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To study the cost-effectiveness of transmural nutritional support (from admission to hospital until 3 months after discharge) in malnourished elderly patients, compared to usual care.
It has been hypothesised that, because participatory ergonomics (PE) implementation strategies intervene at all phases of behavioural change for the various stakeholders, they may be successful in increasing the use of ergonomic measures at…
On the assumption that N-acetylcysteine might prevent acute contrast induced nephropathy in critically ill patients, we study the effects of prophylactic intravenous administration of N-acetylcysteine in critically ill patients with renal…
Addition of liposomal daunorubicin (DaunoXome®) to FLAG in the first reinduction course will result in improved treatment response with acceptable toxicity and without increased cardiotoxicity.
If the 'level of fitness dependant protocol' produces a higher VO2-max in comparison with the adapted Bruce protocol, then a relevant difference can be shown when the results are statistically analysed.
Closing wedge osteotomy with plate fixation only will result in earlier mobilisation and better one year results considering pain and function then staple and cast fixation.
We hypothesize that in preterm infants with a gestational age below 34 weeks a low threshold intervention (progressive PHVD with a ventricular enlargement above the 97th centile for gestational age according to Levene and a diagonal width…
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.
A sustained inflation with a mechanical device and early nasal continuous positive airway pressure is a more effective management strategy for RDS in preterm infants than conventional intervention with a self-inflating mask and bag and reduces the…
Unlike other potential sepsis treatments, Alkaline Phosphatase has been shown to act at the front end of the inflammatory cascade. By doing so, it eliminates the root cause of the SIRS, and prevents the progression into sepsis and septic shock.
A self help brochure will help people decrease their excessive worrying. and telephonic support will increase the effect.
Chronic sleep disorders are associated with dysfunctioning during the day. Circadian rhythm disorders are a frequently occurring cause of chronic sleep disorders. The time at which the endogenous melatonin production starts to rise plays a key-role…
1. In patients with non-specific low back pain, 10 ml lidocaine 2% reduce the pain more then 2 cm at the BOX-score compare to the placebo group; 2. In patients with non-specific low back pain, 9 ml lidocaine 2% with 1 ml corticosteroid (40 mg…
Nebulised DNase has a decreasing effect on the duration of a hospital admission in infants admitted with an RSV-bronchiolitis.
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Antidepressant medication does not add any effect to usual consultations by general practitioners in patients with minor and mild-major depression.
Research questions: 1. Is a multidisciplinary intervention programme more effective than usual care in preventing new falls and functional decline among community-dwelling elderly people who visit a GP cooperative and/or A&E department at a…
1. What is the effect of active patient involvement by the practice nurse on decisions regarding cardiovascular risk reduction, adherence to lifestyle advice, cardiovascular risk and other outcomes at 12 weeks and 52 weeks, compared to usual care?…
It is postulated that the use of Osigraft will prove beneficial in the treatment of patients requiring decompression and instrumented lumbar spinal fusion while eliminating the pain and morbidity associated with harvesting of autograft bone from the…