Abstract Background and Aims The diagnostic performance of diffusion-weighted imaging
magnetic resonance enterography [DWI-MRE] has not been clearly established in a …

Context Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a controversial evaluation index of cardiovascular
risk factors (CVRFs) in children and adolescents. Objective To assess the accuracy of WHtR …

Background Early diagnosis of biliary atresia (BA) is an important clinical challenge.
Purpose To summarize the latest diagnostic performance of different ultrasonic (US) features …

We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of the utility of AFP-L3 for the diagnosis of
hepatocellular carcinoma, to provide a more accurate estimation for the clinical utility of AFP …

Purpose To systematically compare the performance of liver imaging reporting and data
system treatment response (LR-TR) with the modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid …

Objectives Several methods are commonly used for meta-analyses of diagnostic studies,
such as the bivariate linear mixed model (LMM). It estimates the overall sensitivity …

Abstract Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), though emerged as a novel marker in
gynecological cancers, is yet to be recognized in clinical diagnostics. Eligible studies were …

Background: Amyloidosis is defined as a disorder characterized by the deposition of
extracellular protein material of amyloid in tissues. Objectives: N-terminal pro-B-type …

Objective: To examine the accuracy of urine c-peptide creatinine ratio (UCPCR) for
identifying the type of diabetes in appropriate clinical settings. Design: Systematic review of …

Introduction: Pyrazinamide (PZA) susceptibility testing plays a critical role in determining the
appropriate treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. We conducted a …