alginate/neoplasms

Aim: To compare rate of surgery with medical treatment in patients with newly diagnosed gastro-esophageal reflux disease in a nationwide population based cohort over 15 years. Background: Between 1990 and 1997, frequency of anti-reflux surgery in USA rose from 4,4 per 100.000 inhabitants to 12 per

Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Seven days prior to the non-surgical periodontal therapy, periapical radiographs will be taken from the whole mouth of all patients. They will be set in an oral hygiene program (OHP) according to their specific needs. In this program, patients will be instructed

The study will evaluate the mucosa-elevating capacity and clinical safety of Gut Guarding Gel (the Sodium Alginate (SA) mixed with Calcium Lactate) in assisting Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection/Endoscopic Mucosal Resection to treat early gastroenterological tumor and polyps. All participants in the

MATERIALS AND METHODS Consent to search - All patients will receive detailed information about experiment (goals, benefits, risks and discomforts) in accordance with a consent form in this research. All procedures will be subject to approval of the Ethics Committee (CEP) of Ribeirão Preto Dental

This multi-center, open-label, randomized trial aims to compared the efficacy and safety profiles of sodium alginate oral suspension (50mg/ml) 20ml at bedtime with that of esomeprazole (40mg/tablet) 1 tablet once daily for the treatment of erosive GERD patients in Taiwan. Patients will be enrolled

Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Seven days prior to the non-surgical periodontal therapy, periapical radiographs will be taken from the whole mouth of all patients. They will be set in an oral hygiene program (OHP) according to their specific needs. In this program, patients will be instructed

The relationship between the relative breast cancer (BC) risk and seaweed intake among humans is only now unfolding. A small body of research, both in vivo and in vitro, suggests seaweed may be useful in BC prevention (Funahashi et al. 1999; Teas et al. 1984; Yamamoto et al. 1987) . Seaweeds are

This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety profiles of sodium alginate oral suspension (50mg/ml) 20ml 3 times daily for the treatment of patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in Taiwan. Patients will be enrolled into study if they are at

The long-term objective of our research program is to show that targeted colonic delivery of natural specific fermentable carbohydrates will maintain and promote gut health by changing the gut microbiota [prebiotic effect], by increasing "protective and growth promoting" factors such as butyrate,

Objective: To investigate whether treatment for cancer patients with malignant wounds can improve (wound healing/wound size, odor, infection, seepage, pain) through comparing the effects of two multidimensional interventions: 1. wound treatment (silver product, alginate and foam dressing >< honey

Background Diabetes Mellitus (DM) constitutes one of the most important public health problems with a worldwide impact due to its high prevalence and enormous social and economic consequences. It is believed that there are more than 135 million diabetics, and this number is expected to increase to

Study Design This will be a single center, randomized, controlled, prospective study comparing the use of autologous platelet gel (study group) and traditional moist dressing (control group) in the treatment of plantar forefoot ulcers. Specific Aims Primary - Facilitation of healing of diabetic foot

PROTOCOL I. INTRODUCTION: In the last 25 years we have entered an area where patients are living longer with more complex systemic pathology. The number of patients with chronic non-healing wounds continues to increase, despite many recent advances in the basic science of wound healing. Although,