Background Several recent studies have investigated the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) as
an early marker of anastomotic leakage following colorectal surgery. The aim of this …

A Statistical Approach to Genetic Epidemiology After studying statistics and mathematics at
the University of Munich and obtaining his doctoral degree from the University of Dortmund …

For diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific
reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT–PCR) test is routinely used. However …

Background The current diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) uses transrectal ultrasound–
guided biopsy (TRUSGB). TRUSGB leads to sampling errors causing delayed diagnosis …

Praise for the First Edition"... the book is a valuable addition to the literature in the field,
serving as a much-needed guide for both clinicians and advanced students."—Zentralblatt …

Background: Contemporary reconsideration of diagnostic N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic
peptide (NT-proBNP) cutoffs for diagnosis of heart failure (HF) is needed. Objectives: This …

Background In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous new serological test
systems for the detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies rapidly have become available …

Objective To develop response criteria for adult dermatomyositis (DM) and polymyositis
(PM). Methods Expert surveys, logistic regression, and conjoint analysis were used to …

Background Patients with cirrhosis are at high risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The
SEPT9 gene is a key regulator of cell division and tumor suppressor whose …

Statistical Analysis of Contingency Tables is an invaluable tool for statistical inference in
contingency tables. It covers effect size estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis …