Clinical Trials
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Women with persistent atrial fibrillation need more than pulmonary vein isolation: personalised extra-pulmonary vein ablation strategy vs. pulmonary vein isolation alone in the TAILORED-AF trial
CONCLUSION: Compared to men, PVI-only in women with persistent AF leads to a significantly lower freedom from atrial arrhythmia. A personalised spatio-temporal dispersion-targeted ablation strategy led to a higher rate of freedom from any atrial arrhythmia than standard PVI after a single procedure in women and comparable outcomes between women and men.
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Protocol for a randomized controlled trial on the impact of a health action process approach model-based mobile health intervention via WeChat on health behaviors of brucellosis patients
BACKGROUND: Brucellosis is a common zoonotic disease and a significant public health concern. Effective health management is essential for improving the self-management behaviors of brucellosis patients. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention based on the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) model in enhancing self-management among brucellosis patients.
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The prediction of phototherapy by early postnatal ETCOc in Chinese newborns
CONCLUSIONS: A higher early postnatal ETCOc is linked with an increased risk of PT and PT characteristics within 7 DOLs. Early postnatal ETCOc can be a valuable indicator for predicting PT in early postnatal period.
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Model-based planning is unaffected by ketamine, antidepressant and internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy treatments in depression
Cognitive impairments have been observed in patients with depression. These include deficits in inhibition, shifting, and updating; cognitive processes that are critical for goal-directed control over behavior (‘model-based planning’). Nevertheless, results of model-based planning in depression have been mixed. We aimed to address this by taking a within-person approach, examining model-based planning before and after…
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Microbubble-enhanced transcranial focused ultrasound with temozolomide for patients with high-grade glioma (BT008NA): a multicentre, open-label, phase 1/2 trial
BACKGROUND: Brain-infiltrating tumour cells from high-grade glioma remain shielded from drug treatments by the blood-brain barrier, leading to inevitable recurrence. Microbubble-enhanced transcranial focused ultrasound (MB-FUS) enables controlled blood-brain barrier opening (BBBO), permitting localised drug delivery. We aimed to assess safety and feasibility of MB-FUS plus standard-of-care chemotherapy for individuals with high-grade glioma.
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Effects of Heavy-Load Strength Training During (Neo-)Adjuvant Chemotherapy on Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Aerobic Enzymes, Capillaries, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer
To investigate the effects of heavy-load strength training during (neo-)adjuvant chemotherapy on cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle content of aerobic enzymes and capillaries, as well as to explore its effects on cancer-related fatigue and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in women with breast cancer. Women diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer were randomized to a strength…
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A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Near-Infrared Imaging and Panoramic Radiography for Caries Detection
CONCLUSION: NIRI showed superior performance in early caries detection. Compared to panoramic radiography, NIRI is more sensitive and avoids ionizing radiation, making it safer and more comfortable. Its reliability and patient-friendly nature support its use as a promising tool in routine preventive dental care.
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Pharmacist-Led Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Rapid Management-In Community (PHARM-C): Results From a Phase IV Nonblinded Randomised Controlled Trial
This was a nonblinded randomised controlled trial comparing pharmacist-led hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment in the community, to tertiary care hepatology. Of 34 antibody-positive individuals, 28 completed a rapid HCV RNA test in the pharmacy. The study was terminated after randomising 11 participants over 15 months (recruitment continued until ~27 months), as a result of…
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Pre-existing cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia and mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients
CONCLUSION: In patients undergoing CAPD, the coexistence of pre-existing cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia is associated with a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality. This finding suggests that the comorbidity may contribute to worse long-term outcomes and highlights the importance of dyslipidemia management in clinical practice.
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Therapeutic efficacy of quetiapine combined with magnesium valproate in schizophrenia: Impact on serum BDNF and GFAP levels
This study evaluates the clinical efficacy and biomarker effects of quetiapine combined with magnesium valproate in patients with schizophrenia. A total of 156 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia were randomly assigned to 2 groups: 1 received magnesium valproate monotherapy (n = 78), and the other received combined therapy with quetiapine and magnesium valproate (n = 78).…