Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "controlled clinical trial"
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A 2-month linear periodized resistance exercise training improved musculoskeletal fitness and specific conditioning of navy cadets
(2017)Major objectives of army and navy training are the development of readiness, performance, and injury prevention. Numerous studies have examined the effect of specific strength training (ST) programs on performance of Special ... -
Association Between Level of Hepatitis D Virus RNA at Week 24 of Pegylated Interferon Therapy and Outcome
(2015)Background & Aims: Interferon is the only effective treatment for chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection. No rules have been set for stopping treatment based on viral kinetics. We analyzed data from an international ... -
Circulating suPAR associates with severity and in-hospital progression of COVID-19
(2022)Background: COVID-19 disease progression is characterized by hyperinflammation and risk stratification may aid in early aggressive treatment and advanced planning. The aim of this study was to assess whether suPAR and other ... -
Comparison of aspiration and hormonal therapy for the treatment of ovarian cysts in cows
(2009)Despite the variety of hormonal treating regimes used, a proportion of cows with cystic ovarian disease (COD) fail to be cured. The hypothesis of this study was that cyst aspiration would improve the curing rate and/or ... -
A comparison of propofol, thiopental or ketamine as induction agents in goats
(2005)Objective: To compare propofol, thiopental and ketamine as induction agents before halothane anaesthesia in goats. Study design: Prospective, randomized cross-over study. Animals: Seven healthy adult female goats with mean ... -
Comparison of Three Different Techniques for Subcutaneous Relocation of the Carotid Artery in Small Ruminants
(2001)Three surgical techniques for subcuzaneous relocation of the carotid artery in small ruminants are compared. A total of 25 sheep and seven goats were used and randomly assigned to three groups. In group A (technique A), ... -
Conjugate eye deviation as predictor of acute cortical and subcortical ischemic brain lesions
(2016)Objectives Non-enhanced computed tomography (NECT) of the brain is used to exclude intracranial hemorrhage in patients who are considered for treatment with tissue plasminogen activator due to stroke symptoms. However, ... -
Construct validity of the test of gross motor development: A cross-validation approach
(2002)This study was designed to examine the underlying structure of the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD) in Ulrich (1985). The TGMD was administered to 644 children who were randomly divided into two groups (calibration ... -
Direct oral anticoagulant-vs Vitamin K antagonist-related nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
(2017)Objective: To compare the neuroimaging profile and clinical outcomes among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) related to use of vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for nonvalvular ... -
Early gastrostomy reduces the rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia in stroke or head injury patients
(2005)Presence of a nasogastric tube is a risk factor for the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Alternatively, gastrostomy can be used for administration of enteral feedings. To determine whether early ... -
Early recurrence and major bleeding in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation treated with Non-Vitamin-K oral anticoagulants (RAF-NOACs) Study
(2017)Background--The optimal timing to administer non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation is unclear. This prospective observational multicenter study evaluated ... -
Effect of mifepristone on folliculogenesis in women treated with recombinant FSH
(1997)Objective: To study the mechanism through which mifepristone interrupts folliculogenesis. Design: Normally ovulating women undergoing donor intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment were investigated during two menstrual ... -
Effects of allopurinol treatment on the progression of chronic nephritis in canine leishmaniosis (Leishmania infantum)
(2006)Forty dogs with canine leishmaniosis (CL) participated in this study, which was designed to investigate the effect of allopurinol on the progression of the renal lesions associated with this disease. The animals were ... -
Effects of an exercise theory-based intervention program on craving during the early stage of adults' SUD treatment
(2022)In recent years, exercise has become increasingly popular in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). The present study examined the short-term effects of an exercise intervention on drug craving, mood states, ... -
The effects of calcitonin on acute bone loss after pertrochanteric fractures. A prospective, randomised trial
(2004)We investigated the effect of calcitonin in the prevention of acute bone loss after a pertrochanteric fracture and its ability to reduce the incidence of further fractures in the same patient. Fifty women aged between 70 ... -
Effects of long-versus short-term exposure to the mediterranean diet on skin microvascular function and quality of life of healthy adults in Greece and the UK
(2019)The beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and improving CVD-related physiological indices have been well-documented. However, the exact MD adherence ... -
The effects of static stretching on speed and agility: One or multiple repetition protocols?
(2016)Although static stretching (SS) is utilized during warm-up before training and competition, the results about its effects on performance remain controversial. We examined whether performing a stretch of short-to-moderate ... -
Effects of varenicline therapy in combination with advanced behavioral support on smoking cessation and quality of life in inpatients with acute exacerbation of COPD, bronchial asthma, or community-acquired pneumonia: A prospective, open-label, preference-based, 52-week, follow-up trial
(2018)Quitting smoking is the most important element in the therapeutic management of chronic respiratory diseases. Combining pharmacotherapy with behavioral support increases smoking cessation success rates. In addition, ... -
Field evaluation of the effect of a probiotic-containing Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis spores on the health status, performance, and carcass quality of grower and finisher pigs
(2004)The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of BioPlus 2B, a probiotic containing Bacillus licheniformis and B. subtilis spores, on the health status and productivity of pigs, during weaning, growing and finishing ... -
Grape pomace improves antioxidant capacity and faecal microflora of lambs
(2017)Grape pomace is a by-product of winemaking process and rich in bioactive compounds such as plant polyphenols having antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. As known, oxidative stress may cause a number of pathological ...