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 …

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 …

Objective: To determine whether interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) improve the
identification of HIV-infected individuals who could benefit from latent tuberculosis infection …

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 …

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 …

Objective To critically analyze the diagnostic value of transvaginal sonography (TVS) for non‐
invasive, presurgical detection of bowel endometriosis. Methods MEDLINE (1966–2010) …

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 …

OBJECTIVES: Crohn's disease is often purely inflammatory at presentation, but most
patients develop strictures and fistulae over time (complicated disease). Many studies have …

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 …

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 …