Sentences with phrase «effectiveness of this treatment in»

(5) But Dr Price said: «In many cases the safety and effectiveness of treatments in women are unknown because they have been tested mainly in men.

Using a drug we know can target the garbage disposal system of the brain, we will test the effectiveness of this treatment in a model of AD.

It is easy to assess the effectiveness of treatments in the eye because researchers have tools for viewing the eye's interior and for measuring its visual function.

However, even well conducted analogue studies do not provide reliable information about the effectiveness of treatment in clinical populations.

Future research is needed to determine effectiveness of this treatment in a broad ADHD population and whether this approach is more appropriate for certain subgroups within the ADHD population.

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Pagan said that a larger, more comprehensive study must be done before determining the drug's true impact, but if the drug's effectiveness is confirmed in such tests, nilotinib could become the first treatment to impede the killing of brain cells that's consistent with Parkinson's, according to NPR.

The current methods of paying healthcare providers do not encourage systematic consideration of cost - effectiveness in the selection of treatment or new technologies, finds a new report from the C.D....

This generally supports the case that Living Goods offers high quality products, but because our experience on the site visit may have been non-representative and there are many other potential factors that may affect the effectiveness of drug treatments aside from following storage procedures for drugs properly, we consider it to be only weak evidence in support of the quality of Living Goods» drug treatments.

The current methods of paying healthcare providers do not encourage systematic consideration of cost - effectiveness in the selection of treatment or new technologies, finds a new report from the C....

Rethinking how sentencing guidelines are created, what treatment programs could look like for those suffering from addiction and the effectiveness of mass incarceration is part of trading in the «war» strategy for something more nuanced and effective.

If one has doubts about the effectiveness of a wide dissemination of realistic knowledge about alcoholism in encouraging earlier treatment, he has only to look at what has happened in AA.

These practices include steps to reduce source water use in cleaning and sanitation; minimize use of cleaning products and other chemicals; decrease the volume and strength of wastewater produced and associated energy required for treatment; minimize the water and energy needed for heating and cooling operations; and optimize the effectiveness of land application systems for wastewater treatment.

As with any new treatment, there are few studies reporting on the effectiveness of PRP, and even those that have been published are debated by experts, leading the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to the «hottest topic in orthopedics.»

Or, in the case of the effectiveness of Dawn as a degreaser for stripping cloth diapers, we rely on the data provided by other industries and then apply that information to the treatment of cloth diapers.

An in - depth look at treatment for positional plagiocephaly, brachycepahly, and scaphocephaly When is treatment most effective The effectiveness of treatment methods for flat head syndromes such as plagiocephaly, brachycephaly and scaphocephaly vary based on the age of the baby and the severity of the deformity.

While children above the age of three don't need to be admitted for the purpose, infants are often kept at the hospital with tests done in order to consistently monitor the effectiveness of the treatment.

«While the small - scale study suggests that beta - blockers may reduce the risk of breast cancer returning, more research is needed in this area to determine the effectiveness and safety of the treatment before it can be routinely offered to breast cancer patients.

In April 2012, NICE announced that, following a topic referral from the Department of Health, people working in health, youth and criminal justice, education and social care sectors would be given NICE guidance on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and early treatment of mental health problems of offenderIn April 2012, NICE announced that, following a topic referral from the Department of Health, people working in health, youth and criminal justice, education and social care sectors would be given NICE guidance on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and early treatment of mental health problems of offenderin health, youth and criminal justice, education and social care sectors would be given NICE guidance on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and early treatment of mental health problems of offenders.

The development in scientific understanding of DNA structures and improvements in research techniques has vastly improved understanding of cancer and the effectiveness of some cancer treatments.

In early December, Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska attempted to insert an amendment to the health care bill forbidding insurers from denying coverage of medical tests or treatments based on comparative effectiveness research findings.

* In most cases, the recommendations explicitly state the goal is to compare the effectiveness of treatments and practices in specific patient populationIn most cases, the recommendations explicitly state the goal is to compare the effectiveness of treatments and practices in specific patient populationin specific patient populations.

To guide the spending of that money, the National Institute of Medicine made a priority list of situations for which data about outcomes are badly needed — for instance, comparing the effectiveness of various medical and behavioral interventions to prevent the elderly from falling (the complications of which are a leading cause of death), comparing assorted drugs and surgeries alone or in combination in the treatment of specific cancers, comparing the effectiveness of different implants and devices for treating hearing loss, and so forth.

In 2010, Malaysia introduced voluntary «cure and care» treatment centres providing methadone that began to replace many compulsory centres but government and public resistance to closure of compulsory detention remains high because of a zero - tolerance approach to drugs and a lack of recognition of the effectiveness of voluntary centres.

Led by Stella K. Kang, a radiologist with the Department of Radiology at the New York School of Medicine, the study was designed to compare the effectiveness of a treatment algorithm for small renal tumors incorporating the nephrometry score, a renal tumor anatomy scoring system developed by urologists, with the current standard of uniformly recommended partial nephrectomy in patients with mild - to - moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Writing in a linked Comment, Gino Vumbaca from Harm Reduction Australia, said: «Evidence on the effectiveness of compulsory and voluntary drug dependence treatment in the Asian region has been scarce and this study is a much needed addition to the evidence base that is required to inform policy making... The present study provides solid evidence in support of urgent need to expand availability of and access to evidence based voluntary drug dependence treatment approaches to all whom are affected by drug dependence.

