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Adolescent standing postural response to backpack loads: a randomised controlled experimental study
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Backpack loads produce changes in standing posture when compared with unloaded posture. Although 'poor' unloaded standing posture has been related to... -
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Design and performance of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of joint tele-consultations [ISRCTN54264250]
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Appropriate information flow is crucial to the care of patients, particularly at the interface between primary and secondary care. Communication problems... -
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A randomised controlled trial of a patient based Diabetes recall and Management system: the DREAM trial: A study protocol [ISRCTN32042030]
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Whilst there is broad agreement on what constitutes high quality health care for people with diabetes, there is little consensus on the most efficient way... -
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House dust mite barrier bedding for childhood asthma: randomised placebo controlled trial in primary care [ISRCTN63308372]
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background The house dust mite is the most important environmental allergen implicated in the aetiology of childhood asthma in the UK. Dust mite barrier bedding is... -
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Acyclovir for treating varicella in otherwise healthy children and adolescents: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Acyclovir has the potential to shorten the course of chickenpox which may result in reduced costs and morbidity. We conducted a systematic review of... -
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Serum folate levels after UVA exposure: a two-group parallel randomised controlled trial
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Photodegradation of certain vitamins such as riboflavins, carotinoids, tocopherol, and folate has been well-documented. Previous observations suggest that... -
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Splinting or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome? Design of a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN18853827]
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder, which can be treated with surgery or conservative options. However, there is insufficient evidence and no... -
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Design of a randomized controlled trial of comprehensive rehabilitation in patients with myocardial infarction, stabilized acute coronary syndrome, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass grafting: Akershus Comprehensive C
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Objectives 1. To assess the long-term effectiveness of a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme on quality of life and survival in patients with a large...