Airway ultrasound as predictor of difficult direct laryngoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite several clinical index tests that are currently applied for airway
assessment, unpredicted difficult laryngoscopy may still represent a serious problem in …
assessment, unpredicted difficult laryngoscopy may still represent a serious problem in …
CT/MRI and CEUS LI-RADS major features association with hepatocellular carcinoma: individual patient data meta-analysis
Background The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) assigns a risk
category for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to imaging observations. Establishing the …
category for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to imaging observations. Establishing the …
Diagnostic test accuracy of ultrasound for sarcopenia diagnosis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
H Fu, L Wang, W Zhang, J Lu… - Journal of cachexia …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Muscle ultrasound is an emerging tool for diagnosing sarcopenia. This review aims to
summarize the current knowledge on the diagnostic test accuracy of ultrasound for the …
summarize the current knowledge on the diagnostic test accuracy of ultrasound for the …
[HTML][HTML] Circulating MicroRNAs, the next-generation serum biomarkers in testicular germ cell tumours: a systematic review
Context Clinical management of testicular germ cell tumours (GCTs) is hampered by low
sensitivity and specificity of the biomarkers currently in use. Circulating microRNAs (miRs) …
sensitivity and specificity of the biomarkers currently in use. Circulating microRNAs (miRs) …
[HTML][HTML] Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound for shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Circulatory failure is classified into four types of shock (obstructive, cardiogenic, distributive,
and hypovolemic) that must be distinguished as each requires a different treatment. Point-of …
and hypovolemic) that must be distinguished as each requires a different treatment. Point-of …
First‐trimester ultrasound detection of fetal heart anomalies: systematic review and meta‐analysis
JN Karim, E Bradburn, N Roberts… - … in Obstetrics & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound at 11–14 weeks' gestation in
the detection of fetal cardiac abnormalities and to evaluate factors that impact the detection …
the detection of fetal cardiac abnormalities and to evaluate factors that impact the detection …
Physical function endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 1 of the cachexia endpoints series
J McDonald, J Sayers, SD Anker… - Journal of cachexia …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In cancer cachexia trials, measures of physical function are commonly used as endpoints.
For drug trials to obtain regulatory approval, efficacy in physical function endpoints may be …
For drug trials to obtain regulatory approval, efficacy in physical function endpoints may be …
Does professional development effectively support the implementation of inclusive education? A meta-analysis
Inclusive education is a reform aimed at educating all students in general classrooms,
independent of diversity features such as special educational needs, giftedness, or …
independent of diversity features such as special educational needs, giftedness, or …
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced colon cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
R Gosavi, C Chia, M Michael, AG Heriot… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background There is increasing evidence to support the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy
(NAC) in locally advanced colon cancer (LACC). However, its safety, efficacy and side effect …
(NAC) in locally advanced colon cancer (LACC). However, its safety, efficacy and side effect …
[HTML][HTML] Thoracic imaging tests for the diagnosis of COVID‐19
Background Our March 2021 edition of this review showed thoracic imaging computed
tomography (CT) to be sensitive and moderately specific in diagnosing COVID‐19 …
tomography (CT) to be sensitive and moderately specific in diagnosing COVID‐19 …