163 results
308-nm Excimer lasertherapy will obtain faster repigmentation after minigrafting than NB-UVB therapy in vitiligo patients.
Objective: 1. To determine protein balance in septic, critically ill children at baseline and during a Hyperinsulinemic Euglycemic Clamp, while receiving standard or high protein intake based on age group; 2. To assess insulin sensitivity and…
We assume equal improvement of physical function in both groups and reduced costs with conservative treatment.
The scientific hypothesis of the present study is that supervised implementation of the guideline “Oral health care in (residential) care homes for elderly people” is more effective in improving oral health and oral health care of the residents when…
The aim is to investigate the effects, costs, and feasibility of an evidence-based professional-directed implementation strategy to implement the Dutch peri-operative guidelines, i.e. to achieve a higher adherence to these guidelines. It is…
To investigate the acute responses occuring in the esophageal mucosa of EoE patients after local allergen provocation
We hypothesize that the ceftriaxone monotherapy strategy is non-inferior for mortality and for nephrotoxicity a strategy of ceftriaxone monotherapy is superior to a strategy of cefuroxime combined with short course aminoglycosides.
Flexible RPD's have a higher impact on OHRQoL compared to acrylic RPD's.
Primary hypothesis is whether patients with a PTSD the distraction of a positive emotional valence will be more effective in decreasing the vividness and emotionality of a traumatic memory compared to distraction with a neutral task or exposure only…
N/A
We hypothesize that exogenous, enterally provided glutamine contributes substantially to the de novo synthesis of arginine in critically ill patients.
Primary 1. An immediate invasive approach (immediate angiography and revascularization when appropriate) results in a reduction of the combined incidence of death, re-infarction or recurrent ischemia at 30 days follow-up. Secondary 1. An immediate…
Tolerance of the new paediatric sip feed is equal to the standard paediatric sip feed.
A 4 hour intervention period with the new disease-specific tube feed will result in a better plasma glucose profile as compared to an isocaloric standard tube feed.
Increasing age is associated with a decrease in step length, gait speed, and mobility. Gait speed predicts numerous clinical conditions, including independence and mortality. A variety of exercise interventions are highly effective in maintaining…
Cognitive remediation focused on executive functioning for patients with bipolar disorder improves executive functioning on (1) personal goals in daily life, and (2) general well-being. Exploratory hypotheses: - Cognitive remediation focused on…
It is expected that PROMISE leads to more enthusaistic natal care professionals for helping preganant women quit smoking and for discussing strategies for smoking cessation more often and that this results in a more effective delivery of stop-…
We hypothesize that implementation of a workers's health surveillance and consecutive interventions will lead to prevention of injury and disability, health improvement, and eventually sustained employment.
Primary objective: To determine the safety of once daily inhalation of the recommended daily dose of tobramycin with the Akita® and the PARI-LC® Plus nebulizer in patients with CF. Systemic absorption can be used as surrogate parameter for safety.…