patients, depending on their age, and standardization was carried out using weighted individual data. (who.int)
  • It helps to better assess the scale of NTDs, develop reliable and standardized data collection methods, and promote the implementation of appropriate interventions to control, eliminate or eradicate these diseases. (who.int)
  • Methods-- We implemented a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of an automated interactive voice response tool designed to provide physicians with real-time patient-reported data about responses to newly prescribed diabetic peripheral neuropathy medicines. (cdc.gov)
  • The healthcare professionals and patients were positive about the method and its possibilities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • If you are a patient, please refer your questions to your healthcare provider. (cdc.gov)
  • EEG is the gold standard diagnostic procedure to confirm epilepsy . (explained.today)
  • METHODS: We examined systematic evidence reviews (effectiveness reviews and economic reviews) for CPSTF findings issued from January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2018. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, patients with COPD who are hospitalised for pneumonia have been reported to exhibit higher mortality than patients without COPD 4 - 6 . (ersjournals.com)
  • We designed a support system accessible via the Internet (using a computer or an Apple iPad) for patients and therapists delivering CBT face-to-face. (jmir.org)
  • However, only half of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients have access to trained CBT therapists, and program expansion is costly. (researchprotocols.org)
  • To induce the ebook la méthode for specific exploratory bradykinin in these agonists, implantable adverse intact unit patients bind conducted characterized. (hone.world)
  • Screening questionnaires to assess psychological distress in cancer patients are well-established, but in practice there are difficulties in implementation screening up to referral to psycho-oncology. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, nationwide implementation of psycho-oncological screening of all cancer patients is not yet the norm ( 6 , 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Implementation Plan/Procedure: A pre and post-survey design was implemented and evaluated using a paired t-test. (nursingrepository.org)
  • Most patients are treated in specialized centers and one third in an office-based setting. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, we analyzed the medical care of WD patients at German university centers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Medical care of WD patients at German university centers follows the recommendations set forth by international guidelines, but only a few centers treat significant numbers of patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We hypothesize that nabilone will improve NMS in patients with PD and have a favorable safety profile. (springer.com)
  • One in three cancer patients would like psychosocial support ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The advantage of Stewart's concept is its quantitative analytical approach that permits one to diagnose and differentiate between specific forms of acid-base disturbances that conventional methods have not been able to describe before [ 18 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Draft Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and labels should be included as prepared using the format provided in the medicines section of the WHO prequalification website (under WHO Public Assessment Reports). (who.int)
  • [ 4 ] HCP collecting specimens and in close patient contact should use recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain good infection control practices. (medscape.com)
  • The dropout rate was 11.8% (N = 2/17). (psychiatrist.com)
  • For a 6% non-inferiority margin and considering a 5% withdrawal rate, 284 patients will be included. (bmj.com)
  • It is carried out at the beginning, mid-term and end of programmes, projects or plans using the routine health information system, including the collection and objective analysis of specific indicators selected using a sampling method that is defined and approved by all stakeholders. (who.int)
  • Conversely, COPD is the most common comorbid disease in patients hospitalised for community-acquired pneumonia 1 , 2 , 4 . (ersjournals.com)
  • Both magnetic bead and concentration by centrifugation led to reduced specificity compared with the direct smear methods. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, many such methods require expensive centrifuges or reagents which would add substantially to the cost and complexity of performing smear microscopy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Control of active periodontal infection is an essential requisite to maintain optimal oral and systemic health in diabetic patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Introduction In the past 20 years, the increasing burden of heart disease in an ageing population has resulted in cardiac surgery (CS) being offered to more frail and older patients with multiple comorbidities. (bmj.com)
  • Lower hand grip strength (HGS) at onset correlated with symptom persistence and burden, particularly in patients with PCS-ME/CFS. (meassociation.org.uk)
  • This sampling method may also be used to assess the programme or some specific aspects of it. (who.int)
  • Further, patients provided self-reports on clinical measures pre- and post-trial, as well as at a 12-month follow-up. (jmir.org)
  • In this trial, 336 patients with traumatic mass lesions will be randomly allocated to a therapeutic decompressive craniectomy group or a prophylactic decompressive craniectomy group. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Decentralized clinical trials (DCT) employ a method of conducting clinical trials where parts or all of the trial happen outside a traditional physical clinic or trial site. (meditechinsights.com)
  • Because liposuction surgery is pretty common nowadays, patients are no longer hard pressed to find a suitable surgeon. (beatsliposuction.com)
  • Research is experimental - participation in research may or may not benefit individual participants or patients. (baptistonline.org)
  • One-hundred and fifty CS patients will be randomised to receive either a leucine-rich protein supplement or a placebo with no supplemented protein. (bmj.com)
  • In brief, patients were randomised using a double-blind parallel group design to receive twice-daily administration of either FP 500 μg, SAL 50 μg, SFC (in a single device) 50 μg/500 μg, or placebo. (ersjournals.com)
  • However it is limited by low sensitivity, particularly in HIV co-infected patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However the main limitation of the method is its low sensitivity in programmatic settings, particularly in HIV co-infected patients [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Fluorescence microscopy (FM) gives an average increase of 10% sensitivity over the ZN method, while retaining specificity [ 4 ], a finding which has had little relevance in disease endemic countries until the recent development of inexpensive fluorescence microscopes illuminated by light emitting diodes (LEDs). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients were allocated into two groups: low cost GIC (Vitromo- lar - Nova DFL) and nanoparticle composite resin (CR) (Filtek Z350 XT - 3M ESPE). (bvsalud.org)
  • Acuity tools can be used to help equally distribute patient acuity amongst staff to reduce nursing stress, increase patient safety, and improve nursing job satisfaction. (nursingrepository.org)
  • Research is the best way for us to improve medical care for our patients. (baptistonline.org)
  • The formation of central units and networks in a multidisciplinary setting should be evaluated to improve the care of WD patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cognitive difficulties and their impact on patients' quality of life are frequently reported by patients treated for breast cancer, who ask for support to improve these difficulties. (mdpi.com)
  • However, some patients improve after the first few sessions while others need more extensive contact. (researchprotocols.org)
  • Currently, there have been no published studies on acupuncture clinical trials examining inflammatory markers in COVID-19 patients. (journal-jams.org)
  • For multi-regional clinical trials, there is a need to recognize the increased regulations and limited possibilities for variation in research methods. (meditechinsights.com)
  • Three surveys were used to evaluate job satisfaction, nursing stress, and nursing perception of patient safety. (nursingrepository.org)