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Local corticosteroid injections combined with usual care will have a positive effect on experienced recovery and will reduce pain at 3 and 12 months follow up compared to usual care alone.
There is a clinically and statistically significant difference in the percentage of patients who achieve and maintain clinical remission (defined as DAS < 1.6) and in functional ability and progression of radiological joint damage after 1…
Psychological factors (e.g. personality style) influence the course of CRPS-I but not the onset of this syndrome.
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by abnormal activation of the colon epithelium, which is considered to be a central pathogenic mechanism. Activation of colon epithelium cells in UC is associated with an abnormal high expression of Toll-like…
Through stress the mast cells become activated and by their vaso-active substances the mucosa permeability will become increased. Therefore the mucosa is easier to penetrated by microbes and acid. This increased permeability will leads to…
Rituximab treatment leads to a decrease in synovial B cells. The clinical response is related to the decrease in synovial B cell numbers.
Imiquimod, an immunomodulator, has been shown safe and effective in the treatment of external genital warts caused by low risk human papillomavirus (HPV). Therefore, it is hypothesized that this topical treatment may also be effective against…
Cognitive behaviour therapy and Self-examination therapy are both more effective in reducing depressive complaints than a waiting list control group.
A peptide representing the first eleven residues of hLF (hLF1-11) was shown to be effective in killing a variety of bacteria in vivo. The objective is to develop hLF1-11 as an effective and safe antibacterial and antifungal for the treatment of…
A more gradual training program for novice runners, will result in a reduction of running related injuries in novice runners.
Higher order aberrations, like spherical aberration, decreases visual performance.
Early and aggressive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis according to a strict treatment protocol results in a 70% remission of the disease within 2 years.
Dietary intervention using the food for special medical purposes in question to address specific nutrient deficiencies has a positive effect on cognitive performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s Disease.
We hypothesized that forming implementation intentions may increase levels of physical activity.
1. Imipramine and Venlafaxine are comparable in efficacy in inpatients with a major depression; 2. Imipramine and Venlafaxine are comparable in tolerability; 3. Patients with a Venlafaxine plasma level < 195 µg/L show comparable…
Usage of disease specific tube feed will improve glucose control in diabetic patients.
The time constant of oxygen uptake during recovery of submaximal exercise is a reliable parameter to measure effects of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure.
Improvement of the intestinal microflora of children consuming a fibre-enriched versus a standard paediatric tube feed.
We hypothesize that atopiform dermatitis is a separate entity with specific characteristics, which needs recognition in order to be diagnosed and treated appropriately.
Intensive vascular care, aimed at secundary prevention of cerebrovascular disease, is efficacious in patients with Alzheimer's disease that have vascular lesions on MRI.