[PDF][PDF] Performance of the aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index for the staging of hepatitis C‐related fibrosis: an updated meta‐analysis
ZH Lin, YN Xin, QJ Dong, Q Wang, XJ Jiang… - …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The aspartate aminotransferase‐to‐platelet ratio index (APRI), a tool with limited expense
and widespread availability, is a promising noninvasive alternative to liver biopsy for …
and widespread availability, is a promising noninvasive alternative to liver biopsy for …
A comparative study of violence risk assessment tools: A systematic review and metaregression analysis of 68 studies involving 25,980 participants
JP Singh, M Grann, S Fazel - Clinical psychology review, 2011 - Elsevier
There are a large number of structured instruments that assist in the assessment of
antisocial, violent and sexual risk, and their use appears to be increasing in mental health …
antisocial, violent and sexual risk, and their use appears to be increasing in mental health …
Interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-infected individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Cattamanchi, R Smith, KR Steingart… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To determine whether interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) improve the
identification of HIV-infected individuals who could benefit from latent tuberculosis infection …
identification of HIV-infected individuals who could benefit from latent tuberculosis infection …
Interferon-γ release assays for active pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis in adults in low-and middle-income countries: systematic review and meta-analysis
JZ Metcalfe, CK Everett, KR Steingart… - Journal of Infectious …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Background. The diagnostic value of interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) for active
tuberculosis in low-and middle-income countries is unclear. Methods. We searched multiple …
tuberculosis in low-and middle-income countries is unclear. Methods. We searched multiple …
Cerebral microbleeds: histopathological correlation of neuroimaging
A Shoamanesh, CS Kwok, O Benavente - Cerebrovascular diseases, 2011 - karger.com
Background: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cerebral microbleeds
(CMBs) and their role in cerebrovascular disease. A few studies have investigated the …
(CMBs) and their role in cerebrovascular disease. A few studies have investigated the …
Diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound for non‐invasive diagnosis of bowel endometriosis: systematic review and meta‐analysis
G Hudelist, J English, AE Thomas… - … in obstetrics & …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To critically analyze the diagnostic value of transvaginal sonography (TVS) for non‐
invasive, presurgical detection of bowel endometriosis. Methods MEDLINE (1966–2010) …
invasive, presurgical detection of bowel endometriosis. Methods MEDLINE (1966–2010) …
Poor prognostic value of the modified Mallampati score: a meta-analysis involving 177 088 patients
LH Lundstrøm, M Vester-Andersen… - British journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
The modified Mallampati score is used to predict difficult tracheal intubation. We have
conducted a meta-analysis of published studies to evaluate the Mallampati score as a …
conducted a meta-analysis of published studies to evaluate the Mallampati score as a …
The prognostic power of the NOD2 genotype for complicated Crohn's disease: a meta-analysis
J Adler, SC Rangwalla, BA Dwamena… - Official journal of the …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVES: Crohn's disease is often purely inflammatory at presentation, but most
patients develop strictures and fistulae over time (complicated disease). Many studies have …
patients develop strictures and fistulae over time (complicated disease). Many studies have …
Body of evidence supporting the clinical use of 3D multisegment foot models: a systematic review
K Deschamps, F Staes, P Roosen, F Nobels… - Gait & posture, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: A critical component in the characterization of foot mechanics during
clinical gait analysis is the quantitative measurement of foot kinematics. Currently, the use of …
clinical gait analysis is the quantitative measurement of foot kinematics. Currently, the use of …
13C‐Urea Breath Test for the Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
YA Leal, LL Flores, EM Fuentes‐Pananá… - …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Background: The 13C‐urea breath test (13C‐UBT) is a safe, noninvasive and reliable
method for diagnosing H. pylori infection in adults. However, the test has shown variable …
method for diagnosing H. pylori infection in adults. However, the test has shown variable …