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SWAT 84: effects of same-day consent vs delayed consent on the recruitment and retention of trial participants—an observational SWAT
Background and aimThe recruitment process in a randomized trial can be challenging. Poor recruitment can have a negative impact on the allocated...
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Validity of a preoperative scoring system for surgical management of periprosthetic hip infection: one-stage vs. two-stage revision
IntroductionThere are no widely accepted algorithms for determining optimal treatment for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Our study aimed to...
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How clinicians discuss patients’ donor registrations of consent and presumed consent in donor conversations in an opt-out system: a qualitative embedded multiple-case study
BackgroundThe Netherlands introduced an opt-out donor system in 2020. While the default in (presumed) consent cases is donation, family involvement...
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Patient-specific articulating spacer for two-stage shoulder arthroplasty exchange
ObjectiveTwo-stage exchange with an antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) spacer is standard treatment for chronic periprosthetic joint...
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Handmade spacers for two-stage exchange at the hip
ObjectiveTwo-stage exchange with implantation of a temporary spacer is the gold standard treatment for chronic periprosthetic joint infection of the...
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Handmade articulating spacer for two-stage exchange at the knee
ObjectiveTwo-stage exchange with implantation of a temporary spacer is considered gold standard treatment for chronic periprosthetic joint infection...
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Comparison between one-stage and two-stage CT-guided localization of lung nodules with surgical resection: a single medical center experience
BackgroundThis retrospective study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of one-stage computed tomography (OSCT)- to that of two-stage computed...
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An ex-ante cost-utility analysis of the deemed consent legislation compared to expressed consent for kidney transplantations in Nova Scotia
BackgroundThis study was an ex-ante cost-utility analysis of deemed consent legislation for deceased organ donation in Nova Scotia, a province in...
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Approaches and experiences implementing remote, electronic consent at the Leeds Clinical Trials Research Unit
BackgroundUse of electronic methods to support informed consent (‘eConsent’) is increasingly popular in clinical research. This commentary reports...
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Mastectomy with one-stage or two-stage reconstruction in breast cancer: analysis of early outcomes and patient’s satisfaction
Aim of this study is to compare early post-operative outcomes and patient’s satisfaction after skin-sparing and/or nipple-sparing mastectomy...
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Evidence-based informed consent form for total knee arthroplasty
IntroductionInformed consent documentation is often the first area of interest for lawyers and insurers when a medico-legal malpractice suit is...
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Two-stage association study of mitochondrial DNA variants in allergic rhinitis
BackgroundCorrelations between mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and allergic rhinitis (AR) have not been reported before. This study aimed to better...
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Valid consent in the acute hospital setting: perspectives of patients and members of the public
BackgroundPeople who interact with healthcare services have an ethical and legal right to control their own lives, to make informed decisions, and to...
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Mechanical strength of antibiotic-loaded PMMA spacers in two-stage revision surgery
BackgroundAntibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement spacers provide high local antibiotic concentrations and patient mobility...
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Outcome Analysis of Two-Stage Paramedian Forehead Flap for Nasal Defects Reconstruction in Local Population: Experience of 3 Years at Our Center
The nose is a key aesthetic element of face. Nasal defect reconstruction by forehead flap has been done since ancient times. The aim of this study is...
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Legally Sound, Evidence-Based Informed Consent Form for Total Hip Arthroplasty
IntroductionInformed consent documentation is often the first area of interest for lawyers and insurers when a medico-legal malpractice suit is...
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Lung immune signatures define two groups of end-stage IPF patients
BackgroundThe role of the immune system in the pathobiology of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is controversial.
MethodsTo investigate it, we...
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A multicenter study on two-stage transfer learning model for duct-dependent CHDs screening in fetal echocardiography
Duct-dependent congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are a serious form of CHD with a low detection rate, especially in underdeveloped countries and...
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e-Consent in UK academic-led clinical trials: current practice, challenges and the need for more evidence
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person healthcare visits were reduced. Consequently, trial teams needed to consider implementing remote...
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Optimal reimplantation timing in two-stage exchange for periprosthetic joint infection: an observative cohort study in Asian population
BackgroundThe optimal timing for reimplantation for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) has not been established and varies from a few weeks to...
