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The following 3 groups of patients should be compared: (1) patients with emesis gravidarum who take a chewing gum with vitamin C (verum) "ad libitum" several times daily for 2 weeks; (2.) patients with emesis gravidarum who take chewing gum without vitamin C (placebo) "ad libitum" several times
Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), is a non-invasive method for the measurement of blood flow in tissues, first used for cerebral tissue oxygenation in 1977. NIRS is a spectroscopic technique, which uses electromagnetic waves (700-950nm), an emitter and a detector. In the last 20 years there was an
All subjects who present for endoscopy will be screened. Consent will be taken from subjects who are scheduled to undergo gastroscopy. Gastric biopsies to test for the presence of H. pylori using the rapid CLO test and for culture and sensitivity will be obtained. Based on an estimated prevalence of
MATERIALS AND METHODS
After approval of the institutional Ethics committee board, written informed consent will be taken from all the eligible and willing patients.
A. Study design: Randomized double blind active controlled parallel group noninferiority clinical trial.
B. Randomization: A variable
METHODOLOGY
- Consent: Participants will be explained the benefit and harm of joining the study and the freedom of withdrawing from the study at any moment they would like to. A full voluntary written informed consent will be obtained from each participant. Study will be conducted following the
This is a Phase II, single-center, single-arm, Open-Label Study to Evaluate Lazanda in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Radiation.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the change in patient reported positional pain intensity (PI) as measured by an 11-point numerical rating scale
Many gynecologic, urologic and pelvic reconstructive surgeries require accurate intra-operative evaluation of ureteral patency. Numerous studies show that cystoscopy detects a greater proportion of bladder and ureteral injuries than visual inspection alone.The rate of ureteral injury in gynecologic
BACKGROUND
Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-invasive method for the measurement of blood flow in tissues, first used for cerebral tissue oxygenation in 1977. 1 NIRS is a spectroscopic technique, which uses electromagnetic waves (700-950nm), an emitter and a detector. In the last 20 years
Hypersalivation (sialorrhea or ptyalism) is known as a frequent, disturbing, uncomfortable adverse effect of clozapine therapy that may persist for several years. This side effect is usually dose-related. It may occur all over the day, but it is most pronounced during night sleep, since swallowing
After identification and trial entry, we will complete intake questionnaire to determine what type of vestibular migraine category the patients qualify for, a standard of care office visit with history and physical (Standard of Care) to review symptoms and previous treatment, patients height and
Allopurinol is the standard of care for the treatment of gout. In practice, approximately 20% of patients report side effects with allopurinol and 5% discontinue allopurinol due to side effects. Allopurinol can cause gastrointestinal intolerance, such as nausea and diarrhea, which appears to be
Study objective To compare the efficacy of two MO administration-protocols: PCA MO (only) vs combination of continuous background infusion plus PCA MO (combined dosage) in patients after abdominal and thoracic surgery.
Methods Inclusion criteria The study will be conducted as a prospective,
BACKGROUND
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a worldwide disease that is endemic in 88 countries [1] . It is estimated that 1.5 million people suffer from CL annually and that more than 350 million are at risk of contracting the infection [2-4]. In America, 60,000 new cases of CL are reported annually
Chronic daily headache (CDH) is a common and extremely disabling pain syndrome with a recent estimated point prevalence of 2.98% of the general population1 Other studies estimate a prevalence of 4.1% and 4.7% with a higher prevalence in women of 9%.2,3 The condition is disabling and is a major cause
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
1. SPECIFIC AIM 1: To assess the efficacy of sertraline in preventing posttraumatic stress disorder in children aged 6-20 after a burn, injury or reconstructive surgery following a burn injury.
2. SPECIFIC AIM 2: To assess the efficacy of sertraline in preventing