BMJ : British medical journal
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Multicenter Study
Differences in atherosclerosis according to area level socioeconomic deprivation: cross sectional, population based study.
To examine the relation between area level social deprivation and ultrasound markers of atherosclerosis (common carotid intima-media thickness and plaque score), and to determine whether any differences can be explained by "classic" (currently recognised) or "emerging" (novel) cardiovascular risk factors. ⋯ Deprivation is associated with increased carotid plaque score and intima-media thickness. The association of deprivation with atherosclerosis is multifactorial and not adequately explained by classic or emerging risk factors.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Food incentives to improve completion of tuberculosis treatment: randomised controlled trial in Dili, Timor-Leste.
To determine the effectiveness of the provision of whole food to enhance completion of treatment for tuberculosis. ⋯ Provision of food did not improve outcomes with tuberculosis treatment in these patients in Timor-Leste. Further studies in different settings and measuring different outcomes are required.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Supervised exercise therapy versus usual care for patellofemoral pain syndrome: an open label randomised controlled trial.
To assess the effectiveness of supervised exercise therapy compared with usual care with respect to recovery, pain, and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. ⋯ Supervised exercise therapy resulted in less pain and better function at short term and long term follow-up compared with usual care in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome in general practice. Exercise therapy did not produce a significant difference in the rate of self reported recovery.