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1CONCLUSIONS
| These data suggest that , provided strict guidelines to improve tolerance and metabolic control are used , almost all patients with acute renal failure as part of multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome can be treated with intermittent haemodialysis .
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0BACKGROUND
| This study clinically evaluates the 10-year results of connective tissue graft ( CTG ) and guided tissue regeneration ( GTR ) therapies using bioabsorbable barriers for root coverage ( i.e. , the reduction of recession depth ) .
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2METHODS
| In 15 patients , 38 Miller Class I and II recessions were treated .
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2METHODS
| Recession defects received a CTG or GTR by random assignment .
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2METHODS
| At baseline ( immediately prior to surgery ) and 6 and 120 + / - 12 months after surgery , clinical parameters were obtained .
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4RESULTS
| Nine patients , who contributed 24 recession defects , were available for re-examination at 120 + / - 12 months .
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4RESULTS
| Six and 120 + / - 12 months after receiving a CTG , statistically significant ( P < 0.05 ) root coverage was observed compared to baseline root coverage ( 6 months : 3.07 + / - 1.74 mm ; 120 + / - 12 months : 2.07 + / - 1.89 mm ) .
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4RESULTS
| The GTR therapy resulted in statistically significant root coverage compared to baseline root coverage only after 6 months ( 2.28 + / - 1.77 mm ; P < 0.05 ) .
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4RESULTS
| Both groups experienced a statistically significant loss of coverage from 6 to 120 + / - 12 months ( CTG : -1.0 + / - 0.78 mm ; GTR : -2.03 + / - 2.24 mm ) .
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4RESULTS
| At 120 + / - 12 months after CTG surgery , the stability of root coverage was statistically significantly better than 120 + / - 12 months after GTR surgery ( P = 0.002 ) .
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4RESULTS
| The CTG caused more post-surgical discomfort ( P < 0.05 ) , but it resulted in a better treatment outcome ( P < 0.05 ) than GTR as perceived by patients .
| 2,211,810 |
1CONCLUSIONS
| The long-term stability of root coverage ( i.e. , the reduction of recession depth ) and esthetic results perceived by patients were significantly better 10 years after CTG surgery , statistically , than after GTR surgery using bioabsorbable barriers .
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3OBJECTIVE
| To compare the quality of real-time sonographic images obtained from the examinations using two different sound media , ultrasound gel and olive oil .
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2METHODS
| A randomized controlled trial was conducted on the study population recruited from the routine ultrasound service with written informed consent .
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2METHODS
| Each patient underwent scan using both ultrasound gel and olive oil as sound media , but only one media at a time .
| 2,211,814 |
2METHODS
| During each patient examination , the first type of sound media was randomly used and then followed by the other media .
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2METHODS
| The sonographic images of the same plane were recorded as video clips for each type of sound media .
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2METHODS
| The quality of images were blindly evaluated by one experienced sonographer and the quality of ultrasound images was rated as 0 ( very poor ) , 1 ( poor ) , 2 ( fair ) , and 3 ( good ) , respectively .
| 2,211,817 |
4RESULTS
| Of 346 cases ( 692 video clips ) , the image quality scores in ultrasound gel group and olive oil group were poor , fair , and good quality in 7 , 182 , and 157 and 9 , 190 , and 147 cases , respectively .
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4RESULTS
| The difference of quality scores between both groups was not statistically significant .
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4RESULTS
| ( Chi square test ; p = 0.687 ) .
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1CONCLUSIONS
| The quality of images obtained from the scan using olive oil is similar to that using ultrasound gel .
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1CONCLUSIONS
| Therefore , the olive oil may be used as alternative sound media for ultrasound examination .
| 2,211,822 |
1CONCLUSIONS
| Furthermore , it could possibly be a preferred media because of its lower cost , pleasant smell , and it facility of cleaning .
| 2,211,823 |
0BACKGROUND
| Because the source of protein may play a role in its satiating effect , we investigated the effect of different proteins on satiation and short-term satiety .
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2METHODS
| Two randomized single-blind cross-over studies were completed .
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2METHODS
| In the first study , we investigated the effect of a preload containing 20 g of casein , whey , pea protein , egg albumin or maltodextrin vs. water control on food intake 30 min later in 32 male volunteers ( 25 4 yrs , BMI 24 0.4 kg/m ( 2 ) ) .
| 2,211,826 |
2METHODS
| Subjective appetite was assessed using visual analogue scales at 10 min intervals after the preload .
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2METHODS
| Capillary blood glucose was measured every 30 min during 2 hrs before and after the ad libitum meal .
