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Titanium versus absorbable tacks comparative study (TACS): a multicenter, non-inferiority prospective evaluation during laparoscopic repair of ventral and incisional hernia: study protocol for randomized controlled trial [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic repair of ventral and incisional hernias has gained popularity since many studies have reported encouraging results in terms of outcomee and recurrence.
Baldazzi, G, Campanile, Fc, Cavallaro, Giuseppe, Olmi, S, Raparelli, L, Silecchia, Gianfranco   +5 more
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Augmentation of Mind-body Therapy and Role of Deep Slow Breathing [PDF]

, 2009
Mind-body therapies have been shown to be effective in clinical treatment of disorders such as high blood pressure and stress. Significant differences in the effectiveness of mind–body therapies have been shown and a common link among the therapies has ...
Barnes, Vernon A., Ravinder, Jerath
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Some Calibration Estimators of the Mean of a Sensitive Variable Under Measurement Error

Mathematics
This study explores the estimation of the mean of a sensitive variable using calibration estimators under measurement error. Three randomized response techniques are evaluated: Partial Randomized Response Technique, Compulsory Randomized Response ...
Sat Gupta, Pidugu Trisandhya, Frank Coolen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

How to deal with an open abdomen? [PDF]

, 2015
Appropriate open abdomen treatment is one of the key elements in the management of patients who require decompressive laparotomy or in whom the abdomen is left open prophylactically.
Bjorck, Martin, De Waele, Jan, Kaplan, Mark, Sibaja, Pablo, Sugrue, Michael   +4 more
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Scrambling Reports: New Estimators for Estimating the Population Mean of Sensitive Variables

Mathematics, 2023
Warner proposed a methodology called randomized response techniques, which, through the random scrambling of sensitive variables, allows the non-response rate to be reduced and the response bias to be diminished. In this document, we present a randomized
Pablo O. Juárez-Moreno, Agustín Santiago-Moreno, José M. Sautto-Vallejo, Carlos N. Bouza-Herrera   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Dirichet-Multinomial model for multivariate randomized response data and small samples [PDF]

, 2012
In survey sampling the randomized response (RR) technique can be used to obtain truthful answers to sensitive questions. Although the individual answers are masked due to the RR technique, individual (sensitive) response rates can be estimated when ...
Avetisyan, M., Fox, G.J.A.
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The MedSupport Multilevel Intervention to Enhance Support for Pediatric Medication Adherence: Development and Feasibility Testing

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction We developed MedSupport, a multilevel medication adherence intervention designed to address root barriers to medication adherence. This study sought to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the MedSupport intervention strategies to support a future full‐scale randomized controlled trial.
Elizabeth G. Bouchard, Hital Patel, Paula C. Vincent, Justine Kahn, Kira Bona, Thai Hoa Tran, Elisa M. Rodriguez, Kristopher Attwood, Kara M. Kelly   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiotherapy Delivery in Deep Inspiration for Pediatric Patients—Final Results of the Phase II Feasibility Study TEDDI

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The TEDDI trial tested the feasibility and reproducibility of deep‐inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) in pediatric patients referred for radiotherapy. This report presents final results, including patient‐reported outcomes (PRO) and dosimetric comparison of DIBH and free‐breathing (FB).
Daniella Elisabet Østergaard, Anni Young Lundgaard, Laura Ann Rechner, Danijela Dejanovic, Hanne Krogh Rose, Jolanta Hansen, Leila Vaalavirta, Miia Mokka, Marianne Aznar, Peder Skov Wehner, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Maja Vestmø Maraldo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improved Outcomes for Older Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Neuroblastoma in the Post‐Immunotherapy Era: An Updated Report From the International Neuroblastoma Risk Group

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background We describe clinical and biologic characteristics of neuroblastoma in older children, adolescents, and young adults (OCAYA); describe survival outcomes in the post‐immunotherapy era; and identify if there is an age cut‐off that best discriminates outcomes.
Rebecca J. Deyell, Kavitha Srivatsa, Paola Angelini, Pei‐Chi Kao, Brady Payne, Arlene Naranjo, Sveva Castelli, Miho Kato, Miki Ohira, Ulriche Pöetschger, Yaël Mossé, Lucas Moreno, Meredith S. Irwin, Ramya Ramanujachar, Wendy B. London   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating evidence for managing asthma in patients who smoke [PDF]

, 2014
Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Bjermer, Leif, Chisholm, Alison, Popov, Todor A, Price, David   +3 more
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