BMJ : British medical journal
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Safety and efficacy of antibiotics compared with appendicectomy for treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
To compare the safety and efficacy of antibiotic treatment versus appendicectomy for the primary treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis. ⋯ Antibiotics are both effective and safe as primary treatment for patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis. Initial antibiotic treatment merits consideration as a primary treatment option for early uncomplicated appendicitis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Clinical and cost effectiveness of booklet based vestibular rehabilitation for chronic dizziness in primary care: single blind, parallel group, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial.
To determine the clinical and cost effectiveness of booklet based vestibular rehabilitation with and without telephone support for chronic dizziness, compared with routine care. ⋯ Booklet based vestibular rehabilitation for chronic dizziness is a simple and cost effective means of improving patient reported outcomes in primary care.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effectiveness of provider incentives for anaemia reduction in rural China: a cluster randomised trial.
To test the impact of provider performance pay for anaemia reduction in rural China. ⋯ Financial incentives for health improvement were modestly effective. Understanding interactions with other motives and pre-existing incentives is critical.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effects of circuit training as alternative to usual physiotherapy after stroke: randomised controlled trial.
To analyse the effect of task oriented circuit training compared with usual physiotherapy in terms of self reported walking competency for patients with stroke discharged from a rehabilitation centre to their own home. ⋯ Task oriented circuit training can safely replace usual physiotherapy for patients with stroke who are discharged from inpatient rehabilitation to the community and need further training in gait and gait related activities as an outpatient.