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2METHODS
| In the second study , we compared the effect of 20 g of casein , pea protein or whey vs. water control on satiation in 32 male volunteers ( 25 0.6 yrs , BMI 24 0.5 kg/m ( 2 ) ) .
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2METHODS
| The preload was consumed as a starter during an ad libitum meal and food intake was measured .
| 2,211,830 |
2METHODS
| The preloads in both studies were in the form of a beverage .
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4RESULTS
| In the first study , food intake was significantly lower only after casein and pea protein compared to water control ( P = 0.02 ; 0.04 respectively ) .
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4RESULTS
| Caloric compensation was 110 , 103 , 62 , 56 and 51 % after casein , pea protein , whey , albumin and maltodextrin , respectively .
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4RESULTS
| Feelings of satiety were significantly higher after casein and pea protein compared to other preloads ( P < 0.05 ) .
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4RESULTS
| Blood glucose response to the meal was significantly lower when whey protein was consumed as a preload compared to other groups ( P < 0.001 ) .
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4RESULTS
| In the second study , results showed no difference between preloads on ad libitum intake .
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4RESULTS
| Total intake was significantly higher after caloric preloads compared to water control ( P < 0.05 ) .
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1CONCLUSIONS
| Casein and pea protein showed a stronger effect on food intake compared to whey when consumed as a preload .
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1CONCLUSIONS
| However , consuming the protein preload as a starter of a meal decreased its impact on food intake as opposed to consuming it 30 min before the meal .
| 2,211,839 |
0BACKGROUND
| Irregularity measures have been suggested as risk indicators in patients with atrial fibrillation ( AF ) ; however , it is not known to what extent they are affected by commonly used rate-control drugs .
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0BACKGROUND
| We aimed at evaluating the effect of metoprolol , carvedilol , diltiazem , and verapamil on the variability and irregularity of the ventricular response in patients with permanent AF .
| 2,211,841 |
4RESULTS
| Sixty patients with permanent AF were part of an investigator-blind cross-over study , comparing 4 rate-control drugs ( diltiazem , verapamil , metoprolol , and carvedilol ) .
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4RESULTS
| We analyzed five 20-minute segments per patient : baseline and the 4 drug regimens .
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4RESULTS
| On every segment , heart rate ( HR ) variability and irregularity of RR series were computed .
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4RESULTS
| The variability was assessed as standard deviation , pNN20 , pNN50 , pNN80 , and rMSSD .
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4RESULTS
| The irregularity was assessed by regularity index , approximate ( ApEn ) , and sample entropy .
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4RESULTS
| A significantly lower HR was obtained with all drugs , the HR was lowest using the calcium channel blockers .
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4RESULTS
| All drugs increased the variability of ventricular response in respect to baseline ( as an example , rMSSD : baseline 171 47 milliseconds , carvedilol 229 58 milliseconds ; P < 0.05 vs. baseline , metoprolol 226 66 milliseconds ; P < 0.05 vs. baseline , verapamil 228 84 ; P < 0.05 vs. baseline , diltiazem 256 87 milliseconds ; P < 0.05 vs. baseline and all other drugs ) .
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4RESULTS
| Only - blockers significantly increased the irregularity of the RR series ( as an example , ApEn : baseline 1.86 0.13 , carvedilol 1.92 0.09 ; P < 0.05 vs. baseline , metoprolol 1.93 0.08 ; P < 0.05 vs. baseline , verapamil 1.86 0.22 ns , diltiazem 1.88 0.16 ns ) .
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1CONCLUSIONS
| Modification of AV node conduction by rate-control drugs increase RR variability , while only - blockers affect irregularity .
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0BACKGROUND
| Internal medicine residents must be competent in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) for board certification .
| 2,211,851 |
3OBJECTIVE
| The purpose was to use a medical simulator to assess baseline proficiency in ACLS and determine the impact of an intervention on skill development .
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2METHODS
| This was a randomized trial with wait-list controls .
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2METHODS
| After baseline evaluation in all residents , the intervention group received 4 education sessions using a medical simulator .
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2METHODS
| All residents were then retested .
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2METHODS
| After crossover , the wait-list group received the intervention , and residents were tested again .
| 2,211,856 |
2METHODS
| Performance was assessed by comparison to American Heart Association guidelines for treatment of ACLS conditions with interrater and internal consistency reliability estimates .
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4RESULTS
| Performance improved significantly after simulator training .
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4RESULTS
| No improvement was detected as a function of clinical experience alone .
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4RESULTS
| The educational program was rated highly .
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