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Heart rate variability and microvolt T wave alternans changes during ajmaline test may predict prognosis in Brugada syndrome
PurposeDrug-induced type I Brugada syndrome (BrS) is associated with a ventricular arrhythmia (VA) rate of 1 case per 100 person-years. This study...
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Development and validation of a new method for visual acuity assesment on tablet in pediatric population: eMOVA test
BackgroundAmblyopia is a major public health concern. Its screening and management require reliable methods of visual acuity assessment. New...
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Assessing balance in people with bilateral vestibulopathy using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest): feasibility and comparison with healthy control data
ObjectivesBilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) leads to unsteadiness when walking, which worsens in darkness or on uneven ground, as well as falls. Since...
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Synthetic T2-weighted fat sat based on a generative adversarial network shows potential for scan time reduction in spine imaging in a multicenter test dataset
ObjectivesT2-weighted (w) fat sat (fs) sequences, which are important in spine MRI, require a significant amount of scan time. Generative adversarial...
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A novel quick contrast sensitivity function test in Chinese adults with myopia and its related parameters
PurposeThis study is to investigate the contrast sensitivity function (CSF) using the quick CSF (qCSF) test in Chinese adults with myopia.
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The increase in cardiac output induced by a decrease in positive end-expiratory pressure reliably detects volume responsiveness: the PEEP-test study
BackgroundIn patients on mechanical ventilation, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) can decrease cardiac output through a decrease in cardiac...
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Differences in drug use behaviors that impact overdose risk among individuals who do and do not use fentanyl test strips for drug checking
BackgroundOpioid-involved overdose continues to rise, largely explained by fentanyl adulteration of the illicit opioid supply. Fentanyl test strips...
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Glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency after therapy with intravenous methylprednisolone in patients with moderate-to-severe and active Graves’ orbitopathy: assessment with a low-dose corticotropin test
PurposeWe aimed to assess adrenal function following treatment of moderate-to-severe and active Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) with intravenous...
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New improved radiometabolite analysis method for [18F]FTHA from human plasma: a test-retest study with postprandial and fasting state
BackgroundFatty acid uptake can be measured using PET and 14-( R,S )‐[ 18 F]fluoro‐6‐thia‐heptadecanoic acid ([ 18 F]FTHA). However, the relatively rapid...
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Validation of the Spanish language version of the control of allergic rhinitis and asthma test
Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common diseases that frequently coexist, referred to as unified airway disease. There is currently no validated...
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A test battery for evaluation of muscle strength, balance and functional performance in subjects with chronic ankle instability: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundStudies investigating ankle condition in subjects with chronic ankle instability (CAI) using an on-the-field test battery are scarce....
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New comprehensive clinical tests to measure endurance of back muscles and their comparison with the Sorenson’s test
PurposeThe primary objective was to evolve comprehensive clinical tests for measuring back muscles’ endurance and obtain their baseline data. The...
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Evaluating the one-time chair stand test for predicting the coronavirus disease severity in patients during hospital admission: a cohort study in Japan
BackgroundThis study aimed to understand whether the one-time chair stand test (CS-1) is useful for predicting the severity of coronavirus disease...
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Development and validation of a novel non-invasive test for diagnosing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese children
BackgroundWith the exploding prevalence of obesity, many children are at risk of develo** nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Using anthropometric...
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Hindi Translation and Validation of Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT)
ObjectiveHindi translation and validation of the Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT).
MethodsChildren aged 5–11 years with newly diagnosed asthma...
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Accuracy of a new rapid diagnostic test for urinary antigen detection and assessment of drug treatment in opisthorchiasis
BackgroundScreening for opisthorchiasis, a parasitic worm infection affecting many millions of people in Southeast Asia, has traditionally relied on...
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Comparison of the visual field test of Glaufield Lite with Humphrey Field Analyser
PurposeTo compare visual field test results of Glaufield Lite AP901 CTS 133 (Appasamy Associates, Mannadipet Commune, Thirubhuvanai, Puducherry,...
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Integrating the 40-Gene Expression Profile (40-GEP) Test Improves Metastatic Risk-Stratification Within Clinically Relevant Subgroups of High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) Patients
IntroductionThe validated 40-gene expression profile (40-GEP) test independently stratifies risk of regional or distant metastasis for cutaneous...
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Impaired functional exercise capacity and greater cardiovascular response to the 6-min walk test in congenital generalized lipodystrophy
BackgroundCongenital Generalized Lipodystrophy (CGL) is an ultra-rare disease characterized by metabolic disorders. However, the evaluation of...
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Measurement of the distance between corneal apex and pupil center in patients following small-incision lenticule extraction or implantable collamer lens implantation and its correlation with the surgical-induced astigmatism
BackgroundTo investigate the change in the distance between corneal apex and pupil center after small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) or...
