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Author Publication name Journal Pedro Score Size (Mb)
Abasolo A health system program to reduce work disability related to musculoskeletal disorders.   Ann-Intern-Med. 2005 Sep 20; 143(6): 404-14   6   0.34  
Abramov Timing of chest tube removal after coronary artery bypass surgery   J card Surg 2005: 20; 142-146   7   0.057  
Ada Thirty minutes of positioning reduces the development of shoulder external rotation contracture after stroke: a randomized controlled trial   Archives Physical Medicine Rehabilitation 2005;86(2):230-234   8   0.141  
Ada A Treadmill and Overground Walking Program Improves Walking in persons residing in the community after stroke: a placebo-controlled randomizedtrial   Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 84, October 2003:1486-1491   7   0.096  
Admon Exercise with and without an insulin pump among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.   Pediatrics. 2005 Sep; 116(3): e348-55   6   0.347  
Adunsky Decubitus direct current treatment (DDCT) of pressure ulcers: results of a randomized double-blinded placebo controlled study   Archives Gerontology Geriatrics 2005;41(3):261-269   7   0.143  
Agarwal Acupressure and ondansetron for postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy   Can-J-Anaesth. 2002 Jun-Jul; 49(6): 554-60   6   0.159  
Agarwal Acupressure wristbands do not prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting after urological endoscopic surgery   Can-J-Anaesth. 2000 Apr, 47(4): 319-24   6   0.091  
Agertoft A randomized double-blind dose reduction study to compare the minimal effective dose of budesonide Turbuhaler and fluticasone propionate Diskhaler   J of Allergy & Clin Immunology 1997 99(6 Pt 1): 773-80   7   1.116  
Agorastides Early versus late mobilization after hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures   J Shoulder Elbow Surgery 2007;16(3 Suppl):S33-S38   6   0.948  
Aiello Effect of a yearlong, moderate-intensity exercise intervention on the occurrence and severity of menopause symptoms in postmenopausal women.   Menopause. 2004 Jul-Aug; 11(4): 382-8   7   0.071  
Ainsworth A prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial of ultrasound in the physiotherapy treatment of shoulder pain.   Rheumatology-(Oxford). 2007 May; 46(5): 815-20   10   0.125  
Airaksinen Efficacy of cold gel for soft tissue injuries: a prospective randomized double-blinded trial   American Journal Sports Medicine 2003;31(5):680-684   9   0.059  
Aktas Therapeutic effect of pulsed electromagnetic field in conservative treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome.   Clin-Rheumatol. 2007 Aug; 26(8): 1234-9   8   0.117  
Al-Alaiyan Chest physiotherapy and post-extubation atelectasis in infants   Pediatric Pulmonology 1996 Apr,21(4):227-30   7   1.149  
Al-Sadi Acupuncture in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting   Anaethesia 1997,52:658-661   7   0.381  
Al-Smadi A pilot investigation of the hypoalgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation upon low back pain in people with multiple sclerosis.   Clin-Rehabil. 2003 Nov; 17(7): 742-9   7   0.139  
Aldana The effects of an intensive lifestyle modification program on carotid artery intima-media thickness: a randomized trial   Am J Health Promotion 2007;21(6):510-516   7   1.403  
Alecrim-Andrade Acupuncture in migraine prophylaxis: a randomized sham-controlled trial.   Cephalalgia. 2006;26(5):520-9   6   1.69  
Alecrim-Andrade Acupuncture in migraine prevention: a randomized sham controlled study with 6-months posttreatment follow-up.   Clin-J-Pain. 2008 Feb; 24(2): 98-105   7   0.223  
Alewijnse Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle exercise therapy supplemented with a health education program to promote long-term adherence among women with urinary incontinence   Neurourology & Urodynamics 2003,22(4):284-95   8   0.198  
Alexander Randomised controlled trial of breast shells and Hoffman's exercises for inverted and non-protractile nipples   BMJ. 1992 Apr 18, 304(6833): 1030-2   7   0.99  
Alexander Effects of acupuncture treatment on poststroke motor recovery and physical function: a pilot study   Neurorehabil-Neural-Repair. 2004 Dec, 18(4): 259-67   6   0.095  
Algozzine Trolamine salicylate cream in osteoarthritis of the knee   JAMA 1982;247(9):1311-1313   6   0.623  
Alimi Analgesic effect of auricular acupuncture for cancer pain: a randomized, blinded, controlled trial   J Clinical Oncology 2003 Nov 15;21(22):4120-4126   8   0.434  
Allen Acupuncture for depression: a randomized controlled trial.   J-Clin-Psychiatry. 2006 Nov; 67(11): 1665-73   7   0.916  
Allen The efficacy of accupuncture in the treatment of major depression in women   Psychological Science 1998,9(5): 397-401   7   0.078  
Allison Pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of additional supported standing practice on functional ability post stroke.   Clin-Rehabil. 2007 Jul; 21(7): 614-9   8   0.224  
Allman Air-fluidized beds or conventional therapy for pressure sores   Annals Internal Medicine 1987;107(5):641-648   7   2.096  
Almeida The effect of combined therapy (ultrasound and interferential current) on pain and sleep in fibromyalgia   Pain. 2003 Aug, 104(3): 665-72   6   0.135  
Als Individualized developmental care for the very low-birth-weight preterm infant. Medical and neurofunctional effects   JAMA. 1994 Sep 21, 272(11): 853-8   7   2.19  
Als Early experience alters brain function and structure.   Pediatrics. 2004 Apr; 113(4): 846-57   7   0.484  
Altan Investigation of the effect of GaAs laser therapy on cervical myofascial pain syndrome.   Rheumatol-Int. 2005 Jan; 25(1): 23-7   7   0.169  
Alterman Short- and long-term smoking cessation for three levels of intensity of behavioral treatment.   Psychol-Addict-Behav. 2001 Sep; 15(3): 261-4   6   0.366  
Amato Effect of a protective-ventilation strategy on mortality in the acute respiratory distress syndrome   N-Engl-J-Med. 1998 Feb 5; 338(6): 347-54   7   0.109  
Amor Therapeutic approach in the rehabilitation of chronic lower back pain. Comparative study of 3 techniques of lumbar reeducation   Revue-Rhum-Mal-Osteoartic. 1979 Dec, 46(12): 689-96   6   0.436  
Analay The effectiveness of intensive group exercise on patients with ankylosing spondylitis   Clinical Rehabilitation 2003 Sept;17(6):631-636   7   2.126  
Andersen Can readmission after stroke be prevented? Results of a randomized clinical study: a postdischarge follow-up service for stroke servivors.   Stroke 2000 May,31(5):1038-45   8   0.144  
Andersen Follow-up services for stroke survivors after hospital discharge - a randomized control study   Clinical Rehabilitation 2002;16(6):593-603   8   3.196  
Andersen Effects of lifestyle activity vs structured aerobic exercise in obese women: a randomized trial   JAMA. 1999 Jan 27, 281(4): 335-40   6   0.236  
Andersen Treatment of breast-cancer-related lymphedema with or without manual lymphatic drainage--a randomized study   Acta-Oncol. 2000, 39(3): 399-405   6   1.75  
Andersen Self-training versus physiotherapist-supervised rehabilitation of the shoulder in patients traeted with arthroscopic subacromial decompression: a clinical randomized study   Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery 1999,8(2):99-101   6   4.799  
Anderson A randomized crossover efficacy trial of oral CPAP (Oracle) compared with nasal CPAP in the management of obstructive sleep apnea.   Sleep. 2003 Sep; 26(6): 721-6   6   0.226  
Anderson The effect of long-term body awareness training succeeding a multimodal cognitive behavior program for patients with widespread pain   J Musculoskeletal Pain 2007;15(3):19-29   6   0.886  
Anderson Home or hospital for stroke rehabilitation? Results of a randomized controlled trial I: Health outcomes at 6 months   Stroke 2000 Vol 31(5),1024-1031   8   0.114  
