The Cox proportional hazards model is the most widely used model for survival analysis
because of its simplicity. The fundamental assumption in this model is the proportionality of the …

A double-blind crossover study comparing the effect of aged garlic extract with a placebo on
blood lipids was performed in a group of 41 moderately hypercholesterolemic men […

OBJECTIVE: Preterm infants are prone to hypothermia immediately following birth. Among
other factors, excessive evaporative heat loss and the relatively cool ambient temperature of …

BACKGROUND: The influence of increased body mass index (BMI) on morbidity and mortality
in critically injured trauma patients has been studied, with conflicting results. The objective …

Background. Our study evaluates a series of video-assisted minimally invasive mitral operations,
showing safe progression toward totally endoscopic techniques. Methods. Consecutive …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether postcesarean section
administration of ketorolac tromethamine reduces pain and narcotic usage. STUDY DESIGN: A …

Background. To compare hamstring to quadriceps muscle coactivity during level walking, stair
ascent, and stair decent between individuals with and without knee osteoarthritis. Methods…

It was hypothesized that athletic massage administered 2 hours after eccentric exercise would
disrupt an initial crucial event in acute inflammation, the accumulation of neutrophils. This …

Objective To characterize the distribution of error in knee joint proprioception, quadriceps
force accuracy and steadiness, and muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). …

Primary objective: To investigate differences between a group with mild traumatic brain injury
(MTBI) and a control group relative to standard scores and error type during word retrieval …