Head-to-head comparison between biparametric and multiparametric MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-
analysis of a head-to-head comparison between the performance of biparametric MRI …
analysis of a head-to-head comparison between the performance of biparametric MRI …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of CT features for differentiating complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis
Purpose To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify computed
tomographic (CT) features for differentiating complicated appendicitis in patients suspected …
tomographic (CT) features for differentiating complicated appendicitis in patients suspected …
2-Hydroxyglutarate MR spectroscopy for prediction of isocitrate dehydrogenase mutant glioma: a systemic review and meta-analysis using individual patient data
CH Suh, HS Kim, SC Jung, CG Choi, SJ Kim - Neuro-oncology, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Background Noninvasive and accurate modality to predict isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)
mutant glioma may have great potential in routine clinical practice. We aimed to investigate …
mutant glioma may have great potential in routine clinical practice. We aimed to investigate …
Interleukin-6 for early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis with premature rupture of the membranes: A meta-analysis
X Qiu, L Zhang, Y Tong, Y Qu, H Wang, D Mu - Medicine, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is the principal risk factor for
neonatal sepsis. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) has been investigated for early diagnosis of neonatal …
neonatal sepsis. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) has been investigated for early diagnosis of neonatal …
Predictive value of FSH, testicular volume, and histopathological findings for the sperm retrieval rate of microdissection TESE in nonobstructive azoospermia: a meta …
H Li, LP Chen, J Yang, MC Li, RB Chen… - Asian journal of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
We performed this meta-analysis to evaluate the predictive value of different parameters in
the sperm retrieval rate (SRR) of microdissection testicular sperm extraction (TESE) in …
the sperm retrieval rate (SRR) of microdissection testicular sperm extraction (TESE) in …
Kidney segmentation in ultrasound, magnetic resonance and computed tomography images: A systematic review
Background and objective Segmentation is an essential step in computer-aided diagnosis
and treatment planning of kidney diseases. In recent years, several researchers proposed …
and treatment planning of kidney diseases. In recent years, several researchers proposed …
Diagnostic performance of dual-energy CT for the detection of bone marrow oedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the sensitivity
and specificity of dual-energy CT (DECT) for the detection of bone marrow oedema (BME) …
and specificity of dual-energy CT (DECT) for the detection of bone marrow oedema (BME) …
Fecal calprotectin for detection of postoperative endoscopic recurrence in Crohn's disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
YS Tham, DE Yung, S Fay… - Therapeutic …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Anastomotic recurrence is frequent in patients with Crohn's disease (CD)
following ileocecal resection. The degree of endoscopic recurrence, quantified by the …
following ileocecal resection. The degree of endoscopic recurrence, quantified by the …
The diagnostic performance of shear-wave elastography for liver fibrosis in children and adolescents: A systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis
JR Kim, CH Suh, HM Yoon, JS Lee, YA Cho… - European Radiology, 2018 - Springer
Objective To assess the diagnostic performance of shear-wave elastography for determining
the severity of liver fibrosis in children and adolescents. Methods An electronic literature …
the severity of liver fibrosis in children and adolescents. Methods An electronic literature …
[HTML][HTML] Perioperative structure and process quality and safety indicators: a systematic review
M Chazapis, D Gilhooly, AF Smith, PS Myles… - British Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Clinical indicators assess healthcare structures, processes, and outcomes.
While used widely, the exact number and level of scientific evidence of these indicators …
While used widely, the exact number and level of scientific evidence of these indicators …