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Participation in the COACH program has positive effects on the health of patients with coronary heart disease.
Our hypothesis is, that the extrinsic mechanism in the etiology of SIS is only valid for a subgroup of patients; complaints of SIS can be caused by 1) a pathologic pattern of arm-scapula movements caused by a disrupted balance in muscle forces,…
1. To determine the reproducibility and sensitivity of the Energy Cost of Walking test (ECWT) in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in comparison with the reproducibility and sensitivity of the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT); 2. To evaluate the 1-…
A postoperative retransfusion system is most effective in terms of allogeneic blood transfusion rates when in situ for maximum of 6 hours after major orthopaedic surgery.
We hypothesize that exogenous, enterally provided glutamine contributes substantially to the de novo synthesis of arginine in critically ill patients.
Life review therapy will have a positive effect on the level of depressive symptoms of nursing home inhabitants.
By sufficient electrical stimulation of the ampullary nerves, a congruent vestibulo-ocular reflex will occur.
(Short) stay and, if possible, treatment at the PMU, will give an improvement in regular psychometrics or at least in some of them.
The aim of our study is to determine the efficacy of PCA in vaso-occlusive crisis in patients with SCD. We will compare the effect of PCA versus standard CI morphine on cumulative morphine dose, mean daily dose and cumulative side-effects of…
In general practices, proactive care for potentially frail older people with the use of Utrecht Periodic Risk Identification and Monitoring (UPRIM) and the use of a Geriatric Nurse Primary Care (GNPC) will result in better daily functioning in…
Previous randomised trials have shown the efficacy of etanercept in RA patients. In this study we will evaluate the respons of etanercept in anti-TNF naive patients compared to patients who have failed other anti-TNF. We will look for clinical…
Two hypotheses will be tested. First, we expect parents in the experimental group, who drink as well as those who abstain from alcohol, to use more alcohol-specific socialization strategies than parents in the control group. Second, we expect that…
The two strategies (Venlafaxine and subsequent Lithium addition in non-responders to Venlafaxine; Imipramine and subsequent Lithium addition in non-responders to Imipramine) are comparable in efficacy and time to response.
Patients with a wrist trauma represent a substantial part of the patient population at the Emergency Department. Most hospitals routinely carry out a radiological examination of patients following wrist trauma to exclude a distal radius/ulna…
Missing doses and early discontinuation are two levels of inadequate drug adherence. Multidisciplinary interventions may improve adherence. We hypothesize that in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) certain modalities or durations of care are…
Primary 1. An immediate invasive approach (immediate angiography and revascularization when appropriate) results in a reduction of the combined incidence of death, re-infarction or recurrent ischemia at 30 days follow-up. Secondary 1. An immediate…
A self-management programme guided by doctors and a specialist asthma nurse through information and communication technology will improve asthma related quality of life in a cost-effective way.
To identify high risk patient groups for development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in a cohort 9-10 years after meniscus, cruciate ligament and cartilage lesions.
Tolerance of the new paediatric sip feed is equal to the standard paediatric sip feed.
By injection of triamcinolone before dilation we hypothesise that the time to repeat dilation is increased and the total number of dilation sessions is decreased as well.