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Background and Aims: The ideal dose of dexmedetomidine for brachial plexus block is a matter of debate. This study was carried out to evaluate 50 μg or 100 μg of dexmedetomidine added to 0.5% levobupivacaine, with regard to the duration of analgesia. Our
Srinivasa Rao Nallam +2 more
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Antibiotics for sore throat [PDF]
Background: Sore throat is a common reason for people to present for medical care. Although it remits spontaneously, primary care doctors commonly prescribe antibiotics for it.
Del Mar, Chris B. +2 more
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How to maintain the maximal level of blinding in randomisation for a placebo-controlled drug trial
We illustrate the approach of randomising treatments and compare it with the traditional approach of randomising patients, using a case study drawn from the authors’ experience in clinical trials. The setting is a double-blind parallel two-arm randomised
Lei Clifton, David A. Clifton
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A meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy for social anxiety disorder: an examination of efficacy, moderators, and mediators [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is among the most prevalent mental disorders, associated with impaired functioning and poor quality of life. Pharmacotherapy is the most widely utilized treatment option.
Borenstein M +8 more
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Caffeine supplementation improves countermovement jump in youth soccer players: a pilot study
Introduction: The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of caffeine ingestion in soccer performance, particularly in the countermovement jump test (CMJ).
Juan Diego Hernández-Camacho +3 more
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Fluphenazine decanoate (depot) and enanthate for schizophrenia [PDF]
Background: Intramuscular injections (depot preparations) offer an advantage over oral medication for treating schizophrenia by reducing poor compliance.
Abuzzahab +336 more
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We conducted a randomized, triple-blinded home drinking water intervention trial to determine if a large study could be undertaken while successfully blinding participants.
John M. Colford +13 more
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Background The conservative management of lateral epicondylitis is known to be a difficult-to-treat annoying condition. A treatment with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is often performed, but its efficacy remains controversial. Methods This study is a single-
A. J. Schwitzguebel +4 more
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Testing Effects of Elderly Priming on Behaviour by a Double-blind Method
Yo Nakawake, Masanori Takezawa
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Cognitive tests used in chronic adult human randomised controlled trial micronutrient and phytochemical intervention studies [PDF]
In recent years there has been a rapid growth of interest in exploring the relationship between nutritional therapies and the maintenance of cognitive function in adulthood.
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