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The hypothesis to be tested is that arm B is tolerable and that the outcome in arm B is better than in arm A.
Obtain transient temperature data of the skin, core and wound surface during orthopedic back surgery in order to validate the numerical model of Severens for this type of surgery.
The hypothesis is that cummulative doses of 2.5, 5.0 or 7.5 gram methylprednisolone infusions are equally effective in moderately severe Graves' ophthalmopathy, but that the doses differ in the number and severity of side effects.
ETMI increases the detection rate of early neoplasia in BE patients with 40% or more compared to standard video endoscopy
Low molecular weight heparin plus aspirin reduces the recurrence of preeclampsia and/or small for gestational age infants before 34 weeks gestational age in women with documented thrombophilia with a history of preeclampsia and/or small for…
Due to tumoricidal effect of PDT , it is expected that the central bile ducts remain free from tumor and so better and prolonged drainage can be achieved leading to beter QoL and survival.
The hypothesis to be tested is that the outcome in arm B is better than in arm A.
Therapeutic footwear of which adequate off-loading properties are guaranteed and monitored by dynamic plantar pressure assessment will result in a reduced plantar re-ulceration rate in diabetic patients with prior plantar foot ulceration compared to…
In a randomized controlled study comparing psychiatric consultation with care as usual by the company physician, patients will improve in the intervention group in terms of duration of sick leave, general functioning and quality of life.
Occupational rehabilitation with a gradual return to work based on the principles of exposure in vivo will be more (cost)effective in reducing absenteeism than usual occupational rehabilitation.
The double labeled triglyceride and free fatty acid fat absorption test is as effective as the fecal fat balance as a quantitative diagnostic test for intestinal fat absorption in CF patients.
Test in a phase III randomised study whether an improvement of loco-regional control can be obtained with accelerated postoperative radiotherapy (66 Gy in 5 weeks) as compared to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy (66 Gy in 7 weeks) in…
It is hypothesized that residents in small scale living facilities, compared to those in regular nursing home care, have a higher quality of life and functioning. In addition, it is hypothesized that their family caregivers experience less burden…
Laparoscopic ileocolic resection may be more effective than infliximab treatment in recurrent Crohn´s disease located in the terminal ileum improving quality of life and reducing costs.
Lapatinib inhibits the function of Cytochrome P450 3A isoforms and P glycoprotein.
Brachytherapy is globally used as a primary treatment for prostate cancer. The advantage of brachytherapy is that the radiation dose on healthy organs can be limited. Because prostate cancer is a multifocal disease the whole prostate has to be…
Does sildenafil improve tumour perfusion?
Forlax and transipeg are equally effective in treating childhood constipation.
A single, prophylactic dose of dexamethasone during cardiac surgery reduces the incidence of major postoperative complications.