A diagnostic meta-analysis of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) algorithm scoring method as a screen for depression
Background The depression module of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a
widely used depression screening instrument in nonpsychiatric settings. The PHQ-9 can be …
widely used depression screening instrument in nonpsychiatric settings. The PHQ-9 can be …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of sperm DNA damage on in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcome
L Simon, A Zini, A Dyachenko, A Ciampi… - Asian journal of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Sperm DNA damage is prevalent among infertile men and is known to influence natural
reproduction. However, the impact of sperm DNA damage on assisted reproduction …
reproduction. However, the impact of sperm DNA damage on assisted reproduction …
[HTML][HTML] Identification of serum exosomal hsa-circ-0004771 as a novel diagnostic biomarker of colorectal cancer
B Pan, J Qin, X Liu, B He, X Wang, Y Pan, H Sun… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Background: Exosomal circular RNAs (circRNAs) in peripheral blood are considered as
emerging diagnostic biomarkers of cancers. Owing to the lack of sensitive and specific …
emerging diagnostic biomarkers of cancers. Owing to the lack of sensitive and specific …
[HTML][HTML] Ultrasound for breast cancer detection globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PURPOSE Mammography is not always available or feasible. The purpose of this systematic
review and meta-analysis is to assess the diagnostic performance of ultrasound as a primary …
review and meta-analysis is to assess the diagnostic performance of ultrasound as a primary …
MRI features for predicting microvascular invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose: Microvascular invasion (MVI) is an important prognostic factor in patients with
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the reported results of magnetic resonance …
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the reported results of magnetic resonance …
Optimal cut-off score for diagnosing depression with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9): a meta-analysis
Background: The brief Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is commonly used to screen for
depression with 10 often recommended as the cut-off score. We summarized the …
depression with 10 often recommended as the cut-off score. We summarized the …
[HTML][HTML] Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating diagnostic test accuracy: a practical review for clinical researchers-part II. Statistical methods of …
Meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies differs from the usual meta-analysis of
therapeutic/interventional studies in that, it is required to simultaneously analyze a pair of …
therapeutic/interventional studies in that, it is required to simultaneously analyze a pair of …
Management of adrenal incidentalomas: European society of endocrinology clinical practice guideline in collaboration with the European network for the study of …
By definition, an adrenal incidentaloma is an asymptomatic adrenal mass detected on
imaging not performed for suspected adrenal disease. In most cases, adrenal …
imaging not performed for suspected adrenal disease. In most cases, adrenal …
The accuracy of thyroid nodule ultrasound to predict thyroid cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis
JP Brito, MR Gionfriddo, A Al Nofal… - The Journal of …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Context: Significant uncertainty remains surrounding the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic
features used to predict the malignant potential of thyroid nodules. Objective: The objective …
features used to predict the malignant potential of thyroid nodules. Objective: The objective …
[图书][B] Statistical methods in diagnostic medicine
XH Zhou, NA Obuchowski, DK McClish - 2011 - books.google.com
Praise for the First Edition"... the book is a valuable addition to the literature in the field,
serving as a much-needed guide for both clinicians and advanced students."—Zentralblatt …
serving as a much-needed guide for both clinicians and advanced students."—Zentralblatt …