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Partecipants
Inclusion criteria:
- Patients with urothelial high risk NMIBC (high grade stage Ta, T1 and/or carcinoma in situ) after intravesical BCG failure;
- adequate bone marrow reserve;
- normal renal function;
- normal liver function;
- Karnofsky performance score of 50 to 100.
Exclusion
Background and significance:
Currently, more that 5.3 million Americans (or 2% of the population) live with disabilities resulting from TBI. Among OEF/OIF Veterans, TBI incidence estimates as high as 23% have been reported, with mild TBI (mTBI) being the most common.1 This proposal addresses the
This is a pilot, prospective, randomized, double blinded, multicentre, clinical trial. After giving a written informed consent, all the patients will be randomized into two groups: Group 1, including patients who will be treated with the Incobot/A and Group 2, including patients who will be treated
The study drug used in this research study is perampanel, an FDA approved medication for the treatment of seizures. The study is being done to examine whether the study drug affects the following non-invasive tests of brain activity: electroencephalogram (EEG), visual evoked potential (VEP),
Prior to surgery, all patients will undergo pre-anesthetic checkup including detailed history, physical, systemic examination, height and weight of the patient. All patients will be investigated for exclusion of any of the above mentioned contraindications. Routine preoperative laboratory
Purpose:
The written history of vinegar use in China was more than 5,000 years,and it was used as health care products since ancient times. In addition of the main component of acetic acid, it also contains other acids, esters, polyphenols and other active substances.Previous studies have reported
Primary Objectives Aim #1: To determine the impact of 12+12 weeks of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)+FES-LEC on oxygen uptake, insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in adults with SCI compared to control + FES-LEC.
Aim #2: To determine the impact of 12+12 weeks of NMES+FES-LEC on
Background Some maternal blood loss normally occurs at the time of vaginal delivery. The best estimates indicate that a loss of approximately 500 mL is average, with a range of about 250-700 mL.[1,2] Some of this bleeding arises from birth canal lacerations or surgical incisions (i.e., episiotomy),
The Philadelphia chromosome-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are a group of hematopoietic stem cell malignancies that include polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and primary myelofibrosis (PMF). PV and ET can evolve into myelofibrosis, termed post PV/ET MF.
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Introduction:
Major hepatectomy lead to significant postoperative anatomical and physiological changes. The liver dictates the systemic metabolic environment and helps maintain homeostasis. When segments of liver are removed, it is challenged to regenerate and restore cellular volume, as well as
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic neurological disease affecting young adults, with onset usually at age 20-40 years. Women are affected 3-4 times more than men. The disease is characterized by 2 main phenotypes: relapsing-remitting or progressive
Intermittent catheterisation (IC) is accepted management for maintaining bladder and renal health in individuals with incomplete bladder emptying. Two common products are available for IC: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and single use hydrophilic coated PVC. In 2004 the UK spent around £33 million on
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