Researchers of the report, which is published in the June issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), examined 14 previously published studies to determine the effectiveness of yoga in the treatment of asthma.

In another study, Andrew J. Muir, M.D., of the Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., and colleagues evaluated the effectiveness of treatment with daclatasvir, asunaprevir, and beclabuvir in patients who were treatment - naive and treatment - experienced with chronic HCV genotype 1 infection and cirrhosiIn another study, Andrew J. Muir, M.D., of the Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., and colleagues evaluated the effectiveness of treatment with daclatasvir, asunaprevir, and beclabuvir in patients who were treatment - naive and treatment - experienced with chronic HCV genotype 1 infection and cirrhosiin patients who were treatment - naive and treatment - experienced with chronic HCV genotype 1 infection and cirrhosis.

«We believe that early treatment and self - recognition of depression are essential for reducing suffering in young people, and our results validate the overall effectiveness of the program,» says Karen Swartz, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and founder of ADAP at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

«While some characteristics of eczema in children are the same as in adults, our study showed substantial differences that are important for understanding eczema in children and developing tailored treatments that maximize effectiveness and minimize potential side effects.»

Working with colleagues from Harvard Medical School and Würzburg, researchers from Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin have been examining the use of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkison's disease in an attempt to optimize treatment effectiveness.

In the next stage of this research involving clinical trials, the scientists intend to test the effectiveness of these reversible monoamine oxidase A inhibitors in the treatment of postpartum depressioIn the next stage of this research involving clinical trials, the scientists intend to test the effectiveness of these reversible monoamine oxidase A inhibitors in the treatment of postpartum depressioin the treatment of postpartum depression.

Overwhelming majorities say requiring doctors to report the effectiveness of their treatments and patient satisfaction with care would improve the quality of care provided in the United States.

On the scientific agenda are identifying molecular markers for resistance, which would simplify testing; accelerating the development of alternative drugs; and studying the effectiveness of mass screening and treatment to eliminate malaria in the areas where resistance occurs.

There were very few studies comparing different types of psychosocial approaches, or assessing their effectiveness at different treatment stages and in different patient subgroups.

But while research generally supports the effectiveness of psychosocial treatments, there are major gaps in the evidence on their use in conjunction with medications, according to a review and update in the January / February Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

The positive effects of this therapy have been well proven in major studies, and the substance has also demonstrated its effectiveness in the treatment of chronic migraines in clinical practice.

Reported today in the British Journal of Cancer, the test could enable doctors to monitor the effectiveness of treatments without exposing patients to repeated doses of radiation.

«This comparative effectiveness clinical trial provides two new treatments for the 50 percent of adults with autism who have average or above intelligence and formal language,» said Minshew, adding that it's now critical that both new treatments be disseminated in the community.

«Our results suggest that both the clinical effectiveness and the impressive effects on the quality of life under biological treatment as used in clinical practice are sustained over time.

The lifetime analysis suggested that first - line biologic treatment would result in 0.15 additional lifetime QALYs, but this gain would cost an incremental $ 77,290, leading to an incremental cost - effectiveness ratio of $ 521,520 per QALY per patient, a figure far above what is considered acceptable to the U.S. health care system.

By using CT scans to measure the lung density of patients in the trial, the researchers were able to overcome some of the challenges that have been associated with studying the effectiveness of the treatment.

The controversy came to a head in March when the National Institutes of Health issued a notice of a competition soliciting participation in a large - scale clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of fetal surgery as a treatment for spina bifida.

Researchers at The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and The University of Manchester have recruited the first child into a new study, which aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a treatment developed in Manchester.

The USPSTF also found inadequate evidence on the effectiveness of targeted screening in persons who are at increased risk for celiac disease (e.g., persons with family history or other risk factors), or on the effectiveness of treatment of screen - detected, asymptomatic celiac disease to improve morbidity, mortality, or quality of life compared with no treatment or treatment initiated after clinical diagnosis.

A 2013 paper in the same journal reported excellent vocal outcomes for the first 92 treated patients, but neither paper included the kind of follow - up data required to confirm the treatment's long - term effectiveness in curing the tumors.

In addition to offering early evidence of a drug's effectiveness, if depth of response predicts patient outcomes, then, Doebele says, depth of response may be a useful goal of treatment.

Dr Brian Bigger, Chief Scientific Investigator for the study from The University of Manchester said: «It is fantastic to see a treatment we developed at The University of Manchester, in collaboration with clinicians, reach the point where we can test its effectiveness in patients.

Work by University of Manchester scientists has explored what allows some cases of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), a non-invasive form of breast cancer, to resist treatment and come back, as well as identifying a potential new target to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy.

The analysis calculated an incremental cost - effectiveness ratio, which shows the difference in costs for a treatment, in this case the CGM vs daily test strips, over the health benefit it adds, or the quality of life years.

«Cancer doesn't sleep: MYC oncogene disrupts clock, metabolism in cancer cells: Findings inform time - dependent treatment for reducing side effects, increasing effectiveness of cancer medications.»