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Showing 1 to 20 of 108 for “"discontinuation"”.
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T-cell activity in CML patients after TKI discontinuation
Tutkielman aiheena oli kroonista myeloista leukemiaa sairastavien potilaiden T-solujen aktiivisuus ja sytokiinituotanto. Potilasmateriaalina oli ns. STOP-tutkimuksen potilaat, joita on seurattu Hematologisessa tutkimusyksikössä vuodesta 2006. STOP- tutkimuksen yhtenä kiinnostuskohteena oli …
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National Study of Discontinuation of Long-Term Opioid Therapy Among Veterans
… therapy (LTOT). Understanding predictors of discontinuation from LTOT will clarify the risks for opioid abuse and dependence among veterans, and inform Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) policy. Methods: All veterans with at least 90 days of opioid use within a 180 day period were …
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An exploration of women's current hormone discontinuation experiences, influences, decisions, and alternatives
… a growing trend towards lower doses and earlier discontinuation of HT for menopausal women. Yet, there is little knowledge regarding women's personal experiences with the resultant earlier and possibly abrupt withdrawal of HT. The purpose of this study was to explore postmenopausal women's …
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Durability after discontinuation of nucleos(t)ide therapy in chronic HBeAg negative hepatitis patients
BACKGROUND: Relapse has been reported after stopping Nucleos(t)ide (NUC) therapy in the majority of chronic HBeAg negative hepatitis patients. However, the ideal treatment duration of HBeAg negative chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is not well known. We investigate the frequency of relapse rate in HBeAg …
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Origin and Correlates of Viral Rebound in SIV-Infected Rhesus Macaques Following Discontinuation of ART
The earliest events of viral rebound following discontinuation of ART in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 remain largely unknown. We investigated detailed reservoir characteristics and viral rebound dynamics in 18 Simian Immunodeficiency Virus-infected rhesus macaques treated with …
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Enhancing health equity in antidiabetic medication use and diabetes care outcomes through data science approaches
… disparities in antidiabetic medication discontinuation among Medicare beneficiaries with T2D residing within or surrounding Diabetes Belt (DB) counties. We defined discontinuation as at least 90 consecutive days without any antidiabetic medication supply, and the overall discontinuation …
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Optimizing Antipsychotic Use across Nursing Homes: Implications for Dementia Care
… and contextual factors associated with discontinuation of antipsychotics among short-stay nursing home residents with dementia. Methods: This study involved retrospective cohort study design using Medicare claims, Minimum Data Set (MDS), and the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced …
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Computer-Assisted Image Analysis of Human Ovarian Follicles: Imaging Physiologic Selection
… during natural menstrual cycles and following discontinuation of conventional and continuous oral contraceptives (OC). We utilized sophisticated computer algorithms to elucidate an association between image attributes and physiologic status of follicles. Transvaginal ultrasonographic images …
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Self-determination and perceived competence as antecedents for participants dropping out of sport
… of this study was to explore persistence and discontinuation choices made by participants involved in competitive sport activities using cognitive evaluation theory. Deci and Ryan (1985) argue that changes to self-determination and perceived competence generate comparative changes in …
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ΣΥΝΤΟΜΟ ΣΧΗΜΑ ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΑΝΤΙΜΕΤΩΠΙΣΗ ΤΩΝ ΟΥΡΟΛΟΙΜΩΞΕΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΚΗΣ ΗΛΙΚΙΑΣ
… AS 1 WEEK 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 AND 12 MONTHS AFTER THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE ANTIBIOTIC. ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS SHOWED: 1) DISAPPEARANCE OF BACTERIUM BY THE 3RD DAY OF TREATMENT IN ALL PATIENTS, 2) THE RELAPSE RATE DURING FOLLOW-UP WAS THE SAME IN BOTH GROUPS (5 AND 4 CHILDREN), 3) ALL RELAPSES …
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Three papers on side effects and modern contraceptive use among women in Ghana
… model this<br/>study analyses contraceptive discontinuation and how it relates to the concurrent<br/>self-reported experience of side effects. The results show that experiencing side<br/>effects is associated with a higher probability of discontinuation of the method and<br/>that counselling …
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Empirical Studies in Financial Econometrics: Market Functioning, Forecasting, and Reform
… chapter, The Effects of LIBOR’s Manipulation and Discontinuation on Volatility and Liquidity in LIBOR Futures Markets, examines how four key events related to the manipulation and eventual phaseout of LIBOR affected liquidity and volatility in 3-month LIBOR futures in the GBP and USD markets. Two …
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Evaluation of the compliance of antibiotic prescribing with international clinical practice guidelines for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis at intermediate hospital Rundu, Namibia
… timing, route of administration, dose and discontinuation. A total of 153 surgical procedures were evaluated. Of these, 149 warranted SAP but only 92.0% received antibiotic prophylaxis. The level of compliance with SAP guidelines was high with regards to correct route (99.3%) and moderate …
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Contraceptive careers: young women's choices, influences and risks
… used to explore young women’s contraceptive use, discontinuation, method switching, and patterns of use over time at age 16. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 young women from this sample to examine their full sexual and contraceptive histories and the contexts within which they occur. …
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Efficacy of Cognitive Therapy and Pharmacotherapy In Depression: A Meta-Analysis
… in preventing relapse following treatment discontinuation was performed using published studies of depressed participants. Twenty-three articles met inclusionary criteria and were included in the analyses. Weighted effect sizes and moderators, treatment type, were calculated using …
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Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate versus norethisterone oenanthate for long-acting progestogenic contraception : a systematic review
… contraceptive effectiveness, reversibility and discontinuation patterns, and adverse clinical effects. [Study Design] A Cochrane systematic review was used to answer the question posed in the research objective. This included a systematic search for all available literature comapring DMPA and …
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ΜΕΛΕΤΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΠΙΔΡΑΣΗΣ ΔΥΟ ΦΘΟΡΙΟΥΧΩΝ ΣΚΕΥΑΣΜΑΤΩΝ ΣΤΟΝ S MUTANS ΣΕ ΑΣΘΕΝΕΙΣ ΜΕ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΝΤΙΚΑ ΜΗΧΑΝΗΜΑΤΑ
… STANNOUS FLUORIDE WHICH LASTED 3 WEEKS AFTER THE DISCONTINUATION OFTHE USE OF THE GEL.
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Factors influencing students who continue or discontinue their music studies from year 8 to year 9: A survey of selected Western Australian secondary schools
… most significant factors which contribute to the discontinuation or continuation of instrumental music studies. Analysis of data examined factors as to why students continued or discontinued learning music or studying an instrument. Findings indicated that students' self-concept and music ability …
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A Guide for the Psychosocial Treatment of Infertility
… burden is associated with treatment discontinuation, due to the physical and emotional stress associated with the personal, social, and medical aspects of infertility. A review of the research literature was conducted to examine the impact of infertility on social and psychological …
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Genetic factors in statin intolerance
… statin-induced muscle damage. Non-adherence or discontinuation of therapy is a common result of intolerance and can result in negative cardiovascular disease-related outcomes.<b><br/><br/>Aim</b>: This thesis attempts to identify trends in record-linked medical data in a Scottish Caucasian …
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