Sentences with phrase «primary outcome for these patients»

Harris's team examined the primary outcome for these patients, which was mortality at 30 days after the randomisation.

Not exact matches

«While we are disappointed CheckMate - 026 did not meet its primary endpoint in this broad patient population, we remain committed to improving patient outcomes through our comprehensive development program, including the ongoing Phase III CheckMate - 227 study exploring the potential of the combination of Opdivo plus [our other cancer immunotherapy] Yervoy for PD - L1 positive patients, and Opdivo plus Yervoy, or Opdivo plus chemotherapy in PD - L1 negative patients,» he added.

«The primary purpose of this guideline is to improve the accuracy of diagnosis for Bell's palsy, to improve the quality of care and outcomes for patients with Bell's palsy, and to decrease harmful variations in the evaluation and management of Bell's palsy,» said Reginald F. Baugh, MD, Chair of the Bell's palsy Guideline Panel.

Meta - analysis of these primary outcome studies showed reduced rates of nausea and vomiting for patients receiving gabapentin before surgery.

Looking at the components of the primary outcome separately, only hospitalizations, specifically for heart failure, had a significantly lower incidence for those taking spironolactone compared to placebo, with 206 patients (12.0 percent) in the spironolactone group undergoing hospitalization versus 245 patients (14.2 percent) in the placebo group.

The primary outcome measured for the study was cognitive deterioration among patients who completed assessments at study entry and 3 months.

Adding rituximab to MBVP induction chemotherapy does not improve outcomes for patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma.

We also performed subgroup meta - analyses by type of prevention (primary v secondary: in this study, trials involving healthy populations or patients with any specific disease except for cardiovascular disease were classified as primary prevention trials, and trials involving patients with cardiovascular disease were classified as secondary prevention trials), type of supplement by quality and dose (each supplement, vitamins only, antioxidants only, or antioxidants excluding vitamins), type of outcome (cardiovascular death, angina, fatal or non-fatal myocardial infarction, stroke, or transient ischaemic attack), type of outcome in each supplement, type of study design (randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial v open label, randomised controlled trial), methodological quality (high v low), duration of treatment (< 5 years v ≥ 5 years), funding source (pharmaceutical industry v independent organisation), provider of supplements (pharmaceutical industry v not pharmaceutical industry), type of control (placebo v no placebo), number of participants (≥ 10000 v < 10000), and supplements given singly or in combination with other vitamin or antioxidant supplements by quality.

This study evaluated a new set of cardiac patients for the primary outcome of diabetes, which was not significantly associated with fasting (after multiple - comparisons correction) in the first study (37) and, thus, required additional evaluation as the primary hypothesis test (38).

We have long known that collaboration between primary care veterinarians and board certified cardiologists for patients with heart disease results in a better outcome for patients and improved quality of life.

This continuity between surgical specialist and primary care veterinarian ensures the best possible outcome for the patient.

Our philosophy is to work closely with pet owners and primary care veterinarians to ensure the best possible outcome for our patients.

The research addresses whether collaboration results in positive treatment outcomes for the patient, increases in revenue, and improved client retention for the primary care practice.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-- Duties & Responsibilities Provide support to other staff and coordinate all care efforts while acting as primary point of contact to patients Perform frequent patient evaluations, including initial and on - going examinations, monitoring and tracking of vital signs, executing various minor procedures, and both administering and tracking medication use per physician orders for an extensive variety of conditions Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary through accurate communication Communicate effectively with other medical staff, family members and interested parties to facilitate the efficient treatment of patients as well as ensure the timely information flow Collaborate in the development of treatment plans, providing guidance from point of admission through discharge while utilizing initial and on - going assessments to provide correct medical direction Deliver emotional and informational support to patient, their families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions, participating actively in all continuing education opportunities Utilize and employ knowledge from clinical rotations in MedSurgical, Telemetry, GI, Emergency Room, Post-Partum, Nursery, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice and Urgent Care settings Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws in the administration of care, the operation and utilization of all medical equipment and procedures, and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner

Primary outcome: treatment response defined variably; number of patients with at least a 50 % reduction from baseline score on a condition relevant scale: the Hamilton Anxiety Scale for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), the Panic Disorder Severity Scale or the Sheehan Panic Anxiety Scale — Patient for panic disorder, the Brief Social Phobia Scale or the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale for social phobia or a Clinical Global Impressions — Improvement (CGI - I) score of 1 or 2.

Measurements were two questions from the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders patient questionnaire, both the long and short forms of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, both the long and short forms of the Beck Depression Inventory, the Symptom - Driven Diagnostic System for Primary Care, the Medical Outcomes Study depression measure, and the Quick Diagnostic Interview Schedule.

One of the major limitations for evaluating primary health care is the lack of routinely collected data on service delivery and patient outcomes (other than MBS items which primary function are for financial reimbursement).

Primary and secondary outcome measures The Perceived Stress Scale, the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment - 7 and the Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 (for depression).

In support of these results, multilevel modeling of the outcomes revealed the predicted time × condition interaction for the primary outcome of clinician - rated PTSD symptom severity (t37.5 = − 3.09; P =.004) and for patient - reported relationship satisfaction (t68.5 = 2.00; P =.049).

A core focus for primary health networks is to understand the health - care needs of their communities, identify service gaps and focus on patients at risk of poor health outcomes.