All genetic model fitting procedures were carried out using the computer software Mx [28], script rawVC1a.mx, and all estimates are adjusted for age (as a continuous variable) at the time of the investigation.
Ten subjects were on continuous medication at the time of the study, including two taking anticonvulsants (phenobarbital and phenytoin).
A non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired comparisons was used to compare the continuous variables at the time of diagnosis and at therapy completion.
Inclusion criteria required at least 3 years continuous residence at the time of recruitment, use of tap water for drinking and food preparation, and no current smoking.
Comorbidities were registered if they were pharmacologically or previously surgically treated, or subject to continuous supervision at the time of cardiac arrest.
The ORs were adjusted for age (continuous variable) at the time for answering the questionnaire, as age was found to be a confounder, as opposed to other possible confounders tested, e.g., sex and specialist status.
Since inflammation may be playing a role in progression of atherosclerosis, we examined whether the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (as a continuous variable) at the time of PMR diagnosis was associated with development of PAD.
Information on the following variables was obtained from Statistics Denmark and subsequently coded as shown in parentheses: maternal age at conception (continuous), cohabitation at the time of conception (yes/no), income at the time of conception (< median, ≥ median), and education at the time of conception (<10, 10 12, >12 years).
In this study, we found that the telephone follow-up sessions significantly increased both the 7-day and 6-month continuous cessation rates at the time of the 12-month follow-up sessions (the 12-month continuous cessation rate was marginally significant).
The majority of patients (62%) had been ventilated for ARDS, and 46% were still under light levels of continuous intravenous sedation at the time of the measurements.
LeBlanc added that the camera had been set to continuous shooting mode at the time.
