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Methods of determining optimal cut-point of diagnostic biomarkers with application of clinical data in ROC analysis: an update review
IntroductionAn important application of ROC analysis is the determination of the optimal cut-point for biomarkers in diagnostic studies. This...
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The utility of chemical shift imaging and related Dixon images in evaluation of bone marrow edema-like changes in diabetic foot
BackgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the best diagnostic tool for suspected diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO); adding T1-based Dixon to MR...
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Patellar shift ratio (PSR) is the optimal measurement for characterising lateral patellar shift and a reliable predictor of recurrent patellar dislocation
PurposeTo propose a new measurement, the patellar shift ratio (PSR), for characterising lateral patellar shift; to determine its diagnostic accuracy...
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Response shift results of quantitative research using patient-reported outcome measures: a descriptive systematic review
PurposeThe objective of this systematic review was to describe the prevalence and magnitude of response shift effects, for different response shift...
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23Na chemical shift imaging in the living rat brain using a chemical shift agent, Tm[DOTP]5–
ObjectiveIt is well known that the use of shift reagents (SRs) in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies is substantially limited by an intact...
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Measuring nurses’ on-shift physical activity and sedentary time by accelerometry or heart rate monitoring: a descriptive case study illustrating the importance of context
BackgroundThere is debate whether nurses are active enough stemming from differences in measurement tools, clinical contexts, and nursing tasks. A...
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Midline Shift in Chronic Subdural Hematoma
ObjectiveEvaluation of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) treatment success relies on radiologic measures, in particular hematoma volume, width and...
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Association of shift work and dietary inflammatory potential with all-cause death among us hypertensive population: national health and nutrition examination study, 2005–2010
Background & aimsThe individual effect of working schedule on survival in the hypertensive population has not been adequately studied. Shiftworkers...
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Can MRI chemical shift imaging replace thymic biopsy in myasthenia gravis patients?
BackgroundMyasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular junction autoimmune condition characterized by muscle weakness. Many people with myasthenia gravis...
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Independent and joint trajectories of depression and anxiety symptoms among Chinese male sailors throughout a prolonged non-24-h rotating shift schedule at sea: a parallel-process growth mixture modeling approach
BackgroundThe predictive and protective effect of hardiness on mental health remains unclear among shift workers on non-24-h working schedules. The...
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Negative representations of night-shift work and mental health of public hospital healthcare workers in the COVID-19 era (Aladdin survey)
BackgroundMany risk factors impact the health of hospital night workers, which can lead to physical and mental health disorders. During the recent...
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Diagnostic shift in adolescents with first episode psychosis: findings from the 2-year follow-up of the “Parma Early Psychosis” program
PurposeDiagnostic stability for people with First Episode Psychosis (FEP) is essential for treatment, but it remains poorly investigated, especially...
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Properties of the Shift and Persist Questionnaire in adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors: Validity, consistency, and interpretability
PurposeThe Shift and Persist model provides an informative framework to understand how adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors...
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The structured health intervention for truckers (SHIFT) cluster randomised controlled trial: a mixed methods process evaluation
BackgroundThis paper presents the mixed methods process evaluation of the randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the Structured Health Intervention For...
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Meal replacement as a weight loss strategy for night shift workers with obesity: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundShift work is considered a risk factor for a number of chronic health conditions including obesity. Weight reduction in obese patients...
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Working towards a paradigm shift in mental health: stakeholder perspectives on improving healthcare access for people with serious mental illnesses and chronic physical illnesses in Jamaica
The Jamaican public health system has incorporated mental health services into community-based primary care to improve healthcare access for people...
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SHIFTPLAN: a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a multimodal shift-work intervention on drivers’ fatigue, sleep, health, and performance parameters.
BackgroundShift work is commonly associated with health problems resulting from circadian misalignment and sleep restriction. About one in three...
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Rotating shift workers with vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea
ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and vitamin D deficiency (VDD) in shift workers.
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Circulating N-formylmethionine and metabolic shift in critical illness: a multicohort metabolomics study
BackgroundCell stress promotes degradation of mitochondria which release danger-associated molecular patterns that are catabolized to N -formylmethion...
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Mediastinal shift angle (MSA) measurement with MRI: a simple and effective tool for prenatal risk stratification in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
ObjectivesTo investigate the predictive value of mediastinal shift angle (MSA) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
MethodsA retrospective...
