3161 results
Het effect onderzoeken van acute verhoging van groeihormoon waardes op cognitief functioneren in gezonde mensen, en uitvinden of de relatie tussen groeihormoon en cognitie direct of indirect is. Doel van het onderzoek: We willen de acute effecten…
In this study we have developed a vocational rehabilitation program based on the Chronic Disease Selfmanagement Program (CDSMP) of Stanford University. The CDSMP has been slightly modified to fit the needs of employees with a chronic disease. The…
The present study aims at testing whether the Waterpik® DWJ with a new jet tip has a potential to improve gingival health and plaque inhibition as compared to the Waterpik® DWJ with a standard jet tip or use of standard waxed floss over a period of…
Uterine cavity evaluation and subsequent resection of endometrial polyps in women with postmenopausal bleeding and endometrial thickness of more than 4 mm will lead to less recurrent bleeding compared to women in whom such is not performed.
In a sample of COPD patients with clinically relevant problems in four main domains of health status (physiological functioning, symptoms, functional impairment and quality of life) a motivational intervention conducted by a pulmonary nurse will…
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the 5th most common solid tumor worldwide. Overall mortality from HCC is high with almost 600,000 deaths worldwide in 2002. Although various chemotherapy regimens are available based on doxorubicin, cisplatin or…
It will be expected that the implementation of the intervention Preventure will reduce alcohol use (binge drinking) by young adolescents (12-16 year).
Administration of a lipid emulsion consisting of long-chain triglycerides will induce insulin resistance due to increased DAG mass and subsequent activation of the PKC pathway in skeletal muscle. Infusion of a lipid emulsion consisting of medium-…
The incidence of gastric cancer has been declining steadily since the 1930s, but it remains a major cause of cancer death in the Western world. The high mortality rate reflects the prevalence of advanced disease at presentation. The five-year…
Intervention with the food under study has a positive effect on cognitive performance in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.
EBM for insurance physicians will lead to better use of evidence in work disability assessments, and more quality of te medical disability advice compared to a control group.
Evaluation of a population-based screening program for colorectal cancer in the Netherlands by direct colonoscopy or CT-colonography.
Patients 12 months after Weilby procedure have less difficulties during daily life compared to patients after Burton Pellegrini procedure.
To assess the current indications for URS and the treatment outcomes in terms of the stone free rate.
The purpose of the study is to conduct a randomised controlled trial with the training course 'Less stress through mindfulness' as an intervention to study the: 1. Effectiveness in terms of reduction of psychological symptoms (depressive…
The treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscle with ischaemic compression and ultrasound originated a short-term improvement of cervical mobility, relaxation of trapezius, and reduction of its sensitivity in patiens with…
The treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscle with ischaemic compression and ultrasound originated a short-term improvement of cervical mobility, relaxation of trapezius, and reduction of its sensitivity.
Fluoride rinse helps prevent caries more than optimal tooth cleaning alone.
There is some evidence pointing towards a risk liposoluble vitamin deficiency in patients receiving long-term octreotide treatment. This is becoming clear only recently as there are now patients using this drug since it became available. Groups…
Test the hypothesis that a divisional calculation of heat loss, and incorporation of skin temperature of the extremities during mild cold exposure will indicate an age effect on heat loss between young and elderly. An additional purpose is to test…