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1. Cysteine is an essential amino acid for newborn preterm infants; 2. Cysteine requirements change rapidly with postnatal age; 3. The change in cysteine requirement with age is based upon cystathionase activity; 4. Intestinal cystathionase activity…
Theoretically there are many advantages of using the Fixion ® IM Humeral nail, like a significant reduced surgical and fluoroscopic exposure time. The procedure is simple and minimal invasive. No interlocking screws are needed, thus there is a…
Infliximab counteracts the increased synthesis of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), after which inflammation will decrease and recovery of the disease occur.
Elective laparoscopic appendectomy is a usefull procedure in patients with chronic or recurrent right lower abdominal pain.
What is the effectiveness of low doses of haloperidol and regular doses of amisulpride, olanzapine, quetiapine, and ziprasidone on (loss of) one year retention in patients with recent onset of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and schizophreniform…
Statin-treatment has been shown to normalize the learning- and attention deficits in NF1 +/- mice by decreasing Ras activity. The fact that statins are effective in NF1 mice, combined with their very good safety profile, makes them an ideal…
Acclydine is a plant sourced alkaloid which has effects on protein structure and metabolism. In particular it leads to the activation of the pituitary to increase release of growth hormone. The GH axis has been shown to be disturbed in CFS, so this…
Test in a phase III randomised study whether an improvement of loco-regional control can be obtained with accelerated postoperative radiotherapy (66 Gy in 5 weeks) as compared to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy (66 Gy in 7 weeks) in…
To study the cost-effectiveness of transmural nutritional support (from admission to hospital until 3 months after discharge) in malnourished elderly patients, compared to usual care.
During chronic HIV-1 infection the immune system is chronically hyperactivated. This hyperactivation is considered as the main cause of CD4+ T-cell loss. Furthermore, HIV replicates most efficiently in activated CD4+ T-cells. In this study we try to…
Long-term administration of Ibopamine hydrochloride eye drops restores and maintains intraocular pressure in patients with hypotony following vitreoretinal surgery for ablatio reinae, or uveitis.
It is possible to increase the efficacy of treatment in early RA-patients with MTX when treatment is intensified according to a strict and intensive, computer-assisted protocol. I.e. the number of patients in remission will increase.
The specimen contains less evaluable endometrium after SIS than before SIS.
Selective COX-2 inhibition is beneficial for matrix turnover.
Hypnotherapy is a valueble treatment for children with chronic abdominal pain.
It is hypothesized that residents in small scale living facilities, compared to those in regular nursing home care, have a higher quality of life and functioning. In addition, it is hypothesized that their family caregivers experience less burden…
Multi-level botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) treatment of the lower extremities in combination with comprehensive rehabilitation leads to an improvement in mobility of children with cerebral palsy.
NO synthesis is compromised during sepsis through lack of L-arginine and may thereby contribute to impaired microcirculation and organ dysfunction. Supplementation of L-arginine in septic patients can replete L-arginine deficiency and will improve…
Intervention lead to 5% less smoking uptake and 10% more quit attempts.
Unlike other potential sepsis treatments, Alkaline Phosphatase has been shown to act at the front end of the inflammatory cascade. By doing so, it eliminates the root cause of the SIRS, and prevents the progression into sepsis and septic shock.