In 2014–2015, we conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessing the effect of an advertising campaign for influenza vaccination using posters and pamphlets in general practitioner (GP) waiting rooms.
Christophe Berkhout +7 more
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Darifenacin Versus Parasacral Transcutaneous Electric Nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome in patients infected with Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 – randomized open clinical trial [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of parasacral transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (PTENS), in comparison to darifenacin for the reduction of OAB symptoms in patients infected with HTLV-1.
Tatiane Souza Soares de Oliveira +4 more
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The Effect of Schroth Therapy on Thoracic Kyphotic Curve and Quality of Life in Scheuermann’s Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Study Design Randomized controlled single-blinded clinical trial. Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of Schroth therapy on thoracic curve angle, pain, and self-perceived body image (SPBI) of the back in Scheuermann’s patients in comparison with the ...
Tomer Bezalel +3 more
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Background: Participation in clinical trials is linked to improved patient outcomes. Despite this, most trial participants either reside in, or are treated in metropolitan areas.
Anne Woollett +10 more
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Systematic reviews of and integrated report on the quantitative, qualitative and economic evidence base for the management of obesity in men [PDF]
<b>Background</b><p></p> Obesity increases the risk of many serious illnesses such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis.
Street, T +54 more
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Wound healing effects of topical Vitamin K: A randomized controlled trial
The incidence of acute and chronic wounds has rapidly increased which treatment remains as health problem. Previously, we reported the healing effect of Vitamin K in experimental animal models. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of topical Vitamin K on skin wound healing process in patients.Sixty-three patients with indication for ...
Pazyar, Nader +5 more
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OnabotulinumtoxinA for neurogenic detrusor overactivity and dose differences: a systematic review
Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA for patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). Materials and Methods We searched the Cochrane Library, PUBMED, EMBASE, Chinese Bio-medicine database, China Journal Full-text ...
Rui Zhang +5 more
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Background Pain self-management support interventions were effective in controlled clinical trials and meta analyses. However, implementation of these complex interventions may not translate into identical effects. This paper evaluates the implementation
Silvia Raphaelis +3 more
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Topical Aspirin in the Treatment of Bee and Wasp Stings
The New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) has been recommending the use of topical aspirin paste for bee and wasp stings since the early 1980s. Anecdotal evidence from calls suggested it was effective in reducing the swelling and duration of pain, but a literature search found no evidence to support this.The objective of this study was ...
Balit, Corrine +2 more
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Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Liver and Gastrointestinal Cancer Randomized Controlled Trials
Objective: For many years, outcomes such as mortality and morbidity were the standard for evaluating oncological treatment effectiveness. With the introduction of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), the focus shifted from a mere extension of a ...
Thomas Neumann +3 more
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