Sentence examples for means of prophylaxis from inspiring English sources

Purpose: External pneumatic compression (EPC) is an effective means of prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis.

In many cases, the AIBC is used as a means of prophylaxis (Cui et al. [2007]; Masri et al. [1998]).

Toe contractures are common during lengthening or foot deformity corrections; toe slings can be used effectively as a means of prophylaxis [18].

LMWH is often employed as a safe and effective means of prophylaxis against VTE in medical and surgical patients.

Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are often used as a safe and effective means of prophylaxis [ 7- 9] against VTE in medical and surgical patients.

As our study participants all obtained the usual advice on hygiene measures to prevent TD, and as many were non compliant these approaches need to be improved, or other means of prophylaxis offered.

However, little attention is paid to the search of means for prophylaxis of obesity.

Although vaccination is one of the major means for prophylaxis of influenza virus infection, a particular influenza vaccine only confers protection for no more than a few years.

As we know from previous studies that topiramate and relaxation are effective as means of migraine prophylaxis, we assume from our study results that exercise is also effective.

Based on this meeting, the MTAC concluded "that the geko™ device showed promise as a means of VTE prophylaxis"; however, it noted the lack of current clinical evidence.

The mean duration of prophylaxis was 3.1 ± 2.0 days.