Andersson A comparison of osteopathic spinal manipulation with standard care for patients with low back pain   New England J of Medicine 1999 Nov 4,341(19):1426-31   7   0.093  
Andersssen Oslo Diet and Exercise Study: a one-year randomized intervention trial. Effect on hemostatic variables and other coronary risk factors   Nutr Metabolism Cardiovasc Diseases 1995;5:189-200   6   1.139  
Anema Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for subacute low back pain: graded activity or workplace intervention or both? A randomized controlled trial.   Spine. 2007 Feb 1; 32(3): 291-8; discussion 299-300   7   0.668  
Annibale Randomized, controlled trial of nasopharyngeal continuous positive airway pressure in the extubation of very low birth weight infants.   J-Pediatr. 1994 Mar; 124(3): 455-60   6   0.591  
Anonymous Integrated care for asthma: a clinical, social, and economic evaluation. Grampian Asthma Study of Integrated Care (GRASSIC)   BMJ. 1994;308(6928):559-64   6   1.441  
Anonymous, The Infant Health and Development Program Enhancing the outcomes of low-birth-weight, premature infants.   JAMA 1990;263(22)3035-3042   6   2.193  
Antunes Depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors after an endurance exercise program.   Rev-Bras-Psiquiatr. 2005 Dec; 27(4): 266-71   6   0.255  
Antunes Efeitos da fisioterapia respiratoria convencional versus aumento do fluxo expiratorio na saturacao de O2, frequencia cardiaca e frequencia respiratoria, em prematuros no periodo pos-extubacao [Effects of conventional chest physical therapy versus increased expiratory flow on oxygen saturation, heart rate and respiratory rate in premature infants following extubation]   Revista Brasileira Fisioterapia 2006;10(1):97-103   7   0.111  
Antunes Effect of preterm infant position on weaning from mechanical ventilation [Portuguese with abstract in English]   J-Pediatr-(Rio-J). 2003 May-Jun; 79(3): 239-44   7   0.063  
Applegate A randomized, controlled trial of a geriatric assessment unit in a community rehabilitation hospital   N-Engl-J-Med. 1990 May 31, 322(22): 1572-8   6   0.805  
Arai Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at the PC-5 and PC-6 acupoints reduced the severity of hypotension after spinal anaesthesia in patients undergoing Caesarean section.   British Journal Anaesthesia. 100(1):78-81, 2008 Jan.   7   0.095  
Ariagno Developmental care does not alter sleep and development of premature infants.   Pediatrics. 1997 Dec; 100(6): E9-E15   6   0.284  
Armagan Electromyographic biofeedback in the treatment of the hemiplegic hand   American J Phys Med Rehabil 2003;82(11):856-861   7   0.232  
Armstrong Evaluation of removable and irremovable cast walkers in the healing of diabetic foot wounds: a randomized controlled trial   Diabetes Care 2005;28(3):551-554   7   0.079  
Armstrong The effects of exercise and social support on mothers reporting depressive symptoms: a pilot randomized controlled trial   Intern J Mental Health Nursing 2003;12(2):130-138   6   0.889  
Armutlu Physiotherapy approaches in the treatment of ataxic multiple sclerosis: a pilot study   Neurorehabil-Neural-Repair. 2001, 15(3): 203-11   6   0.722  
Arnett Effects of rope-jump training on the os calcis stiffness index of postpubescent girls   Med-Sci-Sports-Exerc. 2002 Dec, 34(12): 1913-9   6   0.187  
Arora Effect of oil massage on growth and neurobehavior in very low birth weight preterm neonates.   Indian-Pediatr. 2005 Nov; 42(11): 1092-100   6   0.085  
Aros Evaluation of home physical training soon after acute myocardial infarction (Spanish)   Revista Espanola de Cardiologia 1993 46(9): 544-51   7   0.736  
Arroyo-Morales Effects of myofascial release after high-intensity exercise: a randomized clinical trial.   J-Manipulative-Physiol-Ther. 2008 Mar; 31(3): 217-23   7   0.262  
Arthur Effect of a preoperative intervention on preoperative and postoperative outcomes in low-risk patients awaiting elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery A randomized controlled trial   Annals of Internal Medicine 2000 Aug 15,133(4):253-62   7   0.263  
