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A comprehensive prostate biopsy standardization system according to quantitative multiparametric MRI and PSA value: P.R.O.S.T score
BackgroundAlthough most studies believe that systematic biopsy (SB) and targeted biopsy (TB) should be performed simultaneously in patients with...
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with bicuspid valve morphology: a roadmap towards standardization
Indications for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) have expanded in many countries to include patients with aortic stenosis who are at...
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Electronic whiteboard implementation as a quality management tool optimizes IVF laboratory standardization and improves clinical outcomes
PurposeTo test whether an electronic whiteboard in the IVF laboratory increases the likelihood that critical evaluation procedures are performed...
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Classification of good visual acuity over time in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion with macular edema using support vector machine
PurposeTo identify the eyes with macular edema (ME) due to a branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) that have good visual acuity during the continuous...
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Routine outcome measurement in adolescents seeking mental health services: standardization of HoNOSCA in Kenyan sample
BackgroundThe evaluation of treatment outcomes is important for service providers to assess if there is improvement or not. The Health of the Nation...
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Quantitative standardization of resident mouse behavior for studies of aggression and social defeat
Territorial reactive aggression in mice is used to study the biology of aggression-related behavior and is also a critical component of procedures...
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Microanatomy-based standardization of left upper mediastinal lymph node dissection in thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position
BackgroundAlthough thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position (TEPP) has become a standard procedure for esophageal cancer surgery, upper...
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Autologous chondrocyte implantation provides good long-term clinical results in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review
PurposeTo evaluate the mid- and long-term efficacy of autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and matrix-assisted chondrocyte implantation (MACI)...
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Intensity standardization of MRI prior to radiomic feature extraction for artificial intelligence research in glioma—a systematic review
ObjectivesRadiomics is a promising avenue in non-invasive characterisation of diffuse glioma. Clinical translation is hampered by lack of...
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Procedural recommendations of cardiac PET/CT imaging: standardization in inflammatory-, infective-, infiltrative-, and innervation (4Is)-related cardiovascular diseases: a joint collaboration of the EACVI and the EANM
With this document, we provide a standard for PET/(diagnostic) CT imaging procedures in cardiovascular diseases that are inflammatory, infective,...
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A multicenter survey of current practices of 99mTc-methoxy-isobutyl-isonitrile (MIBI) imaging for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules: more standardization is essential
PurposeMolecular imaging with 99m Tc-methoxy-isobutyl-isonitrile ( 99m Tc-MIBI, MIBI) has been used in the assessment of thyroid nodules (TNs) for more...
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Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacognostic standardization of Syzygium palghatense endemic to Western Ghats
BackgroundThe plants belonging to the genus Syzygium has received much attention since ancient times due to its multidimensional uses for mankind....
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Is this as good as it gets? Implications of an asymptotic mortality decline and approaching the nadir in pediatric intensive care
Despite advances in medicine, some children will always die; a decline in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) mortality to zero will never be...
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Production of scandium radionuclides for theranostic applications: towards standardization of quality requirements
In the frame of “precision medicine”, the scandium radionuclides have recently received considerable interest, providing personalised adjustment of...
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The Israeli Surgical Oral Board Examination: Improved Objectivity Increases Knowledge Authenticity
The oral board examination in general surgery in Israel was recently revised aiming for improved objectivity and standardization. Herein, we describe...
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Good Clinical Practices on Argon Plasma Coagulation Treatment for Weight Regain Associated with Dilated Gastrojejunostomy Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Brazilian-Modified Delphi Consensus
IntroductionArgon plasma coagulation (APC) alone is effective and safe at treating weight regain following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). However,...
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Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) and standardization of outcome reporting: a prospective, observational study on reaching the “Trifecta and Pentafecta”
Partial nephrectomy (PN) for small renal masses is common, but outcomes are not reported in a standard manner. Traditionally, parameters such as...
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Pharmaceutico-analytical standardization and preclinical safety evaluation of herbomineral formulation (Sameerpanag Ras) in rats
Sameerpannag Ras (SPR) is a complex herbomineral formulation widely used in Ayurveda for stiffness in joints, cough, fever, headache, and respiratory...
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Magnetic Compression Anastomosis Is a Good Treatment Option for Patients with Completely Obstructed Benign Biliary Strictures: A Case Series Study
BackgroundCompletely obstructed benign biliary strictures (BBS) is a difficult-to-treat condition. Surgery is the main treatment modality with high...
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Awareness and knowledge of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act among people at risk of witnessing an overdose in British Columbia, Canada: a multi-methods cross sectional study
IntroductionBystanders to drug overdoses often avoid or delay calling 9–1-1 and cite fear of police involvement as a main reason. In 2017, the Good...
