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Prescription opioids are associated with addiction and accidental overdose, yet they continue to be the most commonly prescribed analgesics after ambulatory surgery.
Multimodal analgesia is a promising alternative to opioids. It is based on the theory that a combination of more than one analgesic
Introduction Onychomycosis caused by non-dermatophyte molds (NDMs) have become more common in clinical practice, particularly in tropical and subtropical area. With worldwide prevalence as high as 10-24% for nail infection, more recent studies have focused on the treatment regimens for NDMs
Explanation (of rationale for current study):
Despite the encouraging case report described above, oseltamivir has not been rigorously tested in humans to determine its efficacy in the management of ITP. Oseltamivir is an attractive drug for ITP since it specifically targets a pathophysiologic
The design is a 1:1 random assignment to placebo or bupropion XL (extended release) (300mg/d). The study biostatistician, will prepare the randomization schedule and include blocking by gender and nicotine dependence. Randomization will be based on a stratified block design, with gender and nicotine
Introduction:
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in the context of insulin resistance and relative lack of insulin. According to recent survey reports
BACKGROUND
Much of the clinical practice of oncology involves palliative care. In this setting ,the emphasis is on alleviation of symptoms and preservation or improvement of quality of life. A large body of clinical evidence documents the effectiveness of local-field external beam radiotherapy in
Population:
Children and adolescents (5-18 years) with weight between 15-65 kg receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) -
- VAC (vincristine, dactinomycin/Adriamycin, cyclophosphamide)
- ABVD (adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine)
- Cisplatin/Doxorubicin
Sampling technique Subjects
INTRODUCTION
Cigarette smoking harms nearly every system of the human body, thus causing a broad range of diseases, many of which are fatal. In particular, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most important cause of death in those who smoke (1). Both diabetes mellitus and cigarette smoking are
This study will determine if modulating reduction/oxidation (redox) status through a temporary increase in the blood ratio of reduced-to-oxidized glutathione (i.e., GSH/GSSG) will increase carotid body chemosensitivity and thus increase ventilation and arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) during 32
1. HYPOTHESIS AND STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.1. HYPOTHESIS
Ingestion of bovine colostrum powder (BCP) from cows immunized to insulin will improve non alcoholic steatohepatitis and the metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from these conditions
1.2. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
1.2.1 To determine the efficacy of
In this study we will test the hypothesis that acetylcysteine exerts a renoprotective effect in RCIN by an antioxidant and/or renal vasodilator mechanism.
We will take a structured 4-part approach, using randomised controlled cross-over studies to assess the effect of acetylcysteine on renal
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. The practice originated in China more than 2,000 years ago, and is widely used by doctors in Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to ease pain or various symptoms. In the past two decades, acupuncture has grown
This study is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group trial to compare the efficacy and safety of standard-dose colchicine (STD)(total dose = 4.8 mg) versus low-dose colchicine (total dose 1.8 mg) or placebo for the treatment of acute gout flares. Eight hundred
GVHD occurs when the donor's immune system recognizes a patient's body as foreign and reacts against it. GVHD may result in skin rashes and blistering, liver inflammation and gastrointestinal problems including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and bleeding. Mild GVHD may be treated with topical