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A first hypothesis is that an advanced quality improvement program (AQIP) significantly improves clinical outcomes in persons with type 2 diabetes compared to a usual quality improvement program (UQIP). The second hypothesis is that persons with…
We hypothesize that treatment with peppermint oil will lead to a greater symptom (especially abdominal pain) reduction in IBS patients compared to placebo. This will lead to a higher total percentage of responders (as defined by FDA/EMA…
The administration of propranolol will inhibit the increase in dermal blood flow (DBF) induced by capsaicin application.
We hypothesize that membrane-residing gangliosides are elevated in obese insulin resistant subjects and correlate to peripheral insulin resistance. Furthermore, we hypothesize that the perturbation of the insulin signaling cascade by elevated…
We hypothesize that children who will follow this structured functional PRE strength training program will increase in muscle strength, which accordingly will lead to functional improvement in physical functioning, but with no negative effect…
The objective of this study is to investigate whether thoracic radiotherapy can improve 1year survival in …
The present study aimed to improve the performance of the A-DIVA scale by identifying predictors other than those included in the original scale. A modified A-DIVA II scale will be created which is applicable in the total hospitalized population to…
- A standardized approach by a multidisciplinary experteam will evactuate a reduction of the use of restraints in care for people with intellectual disabilities
PD-L1 is up to now the only marker that has been validated for the selection of patients treated for non-small cell lung cancer who might benefit from the treatment with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Thus far, PD-L1 status is assessed with histology, being…
Early nutrition in preterm infants is essential for growth and neurodevelopment. The last decades more aggressive nutrition has been implemented in clinical practice to ensure optimal growth and thereby optimal neurodevelopmental outcome, as…
A physical reactivation program is more effective in improving physical activity behaviour, quality of life, diabetic parameters and psychosocial well being than usual care in type-2 diabetic patients.
Screening of esophageal cancer can be improved by the optical detection of field cancerization
The use of PEG-asc could contribute a significant decrease in potassium values a potentially cause serious clinical adverse events.
We hypothesize that, asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis, receiving an aortic valve replacement have a better quality of life compared to patients without aortic valve replacement.
Our hypothesis is that our gradually progressive protocol offers advantages with respect to the eccentric protocol based on the protocol of Alfredson (gold standard). We expect that, because this protocol is more individualized, less pain during the…
What is the effect of the systemic antibiotic therapy on the number and diversity of specific bacterial groups in fecal samples of pediatric patients with cancer?
A. COMET as an additional transdiagnostic intervention focusing specifically on low self-esteem increases the effectiveness of mentalization based treatment in patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. B. This increased effectiveness…
We hypothesized that FFA loading could impair mitochondrial function and that the potency of FFA to disturb mitochondrial function and glucose uptake would depend on the degree of desaturation of the fatty acids infused.
To demonstrate equivalency of the Cardica ™ C - Port xA anastomosis compared to hand sutured anastomoses in patients undergoing CABG with respect to 12 months patency at distal anastomosis site.