Insufficient evidence for benefits of very early mobilisation after stroke
Saturday 30 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 165 - How effective is very early mobilisation after stroke (commenced within 48 hours of stroke) compared to conventional care?
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Clinical trials subject to publication bias
Friday 29 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 164 - Is publication of clinical trials influenced by the statistical significance, perceived importance or direction of their results?
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Rehabilitation interventions effective for older people in long term care
Thursday 28 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 163 - How effective are physical rehabilitation interventions directed at improving physical function among older people (age range 69 to 89 years) in long term care?
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Corticosteroid injections effective for trigger finger
Wednesday 27 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 162 - How effective are corticosteroid injections for trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) in adults?
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School-based physical activity programmes have positive effects
Tuesday 26 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 161 - How effective are school-based physical activity programmes for promoting physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents aged 6-18 years?
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Short course of antibiotics as effective as standard duration for streptococcal pharyngitis in children
Monday 25 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 160 - How effective is 2 to 6 days of oral antibiotics (short duration) compared to 10 days of oral penicillin (standard duration) in treating children with acute group A beta haemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis
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Insufficient evidence for vision screening of older drivers preventing road traffic injuries and fatalities
Sunday 24 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 159 - How effective are vision screening interventions for older drivers (aged 55 years and older) in preventing road traffic injuries and fatalities?
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Aciclovir effective in prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer
Saturday 23 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 158 - How effective are interventions for the prevention and/or treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in patients receiving treatment for cancer?
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Low glycaemic index and low glycaemic load diets effective for diabetes mellitus
Friday 22 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 157 - How effective are low glycaemic index and low glycaemic load diets for glycaemic control in diabetes mellitus?
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Psychological treatments may be effective for managing irritable bowel syndrome
Thursday 21 May 2009, 12:00AMPEARLS 156 - How effective are psychological interventions for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
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