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Non-Inferiority Trials in Surgical Oncology [PDF]

, 2018
The classical randomized controlled clinical trial is designed to prove superiority of an investigational therapy over an established therapy or placebo (here referred to as "superiority trial”).
Adamina, Michel, Fueglistaler, Philipp, Guller, Ulrich   +2 more
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Minimally invasive versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic and peri-ampullary neoplasm (DIPLOMA-2): study protocol for an international multicenter patient-blinded randomized controlled trial

Trials, 2023
Background Minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD) aims to reduce the negative impact of surgery as compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) and is increasingly becoming part of clinical practice for selected patients worldwide.
Nine de Graaf, Anouk M. L. H. Emmen, Marco Ramera, Bergthor Björnsson, Ugo Boggi, Caro L. Bruna, Olivier R. Busch, Freek Daams, Giovanni Ferrari, Sebastiaan Festen, Jony van Hilst, Mathieu D’Hondt, Benedetto Ielpo, Tobias Keck, Igor E. Khatkov, Bas Groot Koerkamp, Daan J. Lips, Misha D. P. Luyer, J. Sven D. Mieog, Luca Morelli, I. Quintus Molenaar, Hjalmar C. van Santvoort, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Clarissa Ferrari, Johannes Berkhof, Patrick Maisonneuve, Mohammad Abu Hilal, Marc G. Besselink, for the European Consortium on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (E-MIPS)   +28 more
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Nutritional factors associated with acne vulgaris [PDF]

, 2016
Acne Vulgaris is a common dermatological condition defined as a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the pilosebaceous unit that affects more than 17 million Americans.^1 Although it is not considered a dangerous condition, it may drastically impair ...
Patton, Elaura Elizabeth
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An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes. [PDF]

, 2016
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, Hempel, Susanne, Miake-Lye, Isomi M, Shanman, Roberta M, Shekelle, Paul G, Solloway, Michele R, Taylor, Stephanie L   +6 more
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Aspirin and the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases. An Approach Based on Individualized, Integrated Estimation of Risk [PDF]

, 2017
While the use of aspirin in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular (CVD) is well established, aspirin in primary prevention is not systematically recommended because the absolute CV event reduction is similar to the absolute excess in major bleedings.
Battistoni, Allegra, Coluccia, Roberta, De Caterina, Raffaele, Gallo, Giovanna, Volpe, Massimo   +4 more
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Whole Body Vibration Treatments in Postmenopausal Women Can Improve Bone Mineral Density: Results of a Stimulus Focussed Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
Whole body vibration treatment is a non-pharmacological intervention intended to stimulate muscular response and increase bone mineral density, particularly for postmenopausal women.
Antonio Fratini, Tecla Bonci, Anthony M J Bull   +2 more
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Interventions for post-stroke fatigue [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is a common and distressing problem after stroke. The best ways to prevent or treat PSF are uncertain. Several different interventions can be argued to have a rational basis.
Chun, Ho-Yan Y., Cowey, Eileen, Dennis, Martin, Keane, Elizabeth, Kutlubaev, Mansur A., Macleod, Malcolm R., Mead, Gillian E., Mead, Gillian E., Pollock, Alex, Sharpe, Michael, Wu, Simiao   +10 more
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Efficacy of submucosal administration of tramadol on acute pain following third molar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Oral Health
ObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of submucosal tramadol injections in post-operative pain management following third molar surgical extraction.Materials and methodsDatabases, such as PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and ...
Ahmad Salem Assari, Elaf Mubarak Abdullah Algharbi, Abdulmajeed Mohammed Abuhabsha, Basel Basheer Alshammry, Yosef Aeed Alanazi, Reem Abdulaziz Abuhaimed, Ali Mohammad Ali Alzahrani, Abdulrahaman Saud Alduhaim   +7 more
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Tai Chi/Qi Gong in Mental Health Treatment and Prevention: A review of Meta-Analytic Evidence and an Analysis of Evidence Congruence with Training Practices [PDF]

, 2017
In a review of the literature, Abbot and Lavretsky (2013) concluded that Tai Chi and Qi Gong, two complementary and alternative therapies, improved mental and behavioral health-related outcomes.
Price, Colin A
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Maternal Obesity and Fetal Macrosomia: An Integrative Review of the Literature Regarding Interventions [PDF]

, 2018
Research suggests pre-pregnancy obesity is associated with an increased risk of macrosomia in the newborn. Since women are expected to gain weight during pregnancy, the standard recommendation of weight loss for obesity is not ideal for this population ...
Stalcup, Charity
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