Systematic review of tests to identify the disc, SIJ or facet joint as the source of low back pain
MJ Hancock, CG Maher, J Latimer, MF Spindler… - European Spine …, 2007 - Springer
Clinical practice guidelines state that the tissue source of low back pain cannot be specified
in the majority of patients. However, there has been no systematic review of the accuracy of …
in the majority of patients. However, there has been no systematic review of the accuracy of …
Ultrasound-based transient elastography for the detection of hepatic fibrosis: systematic review and meta-analysis
JA Talwalkar, DM Kurtz, SJ Schoenleber… - Clinical …, 2007 - Elsevier
Background & Aims: Ultrasound-based transient elastography is a promising noninvasive
alternative to liver biopsy for detecting hepatic fibrosis. However, its overall test performance …
alternative to liver biopsy for detecting hepatic fibrosis. However, its overall test performance …
Screening for depression in medical settings with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ): a diagnostic meta-analysis
Objective To summarize the psychometric properties of the PHQ2 and PHQ9 as screening
instruments for depression. Interventions We identified 17 validation studies conducted in …
instruments for depression. Interventions We identified 17 validation studies conducted in …
A unification of models for meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies
Studies of diagnostic accuracy require more sophisticated methods for their meta-analysis
than studies of therapeutic interventions. A number of different, and apparently divergent …
than studies of therapeutic interventions. A number of different, and apparently divergent …
[PDF][PDF] Diagnostic accuracy of the aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index for the prediction of hepatitis C–related fibrosis: A systematic review
AAM Shaheen, RP Myers - Hepatology, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
The development of noninvasive markers of liver fibrosis is a clinical and research priority.
The aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index (APRI) is a promising tool with limited …
The aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index (APRI) is a promising tool with limited …
FibroTest and FibroScan for the prediction of hepatitis C-related fibrosis: a systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy
AAM Shaheen, AF Wan, RP Myers - Official journal of the …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND The accurate diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related fibrosis is crucial
for prognostication and treatment decisions. Due to the limitations of biopsy, noninvasive …
for prognostication and treatment decisions. Due to the limitations of biopsy, noninvasive …
Diagnostic Performance of Multidetector CT Angiography for Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease: Meta-analysis1
PK Vanhoenacker, MH Heijenbrok-Kal, R Van Heste… - Radiology, 2007 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose: To review the literature on the diagnostic performance of multidetector computed
tomographic (CT) angiography for assessment of symptomatic coronary artery disease, with …
tomographic (CT) angiography for assessment of symptomatic coronary artery disease, with …
64-multislice detector computed tomography coronary angiography as potential alternative to conventional coronary angiography: a systematic review and meta …
J Abdulla, SZ Abildstrom, O Gotzsche… - European heart …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Aims To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multi-detector computed tomography
coronary angiography (64-SCTA) compared with the standard reference conventional …
coronary angiography (64-SCTA) compared with the standard reference conventional …
Can we predict suicide and non-fatal self-harm with the Beck Hopelessness Scale? A meta-analysis
D McMillan, S Gilbody, E Beresford… - Psychological …, 2007 - cambridge.org
Background. Hopelessness is considered a pre-eminent risk factor for suicide and non-fatal
self-harm. We aimed to quantify the ability of the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) to predict …
self-harm. We aimed to quantify the ability of the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) to predict …
Diagnostic value of interferon-γ in tuberculous pleurisy: a metaanalysis
J Jiang, HZ Shi, QL Liang, SM Qin, XJ Qin - Chest, 2007 - Elsevier
Background Conventional tests are not always helpful in making a diagnosis of tuberculous
pleurisy. Many studies have investigated the usefulness of interferon (IFN)-γ measurements …
pleurisy. Many studies have investigated the usefulness of interferon (IFN)-γ measurements …