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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.
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.
A health education program for both patients and general practitioners will change behaviour by 15%.
The aim of the study is: 1. To investigate the benefits and risks of hormonal substitution after prophylactic adnectomy in women with an increased risk for breast- and/or ovarian cancer due to a genetic predisposition; 2. To compare the effects and…
The promotion of safe sports participation proves effective in a physical education setting, resulting in a reduction of lower extremity injuries in children.
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.
Dietary intervention using the food for special medical purposes in question to address specific nutrient deficiencies has a positive effect on cognitive performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s Disease.
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…
1. The level of suicide ideation is correlated with al ow level of positive future expectencies 2. Our future oriented training will help people to predict a more positive future 3. And this will lead to less suicide ideation
Improvement of the intestinal microflora of children consuming a fibre-enriched versus a standard paediatric tube feed.
The time constant of oxygen uptake during recovery of submaximal exercise is a reliable parameter to measure effects of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure.
A more gradual training program for novice runners, will result in a reduction of running related injuries in novice runners.
The collaborative care approach is expected to be more effective and more cost-effective compared to care as usual.
The primary aim of the study is: 1. To assess the role of an early intensification of two "AML" induction blocks versus protocol Ib directly after induction, in a randomized way in MR and HR patients. Secondary aims are: 2. To assess the…
Hypothesis 1: the Groningen ULR and the Provox®2 are the same in terms of the replacement method, the burden on the patient and the convenience of the replacement and of the resistance during phonation. Hypothesis 2: the Groningen ULR has a longer…
1. To establish in a randomised controlled trial if screening for lung cancer by multi-slice low-dose CT in high risk subjects will lead to a 25% decrease in lung cancer mortality; 2. To estimate the impact of lung cancer screening on health…