Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A health system program to reduce work disability related to musculoskeletal disorders.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a frequent cause of work disability, accounting for productivity losses in industrialized societies equivalent to 1.3% of the U.S. gross national product. ⋯ Implementation of the program, offered to the general population, improves short- and long-term work disability outcomes and is cost-effective.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Prevention of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with tiotropium, a once-daily inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilator: a randomized trial.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently develop exacerbations, leading to major clinical and health resource use ramifications. ⋯ Tiotropium reduces COPD exacerbations and may reduce related health care utilization in patients with moderate to severe COPD.