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Filter by:There is evidence, of a single randomized controlled trial, that CFT is better than combined manual therapy and motor control exercise for chronic low back pain. However, this study had significant methodological shortcomings regarding the failure to carry out the intention to treat analysis and a considerable loss of follow-up of patients. It is important to replicate this study through a randomized clinical trial with similar objectives in another domain, but correcting these methodological shortcomings. Therefore, the aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of Cognitive Functional Therapy in patients with chronic non specific low back pain.
The purpose of this study is to test the reliability of using telemedicine so a neurologist can remotely identify residents of a long-term care facility who should be referred to a neurologist for an in-person spasticity consultation.
The purpose of this study is to improve spasticity diagnosis through development of a simple physical examination guide for primary care providers to identify patients who would benefit from being referred to a movement disorders neurologist for a spasticity evaluation.
Mammograms performed at the Diagnostic Imaging Department of the "Instituto Brasileiro de Controle do Câncer" (IBCC - Brazilian Cancer Control Institute) will be prospectively evaluated. Patients who present a solitary dilated duct visualized by mammography will be submitted to breast ultrasonography. In case of detection of lesion, a percutaneous biopsy will be performed.
The study aims to investigate whether combined treatment of MGD massage and artificial tears will improve signs and symptoms of dry eye compared to artificial tears alone. The meibomian glands secrete meibum which is the oily component of the tear film layer. The meibum plays a pivotal role in preventing tear evaporation and smoothening the tears film . Meibomian gland dysfunction is a common condition that affects 39%-50% of the population. It is part of inflammatory disease of the eyelids called blepharitis. Associated syndromes are rosacea and dry eye syndrome . Sign and symptoms are: irritation, hyperemia, burning sensation, photophobia, epiphora and blur. Spectrometry analysis shows change it the fatty acids conformation such as increase in levels of branched-chain fatty acids and decrease in saturated fatty acids . Subsequently the clotted meibum results in glands blockage that can be graded in 0-4 grade scale: grade 2- meibum secretion thick and oily, grade 3- meibum secretion granular-toothpaste like. Although MGD is not often accompanied with inflammatory signs it is a common cause for evaporative dry eye.
The investigator intend to perform an observational study, by adding Respiratory Rate monitoring to an already existing Patient SafetyNet system with SpO2 (Oxygen Saturation) and PR (Pulse Rate) monitoring. RRa will be blinded to the clinicians and all RRa alarms will be deactivated. Retrospective analysis of the observational data collected will be utilized to evaluate the potential benefits of additional continuous respiratory rate monitoring.
Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder, characterized by anterior segment abnormalities and systemic abnormalities. To date,two major genes, forkhead box C1 (FOXC1) on chromosome 6p25 and pituitary homeobox 2 (PITX2) on chromosome 4q25, have been demonstrated to cause ARS. In this study, we performed complete ophthalmologic examinations and analysis of FOXC1 and PITX2 of a Chinese family with ARS.
Up to 50% of obese patients are not interested in, or ready for, weight loss. Clinical practice guidelines clearly recommend that these patients avoid gaining weight. However, despite this clinical guideline, weight gain prevention interventions are not available in primary care practice. Balance is a pragmatic, randomized controlled effectiveness trial for weight gain prevention for patients within rural community health centers, using a digital health platform.
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate whether a probiotic supplement improves gastrointestinal (GI) function.
The study consist of a retrospective analysis of the etiologies, investigations and outcomes of patients presenting between 2005 to 2010 with hemoptysis in a North-American Tertiary center.