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Standard localized ligations are as feasible as doppler-guided ligations of hemorrhoid arteries.
Speech understanding with a speech processor fitted using the parametric fitting procedure and the recipient's own fine-tuning is as good as with a conventional fitting. The parametric fitting is more patient friendly and less time-consuming.
Informal caregivers in the experimental group are expected to be more satisfied with the care provided to them and the patient they take care of, to experience a less heavy burden, and to have a better health compared to the informal caregivers who…
We hypothesize that the percentage of successful TOL will increase with the use of EHG because EHG provides more accurate assessment of UA, allowing for better optimization of the contraction pattern during labor. Besides, more reliable monitoring…
It is expected that STIP shows superior efficacy in terms of faster improvement in the first 12 months of the trial and a higher recovery rate at 24 months of follow-up. In addition, it is expected that the higher direct medical costs of STIP are…
Administration of a lipid emulsion consisting of long-chain triglycerides (LCT-trial) in non-trained individuals, will induce insulin resistance due to increased DAG accumulation and subsequent activation of the PKC pathway in skeletal muscle.…
Thoracic epidural anesthesia with local anesthetics produces intense sympathicolysis and protects the heart against ischemia during off pump coronary artery surgery
Percutaneous, ORIF and conservative treated of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures have a similar outcome as measured with the AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) score.
Treating a symptomatic urinary tract infection in patients with a long-term indwelling catheter for 5 days is non-inferior compared to the standard duration of 10 days of antibiotic therapy with regard to clinical cure rate.
Combined (repeated) laser photocoagulation prolongs time to failure compared to anti-VEGF monotherapy.
Insulin detemir, when injected once daily at an individually appropriate time (either before breakfast or at bedtime), provides superior glycaemic control to insulin glargine injected indiscriminately at bedtime in patients that had clearly…
Does KiVa reduce the level of bullying and victimization in elementary schools?
A cesarean section performed without a clear indication results in additional morbidity and costs without improvement of outcome. The group of women delivering their first baby in cephalic presentation at term is the largest contributor to the…
To determine if treatment with rhEPO reduces the need for top-up transfusions in neonates with red cell alloimmunization treated (with or without intrauterine transfusions).
We hypothesize that penfluridol as compared to oral second generation neuroleptics (olanzapine and risperidone), will show better compliance (primary outcome) and therefore lower healthcare costs.
H0: continuation or cessation of antipsychotic therapy in psychosis free stable first episode patients with a schizophrenic disordermakes no difference with regard to relapse rates or side-effects.
Walking benefits cognition, executive control processes in particular
Objective of the study: The research aims to 2 new forms of treatment for patients with comorbid PTSD as a result of multiple and repeated abuse in childhood to assess and compare Imaginary Exposure. The expectation is that these new forms of…
Low back pain is common and associated with a considerable burden to patients and society. There is uncertainty regarding the relative benefit of Paracetamol and Diclofenac and regarding the additional effect of pain medication compared with advice…
Has a coach supervised intervention program targeting jump-landing technique effect on the incidence of lower extremity injuries.