The Medical journal of Australia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Mega-dose vitamin C in treatment of the common cold: a randomised controlled trial.
To determine the effect of large doses of vitamin C in the treatment of the common cold. ⋯ Doses of vitamin C in excess of 1 g daily taken shortly after onset of a cold did not reduce the duration or severity of cold symptoms in healthy adult volunteers when compared with a vitamin C dose less than the minimum recommended daily intake.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Appropriateness of red blood cell transfusions in major urban hospitals and effectiveness of an intervention.
To assess the appropriateness of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and the effectiveness of an intervention to reduce inappropriate RBC transfusions. ⋯ About a third of RBC transfusions were assessed as inappropriate. The interventions had only a small effect on transfusion appropriateness.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Will less liberal red-cell transfusion (with a lower haemoglobin threshold) still reduce rates of death and organ failure?
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To implement an intervention program for reducing the prevalence of scabies in a large Northern Territory Aboriginal community. ⋯ This intervention, which was based on community motivation, involvement and control, successfully reduced the prevalence of scabies. Continuing community health education and regular screening will be crucial in controlling scabies. The methods and results of this study may be helpful in developing a coordinated program for all remote Aboriginal communities in the area.