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Predicting Success in Online Self-Help for Problem Drinkers

Trimbos Institute (Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction) 2008 n=261 publication Evidence: moderate

Eysenbach Gunther, Postel Marloes, Powell John, Riper Heleen, Kramer Jeannet, Keuken Max, Smit Filip, Schippers Gerard, Cuijpers Pim

Title

Predicting Success in Online Self-Help for Problem Drinkers

Hypothesis

Certain baseline characteristics can predict the effectiveness of a web-based self-help intervention for problem drinkers.

Conclusion

Female gender and higher education levels were associated with better treatment responses to the Drinking Less intervention.

Uptake and Use of an Internet Physical Activity and Weight Management Program in Work Sites

MiLife Coaching Ltd 2008 n=265 publication Evidence: moderate

Gunther Eysenbach, Caroline Ware, Robert Hurling, Ogi Bataveljic, Bruce W Fairley, Tina L Hurst, Peter Murray, Kirsten L Rennie, Chris E Tomkins, Anne Finn, Mark R Cobain, Dympna A Pearson, John P Foreyt

Title

Uptake and Use of an Internet Physical Activity and Weight Management Program in Work Sites

Hypothesis

Does engagement with a Web-based physical activity and weight management program relate to employees’ baseline characteristics or measured outcomes?

Conclusion

The Web-based program showed high engagement levels and resulted in weight loss among employees at both office and manufacturing sites.

Tyrosine Kinases in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Minami-Otsuka Institute of Technology, Minami-Otsuka Clinic, Tokyo, Japan 2011 publication Evidence: moderate

Okamoto Hiroshi, Kobayashi Akiko

Title

Tyrosine Kinases in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hypothesis

The review focuses on the role of tyrosine kinases in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis and the potential role of kinase inhibitors as new therapeutic strategies.

Conclusion

Tyrosine kinases play a significant role in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, and targeting these kinases may offer new therapeutic strategies.

Internet-Based Treatment for Depression

VU University Amsterdam 2008 n=263 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Gunther Eysenbach, Charles Spates, John Warmerdam, Lisanne Warmerdam, Annemieke van Straten, Jos Twisk, Heleen Riper, Pim Cuijpers

Title

Internet-Based Treatment for Depression

Hypothesis

Is Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or problem-solving therapy (PST) more effective for treating depressive symptoms compared to a waiting list control group?

Conclusion

Both Internet-based treatments are effective in reducing depressive symptoms, although the effect of PST is realized more quickly.

Short-term Functional Outcomes After Injury

University of Otago 2011 n=2856 publication Evidence: moderate

Langley John, Derrett Sarah, Davie Gabrielle, Ameratunga Shanthi, Wyeth Emma

Title

Short-term Functional Outcomes After Injury

Hypothesis

A range of factors, aside from the nature of injury, are important in explaining short-term functional outcomes.

Conclusion

Future injury outcome studies should include participants with minor injuries and consider a wider range of predictors for adverse outcomes.

The 2nd DBCLS BioHackathon: interoperable bioinformatics Web services for integrated applications

Database Center for Life Science, Research Organization of Information and Systems 2011 publication Evidence: moderate

Katayama Toshiaki, Wilkinson Mark D, Vos Rutger, Kawashima Takeshi, Kawashima Shuichi, Nakao Mitsuteru, Yamamoto Yasunori, Chun Hong-Woo, Yamaguchi Atsuko, Kawano Shin, Aerts Jan, Aoki-Kinoshita Kiyoko F, Arakawa Kazuharu, Aranda Bruno, Bonnal Raoul JP, Fernández José M, Fujisawa Takatomo, Gordon Paul MK, Goto Naohisa, Haider Syed, Harris Todd, Hatakeyama Takashi, Itoh Masumi, Kasprzyk Arek, Kido Nobuhiro, Kim Young-Joo, Kinjo Akira R, Konishi Fumikazu, Kovarskaya Yulia, von Kuster Greg, Labarga Alberto, Limviphuvadh Vachiranee, McCarthy Luke, Nakamura Yasukazu, Nam Yunsun, Nishida Kozo, Nishimura Kunihiro, Nishizawa Tatsuya, Ogishima Soichi, Oinn Tom, Okamoto Shinobu, Okuda Shujiro, Ono Keiichiro, Oshita Kazuki, Park Keun-Joon, Putnam Nicholas, Senger Martin, Severin Jessica, Shigemoto Yasumasa, Sugawara Hideaki, Taylor James, Trelles Oswaldo, Yamasaki Chisato, Yamashita Riu, Satoh Noriyuki, Takagi Toshihisa

Title

The 2nd DBCLS BioHackathon: interoperable bioinformatics Web services for integrated applications

Hypothesis

How can bioinformatics tools be made more interoperable to support biological research?

Conclusion

The BioHackathon highlighted significant issues in the interoperability of bioinformatics tools, revealing that many necessary functions are still lacking.

Using Viral Marketing for Health Promotion

Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, Toronto, Canada 2008 n=110200 publication Evidence: high

Gunther Eysenbach, Jason Bonander, Lynne Gosselin, Pierre Gosselin, Philippe Poitras

Title

Using Viral Marketing for Health Promotion

Hypothesis

Can an Internet viral marketing software platform effectively promote a health website?

Conclusion

The Internet viral marketing platform was effective in attracting a large number of users to a governmental health promotion website.

Weight Loss and Health Improvements from a Web-based Nutrition Program

Boston University Medical Center 2008 n=2834 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Gunther Eysenbach, Gianluca Castelnuovo, Thomas J Moore, Nour Alsabeeh, Caroline M Apovian, Megan C Murphy, Gerald A Coffman, Diana L Cullum-Dugan, Mark Jenkins, Howard Cabral

Title

Weight Loss and Health Improvements from a Web-based Nutrition Program

Hypothesis

Does a web-based nutrition education program improve weight, blood pressure, and dietary habits over 12 months?

Conclusion

The study found that using an internet-based nutrition education program led to significant weight loss, lower blood pressure, and improved dietary habits after one year.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients

National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Centre 2011 n=267 publication Evidence: moderate

Kawano Hiroyuki, Yamamoto Haruko, Miyata Shigeki, Izumi Manabu, Hirano Teruyuki, Toratani Naomi, Kakutani Isami, Sheppard Jo-Ann I, Warkentin Theodore E, Kada Akiko, Sato Shoichiro, Okamoto Sadahisa, Nagatsuka Kazuyuki, Naritomi Hiroaki, Toyoda Kazunori, Uchino Makoto, Minematsu Kazuo

Title

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients

Hypothesis

What is the incidence and clinical features of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in acute stroke patients treated with heparin?

Conclusion

The incidence of definite HIT in acute ischaemic stroke patients treated with heparin was found to be 1.7%, with a very high in-hospital mortality rate among those diagnosed.

Response Audit of an Internet Survey of Health Care Providers

Cancer Care Ontario 2008 n=5636 publication Evidence: moderate

Gunther Eysenbach, H VanDenKerkhof, Peter Hoonakker, Tomi Lintonen, Mark J Dobrow, Margo C Orchard, Brian Golden, Eric Holowaty, Lawrence Paszat, Adalsteinn D Brown, Terrence Sullivan

Title

Response Audit of an Internet Survey of Health Care Providers

Hypothesis

What factors influence response rates for Internet surveys among health care providers?

Conclusion

The response rates for Internet surveys can vary significantly based on how the numerator and denominator are defined.

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