OBJECTIVES We aimed to improve the nutritional care of preterm infants by developing a complex (multifaceted) intervention intended to translate current evidence into practice. We used the sociological framework of Normalization Process Theory (NPT), to guide implementation in order to embed the new practices into routine care. DESIGN A prospective interventional study with a before and after...

Introduction Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the criterion standard for assessing new interventions. However bias can result from poor reporting which also makes critical appraisal and systematic review challenging. The CONSORT criteria for non-pharmacological trials (CONSORT NPT) published in 2008 provided a set of 23 mandatory items that should be reported in an RCT. This is the first...

On-line solid phase extraction (SPE) based on  nano adsorbent for pre-concentration of inorganic arsenic in water and waste water samples was developed prior to determine by hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (HG-AAS). By hydride generation simulation system (HGSS), the  inorganic arsenic in liquid samples changed to hydride form and pass through nano platinum multi wall carbon n...

To evaluate the factors contributing to the decline in erectile function with age, we performed measurement of nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) and penile vascular examinations in 407 men. The following results were obtained. 1) The penile circumferential increment during NPT measured by an erectometer was gradually decreased with age, especially markedly after 60 years of age. The percentage ...

We studied the effects of levodopa (L-dopa), which is reported to increase the dopamine level in the brain, on male erectile function. Of the 21 subjects studied, 12 subjects who were 50 years old or older showed significant increases of two nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) parameters, NPT frequency and total tumescence time, with L-dopa. On the other hand, in nine subjects who were younger th...

Methods A prospective multicenter double-blind randomized dose-ranging study (EudraCT number 2011-004522-10) was conducted following GCP rules in patients with history of ragweed-related moderate-to-severe allergic rhinoconjunctivitis for at least 2 years, with or without controlled seasonal allergic asthma, and positive response to allergen specific nasal provocation test (NPT). Before the 201...