Arthur Effect of aerobic vs combined aerobic-strength training on 1-year, post-cardiac rehabilitation outcomes in women after a cardiac event   J Rehab Med 2007;39(9):730-735   8   1.462  
Arzt Suppression of central sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure and transplant-free survival in heart failure: a post hoc analysis of the Canadian Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Patients with Central Sleep Apnea and Heart Failure Trial (CANPAP).   Circulation. 2007 Jun 26; 115(25): 3173-80   6   0.167  
Ashburn A randomised controlled trial of a home based exercise programme to reduce the risk of falling among people with Parkinson's disease.   J-Neurol-Neurosurg-Psychiatry. 2007 Jul; 78(7): 678-84   8   0.249  
Asher Effects of chest physical therapy on lung function in children recovering from acute severe asthma   Pediatr-Pulmonol. 1990, 9(3): 146-51   6   0.546  
Asikainen Walking trials in postmenopausal women: effect of low doses of exercise and exercise fractionization on coronary risk factors.   Scand-J-Med-Sci-Sports. 2003 Oct; 13(5): 284-92   6   0.191  
Asikainen Randomised, controlled walking trials in postmenopausal women: the minimum dose to improve aerobic fitness?   Br-J-Sports-Med. 2002 Jun, 36(3): 189-94   6   0.196  
Asikainen Walking trials in postmenopausal women: effect of one vs two daily bouts on aerobic fitness   Scand-J-Med-Sci-Sports. 2002 Apr, 12(2): 99-105   6   1.967  
Asikainen Effect of brisk walking in 1 or 2 daily bouts and moderate resistance training on lower-extremity muscle strength, balance, and walking performance in women who recently went through menopause: a randomized, controlled trial.   Phys-Ther. 2006 Jul; 86(7): 912-23   6   0.271  
Askim Evaluation of an extended stroke unit service with early supported discharge for patients living in a rural community. A randomized controlled trial.   Clin-Rehabil. 2004 May; 18(3): 238-48   8   0.318  
Askim Does an extended stroke unit service with early supported discharge have any effect on balance or walking speed?   J-Rehabil-Med. 2006 Nov; 38(6): 368-74   7   0.097  
Asplund Geriatric-based versus general wards for older acute medical patients: a randomized comparison of outcomes and use of resources.   J-Am-Geriatr-Soc. 2000 Nov; 48(11): 1381-8   6   1.013  
Assefi A randomized clinical trial of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in fibromyalgia.   Ann-Intern-Med. 2005 Jul 5; 143(1): 10-9   6   0.528  
Assis A randomized controlled trial of deep water running: clinical effectiveness of aquatic exercise to treat fibromyalgia   Arthritis Rheumatism 2006;55(1):57-65   8   0.244  
Aukee Increase in pelvic floor muscle activity after 12 weeks' training: a randomized prospective pilot study.   Urology. 2002 Dec; 60(6): 1020-3; discussion 1023-4   6   0.117  
Aukee The effect of home biofeedback training on stress incontinence   Acta-Obstet-Gynecol-Scand. 2004 Oct, 83(10): 973-7   6   0.163  
Aure Manual Therapy and Exercise Therapy in patients With Chronic Low Back Pain A Randomized, Controlled Trial With 1-Year Follow-up   SPINE 2003 Volume 28, Number 6, 525–532   7   0.325  
Austin Randomised controlled trial of cardiac rehabilitation in elderly patients with heart failure   Eur-J-Heart-Fail. 2005 Mar 16, 7(3): 411-7   8   0.403  
Avants A randomized controlled trial of auricular acupuncture for cocaine dependence   Arch-Intern-Med. 2000 Aug 14-28, 160(15): 2305-12   6   0.208  
Avants Acupuncture for the treatment of cocaine addiction. Investigation of a needle puncture control   J-Subst-Abuse-Treat. 1995 May-Jun; 12(3): 195-205   7   1.151  
Axelsen Laser therapy of ankle sprain (Danish)   Ugeskrift for Laeger 1993 Nov 29,155(48):3908-11   8   1.145  
Ay Influence of aquatic and weight-bearing exercises on quantitative ultrasound variables in postmenopausal women.   Am-J-Phys-Med-Rehabil. 2005 Jan, 84(1): 52-61   6   0.362  
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