An up-close visit on Friday confirmed this.
For the non-exposed patients, the baseline visit was the closest visit to July 2010.
The median follow-up period was 21 months and 93% of the women completed a scheduled study closing visit.
Baseline measures were taken at the closest visit prior to, but not more than 90 days before, LAGB procedure.
This bias was minimized by our overall retention rate of 96%, and our inclusion of Month 3 data for those that did not have a Closing visit.
In rare instances where a clinical laboratory result was not available for a specific visit (e.g. contaminated urinalysis), the result from the closest visit in time was carried back or forward.
If self-report of adverse events warranted it, and at all closing visits, women received a pelvic examination.
"Keep your friends close, but visit the Republican caucus every two months," the President said.
Each time I see a healthy patient, I close the visit by saying, "See you in a year".
Alternatively, drive through the estate to see wild antelope at close quarters, visit the small local temple, then climb the hill overlooking the camp for a sundowner.
