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Otosclerosis is an isolated ear disorder which can cause hearing and balance impairment. The cause of these symptoms is a disturbed bone metabolism confined to the area of the otic pit, the embryologic predecessor of the inner ear. Most patients…
The Rotterdam Daily Exercise Project leads to less overweight, improved fitness, healthier food habits and healthier exercise habits.
We presume that reducing the fasting period by adding a carbohydrate drink 2-3 hours prior to surgery is a good and feasible option to decrease orthostatic intolerance and -hypotension. Moreover, the pre- and postoperative well-being is thought to…
To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of therapies for male subfertility.
A Community One Health approach (bringing human and animal health together at the community level) improves disease surveillance efforts by Community Health Workers, health knowledge and behavior and physical health in study populations.
This study will use a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of the video game Mindlight, a newly developed anxiety-reducing training for children. Mindlight and a control game will be played for…
In this project the hypothesis is tested that the community pharmacist-led CATI care programme in patients using cardiovascular medication, will have a beneficial effect on patients’ adherence to cardiovascular medication and improves clinical…
Life review therapy will have a positive effect on the level of depressive symptoms of nursing home inhabitants.
Despite appropriate antimicrobial therapy and supportive care, septic shock is still a major cause of mortality and morbidity. Within the last decade, a broad body of evidence suggests a potential role for mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC, a…
Manual negative pressure wound therapy is safe and is more effective than standard gauze dressing, in terms of duration of treatment and number of wound dressings.
Formalization of the current guidelines on VTE treatment duration with VKA, by means of using a VTE recurrence prediction model in patients with venous thrombo-embolism, will optimize its cost-effectiveness compared to care-as-usual. Only patients…
The guided online CBT intervention is expected to show favorable effects and to be cost-effective in comparison to care-as-usual for patients with insomnia in general practice
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…
Feasibility and reliability of prehospital triage in patients with thoracic complaints/pain appropriate to a suspicious ACS
High dose of oral administration of omega-3 fatty acids ameliorates hepatic steatosis and insulin sensitivity in morbidly obese patients undergoing LRYGBP.
This study is designed to give insight into the effects of an educational program about organ donation on lower-educated adolescents and how these effects were achieved. We expect participants to have a higher intention to register after receiving…
The induction of immunity might be slower in older persons than in younger individuals. This could influence the occurence of adverse events induced by the vaccine.
- A standardized approach by a multidisciplinary experteam will evactuate a reduction of the use of restraints in care for people with intellectual disabilities
There is no difference in radiographic parameters of immediate loading and delayed loading of single posterior tooth implants in healed sites.
An intervention aimed at improving recovery during work will lead to less fatigue in shiftwork employees.