Purpose: This study investigates the effects of 0.05% topical tacrolimus as an adjunct therapy for patients with non-necrotizing herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK). Methods: Patients with non-necrotizing HSK, referred to the Cornea Clinic at Hospital in Rasht, Iran, between September 2016 and February 2018, were randomly assigned to two groups. The case
Mitra Akbari +5 more
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Topical Esmolol Hydrochloride as a Novel Treatment Modality for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
ImportancePreclinical and phase 1/2 studies with esmolol hydrochloride suggest its potential role in treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).ObjectiveTo study the efficacy of topical esmolol for healing of uninfected DFUs.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsA randomized, double-blind, multicenter, phase 3 clinical trial was conducted from December 26 ...
Ashu, Rastogi +27 more
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Analyzing differences in the costs of treatment across centers within economic evaluations [PDF]
Objectives: Assessments of health technologies increasingly include economic evaluations conducted alongside clinical trials. One particular concern with economic evaluations conducted alongside clinical trials is the generalizability of results from one
Coyle, D, Drummond, M F
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Current evidence linking polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with cancer risk and progression
There is increasing evidence that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play a role in cancer risk and progression. The n-3 family of PUFAs includes alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) while the n-6 family
Maria eAzrad +2 more
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for stroke recovery. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Stroke is the major cause of adult disability. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been used for many years to manage depression.
Anne Claxton +6 more
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A European Approach to Clinical Investigator Training
A better education and training of clinical investigators and their teams is one of the factors that could foster the development of clinical research in Europe, a key objective of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI).
Jean-Marie eBoeynaems +24 more
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Clinical trial metadata:Defining and extracting metadata on the design, conduct, results and costs of 125 randomised clinical trials funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme [PDF]
Background: By 2011, the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme had published the results of over 100 trials with another 220 in progress. The aim of the project was to develop and pilot ‘metadata’ on clinical trials funded by the HTA programme.
Cook, Andrew +6 more
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How can we associate an economic evaluation with a clinical trial? [PDF]
Economic evaluations in Dentistry have been increasing in recent years. They are a relevant contribution if an economic issue exists. Knowing if a new intervention is an efficient way of allocating available (and scarce) resources (the concept of ...
Mariana Minatel BRAGA +5 more
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Intellectual property is associated with the creative work needed to design clinical trials. Two approaches have developed to protect the intellectual property associated with multicentre trial protocols prior to site initiation.
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An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes. [PDF]
BackgroundThis evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught as a series of slow, low-impact movements that integrate the breath, mind, and ...
Beroes, Jessica M +6 more
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