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BACKGROUND Treatment of gout can be either simple and straightforward in many cases, or extremely problematic in others. Current guidelines recommend the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and colchicine as first-line treatment. However, patients with gout typically have multiple
This study is designed to see if the ankle robot is safe and effective to use in restoring gait function in individuals with foot drop.
This research project will be conducted at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UM Rehab). There will be approximately 10
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, usually affecting the legs, causing pain, swelling, and redness. The clot damages the veins, which can result in chronic pain, swelling and ulceration. This is called the post-thrombotic syndrome, which impacts heavily on patients' life and work. If the
In a multicentre study involving 71 eyes, reported at a conference abstract (ARVO), Avenova (similar ingredients as Ocudox) reduces bacteria on ocular skin surface by more than 90% without altering the diversity of bacteria on the ocular skin surface in any significant way. This lowering of the
Retrospective review of the database of arthroplasty unit was conducted from January 2014 to December 2018. Data of all patients who suffered from chronic kidney disease and underwent hip arthroplasty because of fracture neck of femur or arthritis or head necrosis or any other cause , will be
Bruxism is different from temporomandibular joint disease because of long periods of muscle contraction. It is considered an eloquent contributory factor in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The incidence of bruxism is estimated to be approximately between 5% and 10% of the adult
Obesity and diabetes mellitus Obesity is one of our most serious public health issues (National Food Agency, 2016). In the Swedish adult (16-84 years) population, about 35% are overweight and almost 15% are obese (Statistics Sweden). The most commonly used definition of obesity is based on the body
BACKGROUND:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age women with a prevalence as high as 15% using Rotterdam diagnostic criteria.1 PCOS is a heterogeneous clinical disorder characterized primarily by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism.2 A
Name of investigational treatment: Influenza vaccine (VaxigripTetra, Sanofi Pasteur MSD).
Title of study: Influenza vaccination After Myocardial Infarction (IAMI trial).
Study centers: Up to 35 centers in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Scotland, Czech Rebublic, Latvia and Bangladesh.
Planned study period:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a clinical syndrome characterized by a persistent disorder of posture or movement caused by a non-progressive disorder of the immature brain. The prevalence of CP has been reported to be between 1.86 cases per 1,000 population in the United Kingdom and 3.6 cases per 1,000 in
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Despite improved cataract surgery instrumentation and techniques, the incidence of clinical CME remains 1 - 3% following uncomplicated PE/PCIOL. CME remains the most common cause of suboptimal post-operative visual acuity (VA) after uncomplicated PE/PCIOL. 1%
1 Introduction This document is a protocol for a human research study. This study is to be conducted in accordance with US government research regulations, and applicable international standards of Good Clinical Practice, and institutional research policies and procedures.
1.1 Background Focal
The ocular surface is the first line of defense of the eye, it is therefore where external threats are sensed, and potential insults neutralised. Over the course of evolution, various microbes, especially bacteriae, have come to colonise the ocular surface as commensals. The commensals have a role
1. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE:
1. Fibromyalgia (FM):
*Fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatologic disorder, behind osteoarthritis, afflicting 2-4% of the population of industrialized countries.(Jacobsen and Bredkjaer, 1992; Wolfe et al., 1990) To fulfill the criteria for FM established by
Hypothesis Subjects can safely use the Myomo e100 NeuroRobotic System in the home.
Primary Outcome Measures:
1. Safety:
1. Safety of the device will be measured by the number of unanticipated or significant device related adverse events reported over a three week period of time. Minor known risks