6, 7, 8 During the extension study, we also compared the use of more intensive reminders to keep blood donation appointments versus the routine reminders used by the NHSBT blood service in England. Methods Study design and participants INTERVAL was a parallel group, pragmatic, randomised trial.1...
An assistant unknown to the next phases of the study randomly assigned a number to each participating subject. In a second moment, the sequence of numbers obtained was randomized into two groups: an LDT group and a DT group. This assistant was the person in charge of giving appointments for...
Use of general practitioners versus mental health professionals in six European countries: The decisive role of the organization of mental health-care systems. Soc. Psychiatry Psychiatr. Epidemiol. 2013, 48, 137–149. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] Liu, N.H.; Daumit, G.L.; Dua, T.; Aquila...
“I’ve got a test kit at home, have read the instructions, left the envelope closed, until I am ready.” Until pointed out by the social scientist, the medical team ignored the different expectations from the receiver in the case of a “regular” medical procedure versus the take-home ...
were used in sequence, followed by the implant insertion. After the implant placement and considering all the implants achieved at least 50 Ncm of primary stability, immediate function was performed with the connection of a temporary prosthesis on the same day as surgery. The 45-degree External ...
When adjustment of therapy was necessary, the most commonly used strategy was dose reduction followed by temporary discontinuation. Both strategies proved to be useful in allowing therapies to continue. Dose reduction allowed continuation of antifibrotic therapy in more patients than temporary suspension, ...
(prescription and recreational) or alcohol for the duration of the study; (8) were unable to travel to and from the university in order to make their testing appointments; (9) had a body mass index (BMI: mass in kg divided by height in meters squared) > 30 kg/m2; (10) were not ...