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Bipolar devices will minimize the disadvantages of the monopolar device; risk of electrolyte disturbances by using saline irrigation, bleeding and the risk of nervous stimulation
A restrictive fluid regimen is beneficial for postoperative recovey after abdominal surgery, as to hospital stay and postoperative complications.
Systematic screening for type 2 diabetes in high-risk obese subjects, identified from the general population, can significantly reduce the diabetes-related cardiovascular morbidity and mortality by at least 25% compared with not offering a screening…
Epidural anesthesia is superiour to general anesthesia considering pain control, blood loss, urine retention, recovery duration and general well being for the patient.
1. High dose of PEG is more effective and more tolerable in the treatment of fecal impaction compared to rectal enemas; 2. Fecal impaction results in a delayed colonic transit time, which will improve during successful disimpaction.
Patients with hypo- or dysgammaglobulinemia have comparable cellular immun respons to influenza vaccin as matched healthy volunteers.
The aim of this study is to analyse whether or not it is possible to created a fast, reliable intraosseous entrance using the BIG and/or FAST bone needles, with less complications compared with the traditional bone needle Jamshidi.
Usage of disease specific sip feed will improve glucose control in diabetic patients.
Bracing patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in an early stage results in at least 5 degrees less mean progression of the curvature compared to the control group after two years of follow up.
The study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of conservative treatment in reducing complications when treating acute Achilles tendon rupture.
The hypofractionated regimen of 19 fractions will result in an increase of relapse free survival by 10 % with the same acute and late toxicity as the standard fractionation of 39 fractions.
Prevention of radiotherapy side-effects by early hyperbaric oxygen administration.
The laparoscopic approach is a cost-effective and safe alternative to laparotomy in early stage endometrial cancer patients with less major complications in the laparoscopy group.
Client-centred occupational therapy according to the Occupational Performance Process Model will be more effective in improving daily functioning and societal participation of patients with multiple sclerosis than usual-care occupational therapy.
Cross-transmission of antibiotic-resistant pathogens can be prevented by using closed suction systems (CSS) instead of open suction systems (OSS) in mechanically ventilated ICU patients.
Usage of disease specific tube feed will improve glucose control in diabetic patients.
1. Imipramine and Venlafaxine are comparable in efficacy in inpatients with a major depression; 2. Imipramine and Venlafaxine are comparable in tolerability; 3. Patients with a Venlafaxine plasma level < 195 µg/L show comparable…
We hypothesise that exercise may reduce risk of breast cancer, either directly or indirectly through a reduction in abdominal fat mass, by favouring the sex hormone profile and decreased insulin. Because the association between breast cancer and…
The open preperitoneal approach in inguinal hernia repair might have the benefit of a mesh in the preferred space without the disadvantages of an endoscopic procedure.
Psychological factors (such as depression, anxiety and life-events) play a role in the onset and course of CRPS1.